Reviews
Words from our couples
Three decades of vows spoken on the shores of Maui. What we carry with us most are the words couples send us after the last conch shell sounds. Here are a few of them.
What our couples shared with us
Those are the words our couples chose to leave behind.
I've had the privilege of knowing Arabelle personally, and also working along side her as a photographer. Because I've experienced a lot of weddings being a photographer, and I can honestly say there is no one I'd trust more to create a truly meaningful wedding experience. Her love for Hawaiian culture and the islands is genuine, and she…
Arabelle is one of the most reliable, trustworthy, caring, intelligent, honorable, exceptional humans on Maui. You’re in excellent hands with your wedding plans. She’s got all the right connections, knowledge, wisdom, and experience. She’s your perfect wedding coordinator.
We cannot recommend Arabelle enough! We hired her as the day of coordinator for our daughter’s destination wedding in Maui, and from the start, she made us feel completely at ease and took care of every detail. We almost didn’t hire a coordinator due to our tight budget, but looking back, it was the best decision we made. Arabelle went…
Our ancient Hawaiian wedding was an absolute dream, thanks to Arabelle, the best wedding planner in Hawaii! Every detail, from the breathtaking beachfront setting to the traditional chants and blessings, was flawlessly executed. Arabelle’s expertise and passion for Hawaiian culture made the ceremony feel truly authentic and magical. The…
My husband and I got married October 2016 in Maui and we could not have asked for a better experience. It was important for us to find a Maui wedding coordinator that could provide an authentic, personal experience for one of the most important days of our lives! Arabelle’s vendors are top notch and provided outstanding hair AND makeup,…
Our Maui wedding planner, Arabelle Bottorff, was an absolute dream to work with. I cannot express enough how much we appreciate her. She had created perfection for our special day! From the first time I spoke with her I just knew she was the one to plan our Maui wedding… she is passionate about her job, works with the absolute best…
Arabelle was our Maui wedding coordinator. Being from the mainland and not being on island to plan I had to trust that she would help make everything perfect!! I met with her in person once while visiting Maui and the rest of the planning was done via e-mail or phone. She was so easy to work with and was able to see my vision and make it…
From the first moment I spoke to Arabelle from Ancient Hawaiian Weddings I knew instantly that she was the planner for me! I wanted to get married in Maui, but I didn’t know what to do or where to start because I’d never been there and lived a long 17 hour flight away! She took care of every detail and gave me the best information and…
I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my ten year vow renewal ceremony! Arabelle made everything so easy, which really put my mind at ease from so far away. The vow renewal was just as I imagined, only better! The vendors she works with are such a joy. It was perfect.
Five years ago Arabelle planned our Maui wedding. She is an amazing wedding coordinator. She took care of EVERYTHING for us. She was very thoughtful, caring and detailed. Her recommendations were wonderful and we truly had a stress free, fun, and beautiful wedding!! We could not have asked for better service from her. We loved her so…
We had such a great experience with Maui wedding planner Arabelle of Ancient Hawaiian Weddings- I can’t say enough kind words about her. We only met her once before our wedding, but she took a lot of time to learn about what we did/didn’t want. She brought a lot of great ideas to the table, and was very well networked on Maui – it seemed…
I am glad that I found Ancient Hawaiian Weddings and even more so that they have access to do weddings at the White Orchid Beach House in Makena. That view was so breathtaking and the house to get ready in for the Bride and groom was quaint and beautiful! You get a combination of green lawn, beach, crashing waves, lava rock, and a great…
My husband and I booked our October 2015 wedding with Ancient Hawaiian Weddings and it was fantastic! Arabelle was wonderful to work with. She was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and an absolute sweetheart. She guided us through the entire process - from selecting the officiant, photographer, and performers for our ceremony, to…
Before we booked our honeymoon we thought it would be quite complicated to make our wedding plans from far distance. Arabelle showed us the opposite. She guided us professionally through all steps and gave us the support we needed. We just had to choose the photographer, pastor, location, etc. - she made everything happen. Finally our…
Aloha Arabelle How time flies! We have already celebrated our first wedding anniversary! We think about our special day all the time. The incredible Makena Cove beach location, feeling the warm sunshine on our skin and the sand beneath our feet, the crashing waves and the most amazing team of vendors you have provided for us: this all…
Aloha Arabelle, I wanted to send you this sincere MAHALO for all that you did to make our April 2014 wedding day such a special and unique one. When we began our planning I was nervous about depending on someone that I did not know and that lived so many miles away. However, once we spoke on the phone I felt confident that my search for…
Dear Arabelle, It has already been six months when we said our I'Do's on the enchanted Makena Cove on Maui. Just thinking of this romantic ceremony lets our hearts beat faster every time:-) We thank you and your team so very much for making this awesome day possible! We thank our Reverend Laki Kaahumanu with all of our hearts for the…
I used to live in Hawaii as a child, and when my husband and I decided we wanted to go back to my Hawaiian roots to get married, I knew I wanted an authentic and traditional Hawaiian wedding. After hours of searching on the internet, I came across Ancient Hawaiian Weddings. After reading about Arabelle and all the officiants, I knew I…
Dear Arabelle, It has almost been two months since we celebrated our dream wedding on Maui. You made this day an unforgettable experience with your professionalism and your warmth. From the very moment we first contact you we felt at perfect ease with you and we knew you truly carred about what we wanted. You were always available and…
Although our wedding at Palauea Beach in Makena on Maui has already happened more than six months ago, I continue to have goose bumps just thinking about this perfect day! It was simply magical and our gratitude and thanks go to the sun, the ocean and last but not least to Arabelle. She lead us through the process from beginning to end…
Dear Arabelle We have been back home for way too many months by now and we miss Hawaii and particularly Maui so very much! The whole Hawaii trip was a dream come true but our wedding, arranged through you, was the highlight of our adventure. Of course we were both nervous and excited, but the preparations that lead to this beautiful day…
Dear Arabelle, Markus and I have been married for over a month now:-) and after 12 years of being together, we both do not feel such a huge difference in our relationship, BUT I am so proud to be calling Markus my husband now! It feels awesome to say those words and now we are truly one family. We wanted to thank you from the bottom of…
Dear Arabelle, We would like to thank you for so perfectly organizing our wedding in all detail which allowed us to enjoy the moment tremendously. Beginning with the always reliable and immediate communication prior to our arrival until the finalization of our dream here on Maui including all the details- everything, truly everything fit…
Dear Arabelle We have been back to Flensburg for a few days now and would like nothing more than to turn around and fly right back into the sun. Our wedding was the most wonderful experience of our lives and we owe this to you and to you and your wonderful team only. Everything was simply perfect and when we look and think back to this…
Dear Arabelle, We got back to Switzerland again and still cannot believe that we are actually married! We are super happy and they day of our ceremony was beyond words and dream like! For us, everything was perfect and when we show our photos, we feel nothing but envy from them:-) You were so busy taking photos with our cell phone during…
Dearest Arabelle!!! May 2015 I will sit and key my heartfelt thanks once I am at home in Australia!!! But for right now..... Thank you times a zillion!!!! Our wedding was the most perfect, beautiful ceremony and location ever imaginable!!!! You and youre team were just gorgeous!!!! I am Still wearing my Haku and carrying my flowers as we…
Aloha dear Arabelle, Not a day goes by where I think about Hawaii and Maui and our dream like wedding on Paipu Beach. Etienne and I have been married for one year already, but the memories of this so very special day, this most unique moment, are still so lively in my heart that it feels we got married just yesterday! So I hope it is…
A Perfect Day! With a perfect organization! Thank you Arabelle for organizing our wedding. You and your team made "our" special day even better than we have dreamed of. Arabelle herself, hairstylist, musician, conch shell blower, photographer and reverend Laki - every single team member carries the "make the best for the…