Aloha-
I am getting married in a month. I was referred by the wedding wire featured vendor list to this planner. She also had amazing reviews on wedding wire and yelp. I was a bit nervous, becasue I do not trust reviews that much. Anyways I was living in San Francisco at the time and I knew that I would also have to plan a move to Hawaii as well. We were moving to Hawaii 3 months before the wedding. When we went on the website
www.zenjuweddingsnevents.com I will admit I thought the prices to be a little high but not bad. I have seen worse, But I thought to myself its Hawaii. It's around th same as SF. I got her full coordination package for 4,000.00. I paid 50% up front to start the planning process and the other 50% 30 days prior to the wedding. Not only did Yanicke from Zenju Weddings exceed my expectations but she also became my bestfriend. She is not corporate like other planners. She is hospitable, friendly, funny, and calmed me down when I thought the world was closing in on me. She provided me with unlimited emails, skype, I called her when ever I wanted at any time, she provided me with the best vendors on the island ( I did not have to meet with them or even speak to them), she handled contracts, payments, my over all design, planned my engagement/rehearsal party for a small extra fee, she taught me wedding day etiquette, listened to my problems, and has made this experience one of the best expeeriences of my life. I will walk away from this having a good friend at my side. I am even thinking of asking her to be in my wedding... Shhhhhhhhhhhh! It's a surprise!!!! But on top of everything I want to give her a nice bonus tip. What do you think is a good amount to tip with out coming off cocky or obnoxious? She is all about etiquette so I don't want to offend her. Also, do you think it will be offending for me to ask her to be in my wedding? Your honest thoughts are welcomed! I just want to do something so special. She has given me more than 4,000 can ever buy... Mahalo!!!!