Below are ALL of the reviews we've received so far from couples we've provided a wedding, vow renewal, or wedding planning and coordination for on
TheKnot.com, WeddingWire.com, and Yelp!*
TheKnot.com, WeddingWire.com, and Yelp!*
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Nothing makes my heart sing more than knowing we have helped a couple have the
wedding or vow-renewal of their dreams...
(*Note that some of these Yelp! reviews appear on the "not recommended" reviews page - accessed when you click the gray text that says we have x number of not recommended reviews - on which you can find several of the below the published reviews - simply because these users don't apparently have enough friends on Yelp! or they haven't apparently reviewed enough other things to qualify for making it to the front page.... But you can find them there, just as they are below.)
wedding or vow-renewal of their dreams...
(*Note that some of these Yelp! reviews appear on the "not recommended" reviews page - accessed when you click the gray text that says we have x number of not recommended reviews - on which you can find several of the below the published reviews - simply because these users don't apparently have enough friends on Yelp! or they haven't apparently reviewed enough other things to qualify for making it to the front page.... But you can find them there, just as they are below.)
Photo Credit: Robert Malovic (now retired)
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Jasmin L., Ontario, CA, 03/05/20 (Yelp!)"Becky and her assistant, Michelle, were both just wonderful and we truly appreciate them. Becky is detailed, always in communication and very helpful. We did not have to worry about anything because she took care of everything. It is apparent that she loves what she does. They made our day very special and unforgettable and we are grateful for them."
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Becca D., Haddon Township, NJ, 01/27/20 (Wedding Wire)"When I decided to start planning for our wedding, the first week in I was super stressed. Becky was then recommended to us by a family member. Becky and her husband aren’t kidding when they label their packages/ceremonies a “no brainer” and “simple kona beach wedding.” Once i talked to her, it was down hill from there and the easiest thing I’ve ever had to do. I’m also from New Jersey and everyone who attended said what a wonderful job I did putting everything together from all the way there, but it was all Becky who made it the easiest."
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Photo Credit: Hannah C's Phototgraphy
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Erica P., Oakland, CA, 12/24/19 (Yelp!)Becky made my special day the VERY BEST that I could've hoped for! I was very nervous and I pretty much waited until the last minute to handle everything. She literally soothed my frazzled nerves and provided my fiancé and me with everything we needed before we even arrived, and once we arrived onto the Island she ensured everything was streamlined and in order. She didn't miss a beat!! She had all of the resources needed -- from an AWESOME makeup artist (Kassi), photographer (Hannah), to where to go for final marriage licensing signing. She even files your license for you!!
Once our special day arrived, her ceremony literally brought tears to my eyes. It was just so beautiful... words cannot express... From the serene ocean ritual, her loving and warm words during the ceremony that were genuinely from the heart made my wedding day so memorable and filled with love. As nervous and unorganized as I was, Becky made my day PERFECT!!! I can't thank her and her awesome husband, Matt, enough!!! Becky was a Godsend!! She's the BEST at what she does, hand down!!! Aloha!! |
Stivant R., Surry, B.C., Canada, 12/01/19 (Yelp!)"Becky is an amazing human who we chose to marry us. She has the most gracious soul and her ceremony was filled with emotional joy and gratitude for the world we live in. I highly recommend Becky's wedding services and only Becky!"
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Cindy C., Eugene, OR, 11/26/19 (Wedding Wire)"Becky gave us the wedding ceremony we were looking for--fun and relaxing."
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Brian B., Spokane, WA, 11/14/19 (Yelp!)"My Wife and I got engaged 6 months before we decided to get married in a simple, intimate wedding on the beach. When trying to figure out how to get married it quickly became apparent that we needed someone to help us navigate those waters.
"I contacted Becky and she emailed me back within the hour. I work graveyard shift, and Becky always seemed to respond back to me at all sorts of odd hours answering any questions I had and making the experience incredibly streamlined. "When we spoke to Becky on the phone it was a no-brainer to hire her. As soon as we were off the phone, I received a packet of information and a checklist of items. Becky had recommendations on everything from florists, to beaches. When I sent Becky a list of beaches we were interested in she took a look and sent back a list of similar beaches but ones I would never have found without her guidance. Becky then took care of any permits, and worked with a dear family friend we wanted to officiate the wedding. "We met Becky the day before the wedding and she walked us through all the details on the beach and when it came to the day of the wedding it could not have gone more smooth. My wife and I got to enjoy the day while Becky kept the whole thing timely and on the rails. Additionally her husband showed up and took pictures with one of our phones leaving our whole wedding party free to enjoy the event. One of the best surprises about the whole event is just how incredibly kind, warm, and funny Becky is and she made us feel like we were family from the moment we first spoke with her. "Thank you Becky for making our dream wedding a reality!" |
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Melissa S., Port Washington, NY, 11/05/19 (The Knot)"This review is long overdue! My wife and I just celebrated our first year of marriage, our wedding is one of my fondest memories. From the start Becky was knowledgeable and attentive. She promptly got back to me when I had questions or would make changes (and looking over our e-mails I saw that I made quite a few) Every step of the way she made us feel at ease and cared for. She married us 10/10/18 on Kukio beach at sunset. Throughout the ceremony she had a beautiful explanation of each representation of the commitment my wife and I were making to one another. Her words were warm, eloquent, and truly lovely. After the ceremony we had another meaningful moment in mind—a way for my mother-in-law to be there with us, and honor her wish of a piece of her remaining in Hawaii forever. We can’t express enough gratitude for the extra time and care you took with us. Our wedding is somehow even more beautiful today in my mind’s eye, it was the perfect first step in our marriage."
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Jody (G.) K., Datona Beach, FL, 11/04/19 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot, Google)"OMG. Becky was fantastic. When I hired Becky for my wedding on the Big Island I had certain expectations. I was nervous because I live in Florida and had never been to Hawaii. Planing every detail from so far seemed a little overwhelming. Becky was so informative and made everything seem easy. She helped with recommendations on the florist, hair and makeup, photography, venues, restaurants, and even took care of the special permit needed for the beach location we choose. However, it was the ceremony itself that really blew me away. She did such a great job. She made it so personal and special for us. Hiring her to officiate our wedding was by far our best decision."
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Graham F., Calgary, AB, 10/30/19 (Wedding Wire)"From first planning email to our wedding day we could not have asked for better from Becky. Becky gets our highest recommendation, she was clearly exceptional from start to finish in planning and officiating our ceremony."
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Lauren I., Allen, TX, 10/24/19, (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"Yes amazing that is the word that I choose to use I'm telling you Becky was so fabulous with us from the beginning to even afterwards. She found the most magical beautiful spot for my husband and I to do our vow renewal. It was so breathtaking and intimate and extremely special. She asked all the right questions and made our vision better than what we even anticipated. This literally took my breath away. Every detail tells you can tell that she really cared and truly understands What we desired. I can't say enough wonderful things about her and her planning. The execution was flawless and I can't stop talking and thinking about our special vow renewal."
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Hannah (C.) M., Clackamas, OR, 10/17/19 (from Yelp!, Wedding Wire, and The Knot, in that order)"Becky was nothing but amazing! We hardly gave more than a months notice and she had everything we could possibly need ready to go. She offers wonderful client resources & will make sure everything is set and ready to go for your special day. My husband and I felt so comfortable and completely resonated with everything said during our ceremony. Nothing short of incredible, thank you so much Becky!"
"Having not done this before, my husband and I were a little nervous about our simple Kona wedding. However, Becky makes it all flow perfectly and feel absolutely natural and genuine! She will set up a ceremony that is fit to your needs and her sweet & bright personality shines a bright light on the entire thing. Becky makes sure everything is set and ready to go for your liking and if we had to do it all over again, we would for sure choose Simple Kona Weddings! Thank you Becky!"
"Becky is absolutely incredible and will make sure that your special day is everything you want it to be and more. We didn't give her much of a timeline before we arrived on the big island but she was sure to have everything ready and perfect by the time we arrived. We are so pleased and grateful with her service on our special day!"
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Brenda S., Vancouver, WA, 10/14/19 (Wedding Wire)"Becky and her husband Matt did a stellar job planning and coordinating our wedding. They are so relaxed, and easygoing; an absolute pleasure to work with. They worked out all the details, and thought of everything. We are so pleased with how our wedding turned out. It could not have been more perfect!"
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Leticia J., Calimesa, CA, 10/10/19 (Yelp!)
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Carrie V., Surprise, AZ, 09/30/19 (Yelp!)"Planning a vow renewal can be so overwhelming - especially when planning it 2,800 miles away. Becky was such a tremendous help to me from start to finish!
"She was very flexible and offered plenty of help. From the initial email to after the wedding Becky was very professional, quick to answer each and every question, and very easy to work with because of how organized she was. "We opted not to have a professional photographer, since we both just wanted a casual ceremony that reflected us. Her husband, Matt, was the photographer and he was amazing! He captured so many thoughtful and sweet moments - he took over 100+ photos on my iPhone! They both can say he is not a professional photographer, but he took great photographs and both of us are super impressed! "If you are looking for someone to relieve the stress from all the planning, Becky will be one of the best choices you can make. Between the first point of contact, to check-ins, and the day of guidance. Her timeline is very thorough and has a great flow. "Both Becky and Matt are a great team to work with, you will have so much fun working with them! "I enjoyed them both so much and do yourself a favor and book them." |
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Nancy and Jeff ("Frank") W., Rossville, TN, 09/07/19 (Yelp!, WeddingWire, The Knot)"We contacted Becky with Simple Kona Beach weddings 45 days before our arrival on the Big Island. Becky was very friendly and professional and put us at ease during the entire planning process. She covered all of the options and details we would need to decide on prior to our arrival on island. (Marriage license, ceremony location, choice of leis, wedding vows, photo package, etc). Becky was very thorough in covering all pre-ceremony details. Once we arrived we asked to meet with Becky to briefly make our introductions and lay eyes on the beach where the ceremony would take place. Again, Becky was very gracious when we met with her and was flexible in making minor adjustments to our requests. On the day of the ceremony Becky sent us a personalized text letting us know she was available if we had any last minute needs. This was a great touch as we each had a few minor "wedding day jitters". At the ceremony we met Becky and her husband Matt at the beach location. It was nice getting to know them pre-ceremony and it put both of us at ease. The ceremony was very professional, romantic and tasteful. Interspersed with what we were expecting in a traditional wedding ceremony were some Hawaiian cultural traditions which really helped to memorialize our very special occasion. Matt did an outstanding job with our photos, Becky later sent us several photos that she herself had taken post ceremony and overall they exceeded our expectations on so many levels and we truly appreciate their attention to detail." Nancy and Jeff "Frank"
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Kristina V., Lakeland, FL, 09/01/19 (Yelp!)"We decided to get married last min while on the island. We found Simple Kona Beach Weddings on Yelp and couldn't be more happy! Becky was wonderful and walked us through everything from doing the marriage application, getting our marriage license and how to get to the beautiful location she chose for us. The pictures she and her husband took of us were wonderful. Thank you Becky for all of your help and preforming a beautiful meaningful ceremony for us"
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Sanja R, Pullman, WA, 08/26/19 (The Knot, WeddingWire)"Becky is a fantastic wedding officiator and planner!
"We were very pleased we chose to have her officiate our wedding on the Big Island. First of all she really knows the best beaches and other locations to hold a perfect ceremony. We arrived and met at our chosen location and Becky walked around with us showing us advantages and disadvantages of beach spots. She thinks of things we wouldn't have. Angle of the sun in accordance with photography angles, noise from beach goers, view points for guests to easily watch us and comfortable place for us to stand. She was flexible to work with and has a great personality with just the right amount of patience, fun, assertiveness and professionalism. She was also an excellent communicator. We felt like we were in good hands long before getting to the island. We chose a traditional sort of Hawaiian island ceremony which she did a super job describing what and why as we went through it. It made it that much more special. For just a small fee extra we were able to hire her husband to use our phone and take many more pictures and video the ceremony. He too has a funny and outgoing personality and was a great addition to the ceremony. In closing we definitely recommend Becky. You will be glad you chose her too!" |
Kat F., Brush Prairie, WA, 08/25/19 (Yelp!)"Hands-down the best wedding all my friends have said they've ever been to! We had a simple beach wedding we used the "no brainer package" that Becky offers and our wedding was a breeze! Literally everything went off without a hitch we had the most beautiful beach and she brings all the special touches that made it perfect! We plan in 10 years to have a vow renewal and use her again, and have recommended her to anyone we know looking for a destination wedding. SHE IS THE BEST!!"
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Photo Credit: Hannah C's Photography
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Photo Credit: Kevin Rockwood of Big Hawaiian Island Photography
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Linda G., Deerborn Heights, MI, 08/17/19 (Yelp!, WeddingWire, The Knot)"We would highly recommend Becky to perform a wedding if you plan on marrying on the big island. We were sailing on Norwegian’s Pride ship which made a stop in Kona. We were attracted to the beauty of this area and thought it would be a perfect place to say, I do! After a google search we started working with Becky. She had us at Aloha! She never went very long without getting back with me. She made the process simple with recommendations to restaurants, flowers, photographers and even ukulele players! Our day was easy, amazing, and organized. Can’t say enough about how wonderful everything went! ❤️"
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Elizabeth F., St. Louis, MO, 08/14/19 (The Knot)"Becky made our wedding perfect and just what we wanted. She was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and got back with us very quickly with any questions we had. She is a really great person and you can tell she loves what she does!"
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Jennifer A., Kirkland, WA, 08/09/19 (Yelp! Wedding Wire)"Our wedding in Hawaii was perfect! We are grateful to Becky for helping us get organized before the wedding, and most importantly amazed by the beautiful ceremony she performed with us on a boat off the Kona shore. Becky is very organized and wonderful to be with. She brought beautiful flowers for the leis, bouquet, and heart to stand in, in addition to other fun surprises and traditions for the ceremony. Becky included our children and captivated our friends and family. Becky also spent the day on a boat with us, which was epic, and even jumped in the water to swim with a whale shark (what a surprise!). Becky felt like part of our friend/family group during our time together. Highly recommended!"
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Tricia S., Fresno, CA, 08/08/19 (WeddingWire, The Knot)"I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day... Simple, stress-free, and FUN! Becky was very responsive from beginning to end. She answered every one of my questions and made sure all the intricacies during the ceremony were taken care of so we did not have to worry about set-up. If you want to enjoy a beach-style destination wedding, Becky Ringler is THE person you need to contact. Choosing Simple Kona Beach Weddings was the best decision I made this year, second to the choice of marrying the love of my life. ❤️"
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Kurt A., Ocean View, HI, 08/08/19 (Yelp! See Kurt's Husband's Review Below)"Take it from a local.......Save your feet for dancing at your wedding. Not scouting wedding locations and attending to wedding details. After research and references, we contacted Becky at "SIMPLE KONA BEACH WEDDINGS".
After a brief moment of insanity, and a tish of knowledge of what's involved in planning a wedding, I came to my senses and left it to the professionals. ....and I'm so glad I did! As long-time residence of Hawaii, we are well aware of the beautiful locations for a wedding, but trying to decide which one, and how to get there, is a completely different situation. However, Becky suggested places that we weren't even aware of, and we went with one of the locations that she had recommended. Becky's attention to details are beyond reproach! "I was particularly impressed with the ease of navigating her website. I liked the ability to pick and choose upgrades, then think about them, before making a final decision. We upgraded our lei's, and it was nice to be able to look at them and think about them before the final decision. They were gorgeous! "Anyone can do a Simple Kona Beach Wedding on a budget-friendly price. We know we got a top-of-line wedding at a reasonable price, attention to detail, and no hassles! "Thanks Becky and Matt, for such a wonderful wedding experience!" Mahalo. Kurt and Jack |
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Sonya Z., Mineola, TX, 06/26/19 (Yelp! , WeddingWire, The Knot)"My fiance (now husband) wanted to run away and elope in Hawaii after the stress from planning a wedding. We did some research and found Becky at Simple Kona Beach Weddings and could not be happier that we did. Becky asked a few simple questions and then took care of everything. She completely took the stress out of planning a wedding and made our day incredible. Becky and her husband Matt were so fun to work with and we could not recommend them enough."
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Jennifer H., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 06/18/19 (Yelp!, WeddingWire, The Knot)"Becky, owner and operator of Simple Kona Beach Weddings, did an awesome job and made our wedding to a very special, beautiful and memorable event! We are still heavily smiling when we think about our big day and looking at the beautiful pictures at the stunning Kona beach. From the first contact on, later via calls and emails during the preparation phase and finally face-to-face in Kona, Becky was always very interested in our wishes and needs, had always very considerative recommendations and she was always relaxed and super nice. Traveling from Europe, it was crucial for us that the wedding planner takes care of all items around our wedding. We wanted a simple beach wedding, but still it is a once in a lifetime event and should be something special. And this is exactly what Beckyś service stands for! In a very professional and well organized manner, Becky provided us with a real No-brainer package, we only needed to show up at the beach and smile. The whole ceremony was just awesome; Becky used well chosen, beautiful words, arranged amazing colorful flowers, perfectly made leis and prepared exactly the tropical flower bucket, we asked for. She advised a very talented and passionate photographer. She further arranged a delicious picnic and organized a very good and funny ukulele player. So, everything we asked for was there, and all items were even better than we would have ever imagined. Becky and the whole team around Simple Kona Beach Weddings welcomed us in such a warm and friendly manner, that we felt like among friends, even though we traveled alone to Hawaii. Additionally, it is worthwhile to mention, that Becky provided several very good recommendations for restaurants, assisted us with the marriage license arrangements and via her network we could book some great activities. So as said, everything was just awesome and we can only highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings to every couple, who is looking for a simple beach wedding with a unique and personalized touch."
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Photo Courtesy of Hannah C's Photography
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Salina D., Mesa, AZ, 06/17/19 (Yelp!, WeddingWire, The Knot)"When my fiancé (now husband) proposed to me I immediately started thinking of the wedding I have always wanted. My toes in the sand and the sound of the ocean in the background… With each of us being raised on opposite sides of the country (Maryland and Arizona,) a wedding in either location meant travel & costly expenses for many of our family members. We decided that we were going to have the wedding we wanted, and it was ok if our family could not attend. We wanted something beautiful, yet simple. Becky with Simple Kona Beach Weddings was the perfect choice. She was very attentive and always communicated. She promptly responded to emails and once we got to the island, and met her, I knew that this would be the wedding that I had always dreamt about. She was absolutely the right person to make my dream come true. We went with the “No Brainer” package and choose Hannah C as our photographer (she was just as amazing as well, our “sneak peek” of our photo package is awesome. I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures!) Our ukulele player was phenomenal, Becky had asked us if we had any recommendations on song choices and we did not give any (even though my husband had sent me the “Guava Jelly” song and jokingly said it was our wedding song,) we never actually requested it, and he played it!! It was meant to be! Becky’s ceremony, her blessings, Matt (Becky’s Husband) taking tons of photos, Hannah C, the Musician (sorry, I did not get his name) & and the beautiful sunset in Kona made this evening something that we will always cherish."
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Courtney B., Spring, TX, 06/06/19 (Yelp!, similar on Wedding Wire)"Listen to me on this one: use Becky and Simple Kona Beach Weddings for your special day. Becky is phenomenal! She is genuine and dedicated to making everything perfect. She made my day a beautiful, once in a lifetime experience. I recommend her wholeheartedly. You will be wise to choose this company!!"
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Teshia O., Tustin, CA, 06/03/19 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"I would absolutely recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings to everyone looking to get married in Kona. The price are great, all inclusive & Becky is just wonderful, kind, helpful & will answer all your questions!!! I can say enough about SKBW! They made our wedding day amazing!!"
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Angela A., San Francisco, CA, 06/03/19 (Yelp!)"becky (and matt as a second photographer and assistant) were absolutely fantastic wedding facilitators! the ceremony was beautiful, warm, friendly, and very romantic! becky is so helpful, so kind and professional, i would recommend her to anyone that wants a simple, beautiful, and perfect wedding! the location was gorgeous and we got the rainbows and sunsets to prove it - and because the surf was not that great - it was totally empty. incredible!
tony and i couldn't be happier with her services!" |
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Rockwood of Big Hawaiian Island Photography
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Photo Courtesy of Robert Malovic Photography
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Caitlin M., Greenwood, Australia, 05/01/19 (Yelp!, The Knot)"Putting your trust in a complete stranger, on the other side of the world for one of the biggest days of your life was nerve-racking to say the least, but after chatting to Becky over both email and phone calls on WhatsApp, I knew that we were in good hands. She was happy to find out information for me and respond very quickly so I wasn’t hanging out for an answer. Working with Becky was a lovely and stress-free experience. The flowers provided were absolutely beautiful and smelt divine and I also had a haku made which really made it special. The spot that Becky chose was picture perfect and more than I could ever dream of (and definitely nothing like it in Australia!). Becky organised all the paperwork that we needed and guided us through the application process. She also sorted out the beach passes that we needed for the day and provided maps and directions on how to get there which were incredibly helpful for people not from Hawai’i. Matt was also great and took a tonne of photos for us on my camera so we didn’t have to wait for the professional photos and were just as stunning. Becky kept the whole evening light and fun and made it incredibly special. If you’re reading this and are considering eloping, I can’t recommend using Becky enough. Even though you’re away from friends and family, it felt like they were all there and like we had known Becky and Matt a lot longer than we had and that they actually cared about us. They made our night extraordinary."
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Casey S., Saskatoon, Canada, 04/28/19 (The Knot)"When we got engaged we decided to have a simple wedding that was as close as an elope but not quite an elopement. Simple Kona Beach weddings was perfect for us. Becky was very knowledgeable and experienced to guide us along the way. She recommended a location for is based on what we wanted and it was perfect for our day when we saw it for the first time 2 days prior to us getting married. Becky took care of everything that we needed so we could have exactly as she advertises a "Simple Kona Beach Wedding". Thank you Becky and Matt for the perfect day."
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Bree W., Corrum Downs, Australia, 04/28/19 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"The first thing I did when Ash and I got engaged was google and email a heap of wedding planners. When I read Becky’s reply I knew that we should work with her above all others. She was sincerely excited to work with us.
"We’re Australian, so we spent some time on Skype talking through everything. Any concerns we had about trusting a stranger on the other side of the world totally melted away. "Ash and I totally embraced the no brainer package- purely because we knew we could trust Becky. "I don’t say this lightly- but I wouldn’t change a single thing about our day. It was perfect. "Our vows were just perfect for us as was the Ceremony. Many of our guests commented that they loved the ceremony as well. "Our Leis and flowers were utterly stunning. I opted for a Haku as well, and it was absolutely beautiful. "We worked with Dawn as our photographer (organised by Becky) who is nothing short of incredible. "Becky (and Matt) stayed with us while we had photos with Dawn and took photos on their (and my) phone- we had about 400 photos sent to us after that had been taken on the phones. "Becky helped me navigate the Four Seasons to book the barefoot on the beach table. We chose this based on Becky’s suggestion- IT WAS INCREDIBLE. We had the executive chef of the Four Seasons as our private chef for the evening. Everyone was full of amazing food by the end of the night. "Becky is an absolute professional. Our paperwork had been submitted the night of our wedding (so we were officially official). She has an incredible sense for what will work. I seriously recommend trusting her to plan your wedding- she’s an absolutely excellent wedding planner and celebrant. "From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you Becky." |
Cristen H., Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 04/23/19 (Wedding Wire)"We are so grateful to have our wedding with Becky! It was perfect! Full of love and beauty on our wedding day. We could not ask for a more perfect day! It was beyond anything we could imagine! We highly recommend simple Kona beach weddings. Thank you you Becky for such a beautiful wedding day an awesome adventure!"
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Talena G., Kenmore WA, 04/23/19 (Wedding Wire)"Becky was great! She had a clear understanding of our wants and was totally available as things popped up. Really beautiful ceremony and as stress free as it could be. LOVED it and loved Becky and the "team" she brought."
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Alex R., Sacramento, CA, 04/01/19 (Yelp! WeddingWire)"So, it is a bit ironic that a “stranger” was such an important figure in one of the most important days in our lives. We took a risk based on online research and reviews and hired Becky to help with our wedding in Kona. We are glad we took a risk on this stranger; what an amazing person she turned out to be. We are so thankful to have found her. Becky was very responsive, thoughtful, helpful, and all around great throughout the entire process. On our wedding day we met Becky and her husband Matt in person. Again, she (in this case, they) didn’t disappoint. Becky did a wonderful job officiating our wedding and even stayed around afterwards while we were going through our photo session (we hired one of the photographers recommend by Becky) and took several pictures of us with her phone and shared them with us later on that day (over 100 pictures). Also, Matt used one of our phones to record the ceremony; the videos turned out great.
Finally, as a same sex couple we couldn’t be happier with the way we were treated. We felt comfortable and welcomed. Becky and Matt (and Josh – the photographer) truly demonstrated happiness for us. So; if you are planning a wedding in the Big Island, I strongly recommend you work with Becky, she will help you to make your day unforgettable. Becky and Matt - thank you, thank you, thank you!" |
Photo by: Dawn Eicher Photography
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Amanda T., Richmond, B.C., Canada, 03/28/19 (Yelp! WeddingWire)"We cannot thank Becky enough for helping us plan our surprise wedding! She made the process so easy and stress-free, we couldn't have pulled it off without her! She is so professional, charismatic, and performed such a lovely ceremony. She made this day everything we could have hoped for! Thank you Becky!"
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Aleisha C., Woodbury, MN, 03/27/19 (Yelp! WeddingWire)"Becky is wonderful! We are so grateful to have found her to help us put together our vision for a simple, sweet, and memorable wedding on a beach in Hawaii. She and her husband Matt made our ceremony on the beach so fun and memorable - it was perfect!"
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Jean I., Omaha, NE, 03/27/19 (Yelp!)"Becky was amazing. We didn't want to worry about planning a wedding while enjoying our time in Hawaii. Becky made everything so easy it felt like all we had to do was show up. The ceremony was more beautiful than we imagined it would be. Becky and Matt made our day extra amazing."
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Kaitlin M., Billings, MT, 03/25/19 (The Knot)"There are not enough kind words to describe Becky! She was wonderful to work with! Her and her husband, Matt, made our day even more perfect than we could of dreamed of. She was thoughtful and receptive to our questions and ideas and was accommodating every step of the way, she even helped us make a few changes to our vows the night before the ceremony. She made the entire process easy and Tim and I are so thankful for such a stress fee day thanks to Becky. She truly loves what she does and it comes through in every way."
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Dari D., Grand Rapids, MI, 03/12/19 (Yelp!)"Wow!!
"We wish we could give you more stars!! "Becky and Matt, you two are the sweetest and kindest people ever! We cannot thank you enough for everything you guys have done. We couldn't be more blown away about the wonderful ceremony and the friendliness of the both of you. Seriously, it was everything we could've dreamed of and more. You two treated us just like family and we couldn't have felt any more welcome. You both made this experience very memorable. Keep doing what you guys are doing, we think it's the best. Once again, Mahalo for making our day the best day. :)" |
Rachel H., Newberry, FL, 01/28/19 (Wedding Wire)"We absolutely loved working with Becky. She is very responsive, comforting and caring. Her services are truly unique. My husband and I loved the ceremony, flowers, cake and the iPhone photos that Matt (Becky’s husband) took. He’s a hoot! What a great value!"
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Jennifer G., San Francisco, CA, 01/27/19 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Watch out Gal Gadot, I think Becky is the real wonder woman! The thought of planning a wedding stressed me out and I just wanted to elope but I didn't because I am more scared of my mom killing me if I did that. So Becky literally saved my life! I have no clue how to plan a regular party let alone a wedding celebration! From food to flowers to photographer to music to table/chair rentals, Becky knows the best people for the job! She did EVERYTHING! She was there literally from the start when we had nothing planned until the end of the party. Then even after the party, she and her husband were the first to share the best photos!"
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Candice C., Carlsbad, CA, 01/25/19 (Yelp!, The Knot)"We were lucky enough to find Becky and Matt to coordinate our tiny wedding and they did a spectacular job. They exceeded every expectation we could have. We thought this ceremony would be awkward with just us and our son but it was so much fun. The spot they chose was perfectly remote and it felt like we were on our own private beach. They did a beautiful job setting up the site with a heart make of flower petals and all of the traditional Hawaiian ceremony accompaniments. I told Becky I was worried I would cry through the ceremony and she was just a delight. She kept it light and fun yet deeply meaningful. Matt took about a thousand photos on our phones so we wouldn't have to wait 6 weeks for the photographers final photos (photographer was great too). Becky told me that she decided a few years ago to focus her life on Love and it's clear that she's doing her life's work."
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Sheri W., Reno, NV, 01/14/19 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Working with Becky was truly amazing! She is professional and so easy to deal with. She responded so quickly to me whenever I had a question, even when she was sick or on vacation! She was so knowledgeable about the island and the people she has on her service list were wonderful as well. She made our day very special by providing a beautiful and unique ceremony! She did not leave any details out and her customer service skills are outstanding. I could not be happier with her services! I totally recommend her to anyone getting married in Kona."
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Leslie O., Apex, NC, 01/09/19 (Yelp!)"Becky made our vow renewal magical. The ceremony was beautiful, personal and full of Hawaiian meaning. We will never forget it. She goes the extra mile to make the ceremony lovely and meaningful to everyone involved. She and her husband were so kind and fun. Truly a wonderful experience we and our family will remember forever. Highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings!!"
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Marianne C., Langley, Canada, 01/08/19, (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"We chose Becky after reading reviews online. Let me assure you,she surpassed all our expectations and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. We loved everything she spoke about and all the lovely touches that made our beach wedding so memorable. Our guests loved it and several of them came up to me to say what a lovely job Becky did! Her husband Matt was awesome and took great pictures with my phone! Becky was responsive, patient and used her experience to give us a better wedding than we expected. Our 7 year old son has been repeating some of the special things Becky said about the big island afterwards, and why it is such a special place it is to be married... That tells you how touching the ceremony was! If you want a stress free and beautiful wedding, look no further :)"
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Lynne A., Houston, TX, 12/18/18 (Yelp!)"My husband and I had an amazing experience with Becky and her husband! We were married last Tuesday December 11, 2018 in Kona. It was a fabulous setting for our wedding! Becky made the whole process so easy. We loved all of the traditions she put into our ceremony. It's a beautiful beach and at sunset the view is superb! I can't thank becky enough for a beautiful wedding that we'll always remember!"
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Heather L., Winter Haven, FL, 12/13/18 (Wedding Wire)"Excellent customer service and communication!
"We can't say it enough... Thank you Becky for the amazing service and ceremony. "Hopefully this helps the next couple who is looking to hire Becky and Simple Kona Beach Weddings... Three words... HIRE HER NOW!!! Becky was beyond amazing in helping us build our perfect ceremony. Her communication with us from the very first day all the way up to the day of our ceremony was on point. We really valued the full on communication, open dialogue and the utmost professionalism. She listened, and was very involved with helping us find our voice for the overall feel of our ceremony, gently guiding and helping us stay on task and on point. We didn't want the traditional ceremony, and wanted to really incorporate Hawaiian tradition with our own traditions. She was open to making this work, getting to know us and crafting a ceremony that was truly meant for us. "We were planning this from a far, and she was instrumental in helping us find the right vendors that fit our personalities and needs. And the florist she works with... HIRE HER TOO!!! Becky has an incredible relationship with, in our opinion, one of the most amazing florists on the island, and can help you coordinate and design your beautiful floral pieces. "Most importantly, I think we found a lifetime friend in Becky, and are so happy we connected and can call her our friend. She helped make our little ceremony magical and memorable. All of our guests are still talking about how meaningful, and beautiful her words and ceremony was. "THANK YOU BECKY!!!!!" |
Casey M., Grants, NM, 12/16/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky was amazing from start to finish. She responded quickly and she went above and beyond to make sure she was providing exactly what we wanted. The day of the wedding was exactly the same. She was kind and personable and truly cared about our day being perfect. After the wedding her and her husband even gave my family members a ride to the restaurant so we didn’t have to get a car. We also just received a Christmas card from her after our wedding. Would recommend her over and over again!!"
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Photo Credit: Robert Malovic Photography
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Debra J., Salem, OR, 12/10/18 (Yelp!)"Becky listened to EVERY word I said about what our vision was for our day. Our wedding was stress free, beautiful, so personal and EXACTLY what we wanted!! From the beautiful ceremony she performed to the wonderful musician, Ali'i, who played, to Matt's fabulous photography, EVERYTHING was absolutely dream-like!!! Every one of my guests raved about my wedding!! I couldn't have asked for anything more!!! I would give them 10 Stars if I could! A Simple Kona Beach Wedding performed by Becky and her team is THE Best!"
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Bill B., Neenah, WI, 12/09/18 (Wedding Wire)"We highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings! Becky was very accommodating and someone who you felt you have known for years. Definitely recommend the flower upgrades, conch shell, and traditional Hawaiian music. The whole experience could not have been better and we are very happy we chose Simple Kona Beach Weddings!!!"
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Darcie N., Albany, OR, 11/26/18 (Wedding Wire, Yelp!)"Words truly can not describe how amazing this experience was for us. From the very beginning Becky was so helpful, answered any questions we had and always responded promptly to emails. The ceremony was more beautiful than I could ever have imagined. It turned out to be quite windy that evening but Becky never missed a beat and made sure everything was still done perfectly. We had her husband take pictures and are so very pleased. Really all I can say is amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy we found Becky."
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Emily W., Lacy, WA, 11/09/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky is amazing! We were running a tad behind schedule, but she wasn't phased and asked her questions in a simple and direct manner and worked to get last minute details ironed out. We had an idea of what she would be saying during the ceremony, but WOW! It was beautiful and it was like it was written especially for us. She was helpful in arranging for the leis we wanted and they were spectacular. Becky helped make our day everything we could have asked for and more!"
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Nikki S., Atwater, CA, 11/04/18 (Yelp!)"Becky is hands down the sweetest lady we've ever met. Not only was the booking simple and easy, but she made our day as memorable as possible. I wouldn't recommend anybody but HER for your special day. Cannot thank her enough for making our dream wedding come true."
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Photo Credit: Robert Malovic Photography
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Jeanne L., Seattle, WA, 10/28/18 (Yelp! Wedding Wire, The Knot)"I am a little late in getting our review posted (we were married 9/10/18), but we wanted to say how grateful we are for the beautiful wedding that Becky made possible for us! From the initial email contact and first phone call, it was evident that Becky wanted us to have the wedding that we envisioned. She was very helpful giving guidance, and very patient with all of our questions. She recommended an amazing local artist, Matt Hanato, to play and sing at our wedding. (His music was the perfect accompaniment to the beautiful scenery.) Robert Malovic was the professional photographer that took amazing pictures of our sunset wedding, and Becky's husband also took over 200 pictures that added to our memories of the special occasion! Becky made our wedding everything that we could wish for, and we feel so blessed to have had her marry us!"
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Henlee W. and Kathy M., New York, NY, 10/24/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Becky is incredible and made our day special beyond our expectations! We were looking for a small private ceremony on a beach and Becky made the process feel easy and relaxed. She was a great communicator from the beginning: she always responded promptly and thoroughly. She was very accommodating to our requests and needs. The beach location she set up was a tropical paradise. The whole ceremony was beautiful, relaxed and unique. It truly was an experience we will forever cherish. We highly recommend working with Becky!"
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Photo Credit: Hannah C's Photography
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Sierra K., Honolulu, HI, 10/21/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Too many great things to say about Becky to put into words. She performed the most beautiful ceremony and was there every step of the way if we had any questions. She responds very quickly to emails and even arranged my flowers for our wedding and they were the most beautiful arrangements I have ever seen. Every one of our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the ceremony was and how Becky was the best officiant they have seen. If you are doing research on who to pick to officiate your special day, look no further there is no one else on the Big Island that comes close to how amazing Becky is."
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Laura G., Fairbanks, AK, 10/15/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky is awesome!!! I loved how she incorporates story/myth of The Big Island into our vows and ceremony. It made it felt magical with the beach wedding affects. Becky and her husband (MATT) was extremely accommodating to all our needs. She really goes above and beyond for each one of her clients; and Matt takes wonderful pictures! Becky had told me "She loves her job..." and it shows. I highly recommend Simply Kona Beach Wedding for your special day."
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Ed P., Curtin, Australia, 10/15/18 (Wedding Wire, The Knot)"We live in Australia and wanted to arrange an Hawaiian wedding. We did our research and contacted a few people. Becky responded quickly and thoughtfully to all of our questions, and we're very pleased we chose her to work with us. From the outset, Becky was very easy to deal with. She listened to our desires and questions, gave suggestions based on her local knowledge and experience, and took the stress out of making arrangements. Becky incorporated our own vows into a service that beautifully referenced the elements and Hawaiian custom and culture. Becky's partner Matt did a great job of taking photos on the day. We were very happy with Becky's assistance and our special day was just perfect."
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Michelle F., Scottsdale, AZ, 10/04/18 (Wedding Wire, The Knot)"We had the most amazing experience with a Becky and her husband for our Hawaiian wedding. From the very first email, Becky was so responsive, friendly and informative. I can not sing her praises enough. She made us feel comfortable and at ease on our wedding day and the days leading up to our wedding. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. Our wedding turned out PERFECT! Look no further than Becky. I did so much research before picking Becky and couldn’t be happier with our decision to choose her."
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Diana C., Omaha, NE, 10/03/18 (Yelp!, The Knot - two different reviews)"Becky made the wedding process easy and the ceremony beautiful. Her location advice was stellar. We were able to laugh, kiss, and cry any time during the ceremony. Matt's pictures as part of our photo service were also beautiful. The ceremony was fun and sweet. I wish I could marry my husband every week this way." (Yelp!)
"We appreciate all that Becky and Matt did for us! Becky made the process part easy and the ceremony beautiful. I am typically a planner and it was so nice to let go and have her get everything done. Please take her advice. Matt took a lot of pictures as part of our photo purchase. They are beautiful." (The Knot) |
Christine B., Louisville, KY, 10/01/18 (Yelp!)"My fiancé and I have been planning our wedding since January. After deciding to have an Hawaiian wedding on the beach, we found Simple Kona Beach Weddings on line. Becky was wonderful at guiding us through the process of a destination wedding. We used many of her referrals and they were perfect. Becky helped make our wedding ceremony perfect in every way."
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Photo Credit: Robert Malovic Photography
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Chris and Tricia B., Boise, ID, 09/30/18 (Wedding Wire)"What a wonderful experience and wedding. Becky was so professional. Her organization and communication was excellent. From setting up through emails and phone calls she ensured we were to have an awesome experience. We were able to pick a spot on the beach we liked the best. It was so beautiful. Her words while officiating us were natural and beautiful. Matt did an awesome job getting us pictures too. The whole ceremony was just how we wanted, and lovely. Highly recommend her and Matt, you won't be disappointed. :)"
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Heather P, Honolulu, HI, 09/29/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"What a great experience! The thought of planning a wedding with our large, geographically challenging family was overwhelming...so we decided to elope with just the two of us exchanging vows on the beach. Becky made the process easy and simple...practically stress free. The ceremony was so meaningful, the beach she helped pick out was beautiful...wouldn't have changed a thing. Her husband Matt took great photos for us and working with them both was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend!"
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Meredith H., Frederick, CO, 09/28/18 (The Knot)"We found Becky over a year ago with a random google search, and we hit the jackpot! From calming down this stressed out bride, to helping recommend a hair salon, photographer & restaurant for a party of 19 she was there for every question. Our wedding on Old Airport Beach Park was the perfect start to our happy ever after. I honestly cannot thank her enough, our wedding was beautiful and I could not have done it without her (her husband Matt takes amazing phones! He had my husbands phone & they are wonderful). Thank you so much Becky & Matt!!!!!!"
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Weston P., Arvada, CO, 09/26/18 (Yelp!)"Becky was absolutely amazing! She's a very thoughtful, well organized, and professional person who made everything as easy and stress-free as it could be for us. We could really tell that her heart was in the right place, and her excellent communication and memory meant that we didn't have to worry about anything, so we were free to focus on enjoying our big day!
"She gave us lots of options, but also had great choices ready to go for anything that we didn't have a preference on. Her husband helped out a lot on wedding day, snapping smartphone pictures (so that we'd have something to look at and share right away) and even helping get some video on our own camera that we had setup on a tripod. Becky also set us up with an excellent photographer, Hanna, who took some of the most amazing wedding shots I've ever seen. My wife and I are incredibly thankful for this entire team, and the memories will last a lifetime!" |
Photo Credit: Hannah C's Photography
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Brian W., Denver, CO, 09/09/18 (Yelp!, The Knot)"In short, my new wife and I simply can't imagine how Becky could have made our whole experience any better. She chose an amazing location that even most locals don't know about -- even a virtual visit (via Google Earth) doesn't do the location justice. The custom flowers were gorgeous. Becky thoughtfully tailored the words of her ceremony for us, and her husband took a huge number of amazing photos. They also gave our after-ceremony restaurant a heads-up, so we got the best table in the place. It's obvious that Becky really cares about her clients. But she is also very professional: there's a detailed contract to spell everything out clearly, and she was always on time for everything. Finally, because my wife and I got married after 18 years of being together (!), we feel that we can highly recommend Becky for vow renewals too."
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Sandra G., Calgary, Canada, 08/28/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Becky was amazing and our simple beach wedding was everything we could have hoped for! We wanted a simple sunset wedding on the beach with our children present. Becky found the perfect, private spot on the beach and she performed a beautiful, touching ceremony. We had many beautiful pictures taken both during and after the ceremony, to help us remember our special day. Becky was a pleasure to work with right from the first email/phone contact through the wedding itself and afterwards. She was always available for any questions we had. She made the whole process as stress-free as a wedding could possibly be. We highly recommend Becky's services to anyone looking for a simple, stress-free beach wedding in the Kona area!"
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Photo Credit: Big Hawaiian Island Photography
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Yeorgia A., Croyden, United Kingdom, 08/27/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Becky was amazing, she was informative, professional, friendly and couldn't do enough to help. Her recommendations were spot on and tailored to what we were looking for. Everything was perfect. Coming from the UK we knew we needed assistance with planning a wedding in Hawaii but our day was better than we ever imagined. It really was everything we dreamed of and more. Becky, thank you so much for your help :)"
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Margot M., Penn Yan, NY, 08/14/18 (Yelp!, Similar on The Knot)"We planned a surprise vow renewal for our parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Working with Becky was wonderful, she took care of every detail that we needed, even how to surprise them. The setting was perfect and the ceremony was beautiful. It was an evening we will always remember. Thanks Becky for making it everything we could have wanted, and thanks to your husband Matt for taking fantastic pictures!!
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Leslie S., Arcadia, CA, 08/13/18 (Yelp!, The Knot, WeddingWire)"Every aspect of working with Becky went perfectly! From our initial contact, to relaying info down to the last detail. She was always available and quick to respond. The ceremony she created was so beautiful, we couldn’t be more pleased! Matt was awesome as well, he took wonderful shots of us and video!!! We just felt so at ease and comfortable with both of them!"
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Ashley H., Los Angeles, CA, 8/10/18 (Yelp!)"Becky helped my husband and I have the wedding of our dreams with such ease. From the first phone call to the day after the wedding Becky was such a warm, positive person to interact with. She is so genuine and love just radiates off her. I can think of no better person to play such an important role on your wedding day. Thank you so very much Becky!!"
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Photo Credit: Karen Loudon Photography
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Sylvie P., Quebec, Canada, 08/08/18(WeddingWire)"Becky and Matt know how to create a magical moment! We have chosen the “No brainer” option and it is worth every penny. Everything was exquisite from the choice of location to the flower and leis options."
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Keith L., Trenton, NJ, 08/07/18 (Yelp!)"I used Simple Kona Beach Weddings for our wedding on Aug 6th. Myself and my wife both highly recommend Becky for your wedding here in Kona, Hawaii. Becky is very well organized, very details-oriented and will guide you from your very first day you contact her to the very last minute before your ceremony. She does an excellent wedding program that will for sure be memories of your day. She will recommend photographers and reception places to help you with everything you need. Don't look anywhere else for your wedding day as Becky is all you need for a great Hawaii wedding. Thank you Becky for making our day the best ever and memories that we will never forget."
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Photo Credit: Kevin Rockwood of Big Hawaiian Island Photography
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Grace M., New Hope, PA, 07/27/18 (Yelp!, similar on The Knot)"It's hard to convey the beauty, simplicity, meaning, thoughtfulness and care with with Becky delivered the absolute perfect vow renewal for my husband and me without sounding exaggerated. We are older but still in love and celebrating a milestone anniversary. We never had the big church wedding so didn't mind making it a bit of an occasion but too busy to deal with high stress hotels and, needless to say, exorbitant costs. With Becky there were no hassles, no stress, no hidden fees. And look at the perfection of our setting, flowers and Hawaiian traditions in our photos. They dont do justice to Becky's words or the service itself. Husband Matt was invaluable. We can't recommend or thank Becky enough for taking our little dream and making it better than we could have imagined."
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Christy M., Selch, MI, 07/22/18 (Wedding Wire)"We were married on June 20, 2018. We had a very small intimate wedding with just our three children present. Becky was so helpful from start to finish with any questions that we needed answered and with any of the plans that we needed arranged. Once we arrived on the Island and prior to the wedding, Becky met us at a location that she recommended and walked the area with us to help pick our ceremony location. She is so sweet, kind and calming. Her client resources link is so helpful. We booked an appointment with Grace for our hair and makeup (there were three of us) and let me tell you I would recommend Grace without a bit of hesitation. She was amazing!! We also chose to add the photography to our package. Becky's husband did an awesome job! He was so fun to be around and was great with our children. Becky also helped us to pick a location for dinner after our ceremony. We decided on dinner at the Beach Tree. It was awesome! The staff was great. Everyone was so helpful and welcoming. The location was wonderful as it's an outdoor setting just feet from the ocean. The food is delicious. Both my husband and I feel like we not only were blessed with an amazing wedding in part because of Becky but were also blessed with two new amazing people that we can call friends. I truly cannot say enough about our experience........AMAZING!!"
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Peggy S., Vancouver, WA, 07/21/18 (Wedding Wire)"Very beautiful evening. Well done. Vows we're perfect, pictures lovely. Great service, Becky put her soul into our experience on very short notice. We truly are grateful."
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Aimee V., San Francisco, CA, 07/19/18 (Yelp!, The Knot)"Becky was incredible to work with and made all of our wedding dreams come true. She took care of every detail for us. On our wedding day all we had to do was show up with our marriage license and rings. Every request we made regarding our wedding details was provided and the ceremony was absolutely perfect for us. We ordered the deluxe photo package and it was worth every penny. Matt took the most beautiful intimate pictures. Becky and Matt were both so much fun to work with. If I could give more than five stars I would."
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Ruth S., Cedar Park, TX, 07/17/18 (Yolp!)"Becky was simply wonderful from the moment we emailed her for the first time, to the few hours before our wedding. She was wedding planner, officiant, and maid of honor all in one. Her husband, Matt, was our incredible photographer. Taking pictures not just with our cell phone but our camera too. We couldn't of picked two more caring people to share our special day with. Thank you Becky and Matt!"
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Caitlin M., Australia, 07/09/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky was absolutely amazing! We phoned her from Australia with short notice and she was able to accommodate us with open arms. We were able to arrange everything from a distance and could not have been happier. The ceremony was beautiful with elements of Hawaiian tradition and every word Becky spoke during the ceremony was perfect. We cannot thank you enough for being part of our special day and making it so memorable!"
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Photo Credit:
Ranae Keane, Emotion Galleries
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Samantha K., Melbourne, FL, 07/03/18 (The Knot)"Becky is simply amazing!! I booked our private “simple” elopement a year in advance and everything turned out exactly how we wanted. Becky took care of every detail from the permit on the beach to our bouquet and leis. The only thing we had to do was apply for the license then show up with it! She has a wonderful and helpful list of referrals and suggested places to eat once you decide to book your special day. This was extremely helpful as we were coming all the way from Florida and island hopping before and after our stay on the Big Island. The beach she recommends is stunning and we were able to meet with her ahead of time and pick the spots we hoped to get for the actual ceremony. She goes the extra mile by getting there ahead of time and securing our spot to make sure we get exactly what we wanted. Her words during the ceremony were so sweet and she really made you feel that you experienced the authentic Hawaiian traditions, which made the whole thing that much more special. You can tell Becky is a detail oriented and organized person. She really does provide a perfect and stress free ceremony and we couldn’t be more thrilled and honored to have her perform our ceremony. She is a very sweet and kind person and seems to really enjoy what she does. We highly recommend her! You will not regret it!"
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Joanna B., Victoria, B.C., Canada, 06/26/18 (Wedding Wire)"This review is long overdue, as we were married by Becky over a year ago. I wanted to write it when I had the time to really think about it, and give her all the thanks and appreciation she deserves. From the time I initally contacted her, with our initial thoughts, wants and date, she was absolutely wonderful to deal with. We took care of everything by phone and email, and given that we were flying in from Canada with family, and I was nervous of something getting messed up, Becky's organized and calm agreeable attitude put me at ease. When we arrived, Becky was just as friendly and helpful in person, and her husband Matt was delightful as well. We liked the spot she had recommended for the service, and got the last few details hammered out. On the day of the wedding, Becky exceeded my expectations. The flowers were amazing, the photographer she hired was excellent, the ukulele musician was terrific, and super nice, letting our neice try it out. The service itself was perfect, Becky is lovely, and did a fantastic job of presiding. The spot ended up being even better than expected as well, as we basically had this lovely little cove to ourselves and the picture views were amazing. Everything went off without any hiccups, was super well organized, easy, and well communicated. Thank you so much!"
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Anthony D., Folsom, CA, 06/20/18 (Yelp!)"Becky was an absolute joy to work with on our wedding day and we couldn't have been more lucky to find such a great person to officiate our wedding. From the beginning we got the feeling that Becky was a great fit for us and knew exactly what we were looking in our small, intimate wedding with close family around. She provided a huge amount of information that put us at ease with all the wedding details.
"When we thought all the planning was done and things were set, we had a great meeting to go over the AMAZING beach site for our ceremony and were blown away with the views and beauty of the area. We weren't sure of what to expect in the ceremony but I can say it was the most special presentation and display of care, love and commitment we have seen for a wedding. I felt truly connected to my wife during the ceremony and so fortunate how our days event concluded. "Thank you again Becky and Matt (great husband cell phone photographer) for making our wedding day amazing. "With love, Anthony and Milena" |
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Keith and Aidee G., Brighton, CO, 06/18/18 (Wedding Wire)"There aren't enough words for how amazing our experience was with Becky at Simple Kona Beach Weddings. Becky is organized, responsive, accommodating, professional and fun to work with. Becky worked with us to ensure that every detail was taken care of so that we had the experience that we wanted. Becky was quick to respond to every email or voicemail. Becky always had a positive attitude and was flexible with any changes or concerns we threw her way. Becky has definitely spent a lot of time creating a ceremony very moving and befitting of Hawaii. She was so organized that as a follow-up we received all of the photos her husband took the day after the wedding and also received notice that she filed our wedding license. We were nothing short of impressed. If I had it to do all over again Becky would be my choice again. Keith & Aidee G. (Colorado)"
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Wes M., Suisan City, CA, 06/09/18"Becky is absolutely wonderful! I would highly recommend her services if you are planning a beach wedding. She helped with securing our location and was very attentive to all our needs and requests. Thank you Becky for making our special day unforgettable!! We could not ask for anything more."
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Brian G., North Logan, UT, 06/05/18 (Wedding Wire)"My family loved working with Becky for my daughters wedding. Our oldest daughter requested a simple, elegant, beach wedding in Hawaii, and that is exactly what Becky did for us. She was absolutely fantastic and really made our family all a part of such and intimate and life changing event. Thank you so much Becky and Simple Kona Beach Weddings."
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Eliza K., Los Angeles, CA, 06/04/18, (Yelp!)"Becky is awesome! She is detailed oriented, organized, and easily accessible. She made what I thought was going to be a daunting task into an easy going & flexible event. I live in Los Angeles & my now husband has been living in Kailua-Kona for 6 months now. Becky & I spoke over the phone a few times & emailed back and forth to get all the details (beach locations, lei options & some other little extras) just right. She made us feel at ease & made sure we were happy. The day of our wedding, her husband took a ton of pics & also helped out with our Facebook live (which was a very important part since we had friends & family watching our ceremony). Even tho it was an intimate & private ceremony, we had a virtual audience! We had waves crashing & the sun setting behind us, it was breathtakingly beautiful! Her husband Matt took a ton of great pics from my husband's phone, as did Becky from her own phone as well. This Husband & wife are a dynamic duo! I love that they were hands on & that they put us at ease every step of the way. A million thanks to Becky & Matt!!"
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Lesley S., Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 06/03/18 (Yelp!,Wedding Wire, The Knot)"We were delighted with our lovely Kona Beach wedding. From the first contacts through email and Skype, Becky made the whole process easy and hassle free by providing support and choices about venue, vows and the ceremony.
"On the day, we had a pre-meeting at the beach and chose our special place. From there, Becky and Matt put everything in place. "We wanted a simple wedding, but were concerned that it might feel lightweight or superficial. Becky ensured that the place was magical, the sunset spectacular and the whole service was meaningful, genuine and a very special experience. Thanks to Matt we have a heap of awesome photos and lots of great memories to take home to our surprised families and friends. "Thanks so much to both of you." |
Mike A., Garner, N.C. 05/24/18 (Yelp!, The Knot, Wedding Wire)"Becky was an absolute pleasure to work with! My wife and I were on the island for our 10th wedding anniversary and wanted to renew our vows on the beach. Her communication was quick and clear - via email, text, or phone. We are pretty budget conscious so I really appreciate how transparent and fair her package prices are. The ceremony itself was very relaxed and fun. Becky asked all the right questions and handled all the details for us. I could tell she would allow us as much or as little involvement as we would want. All in all, it was a zero stress, 100% fun evening in an amazing location. Also, Becky's husband was super helpful in taking photos with our camera and phone - and the pictures turned out great! Who knows, maybe we'll call them up again in another 10 years! - Oh - I almost forgot! She also helped me find specific flowers for my wife which are not normally available on the islands, super good service!"
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Carolina E., Irvine, CA, 05/20/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"Becky made of our special day everything we hoped for! She was always very responsive to my emails and calls. Becky was very easy to work with and took care of every single little detail. The location and Hawaiian ceremony was beautiful and everything she said was just as beautiful :) It was just perfect! She included everything I had asked for, a toast, pictures, cutting of the cake, a very romantic picnic, and even a first dance which we LOVED. This last one just happened as we were getting our pictures taken by Becky's husband Matt while musician played one of our favorite songs. Pictures taken from our phone was a great idea...Matt did a great job and we loved every single one of the tons of pictures he took. Thank you SO much Becky and Matt for making it such a memorable day!"
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Suzie K., Longmont, CO, 05/12/18 (The Knot, Wedding Wire)"We cannot say enough GREAT things about Becky and Matt!! They are AWESOME to work with and Becky is very detailed. We found her online and was just hoping for someone to do most of the foot work for our beautiful wedding on the beach!! She did not disappoint at all!! Please choose Becky for your special day on the beach!"
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Bea A. ("B B."), Virginia Beach, VA, 05/12/18 (Yelp!)"You know those people you meet who you are instantly drawn to? Becky is an angel and one of those people who instantly makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Not only did she make our ceremony a reality within the matter of 5 days but she went above and beyond to make all our dreams come true. The Hawaiian ceremony she leads is hands down the coolest, most moving and special testimate I have witnessed. She uses lava rocks, ocean water, Hawaiian prayer and history of the island- all coupled with her sincere and empathic enthusiasm. Not to mention, her husband,Matt who is as friendly as he can be! He's a great photographer and doesn't miss an opportunity for the best lighting and pose inspiration. To say our wedding exceeded our expectations would be an understatement- it was a tangible blessing that came to reality through Becky and Matt. Thank you for making our dreams come too, we are still smiling."
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Shannon S., Sherrills Ford, NC, 05/07/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky and Matt from Simple Kona Beach Weddings do a beautiful job. We had such a special ceremony created by them. They were so accommodating and wonderful to work with. Very good suggestions and advice, as well as a wide range of services. 150% recommend them!"
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Connie S., Encinitas, CA, 04/29/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky was so very kind, professional and responsive. She arranged everything wonderfully allowing us to simply enjoy the ceremony. Matt did a fantastic job taking candid pictures. Did I mention they are both lovely people to spend time with? The vows and ceremony were beautifully worded infiltrated with Hawaiian tradition. It was exactly what we were hoping for. We highly recommend the services to anyone interested in having a stress-free, fun wedding experience."
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Dan S., Seattle, WA 04/25/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"Phenomenal wedding! Everyone in attendance raved afterwards about how perfectly the service was handled. It is a challenge to keep things simple while also making a wedding profound and meaningful and Simple Kona Beach Weddings did exactly that. They also took all the stress out of planning and did an excellent job in that regard. I would recommend them highly to anyone getting married in Kona. Zero complaints."
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Cassidy G., Ross, CA, 04/16/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky and Simple Kona Beach Weddings was AMAZING! We cannot recommend her highly enough. She created the most special, sweet, unforgettable experience for us in Kona. From the location she chose to the flowers and the ceremony itself. We will never forget it and be eternally grateful. She is wonderful!"
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Alexandra H., 04/06/18 (Yelp! Wedding Wire)"Becky was amazing and made our wedding magical! She was more then helpful every step along the way. Her recommendations for photography, beauty, restaurants, & location of ceremony were on point! We highly recommend her for your wedding. She made it easy beautiful and pleasant. Thank you Becky for being part of our special day."
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Stephen L., 04/04/18, Foster City, CA (Wedding Wire)"It was wonderful Becky performed the Marriage renewal for 7 of our longtime couples on a Sunny beautiful day in our house garden in North Kohala. She bring us joy and happiness on this special day of March 20, 2018. We hope to return someday and brush up our memories there. Stephen and Fumiko with 6 other couples."
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Ed H., 04/02/18, Tacoma, WA (Yelp!)"It's not often I get the chance to give a perfect rating in a yelp review, but Simple Kona Beach Weddings hit it out of the park for us!
"Becky does make the process stress free! My wife and I picked the no-brainer (in the simple wedding packages), and we added a few extra guests...everything was perfect. We did add on some other extras, like flower choices for bride and groom and guest leis, and the website was helpful for us navigating those decisions. In terms of our effort in planning, we exchanged a few emails, had two 30 min phone conversations, and a 45 min day of wedding walkthrough of location options and service wants and needs. Super easy in my book to get exactly the experience you wanted. "If you want a ceremony that feels connected to the island culture, and I can't say enough how great Becky was as an officiant, you should retain services for your wedding!" |
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Teresa M., 04/01/18, Beaumont, CA (Yelp!)"We are so happy we chose Becky to officiate our wedding. She was warm, kind, and calming throughout the process. She helped us choose the perfect location for our sunset ceremony. Becky provided a beautiful Hawaiian ceremony that felt very intimate and personal. We could feel that she was authentically happy for us. The flower heart was vibrant and picturesque with the tropical scenery. Her husband took beautiful photos of our ceremony to commemorate our special day. Thank you for helping make our wedding as beautiful as we could have hoped for."
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Stuart P., 03/30/18, Portland, OR (Wedding Wire)"Becky was simply the best. From start to finish everything went smooth. Coming from the mainland, we just arrived and she took care of the rest. The setting she picked was gorgeous and private. We would definitely recommend Becky to anyone who wants a simple yet magical wedding in Kona."
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Jenny A., 03/20/18, Napier, NZ (Wedding Wire)"We can not speak highly enough of the support and service Becky provided us leading up to our wedding. Knowing that Becky had everything in hand made having a destination wedding completely stress free. She was friendly, flexible, professional and bought a lovely touch of Hawaii to our special day. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Simple Kona Weddings to anyone. Thanks Becky."
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Lynden G., 03/13/18, Anchorage, AK (Yelp! Similar on Wedding Wire, The Knot)"We had our wedding with Becky Ringler of Simple Beach Weddings. I started by sending Becky an email. She got back to me right away. I was impressed with her extensive list of resources and attention to detail. She also has pictures of all the different beach locations were weddings can be held so that you can make an educated choice on the best place arranged for our beach permit, arranged the flowers, leis, haku, etc. She walked us through the process of applying for wedding license, etc.
"Becky officiated the ceremony and it was wonderful. Her husband took pictures on our camera and we also hired a professional photographer from Becky's list. The wedding was beautiful and everything went smoothly! There was zero drama or stress which is what we wanted: a simple beach wedding, with fresh flowers, lava rock, good vibes and natural beauty. We got everything we wanted and more!" |
Photo Credit: Big Hawaiian Island Photography
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Kaly Z., Eugene, OR, 03/12/18 (Yelp!)"We had a great experience with Becky planning our beach wedding. She was incredibly organized and easy to communicate with prior to the wedding, and was always on top of what needed to be done and when. She took the time to get to know us beforehand, and incorporated that into the ceremony.
"Becky was great at handling a last-minute location change, and kept everything stress-free. We ended up at a fantastic lava area at the Old Airport location, which looked beautiful with the scattered flowers. We enjoyed the uniqueness of the Hawaiian spiritual ceremony, and felt like we had a really intimate experience with our guests. Her husband took tons of photos for us, and Becky was very gracious with our guests, even having conversations with several quirky family members. A very special experience overall, and highly recommended!" |
Heather S., Davis, CA, 03/07/18 (Wedding Wire; similar on Yelp! and The Knot)"Simple Kona Beach Weddings is a fantastic service that made our wedding day stress-free and relaxed. I would recommend Becky (and Matt!) to anyone planning a ceremony on the big island. Becky provides all the information you need to plan an event, even if you are planning from far away. We could not be happier with her recommendations, from the photographer to the ceremony location. Becky and Matt are warm and friendly, and we are forever grateful for their wonderful care and for making our day so special!"
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Samantha E., Melbourne, FL 03/06/18 (Yelp!)"Becky is simply amazing!! I booked our private "simple" elopement a year in advance and everything turned out exactly how we wanted.
Becky took care of every detail from the permit on the beach to our bouquet and leis. The only thing we had to do was apply for the license then show up with it! She has a wonderful and helpful list of referrals and suggested places to eat once you decide to book your special day. This was extremely helpful as we were coming all the way from Florida and island hopping before and after our stay on the Big Island. The beach she recommends is stunning and we were able to meet with her ahead of time and pick the spots we hoped to get for the actual ceremony. She goes the extra mile by getting there ahead of time and securing our spot to make sure we get exactly what we wanted. Her words during the ceremony were so sweet and she really made you feel that you experienced the authentic Hawaiian traditions, which made the whole thing that much more special. You can tell Becky is a detail oriented and organized person. She really does provide a perfect and stress free ceremony and we couldn't be more thrilled and honored to have her perform our ceremony. She is a very sweet and kind person and seems to really enjoy what she does. We highly recommend her! You will not regret it!" |
Danette L., Vancouver, WA, 03/02/18 (Wedding Wire)"Becky and Matt made our perfect day amazing! Jim and I and our family/friends are blessed to have those amazing memories. It was a beautiful day and Becky and Matt performed a fantastic ceremony. Thank you both for making out precious day such an wonderful experience that we will never forget!! Much love Jim and Danette Lowry"
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Declan O., Toronto, Canada, 02/27/18 (Yelp! The Knot)"We can not recommend Becky and Matt enough! They made our day perfect, special and very stress free. From the get go Becky was kind and warm to us, she did everything for us too from explaining how to get the marriage certs to picking the perfect spot on the most amazing little beach. When we met them on our wedding day they were very friendly and fun! We had a blast before, during and after the ceremony. Amazing day, Amazing people, Amazing service."
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Izzy C., Los Angeles, CA, 02/26/18 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"My fiance and I decided to have a simple vow ceremony while we were in Hawaii, and Becky made everything easy, beautiful, and stress-free. She provided vendor recommendations (wonderful hair/make-up stylist and photographer), flower arrangement choices, and walked me through all the decision-making needs in a systematic way. She was patient and helpful during the planning process, and was professional and personal as a wedding officiant. She listened to everything I shared about our relationship, and administered a ceremony that was warm and intimate. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend her service!"
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Bec H., Melbourne, Australia, 02/25/18 (The Knot, Wedding Wire)"Becky is a wonderful person. She was so accommodating and easy to deal with. We were, unfortunately, unable to have our ceremony on the day we wanted due to weather not behaving itself. Speaking to Becky at the time to discuss alternate plans (we did it the next day at a different location), she was so calming. Becky made our day so beautiful and we had a wonderful, emotional ceremony. It was small and intimate and the little things that Becky did, made our moment so special. Her help and guidance are so professional, offering and suggesting things that we wouldn't have thought of. Thank you Becky, we would be more than happy to forward your name and details to anyone we know who is looking to marry over in Kona."
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Shen G., Austin, TX, 01/30/18 (Yelp!, The Knot, Wedding Wire)"Becky is a really sweet lady. She is very responsible, in time, and caring. She always provides us options and suggestions, and listens to our opinions. The information she provided is super helpful. We had a great experience and loved our little but romantic wedding in Hawaii. Highly recommend!"
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Josh B., San Francisco, CA, 01/23/18 (Yelp! Similar on Wedding Wire and The Knot)"Becky was absolutely amazing. She made our ceremony feel very special and she was very attentive to details. Super stress free day! Look no further, this is your Kona wedding planner."
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Erica K., Chevy Chase, MD, 12/03/17 (Yelp!, The Knot, Wedding Wire)"Becky Ringler at Simple Kona Beach Weddings was amazing! Becky helped my (now) husband and I plan a wedding for our 25 guests in Kona, HI, while we were living in Maryland. We had family travel from Maryland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and our wedding day couldn't have gone any smoother or been any more fun -- and we owe that all to Becky. Even with a simple wedding -- in the months leading up to the big day, we still had plenty of things to plan for and remember -- and Becky helped us with everything!! Then, on our special day, Becky made everything look beautiful and run smoothly - both at the Old Airport Beach and at the Daylight Mind Café, where we had dinner and danced the night away. I absolutely recommend Becky - she will think of everything and make sure that the bride, groom, and family are prepared, happy and having a wonderful time. She is a true expert and a kind and thoughtful person. I wish her the best and when my husband and I renew our vows -- I will definitely call on Becky's services again - if she will have us :)"
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Photo Credit: Robert Malovic Photography
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Stephanie J., Tacoma, WA 11/27/17 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)Yelp!: "It was our special day but Becky made it fantastic. So wonderful, thank you so much for the amazing memories."
Wedding Wire: "It was such an amazing day and Becky just brought it all together with the beautiful ceremony. Thank you so much for making our special day fantastic." |
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Ellen S., San Clemente, CA 11/25/17 (Yelp!)"WE HAD OUR DREAM WEDDING!!! Actually, it was even better than we imagined! Becky was first class all the way! She responded to us quickly and made the entire wedding stress free. Her attention to detail is flawless! She gave us great recommendations from photographers to where to get my hair and make-up done. Even her restaurant recommendations were fabulous. The wedding service was beautiful and having it at sunset was absolutely magical! Also, well worth having her husband Matt take casual photos and videos of the ceremony so that we could send it to family right away! It doesn't hurt that he's a great guy and made everything so fun!! Our wedding was everything we wanted and more! Use Becky, she's absolutely as good as it gets!!!"
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Nancy G., San Jose, CA, 11/05/17 (Wedding Wire)"Becky created and officiated the most meaningful day of our lives. Her gentle guidance over the months leading up to our big day, was beyond helpful. Since this was a second marriage and just the two of us, I knew that I just wanted the evening to be simple and meaningful. Everything Word she spoke, and symbolic act of a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, was beyond perfect in every way! It truly was the perfect day in every way! Becky is so thoughtful in her words, and helping to create your perfect day. Since I did not have vision of what I wanted, I left it in her hands.... It was magical! And, by all means, pay the extra to have photos taken on your cell phone, you will be so happy you did! As we await our professional photos, I enjoying the snapshots captured and have been able to share with family and friends!"
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Brittanie M., Dublin, OH, 10/28/17 (The Knot)"Becky was wonderful!!! We found her online and immediately felt confident and calm about everything! She is so sweet, ALWAYS there for any questions or communication! She took care of everything, there was NO stress!! Only the weather and she helped us change everything. I looked at a lot of elopement packages and officiants and hardly any of them allowed personalization or outside photography. Becky was the opposite! Whatever we wanted, she worked to make it happen. 5 stars for sure!!!"
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Kristin M., Libertyville, IL, 10/20/17 (Yelp! The Knot, Wedding Wire)"Our wedding could not have been more perfect!! The ceremony was exactly what we wanted....simple, beautiful and a touch of Hawaiian! Becky made everything so easy...from the recommendations on the locations, leis, restaurants, etc and her husband was a fantastic photographer who took over 200+ pictures for us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
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Melissa H., Boonville, MO, 10/19/17 (Wedding Wire)"Becky was amazing, she gave me the wedding of my dreams. She helped me find all the other resources that that I needed, and made the whole evening perfect."
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Scott A., Salem, OR, 10/08/17 (Wedding Wire, Yelp!)"Brief Summary: Our beach wedding was perfect!! We wanted a quiet but meaningful ceremony for just the two of us, and Becky delivered on all counts! She was outstanding in all facets of planning, preparation, and performing the ceremony. She has a passion for her work, and is extremely easy to work with. She has a warm personality, and we felt an immediate "connection". (Same with her husband, Matt, who took photos of the entire ceremony.) Outstanding! More details follow:
Logistics: Every detail was handled perfectly. We always received prompt replies to e-mails and calls. She also lined us out with the appropriate local official so that we could get our marriage license. Planning: Becky is an "attention to detail" kind of person. We opted for the "Classic Simple Beach Wedding.". The flowers she provided were fresh and beautiful. Her attire for the ceremony was perfect in keeping with the Hawaiian Island theme. We chose from among the venues she suggested and it was stunningly beautiful. (We even had Spinner Dolphins frolicking off shore). Ceremony: Beautifully planned and executed. We loved the Hawaiian elements from her ceremony, and added a few things of our own. She was really easy to work with on this. We did not hire an outside professional photographer, but instead used the services of her husband, Matt. He did a great job, and took several hundred pictures with our camera. We many great shots. Conclusion: Our wedding was exactly what we had hoped for. We are not normally people who "gush" over things, but we truly felt that the day was perfect. Becky and Matt are wonderful people and we highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings! S&K, Oregon 9/29/17 wedding." |
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Photo Credit: Charla Photography
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Carolyn C., Delta, B.C. 09/28/17 (The Knot)"My NOW husband and I found Becky (SimpleKonaBeachWeddings) on line. After reading the reviews and looking at the posted pictures, we felt this might be the venue for us. We are both in our early 70's and wanted a unique experience, a simple but meaningful wedding ceremony. Becky was always professional and timely in her response to our questions. Just speaking with her on the phone was reassuring that she would be reliable and accommodating. Every email was answered quickly. After meeting her on The Big Island of Hawaii to select our actual spot, we knew we had made the right decision. Our sunset wedding was simply beautiful and the start of a new life together. A unique memory of the special day we envisioned. There is NO doubt that Becky and her husband, Matt, would be the right choice."
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Humberto P., Dryden, Canada, 09/24/17 (Yelp!, The Knot, Wedding Wire)"Becky was absolutely fantastic. We celebrated our 25th anniversary in August and she was so helpful in suggesting various options and went over and above to make sure that every detail was absolutely perfect. She even found a ukulele for a surprise song. She has such an overwhelmingly sincere and caring personality that translates into her personalized and heart felt ceremony. A special shout out to Becky's husband, Matt, who is her equal in personality and took some great shots with our phones." - Deanna and Humberto
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Photo Courtesy of Robert Malovic Photography
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Julie N., Longview, TX, 09/19/17 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"I highly recommend Becky, she was awesome!! She helped my husband and I plan and officiated our 13yr vow renewal. Everything was just how we envisioned it to be. The beach sunset setting was gorgeous that she picked out for us. The ceremony that she performed for us was very special, heartfelt and genuine. She was so sweet and easy to work with as well as her husband. She took care of everything!!! She really does make it "Simple". Becky and Simple Kona Beach Weddings created a memory that we will always treasure. Thank you again for our wonderful day!"
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Jeffrey C., San Francisco, CA, 09/01/17 (Yelp!)"Becky was perfect, the ceremony was beautiful, more then we expected!"
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Cynthia T., San Ramon, CA, 08/29/17 (Wedding Wire)"Becky was absolutely wonderful to be our officiant for our wedding. Becky was very resourceful and gave many suggestions on food (Frenchman's cafe), photographers, hair and makeup suggestions around town. After choosing a package Becky will tailor it to exactly how you want it to be with add ons and customizations. Becky is very sweet and easy to work with. It was great being able to meet her at our wedding location to go over ideas. She was able to get us a beach permit for a breathtaking beach. We ran into a bit of a jam on our wedding day, but after giving Becky a call she reassured us that we had plenty of time and we had a beautiful sunset wedding on the beach. We cannot be happier with choosing Simple Kona Weddings for our planning!"
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Jessica C., Mission Viejo, CA, 08/27/17 (Yelp!)"She's the one! Becky is who you want for your elopement or small wedding!
"We decided to elope a couple months before our vacation to Hawaii. Called a couple services and Becky was the clear option. From the first phone call she was so warm and informative. The package was simple and affordable, exactly what we were looking for! The planning leading up to the trip was seamless, she guided us with everything from obtaining a marriage license, photographers, how we wanted to do vows, even restaurants in the area. She responds within hours to emails. "The ceremony was perfect! She helps you select the spot you like, and officiates the ceremony with beautiful words. "Highly, highly recommend! Thank you Becky!" |
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Shelley F., Playa Vista, CA, 08/26/17 (Wedding Wire)"Simple it was to work with Becky - she was knowledgeable creative and wonderful - planned our surprise vow renewals with ease and elan [sic] - I highly recommend her services but more importantly Becky herself - thank you again for a wonderful evening and ceremony."
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Jeff S., Norfolk, VA, 8/13/17 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"Stop searching now, you've found your answer. We had no idea what we were doing and after contacting Becky we knew we were in good hands. You never would have known we were 6000 miles apart. She is responsive, professional, and takes care of EVERYTHING!
You can not find a better value, kinder heart, or willing planner than this. Our service was beautiful and just what we wanted. Thanks Becky!!" |
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Ken S., Oceanside, CA, 07/31/17 (Yelp!)"Becky did a vow renewal service for our 40th wedding anniversary and we could not be happier. She responds quickly to all inquiries. Not only did she make sure our ceremony was memorable, her husband Matt took our camera and phones and shot pictures for us. Becky met with us a couple days before so she could help us chose a spot. Not only was the setting spectacular, but the service Becky did was tailored to us from the information we provided and was done perfectly. Mahalo Becky & Matt"
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Denise A., Riverside, CA, 07/24/17 (Yelp! The Knot)"Becky and her husband were wonderful, if you want a stress free wedding Becky is your girl. From our first phone call to the day of our wedding she was awesome . She made our special day so beautiful I highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Wedding. Thank you Becky for making our day so special with everything that happened to us that week. Kevin & Denise Van Dyke"
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Mike A., Milton-Freewater, WA, 07/15/17 (Wedding Wire, below that, the one on The Knot.)"Thanks for a dream Hawaiian wedding!!! You were awesome from our first contact all the way through to the actual wedding and after the wedding. I loved your Hawaiian ceremony! The whole process couldn't have been any better!! Thanks and keep up the great work!!!" (Wedding Wire)
"Highly recommend Becky's Simple Kona Weddings! Awesome from the first contact all the way through to the end of our wedding. Becky did a super wedding for us!!!! Beautiful Hawaiin wedding! Couldn't ask for anything better!!! Thanks Becky!!💏🌴💏🌴💏🌴" (The Knot) |
Ryan W., Nampa, ID, 7/11/17 (Yelp!)"The service provided by Becky is phenomenal! She made the process very stress free and was very responsive when we had questions. She even went above and beyond to answer our 'What is there to do on the Island' questions after we had our ceremony. She tailored our ceremony to our unique situation and made sure we had a great time! Definitely recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings for anyone scouring the internet looking for a place to get everything for your wedding."
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Photo Credit: Karen Loudon
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Melissa H., Auckland, NZ, 7/11/17 (Wedding Wire, The Knot, Yelp!)"Becky was absolutely amazing! She helped me with all the little details that go into planning a wedding that you don't even think about until your mid-process. We had a small intimate family wedding of 12 and she ensured everything ran smoothly and our family said it was the most beautiful ceremony they had attended. The special Hawaiian elements were very cool. I can't say enough about her - book today and you won't regret it!"
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Kim M., Livermore, CA, 06/28/17 (Wedding Wire, nearly identical ones on Yelp! and The Knot.)"We had such a perfect wedding! Not only did Becky execute the ceremony flawlessly, her care, attention to detail, planning, resources and her and her husband's warmth made it incredibly simple and beautiful. Becky and her husband met with us a few days in advance to choose the top 3 spots on the beach for our sunset wedding. They gave both of us warm hugs, answered all of our questions to go through it in our heads, and made excellent recommendations for the ceremony and entire trip (Splashers was so fun with incredible live Hawaiian music starting at 4pm and amazing drinks & food).
"The day before the ceremony I received a text message from Becky wishing me a happy day before my wedding! She also sent a text the day of confirming location setup, where to be and when, and letting me know she's there if we need to reach out with questions. "Everything was in place and ready when we arrived. Becky greeted us with hugs and walked with us to the location. From there, everything was magical. "We started with the conch shell tribute where Becky blew in each direction. I started crying right away. We had a slightly customized vow exchange that was so beautiful there wasn't a dry eye in sight. Our bride and groom leis were perfect, the ring blessing was really cool. The act of pouring the water from the ring blessing and throwing the lava rock wrapped in Ti Leaf into the ocean during the sunset was even cooler and we got amazing photos of it thanks to her husband. In fact, we walked away with nearly 300 amazing photos on my husband's iPhone from many different angles and viewpoints. The heart shaped flowers in the sand were flawless, as was the bouquet. To top it off, the ukelele musicians were incredible and equally warm and professional! "Just after the ceremony, there was a light sprinkle and rainbow, as if it was planned! "Thank you for my beautiful day. I highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings." |
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Robin G., Broomfield, CO, 06/20/17 (Yelp!)"I searched online extensively for a simple, inexpensive vow exchange. Most were a rip-off and the people were pushy. Becky was amazing, took the time for a consultation with me and tailored everything to be exactly what we wanted. It was beautiful, the location spoke for itself and she made sure we both felt comfortable and happy. She gave recommendations for a hair stylist, photographer and a restaurant, and everything went perfectly. I would highly recommended Becky's services!"
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Angelic T., Ypsilanti, MI, 06/06/17 (Yelp! Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Becky's professionalism, attention to detail and timeliness made it an extraordinary worry free experience. If you're a couple concerned about booking a wedding so far away, Becky took all this anxiety away by communicating every step and promptly answering any concern or question in a very welcoming way. I truly appreciated her flexibility, arranging everything and conducting a stunning ceremony. I highly recommend her services."
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Yamile M., Cohoes, NY, 05/25/17 (Wedding Wire)"We were immensely pleased with Becky at Simple Kona Beach Weddings. Becky is very talented and professional and made us feel so comfortable from the beginning. She was very clear in explaining all the choices we had and was very responsive to all of our questions. She went above and beyond our expectations and made our wedding very special and memorable. She even gave us tips and advice to get most out of our experience in the Big Island :)"
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Felix B., San Diego, CA, 05/22/17 (Yelp!)"Simple Kona Beach Weddings, is as good as it gets. Becky took care of every aspect of our wedding ceremony. We found her on line and within minutes of sending the email to request information, we received a call from Becky. She covered every single aspect, made suggestions, offered alternatives, and was willing to customize to any special desires that we wished to incorporate.
Any additions that we requested were readily accepted and add-on pricing was extremely reasonable. Being able to meet with Becky, after arriving in Kona, to actually see the site and choose the exact spot for our ceremony was most helpful and gave us confidence in the entire process. Becky's incorporating of old Hawaiian customs, complete with detailed explanations. during the ceremony made it all even more meaningful. She spent an amazing amount of time assuring that everything would meet our dreams. We received every bit as much attention from her for our private wedding party of two as if we had 50 guests to consider. This was all personalized and exceeded our expectations. You cannot go wrong using Becky's services and expertise. All of that money saved on paying for a hotel-style wedding will more than take care of the perfect honeymoon/vacation." |
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Rachel P., Oshkosh, WI, 05/11/17 (Yelp!)"I highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings! Becky was wonderful to work with. In the beginning, I was very nervous trying to figure things out from 4,000 miles away, but then I contacted Becky and she made everything perfect. Everything was so simple - she obtained the permit for the beach we were married on, gave us simple directions to meet with her, and performed a beautiful ceremony. She came highly recommended from our photographer and now that I've had the opportunity to meet her and have her officiate our wedding, I completely understand why!"
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Derek D., Anchorage, AK, 05/10/17 (Yelp!)"My wife and I were looking for something simple but meaningful. Our wedding was just the two of us. We were very happy with Becky and the ceremony she did for us. She was great in communicating with us. We met her before the wedding at a beautiful beach to pick out possible places to hold the ceremony. The beach is very beautiful. Becky and her husband Matt were great at putting us at ease and answering our questions. The ceremony and the words Becky said to us really made the whole day just beautiful. Becky was also very helpful in answering questions about places to eat and places to go. We can't thank Becky enough for making our day wonderful and special!!"
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Julie D., Anchorage, AK, 05/05/17 (Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Eliminate your wedding planning stress and choose Simple Kona Beach Weddings to help. Honestly, they are worth more than 5 stars. I'd give them 10 stars ++ if I could! They are genuine in an overwhelming industry, and you'd be crazy to look further. Words cannot express how wonderful and special they made our wedding everything we wanted and more!! We're an older couple who wanted a simple intimate destination wedding that would be special for us. Big thanks and hugs to Becky and Matt for all that you did! Aloha!"
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Chris C., Prairie Village, KS, 04/06/17 (Yelp!)"Coming to Kona for just a short time, we were looking to celebrate something special, that would be memorable, beautiful, and a once in a lifetime moment. Becky coordinated this for us wonderfully and we are so glad that we connected with her. She catered to exactly what we were looking for, and gave good recommendations to things that we had not even considered - but that made the day very special. Thank you, Becky!"
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Kimberli N., Renton, WA 03/26/17 (Wedding Wire)"Our experience with Becky Ringler at Simple Kona Beach Weddings was AMAZING! From my first phone call to Becky, to my constant emails back and forth with her she was always quick to respond, extremely sweet and most of all genuinely cared about all the details of making our wedding special which in turn kept me focused and calm. Becky did everything for me. She gave me a list of vendors (Hair & Makeup & Photographer) that she works with on a regular basis that were excellent! Our bouquets and leis were gorgeous, and everything was all ready for us down to the last detail when we arrived at the beach. Our ceremony was beautifully done. When people ask us to describe our wedding we say it was PERFECT!!! If you are having a destination wedding, or vow renewal and you want the BEST, we highly recommend Becky at Simple Kona Beach Weddings! You won't be disappointed."
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Geoff R., San Mateo, CA 3/23/17 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire)"Becky was great. Her talent, resources, taste, and knowledge of the island made our wedding spectacular. We could not have planned the wedding from California at all and she made everything possible. Thanks, Becky!!!!!"
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Jane M., Seattle, WA, 3/24/17 (Yelp!, The Knot, and Wedding Wire)"We could not have been more pleased with the wedding Becky made possible for us. In short, it was more than I could have imagined. We had an incredibly simple wedding, and now I wish we had a bit more planned because I'd love to have been able to work with her even more closely. Our ceremony was even better than we could have imagined, in great part due to Becky's genuine spirit, thoughtful listening and incredible energy. She not only advised us on how to navigate the State of Hawaii system for licensing, but she found us a perfect spot, worked with us on timing so we got the best light for pictures, arranged gorgeous flowers and her husband was an absolute dream to have on hand as causal photographer. I would also add that Becky was remarkably responsive and accommodating, and incredibly honest and open about what she thought would, and more importantly, would not work. We also took her up on a handful of local recommendations and they were each flawless. I would wholeheartedly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings. Thank you Becky!"
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Barbara K, Princeville, HI, 03/04/17 (Yelp! and Wedding Wire)"My new husband and I had the most amazing wedding on Valentine's Day on Kona at the beach. Becky Ringler of Simple Kona Beach Weddings is the sweetest and best officiate we could have wished for. She kept me organized and on top of the details. She suggested a fabulous location, Hawaii connections for licensing, and beautiful leis and and heart of flowers on the beach. Her husband took photos and was charming and fun. This was such a personal and meaningful ceremony to start our lives together. Affordable too. Look no further."
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Eren G., Jersey City, NJ, 02/20/17 (Yelp! and Wedding Wire)"We had a simple beach wedding in Kona a few weeks ago and Becky was wonderful! She was very professional and responsive with any questions/organizational items ahead of time. We had very little to worry about - it was such a breeze! She is also very nice and warm which made for a great experience overall. Everything turned out as we wanted - we highly recommend her!"
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Miranda O., Kasson, MN, 2/14/17
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Thomas N., Lawrence, KS, 01/23/17 (from Yelp! , but similar review on Wedding Wire)"Becky Ringler is simply the very best and I highly recommend her wedding services! Responsive, prompt, great advice, awesome recommendations and a super professional who is warm and caring. She went out of her way to provide timely and useful information, photos and ideas so we could plan our special day to the finest detail. She always almost instantly answered our emails and provided exceptionally detailed and thoughtful responses along with helpful and wise recommendations. Her web page with recommended photographers, beauty recommendations, license process and general information is up to date and very useful. We selected a great photographer based on her recommendations. She has an amazing sense of style, color and attention to details. Her flowers arrangements (leis, bouquet and heart of flowers) were stunningly beautiful. We met on the beach a few days before to pick the exact and perfect spot (and a backup) to have the service. We were both immediately were impressed by Becky with her enthusiasm, warmth, charm and professionalism. Once we stepped onto our wedding beach, it was magic. Becky made the ceremony beautiful, classy, sacred and fun! The wedding was even better, brighter and more special than we ever imagined. After the service, she took spectacular photos of the two of us that were available the next morning. Great to quickly share the event with family and friends back home. Finally, her recommendations for the wedding dinner at a nearby resort was spot on -- it was the best location, service and food we had ever experienced. Although price was not my main concern, Simple Kona Beach Weddings is a superior value. I could go on and on about how great Becky is in planning and officiating weddings. She is simply the very best and I most highly and strongly recommend her for your wedding!"
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R.S., Vancouver, B.C., 01/07/17 (Yelp! Wedding Wire)"Becky is wonderful, we could not have been more happy with her as our planner and officiant. We wanted something simple, which it was, but it was absolutely beautiful."
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Melanie P., Burlingame, CA, 12/20/16 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"We wanted a simple beautiful wedding and that's exactly what we got. Becky was very accommodating and reliable. Highly recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings!"
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Christina R., Lee's Summit, MO, 12/13/16 (Yelp!, Wedding Wire, The Knot)"Becky is truly the best wedding planner in Hawaii! She definitely made the wedding planning process and wedding day stress free and Beautifu! We were so blessed to have had her help planning our special day. Everything was beautiful and we received so many compliments and it was all because Becky put everything together perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner, she knows what she is doing! She picked out the perfect place for us to get married, so beautiful and exactly what we were looking for, that Special piece of Hawaii! I would definitely recommend her to anyone, and if I had to rate her from 1 to 10...it would be a 100! Whenever we needed something or had a question, she always was responsive and quick! She was always professional and even brought the vendors to us! She even recommend restaurants for us while we were in Hawaii. I was truly amazed by that. She understood our vision and it turned out beautifully! Thank you so much again and I would highly recommend her to any engaged couple!"
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Sue L., Kailua-Kona, HI, 09/20/16 (Yelp!)"What a wonderful wedding experience! We were married 8/26/16 on the beach at Honl's in town. Becky made the day so special. We have both been married before, and wanted a "just us" wedding. She accommodated every wish. Becky made some great suggestions which we incorporated. We had a very spiritual, warm, and fun wedding. There was no problem "making it our own." Matt did a very nice job taking the pictures. We enjoyed the planning process with Becky. All in all it was a wonderful morning ceremony, and we feel lucky to have met Becky and Matt."
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Darrell S., Westchester, OH, 06/25/16 (Yelp!)"Becky is simply as good as it gets. My lovely bride and I wanted to renew our vows, and Becky exceeded all of our expectations. She took care of all the details, which made for a stress-free experience. From advanced planning to meeting us before our ceremony to let us choose our preferred location on a beautiful secluded beach - everything was perfect. Becky's husband also did a fantastic job taking pictures with my camera during our intimate event. Truly a five-star experience!"
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Rhonda R., Calgary, Canada, 4/1/16 (Yelp! and The Knot) |
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"It was perfect! Becky contacted me several times prior to our holiday to pre-plan everything from location to ceremony content to choice of leis. She offered very personal service and made us feel special every step of the way in our vow renewal. The location was incredible and the pictures are stunning. The ceremony was elegant but not stuffy - she included our children which made it very meaningful for us. There was no stress in this process at all. She is a sweet and lovely lady and I would recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings to everyone looking to renew their vows. Both Becky and her husband took many pictures for us throughout our time on the beach and in no way did we feel rushed once the ceremony was over. Her husband Matt was terrific and they made it fun as well as special for my husband and I, our children, nefew, and our friends. Thank you Becky for helping us celebrate our 20 years of marriage."
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Oliver and Sina P., Berlin, Germany, 1/12/16"We had the most romantic "just-the-two-of-us"-wedding in october 2015 on the beach of Big Island, Hawaii with Becky as our officiary . Making the arrangements with her via email was easy and meeting her beforehand to talk about our history as a couple and our wishes was extremely pleasant. She arranged the perfect spot for our wedding to take place, was very diligent and of course right on time. The ceremony was so beautiful, everything she said was so thoughtful and romatic for us. Thank you so much for the great work!" Sina and Oliver.
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Greg B., Clear Lake, CA 1/9/16"Simple Kona Beach Weddings are highly recommended. We worked with Becky who handled everything in a well organized way. Equally important was how special she made our ceremony. Although our plan was to go "simple" all the way, she made sure that it was still the best moment in our lives. She shows a genuine compassion while performing -- something that I didn't expect. She was FABULOUS! Her husband was kind enough to shoot our photos and did a great job. So many great photos and memories thanks to him. The guy worked his butt off for us! Becky also handled our flowers and made a very very special lei for our 10 month old daughter. It could NOT have been more perfect. All of the flowers were! We highly recommend Becky. Her prices are cheap and well worth it. A class act all the way."
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Pete P., Baytown, TX 7/18/15"We renewed our 25th anniversary Vows in June and with the previous stellar review decided to go with Becky as we also were coming off the NCL Pride of America Cruise Ship and wanted to renew in the Kona area.
"Been speaking with Becky prior to June for about 5 months trying to secure the best location and she went out of her way to drive to locations and email me pictures of actual locations as we had some areas in mind (now that is true service!) "Pretty much as the previous reviews stated on the 5 star, I would say Becky went truly out of her way to make our special day the best it could be. Thank you so much!" |
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Jeff A., Placentia, CA 7/22/15"We decided that after 8 years after I proposed to her we would get Married on a Beach in Kona. We had already made reservations and booked flights when we decided to do this. Both of us had no idea how to go about this. Finally Jules got on line and started looking onto it. That is where we found Simple Kona Beach Weddings that is where we met Becky. We contacted her about 2 to 3 weeks before we were going to get married. she was very friendly and helpful from start to finish. I personally could have not asked for a better experience. She gave a couple of beautiful locations and helped us get photographer. We were able to pick our spot the day before and were set to go. Becky preformed a very short and sweet ceremony with Hawaiian tradition. I will recommend Simple Kona Beach Weddings to nyone tht sks me about where to get married in Hawaii and who to handle their Wedding. Becky is wonderful person who truly loves what she does. Was also very helpful with other things beside the wedding Restaurant tips etc...."
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Jenny C., Vancouver, B.C. 5/13/15"My husband and I wanted a truly "simple" wedding, Becky took our ideas and planned the most perfect day we could have dreamed of. she took the time to get to know us and her attention to detail and desire to do everything in her power to make it the most special day was so appreciated. We would highly recommend simple kona beach weddings to any person wanting to get married in Hawaii. we love you becky! xoxo"
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Jennifer Z., Walnut Creek, CA 12/12/14"Becky, of Simply Kona Beach Weddings not only delivered an amazing vow renewal ceremony for my parents, she over-delivered. Our package included a shuttle service, site location, ladies and men's lei's for the bridal party, highlights of Kona tour, vow renewal ceremony, photography using our camera plus coordination of lunch renewal reception.
"The shuttle was luxurious! The site location was one of the most spectacular spots we saw on our trip to all the Hawaiian islands. The lei's were perfect and she even coordinated them to our outfits. The tour was perfect as we were only in Kona for one day coming in off a cruise ship. Her husband and business partner Matt took amazing photos that we are working on framing. And finally the lunch spot for our casual but intimate reception was exactly what we were hoping for. Simply Kona Beach Weddings made it a day that my parents and family will remember with fondness for our entire lives. Thank you for that!" |
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