Wedding Client Reviews | Kailua-Kona, HI

"We cannot say enough wonderful things about Becky. Truly, there are not enough superlatives to describe how exceptional she was. She planned our beach ceremony on the Kona side of the Big Island with barely five days’ notice, and somehow made the entire experience feel effortless, calm, intimate, and incredibly special from beginning to end. Throughout the process, Becky was warm, responsive, communicative, efficient, capable, supportive, and endlessly reassuring. From our very first conversations, she made us feel less like clients and more like family. She immediately put us at ease and took all of the stress and uncertainty out of planning a wedding on such short notice. What could have felt overwhelming instead felt peaceful, joyful, and exciting because of her guidance and care. Becky handled every detail seamlessly — including selecting the perfect beach location and photographer (thank you, Matt!) — and officiated the ceremony herself with such warmth, sincerity, and heart. She thoughtfully incorporated Hawaiian elements into the ceremony that added real depth, meaning, and beauty to the experience, including a beautiful lei ceremony with gorgeous plumeria leis that made the evening feel even more meaningful and unforgettable. She also timed the ceremony perfectly for sunset, creating the most breathtaking setting imaginable and resulting in absolutely gorgeous photographs that we will treasure forever. The entire evening was magical, intimate, beautiful, and absolutely perfect. We are so grateful to Becky for giving us the gift of peaceful preparation, for taking away the worry, and for creating such a memorable and deeply meaningful wedding day. We will always remember Becky with gratitude and affection, and the day with the most perfect joy. Thank you, Becky!"

“Working with Becky was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding. Since we had never been to the island, we were naturally a bit nervous, but Becky’s local expertise and endless recommendations put us at ease immediately. It was also the first time visiting for our entire family, and they were absolutely stunned by how beautiful and seamless everything was; they haven't stopped talking about how much they enjoyed the celebration. Becky is an absolute pro—incredibly responsive, organized, and proactive. She checked in constantly to ensure every detail was perfect before, during, and even after the ceremony. We felt completely taken care of and could actually enjoy our day because we trusted her so much. A special shoutout to her husband, too, who was amazing support and captured so many great shots on our phones for us! If you want the best experience possible, hire Becky. You will not be disappointed!”

“I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding and Becky was a huge reason that happened! To the beach area she suggested and secured to the rest of the recommendations for dinner, photographer, hair/makeup and even a personal in house chef, everything was top notch! She made it so easy for us and we were able to really enjoy our day and not worry about the details. An added bonus was her husband, Matt, using our cell phones to take pictures so we didn’t have to wait for the professional ones and our guests didn’t have to be on photo duty! Everything was just wonderful! Thank you Becky and Matt for everything!”

“Before my wife (YAY!) and I drove away from Kukio Beach parking lot where we were married, I said, "That was so much fun we have to do it again!!" LOL! In all seriousness though, we could not have had a more perfect wedding. And the best part was how effortless Becky with Simple Kona Beach Weddings made it look.

“From the most beautiful location, permits, marriage license meeting, and dinner reservations, to the flowers, Ukulele music by Ali'i and professional photography (These photos are just the ones her husband Matt took with my iPhone -and they are AMAZING - we can't wait to get Karen's photos!) our wedding could not have been more filled with ease, joy laughter, deep heartfelt spirit and love. Such a wonderful combination that we truly know we gained friends for a lifetime!

“It is rare to feel so comfortable around people you just met. Jenn and I were celebrated and held in the most beautiful way during Becky's officiating, that we truly felt incredible ease on our big day. To feel so comfortable expressing ourselves to the deepest level with people you just met, is rare and so very precious.

“Thank you Simple Kona Beach Weddings... We'd give you 10 stars if we could.”

-Bex

"Becky Ringler of Simple Kona [Beach] Weddings transformed our wedding day in Kona, Hawaii, into an effortless, elegant, and unforgettable celebration. From the moment we found her online last year, Becky’s outstanding coordination, meticulous attention to detail, and genuine warmth made planning our dream wedding an absolute joy. Her professionalism and organizational expertise shone through every step of the process, ensuring that our big day was everything we hoped for and more.

Throughout the year, Becky worked closely with us via Zoom calls and emails, patiently guiding us through every decision with her thoughtful insights and personalized approach. She provided a carefully curated list of service providers, including an incredible hair and makeup team who arrived on time and delivered flawless results, a talented photographer who captured every moment beautifully, and a baker who created a wedding cake that was not only stunning but also one of the best we’ve ever tasted and our guests couldn’t stop talking about it! The floral arrangements were breathtaking, perfectly matching our vision for a romantic island aesthetic, thanks to Becky’s keen eye for detail and her ability to understand our style.

Becky’s wedding coordination was nothing short of masterful. Her curated ceremony format was elegant, tasteful, and perfectly suited to the stunning Kona backdrop, blending island charm with timeless sophistication. She orchestrated every element of the day with precision, from coordinating vendor arrivals to ensuring the timeline flowed seamlessly. One of the standout moments was how Becky arranged a stress-free appointment for our marriage license right after we landed on the Big Island. It was so smooth, we barely had to think about it. Her ability to anticipate our needs and handle logistics behind the scenes meant that all we had to do was show up, dressed and smiling, ready to enjoy our day.

Adding a personal touch, Becky’s husband went above and beyond, taking candid photos throughout the ceremony and even recording the entire event on my husband’s phone, giving us a cherished video keepsake to complement the professional photography. This thoughtful gesture was just one example of how Becky and her team went the extra mile to make our day special. Becky’s coordination was flawless, but it was her warmth, enthusiasm, and genuine care that truly set her apart. She made us feel like our wedding was as important to her as it was to us, and her passion for creating memorable experiences was evident in every detail.

Thanks to Becky, our wedding was not only perfectly executed but also deeply meaningful and stress-free. We cannot recommend Becky Ringler and Simple Kona Beach Weddings highly enough. She is an extraordinary coordinator and a wonderful person who made our Hawaiian wedding a dream come true!

"Just perfect...My husband and I renewed our vows with Becky at Simple Kona Beach Weddings in July 2025. I had originally looked into doing it all myself (researching beaches and completing paper work for the appropriate beach permits, finding someone qualified to perform the ceremony, finding a place for a celebration afterwards etc.) I quickly realised that this was a very overwhelming task, especially because we were planning it from the UK and the time difference is 12 hours! Becky totally took the stress out of this for me, so that I could concentrate on all the nice things to do with our vow renewal.

During our initial video chat in February she really took the time to get to know us and we talked about the reasons we wanted to renew our vows along all of the elements we hoped to include. She then created a totally individual ceremony for us. We had some pretty specific requirements which were all incorporated on the day as well as all of the traditional Hawaiian elements which were woven together so perfectly. In the lead up to the ceremony, we were very unsure as to the amount of people that would be there on the day and we were also undecided on some things until a few days before, but there was never any pressure from Becky to make these decisions on the spot. She understood our situation and made the whole process very easy, relaxed and simple. The ceremony itself was very special and the location that was suggested was stunning.

The words Becky had written for the ceremony were beautiful and Matt (Becky’s husband) took A LOT of photos on my phone. Many of them looked really professional. This allowed our guests just to enjoy themselves rather than having the pressure to get the perfect picture. Becky and Matt are both very warm and friendly people and we felt at ease with them immediately when we met them in person just before the ceremony. (Becky did say she would be willing to meet us the day before if we wanted to but we had enough confidence in her from previous email and phone interactions that all would be okay.)

They have both lived on the Island for a long time and they know all the best spots. Becky not only planned and conducted our vow renewal, she also played a big part in organising our post renewal celebration. She made excellent recommendations based on our budget and the kind of atmosphere we were looking for. She emailed vendors for us to make introductions and any question we asked, she had an answer for. And we certainly had a lot of questions! Becky also made lots of other recommendations for trips we should consider, places we should visit on The Big Island and the best ways to organise excursions. A lot of these trips made our visit to the Big Island extra special.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings for anyone considering renewing their wedding vows in Hawaii. It was a wonderful celebration of love in the perfect location and we had an incredible holiday. Thank you Becky for such great organisation beforehand and for playing such an important part in our very special day. Katie and Luke Smith x"

"Becky was the most thoughtful, helpful, kindest person that we could have hoped for. She helped us get the wedding organized, coordinated and logistically arranged with minimum fuss and stress on our part. Becky knows everyone in Kona. She referred a great photographer (Hannah is SO talented), make up and hair people (shoutout to indigo grace artistry), the Ukelele player (Matthew Hanato even learned some new songs for us- he was amazing), the wedding license, and she referred us to a great reception and rehearsal venue (Fairmont Orchid- the luau and Browns). The people in Hawaii are on island time and as such can be slow to respond/ a bit disorganized (I’m a NYer and that is maddening for someone like me). Becky made sure everything was locked down on our schedule. Becky made sure every aspect of our wedding was planned and executed to the last detail. I cannot stress enough how much easier and less worrisome this made our entire experience (see what I did there?). When Kona businesses were slow to respond to our questions and reservations, we had but to mention it to Becky and we received a call immediately from the slow-to-respond parties. Becky is very helpful, detail oriented and most importantly, in tune to the vision that we had. Becky made sure every aspect of our wedding was planned and executed perfectly. She was able to uncover our blue sky vision for the wedding and enhance it with her experience and expertise. Becky likes to officiate the weddings and she did an amazing job of that too. Her ceremony included traditional Hawaiian elements and was very moving. 6/5 stars"

"A dream come true!!!

When my husband and I married 23.5 years ago, we just had a ceremony. We were in Hawaii to celebrate our daughter's graduation and Becky helped me plan the most wonderful surprise vow renewal. She took care of all the details on the island and was very responsive on any questions. Her recommendations were spot on. I had a conference call with her as the first step. She took the time to understand us and what I envisioned and then planned everything for us, but always getting feedback to make sure the choices aligned with what I wanted/envisioned. The results were beyond all expectations!!! She even helped coordinate a cake to be made at our dinner location after the event. Her personality and experience and professionalism will give you the ceremony you have always dreamed of. Matt was awesome at capturing all the moments of the ceremony and after. The Hawaiian elements added to the ceremony made this extra special for us. I cannot say enough great and positive things about Becky and Matt! If you want a low stress ceremony of your dreams, then choosing Simple Kona Beach Weddings is the route to go. :)"

"We had the best experience with Becky and her husband Matt for our Kona wedding. Becky is so sweet and listened to exactly what we wanted with our family for our big day. She assisted with every part of the process and answers any and all questions we had along the way. She prepared an absolutely beautiful wedding for us on the beach. Matt took the best photo’s for us as well. I could not have asked for more. I just want to say Thank You both so much for everything. And if you are searching for an excellent wedding planner Becky is the best."

"Our Vow Renewal We were to be married in Kona in 2014 on the Beach. A hurricane had different ideas, and we had to move inside. When our 10th anniversary came around, we reached out to Becky to renew our vows on the beach. She handled every detail with such professionalism and empathy for our desire to have that beach experience. The location and the weather and the ceremony itself were perfect as were Becky's heartfelt words to us. She fulfilled a long-waited dream of ours and we are so grateful to her. We are also grateful to Matt for the photos he took. Quite the professional couple."

"Our wedding day was picture-perfect all thanks to Becky! She was fantastic to work with from our initial call. We were so nervous planning this special day from so far away, but Becky took control and managed everything. We couldn't have been more pleased or impressed with anyone else! Becky was professional, knowledgeable, honest and kind and made us comfortable planning a wedding so far away.

"Becky listened to everything we felt was important, but also incorporated local customs into the ceremony, making it truly memorable. She kept in touch with us and had several planning phone calls to finalize details. She thought of everything! We really enjoyed her dinner recommendations as well as tours and special things to see. She set up a "rehearsal dinner" and wedding night dinner for our small group and both were unbelievable venues and meals. She gave suggestions for hair and make-up based on my ideas, and coordinated meetings and communication.

"The day of the wedding, all we had to do was follow her timing directions and everything was taken care of. Sunset was during and after the ceremony, making it the perfect day. Becky and Matt both made our group feel like family. We can't wait to reminisce if we make it back to Hawaii!"

"Working with Becky [of Simple Kona Beach Weddings] was a dream come true. My husband and I knew we did not want a traditional wedding but we wanted an intimate occasion with close family and friends that showcased Hawaii’s true beauty. Upon first meeting with Becky she knew exactly what we wanted. She assisted with every detail and also served as my go to for communicating with all the vendors (six hour time changes can make communicating with vendors difficult). Becky was always reachable and was even there to assist as we arrived to Hawaii. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and Becky and Matt were able to ease any stress we may have had. Planning a destination wedding is no easy task (silly me thought it would be easy than a traditional wedding) and I never would have been able to do it without Becky’s help."

"Becky of Simple Kona Beach Weddings is nothing but professional. She helped me and my husband (now) feel as if we were able to have a stress-free wedding. All the details and guidance were on point. She used all our wishes, hopes, and thoughts to put together goodie bags for guests ahead of time, candle favors, helped schedule our marriage certificate meeting appointment in Hawaii and we are from Pennsylvania. All details were nothing short of perfect! We would not change anything. The ceremony was beautiful with Hawaiian wedding blessings and traditional Christian pieces as we had asked to be incorporated."

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