our team
Moana Belle Events is a luxury wedding and event planning firm rooted in the Hawaiian Islands.
We are a seasoned team of planners devoted to creating celebrations that feel soulful, stylish, and deeply personal—moments shaped with intention, artistry, and a reverence for the beauty of these islands. Our passion is crafting experiences that linger in the heart long after the day has passed.
Moana Belle Events—previously Belle Destination Weddings & Events—was founded by Jane Park-Gonzales and Lena Teboul in 2008 as a space where artful design, thoughtful planning, and the spirit of Hawai‘i could come together in unforgettable celebration.
For nearly twenty years, we have crafted hundreds of bespoke weddings for couples seeking experiences that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Alongside our cherished vendor partners, we have had the honor of helping shape Hawai‘i’s luxury wedding community through creativity, innovation, and a deep respect for the islands we call home.
We are inspired by love, by the poetry of nature, and by the small moments that make an event feel alive. Every design choice, every guest interaction, every detail is approached with intention—so your celebration feels elevated, personal, and rooted in the beauty of the place that brings us all together.
the story of
moana belle events
Jane believes in a life well-lived—and, more importantly, well-celebrated. Growing up in Hawai‘i gifted her a childhood steeped in beauty, quiet rhythms, and a deep connection to nature. It’s this sense of wonder that she loves sharing with the world through her work. Her greatest joys are her husband, Tristan, her beloved French Bulldog, Roux, along with traveling, cooking and savoring exceptional food, exploring great wines, being outdoors, and disappearing into a novel whenever time allows. Ever guided by wanderlust, Jane now splits her time between the island of Maui and Kaua‘i—because for her, one island is never quite enough.
Jane’s educational roots are in literature, creative writing, and journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder, woven with an unexpected (and delightful) twist: a degree in Culinary Arts & Food & Beverage Management from the Art Institute. Before discovering the world of weddings, she even spent a chapter of her life as a sushi chef. In 2005, she traded her knives for a new adventure, stepping into event planning with a romantic heart and an entrepreneurial spirit. Moana Belle quickly became the home where her vision could flourish. Today, Jane leads the operations of Moana Belle Events and serves as the guardian of the values, artistry, and culture that continue to define the company’s success.
Jane Park-Gonzales
partner & managing director
Lena’s passion for creating meaningful, impeccably planned events has shaped her entire life. She is endlessly inspired by the moments that stay with a couple forever—the quiet breath before walking down the aisle, the groom’s expression as he first sees his partner, the emotion that ripples through a room when love becomes witnessed. Her joy lies in crafting the perfect, idyllic backdrop for these memories to unfold—so couples and their guests can be fully present, enveloped in beauty, and free to savor every second.
Life, too, has been an adventure for Lena. Born on the Island of Hawai‘i and raised at the lava’s edge in the town of Volcano, she grew up surrounded by nature’s raw power. At eight years old, her world expanded when her mother fell in love with a French astrophysicist named Jacques—sweeping the family off to France in a storybook move. Lena spent her youth between Paris and the French Riviera, embracing “joie de vivre,” discovering art, history, food, and the pleasure found in life’s finer details.
Eventually, island life called her home. She returned to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, earning a degree in Communication and discovering her path in the wedding world. In 2004, she moved to Maui and dove headfirst into event planning—a love that has never waned. Today, Lena and her husband, Keith, have built their home on the gentle slopes of Haleakalā, where their bright, curious son Rev plays in the garden alongside their beloved fur-babies, Dexter and Peaks.
Lena Teboul
Partner & Principal Planner
Born and raised on the island of Maui, Chelsea has always been drawn to the visual arts—an early passion that naturally evolved into photography. Fresh out of high school, she stepped into the wedding world through the lens of a camera, capturing love stories with an artist’s eye. A few years later, her path led her from documenting celebrations to designing them, and she discovered a deep love for planning. With more than two decades of experience spanning both photography and full-service production, Chelsea is now one of Hawai‘i’s most seasoned and planners.
Her years behind the lens gave her rare insight into the anatomy of a beautiful event: the flow of a moment, the interplay of light and design, and the authenticity that makes a scene feel alive. That perspective continues to guide her today as she partners with couples to curate celebrations that reflect their story—events that are thoughtful, aesthetic, and deeply felt. For Chelsea, the true reward is seeing a vision come to life on the wedding day, knowing she helped create something meaningful and memorable.
Forever an athlete at heart, Chelsea finds balance in long morning walks with her Australian Shepherd, Bronco, weekend soccer matches, and savoring a perfect morning latte with her husband, Christian, and their sweet kiddo, Ry.
