There is such a concept as an “affordable destination wedding” and Maui can be exactly what you are hoping for. Depending on the number of guests you invite and the decor you dream of and the time of year, Maui can be the affordable destination for any budget.
The Hawaiian Islands are each very unique. Understanding the differences between them might help you select which island is best for your affordable destination wedding. Lanai and Molokai are the smaller islands in the chain and are great for day trips while staying on one of the other, larger islands.
Oahu, being the most populated, draws tourists that seek lively night life, densely populated shopping malls and of course, Waikiki! This also means more cars, more traffic, more congestion.
Kauai is the destination for hikers, explorers and tourists needing to “get away from it all” for a bit. Kauai offers dense jungles and lush rainforests. This is a perfect location for the short island hop off of Maui.
The Big Island Hawaii is the only island with an active volcano and offers lots of miles of expansive black lava fields and course-textured beaches.
Then there is Maui. Maui no ka oi.
Maui offers miles of sandy beaches and ocean side estates and condos – the most perfect island for an affordable destination wedding. With this abundance of beautiful nature comes options for many things to do and adventures to be had. Maui was voted the #1 island in the world by TripAdviser for 2016. Spend your days diving, snorkeling, hiking under waterfalls, para-sailing, shopping or exploring the amazing restaurants. Along with all these opportunities for adventure, Maui also offers the most affordable destination weddings out of all the Hawaiian islands.
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Your romantic beach or ocean side wedding doesn’t have to be out of reach. You have many choices in the world for affordable destination weddings – Jamaica, Thailand, even Mexico. But Maui offers convenience, luxury and affordability all within the safety and security of the United States.
We have travel agents that specialize in getting you to and around Maui. They offer their services at no charge to you or your guests as part of our wedding packages.
Kahului Airport (OGG) is an easily maneuverable airport with easy to find rental car counters and of course, 2 Starbucks! We can provide lei greetings, limo service or chauffeured car service to whisk you from Baggage Claim to the front door of your accommodations.
An idea of an affordable destination weddings Budget for Combined Wedding and Reception:
Budgets of $25,000 – $50,000 What you can expect:
Guest Count under 40 – luxurious options, ocean side or hilltop with views
Guest count under 75 – Semi-private to private, elegant options
Guest count under 100 – Semi-private, elegant options
Guest count over 150 – Garden Settings
Budgets of $15,000 – $20,000 What you can expect:
Guest Count under 20 – luxurious options, ocean side or hilltop with views
Guest count under 50 – semi-private, elegant options
Guest count at 100 – Garden Settings
Guest count over 100 – unrealistic
Budgets of $10,000- $15,000 What you can expect:
Guest Count under 25 – Semi-private, elegant options
Guest Count under 50 – Beach Wedding and semi-private elegant reception
Guest count over 75 – unrealistic
Budgets of $5,000 – $10,000 What you can expect:
Guest count under 20 – Beach Wedding and semi-private elegant reception
Guest count under 40 – Semi-private options, DIY brides
Guest count over 50 – unrealistic
An Affordable Destination Wedding Budget for Wedding Only:
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Maui offers beautiful beaches to hold your ceremonies on. With small budgets you can still attain a beautiful destination wedding. We monitor the various beach usage to be able to provide you with options for the most romantic and intimate beach environments.
Recommendations one month might change during the next month as tourism has its own highs and lows. Providing you with this information allows you to make educated decisions even if you have never been to Maui before.
Maui also offers amazing venues if you would like to have chairs for your guests and bamboo arches with flowing fabrics above your heads. Elegance is achievable even on a budget.
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