A Season of Gratitude: Honoring Our Community, Our Clients, and The Heart of What We Do
As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the moments, both big and small, that have shaped this past year. In an industry built on celebration, connection, and the beauty of shared experiences, gratitude becomes more than a seasonal sentiment. It becomes a way of seeing, a way of working, and a way of honoring the people who allow us to do what we love most.
After nearly two decades planning weddings and events throughout Maui, Lana‘i, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island and beyond, I continue to feel humbled by the trust our couples, families, and clients place in us. Every celebration we design, whether a luxury Maui wedding, an intimate gathering at a private estate, a corporate event overlooking the ocean, or a multi-day destination experience, begins with one simple truth:
We are invited into one of the most meaningful chapters of someone’s life.
And that is an honor I will never take lightly.
Gratitude for Our Clients
To every couple and client who has welcomed us into your story this year: thank you.
Thank you for trusting us with your vision.
Thank you for allowing us to guide the process with creativity and intention.
Thank you for sharing your families, your traditions, and your dreams with us.
Designing weddings and events is a creative art, but it is also deeply emotional work. We are often witnessing moments of joy, celebration, and connection that will be remembered for generations. To be part of that is a gift, every single time.
Your belief in our approach, grounded in approachable luxury, thoughtful storytelling, and a deep respect for place, allows us to design celebrations that feel personal and beautifully true to who you are. You inspire the work we do.
Gratitude for Our Vendors and Community
Maui is home. It’s where I’ve lived for more than twenty years, where my roots and family ties run deep, and where the community around me has shaped both my personal life and my career.
Our vendor partners, florists, photographers, planners, musicians, rental teams, culinary artists, venue staff, transportation providers, designers, cultural practitioners are the heartbeat of every celebration on the island.
Their talent, dedication, professionalism, and aloha spirit make Hawai‘i’s weddings and events so extraordinary.
This year, especially, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for:
the friendships built over years of working together
the quiet moments of teamwork behind the scenes
the grace shown when weather changes, plans shift, or timelines evolve
the shared commitment to elevating every experience for our clients
Luxury weddings in Hawai‘i are only possible because of this remarkable, resilient, and incredibly gifted community.
Gratitude for Our Team
Couture Events is more than a planning studio, it is a team of people I trust deeply, many of whom have been with me for over a decade. Their steadiness, creativity, warmth, and intuitive sense of care are woven into every celebration we produce.
They are the reason our clients feel supported.
They are the reason our events flow with calm precision.
They are the reason our work continues to grow, evolve, and shine.
This season, and always, I am grateful for them.
A Heart-Filled Thank You as We Welcome the Holiday Season
As we move into the holidays, I am reminded again of why we do this work.
Weddings and events are not simply gatherings, they are milestones, moments of transition, celebrations of love, and reflections of who we are.
To every couple searching for a Maui wedding planner, a Hawai‘i event designer, or a team to help craft a luxury destination wedding or corporate event, thank you for considering us. Your trust is the most meaningful part of what we do.
May this Thanksgiving season bring you peace, connection, and time with the people who matter most.
From all of us at Couture Events, we are grateful, today and always.
— Erica, Founder & Creative Director
Couture Events