Paradise Services or Barefoot Weddings

[SgtPepperette]

Hey there,

I was wondering if anyone has used either of these companies?

Barefoot Weddings
Barefoot Kauai Weddings

Wedding in Paradise
Wedding in Paradise

[ebbica]

I haven't booked w/ either company, yet, but I've looked into both of them. Paradise Services has impressed me with the knowledge and experience, especially when it comes to locations. I've also spoken to Keala at Tropical Dream Wedding, and I like her a lot. (these places all have such silly names, right?) Have you spoken to any of these planners yet? I'm curious to get your opinion.

[ebbica]

Alright, so I've spoken with 4 different WCs on Kauai, plus a rental agent and 2 vacation rental owners who recommended Wedding coordinators. It's been crazy, and we were about to move our wedding to a resort on Maui. We were looking for a private estate for around 40 guests, and we didn't want a resort wedding. Here are my impressions:
1. Paradise Services seemed very knowledgeable especially regarding locations.
2. i do weddings kauai takes forever to get back to you, even when you tell them you're anxious to put down $$ on a location. They'll also only do weddings w/ 50+ people.
3. Keala Huffman is awesome, but I felt like she'd be better for a more casual event.
4. Diana Gardner (alohana weddings) is awesome and got back to me really quickly. She knows the site & the owner of the property that I want. And she's really making it happen. I may actually have something in writing by the end of the week. Yay!
Good luck w/ the planning and finding a wc!
-jess

[kelsachan]

Hey Ebbica - Glad you're finally making some headway! I have also spoken w/ Diana Gardner at Alohana Weddings and she was really good about getting back to me at the beginning too. But the last time I emailed her, also called and left a message, I haven't heard back I would like to go through her though, since she uses the photographer that I like....

Keep us posted on you're planning progress! :)

[ebbica]

Honestly, once I get the main deposits paid (site, food, wc) I'd love not to think about this wedding for a few months...lol!