Weddings & Events by Lei

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 4

About Weddings & Events by Lei

Weddings & Events by Lei

Owner & Event Planner

I’ve always felt a special connection to Hawaii growing up in paradise. So many people dream of spending just a few days here and I’ve been fortunate to have spent my entire life here. It truly is such a beautiful place and not a day goes by that I don’t appreciate all it has to offer. I love getting to know each couple’s personalities and build new relationships. Most of all, I believe that life’s celebrations should be memorable and special in every way possible. I've been helping couples plan their dream weddings for over 17 years and love seeing how happy they are!

Born and raised on the island of Oahu, I have an extensive knowledge of the island and I am able to confidently guide couples through planning their Hawaii wedding. I have a diverse background in events, including catering, fundraising, flowers & decor, and event rentals.

In three words: Calm, Honest, Organized

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Destination wedding	Elopement / microwedding	Full-service planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description			Our full service wedding planning services offers comprehensive support and expert planning and design guidance throughout the entire process. The couple is provided with a premium service encompassing everything from the wedding design, styling, budgeting, venue selection, vendor coordination and wedding day management. This personalized service will ensure that your wedding will be unique and tailored to suit your own style and vision.	This signature service provides the peace of mind to know that a professional will be managing the day, taking care of the finishing touches and ensuring the wedding is exactly as you envisioned. We will produce a detailed wedding day schedule and liaise with all vendors to ensure clear communication and execution of what you have planned.
Planning begins	12 Months out	9 Months out	12 Months out	3 Months out
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Vendor Selection
Rentals & Linens
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Invites & Stationery
Pricing	Starts at $1,500	Starts at $1,000	Starts at $5,000	Starts at $1,500

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

14 reviews

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Courtney and A.
Rating: 5
•May 28, 2026
Executed!
Working with Lei was a great decision we made for our wedding. Lei communicated with us in a clear and direct way, which made everything feel manageable and less stressful. She was thorough in handling all the details, from vendor communication to timeline management. On our wedding day, everything ran smoothly and felt effortless because Lei planned so well ahead of time. We could actually enjoy our celebration instead of worrying about logistics.
Leialoha Draper•Jun 3, 2026
Aloha Courtney and Austin, Thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding day turned out to be so gorgeous and you two were stunning! I truly appreciate your trust and seeing all the smiles and how much fun you had brought me so much joy. Congratulations and I wish you many years filled of love and blessings!
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Mai K.
Rating: 5
•May 18, 2026
Lei is such an Amazing Wedding Planner!
I can't say enough about my amazing experience working with Lei. From my first communication with her for her couple until after the wedding was over, it has been just amazing and a great experience. Lei is so helpful, communicative, and overall a great wedding planner and person. She really cares about her couples and you can tell by her close attention to detail, her ability to flow easily with change, and her openness to making your day happen exactly as you want it. I've worked with many wedding planners before, and I honestly loved working with Lei so much. She handled a big wedding party with grace and ease, and made sure her couple were her top priority. She had everything ready on time, supported not only her couple, their guests, but also the wedding vendors throughout the day, which is no easy task. Her couple couldn't stop singing her praises to me on how much they enjoyed their wedding day and how everything went so smoothly because of her amazing planning - and I couldn't agree more. As a wedding vendor working with Lei was so enjoyable, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. If you're looking for a wedding planner that has your top priorities and your vision for your day as important to them as it is to you, then hire Lei, because you'll have the absolute most amazing wedding day of your life.
Leialoha Draper•May 20, 2026
Aloha Mai, It was equally wonderful working with you and your photo team! Thank you for all your communication and support both leading up to the wedding and throughout the day. It made everything run so smoothly for the couple and allowed them to truly enjoy every minute. Can't wait to see more photos from their special day and I look forward to the next opportunity to work together! Mahalo, Lei
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Eileen B.
Rating: 5
•Incentivized review
•Mar 31, 2026
So Grateful for Lei’s Guidance & Support
I’m so grateful for the time, care, and attention Lei dedicated to helping us plan our wedding. She also recommended amazing vendors who perfectly complemented our style, making the planning process so much easier. Her professionalism gave us complete peace of mind leading up to our wedding day. She has a calm, graceful presence that made even the most stressful moments feel manageable, and we never had to worry about logistics because she handled every detail and coordinated every aspect so our wedding day unfolded perfectly. When a historic storm forced us to change our plans at the last minute, Lei remained composed and immediately stepped in to coordinate with all of our vendors, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition. She managed the timeline flawlessly, kept everything on track, and made sure every vendor knew exactly where to be and what to do. Because of Lei, we were able to fully relax and be present on our wedding day instead of worrying about what was happening behind the scenes. We’re incredibly grateful to have had her by our side, she truly made our day unforgettable. Lei is incredible, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding.
Leialoha Draper•Mar 31, 2026
Aloha Eileen, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and sincere review. It means so much 🙏🏼🩷 I know the weather wasn’t ideal on your wedding day but it was still so beautiful and filled with so much love. I especially enjoyed seeing you both dance the night away with your family and friends 💃🏼🕺🏻🎶 Thank you for being so amazing to work with and making my job easier. I wish you and Zane an everlasting marriage filled with love, laughter and many blessings. Mahalo, Lei
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Kamalani P.
Rating: 5
•Dec 11, 2025
Perfect Wedding Coordinator
I recently got married on November 29th ,2025 and all I want to do is go back and relive this day! Lei worked with us on everything we were looking for in a coordinator and made our wedding the most memorable thing we could ever ask for! She is so sweet, hard working, helpful and someone we will forever be thankful for and recommend for all weddings and events ! She provided great advice/suggestions and communication with all vendors/venue . Lei solved and fixed issues with our florist delivery the day of the wedding within minutes like it never happened. Everything was perfect! She made our wedding day go so smooth and special. All our family members and close friends keep telling us how Beautiful and awesome our wedding was and how much they loved it and it’s all thanks to Lei! Without her our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was ! We highly recommend her !! With much love and appreciation The Vincents
Leialoha Draper•Dec 16, 2025
Aloha Kamalani and Makaveli, It was truly a pleasure helping you with your wedding day. I could see and feel so much love between the two of you and all of your family and friends. I’m so happy it all came together so beautifully and I hope it’s a day you will cherish forever. Wishing you many many years of happiness, love, and blessings! Mahalo, Lei
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Madison R.
Rating: 5
•Oct 22, 2025
incredibly grateful
Weddings & Events by Lei was the perfect wedding planning partner for our special day. From the moment we started working with her, we were impressed by her kind-hearted, patient, and attentive communication style. She was detail-driven, resourceful and unshakably calm, handling every tiny blunder with such grace that no one even noticed. Her steady presence kept the entire day feeling peaceful and seamless, and I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful or capable person to bring everything together so beautifully.
Leialoha Draper•Oct 22, 2025
Aloha Madison, Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful words of appreciation! You were so sweet and wonderful to work with. Thank you for trusting me to help bring all your visions together. You looked absolutely stunning on your wedding day and I loved seeing how you and Brian were able to relax and enjoy the time with your closest loved ones. Wishing you decades of love, laughter and happiness together 🩷