Love Letter Weddings Blog | Tips & Inspiration

We absolutely love sharing our knowledge of the industry! It all stems from feeling passionate about weddings and always wanting to set our clients up for success. We know that planning a wedding for the first time can be daunting, so we thought we’d help you out a bit.

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How Your Priorities Guide Wedding Decision-Making

When you’re planning a wedding, it can feel like there are endless choices to make—but the secret to feeling calm and confident is knowing your priorities. Whether you care most about budget, convenience, or aesthetic, understanding what matters most helps guide every decision, from your catering style to your floral design. This post breaks down each priority and how your planner can help you find the perfect balance for your dream day.

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How to Budget Appropriately for Your Wedding Aesthetic

Your wedding aesthetic is more than a color palette—it’s the feeling, atmosphere, and details that make your day uniquely yours. But turning your Pinterest vision into a real wedding in Hawaii comes with budget surprises. In this guide, we’ll show you how to prioritize what matters most, translate your dream style into intentional choices, and spend wisely so your celebration looks and feels exactly like you.

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Meet Kayla: Love Letter Weddings Lead Planner

Next up in our Meet the Team series, we’re introducing Kayla, one of our lead planners at Love Letter Weddings. From her small-town Minnesota roots to building a career she loves in Hawaii, Kayla brings a balance of organization, creativity, and compassion to every wedding she plans. With her calm-in-the-storm approach and passion for design, she ensures couples feel supported, stress-free, and celebrated throughout the planning journey.

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Meet Louise: Oahu Wedding Planner, Designer, and Founder of Love Letter Weddings

Welcome to Meet the Team, our new series where we introduce you to the people behind Love Letter Weddings. Since weddings are so deeply personal, we believe the team you choose matters just as much as the venue, the flowers, or the food.

So who better to start with than our founder, planner, and lead designer—Louise. From hosting elaborate dinner parties in college to managing fine dining restaurants, Louise has always been drawn to hospitality, beauty, and creating experiences that feel alive. Her approach to planning blends thoughtful design with calm, grounded structure, all rooted in her three guiding values: creativity, competency, and kindness.

If you are planning a wedding in Oahu and want a celebration that feels personal, joyful, and stress-free, Louise would love to hear your love story.

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Our Step-by-Step Process for Stress-Free Wedding Planning in Hawaii

Planning a wedding in Hawai‘i doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. At Love Letter Weddings, we follow a proven step-by-step process that blends creativity with organization to make sure every detail is thoughtful, cohesive, and stress-free. From building your budget and booking vendors to designing your dream décor and finalizing logistics, our team guides you through clear phases so you always know what’s next. Whether you choose our Maid of Honor for Hire package or The Full Shebang, our planning process helps turn your wedding vision into a seamless celebration that feels like you.

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What Does a Love Letter Wedding Planner Actually Do on the Wedding Day?

Curious what a wedding planner actually does on the big day?
If you're investing in planning support, you deserve to know exactly what that includes—especially on your wedding day. In this post, we're pulling back the curtain on what our Love Letter Weddings team really does behind the scenes to create a seamless, joy-filled celebration. From managing vendors and styling every detail to cueing the ceremony and packing up your keepsakes at the end of the night, we’re the calm, organized presence making sure everything flows beautifully. Whether you're planning a destination wedding in Hawai‘i or just need reliable day-of coordination on O‘ahu, here’s how we bring your wedding vision to life.

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Danica and Kevin’s Thoughtfully Crafted Wedding at Lanikuhonua

Danica and Kevin’s wedding was a joyful celebration blending Persian and Philippine traditions with their own creative flair. As busy professionals, they crafted a day that felt personal, relaxed, and full of love—from Danica’s hand-stitched details to a heartfelt ceremony and delicious food shared among close family and friends.

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Choosing the Right Food Service Style for Your Wedding

Food is more than just fuel at your wedding—it’s part of the atmosphere. Whether you're envisioning a laid-back buffet, interactive food stations, or a plated multi-course dinner, your food service style can shape the flow, energy, and overall feel of your day. In this guide, we break down the most popular wedding dining formats we see in Hawaii and offer real tips to help you pick the one that matches your vision, your budget, and your vibe.

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How Guest Count Affects Your Wedding Budget

Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii? This guide breaks down realistic wedding budgets for 75 and 150 guests at $60K, $100K, and $150K. Learn how guest count affects catering, rentals, flowers, and more—plus get expert tips on how to stay on budget without sacrificing the celebration you’re dreaming of.

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How to Make Your Wedding Day Feel Calm, Not Chaotic

Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii? Discover how to create a day that feels calm, connected, and completely you. From building a thoughtful timeline to choosing the right people in your space, this guide shares expert tips for designing a celebration that’s joyful and stress-free. With intention, preparation, and a trusted team, your wedding day can feel just as grounded as the love you’re celebrating.

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Where to Start with Wedding Design: A Step-by-Step Guide from a Hawaii Wedding Planner

Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii? Our expert step-by-step design process at Love Letter Weddings helps you turn scattered inspiration into a cohesive, deeply personal celebration. From mood boards to mockups, we guide you through every detail—making the journey feel organized, collaborative, and joyful. Discover how we bring your dream wedding vision to life with ease and intention.

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