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Best Things to Do in Maui

May27

Best Things to Do in Maui For Endless Fun – starting with the Beach!

There are so many incredible things to do in Maui and most don’t even require a big budget!

beach weddings mauiMaui is famous for its golden beaches and azure seas. You can spend your days snorkeling or relaxing on the soft sands. It’s a paradise for beach lovers, offering top activities, sights, and adventures for your trip. Best of all,  it produces romantic feelings for Vow Renewals and encourages creative, playful ideas for wedding proposals. We want you to enjoy every minute of your holiday so please feel free to ask for suggestions, advice or even for the number for our concierge services.

Playful Maui Adventure Ideas

  • Maui is a renowned beach destination with crystal-clear waters and sun-kissed shores – great for sunbathing and picnicking
  • Snorkeling is a must-do activity, with the island offering access to vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life, such as turtles and octopus.
  • Beyond snorkeling, Maui’s beaches offer a wealth of activities and excursions, from scenic coastal drives along the Hana Highway to traditional Hawaiian luaus and dinner cruises. We recommend the luau at the Grand Wailea, Te Au Moana at the Wailea Beach Club Marriott or the Old Lahaina Luau.
  • Many of Maui’s beachfront resorts provide a range of amenities and activities right on the sand, allowing you to fully immerse in the island’s beach lifestyle. Little-known specialty shacks offer adult shaved ice with your choice of vodka, rum or tequila right on the beach!
  • Maui’s stunning beaches also make the perfect backdrop for memorable weddings, elopements, proposals and family vacation photos! That’s where we come in! We can recommend the best beach for each of these activities and partner with Penny Palmer Photography for fun, low-stress family photography.

Swim with turtlesSnorkeling Adventures

Maui is known for its amazing snorkeling. It has some of the best underwater views. You can see lots of tropical fish, manta rays, octopus and Hawaiian green sea turtles here.

 

Maui sunset cruisesMolokini Crater Snorkeling Tour

The volcanic Molokini Crater is a highlight for snorkel tours on maui. It’s underwater with over 100 marine species. Dive in and see the clear water filled with colorful fish. You may even catch a manta ray gliding past. Most visitors call this an island, but it’s actually the lungs for the volcano sitting in the middle of Maui. Check out our favorite  snorkel boat company – Seafire Charters!

 

Maui turtle townTurtle Town Snorkeling

Turtle Town is a great snorkeling spot. It features underwater lava formations. These are home to Hawaiian green sea turtles and where the turtle cleaning stations are located. Imagine a car wash for turtles – they swim up and the little fish get to work removing the vegetation that grows on their shells. While snorkeling turtle town, you can swim with these amazing turtles but please remember to watch from a distance as we don’t want our turtles to get hurt or become fearful of us. It’s a truly inspiring experience that you won’t forget. Ask us about the best spots to swim with sea turtles.

Iao ValleyBeach Activities and Excursions

Maui is more than just great spots for beach-goers. There is tons of things to do. You can take a beautiful drive on the famous Road to Hana or visit Iao Needle and see how each culture began its journey here on our island. These areas wind through green forests and past waterfalls. Along the way to Hana, you’ll see black sand beaches, red sand beaches and natural formations of waterfalls all while learning about Maui’s culture. Take the opportunity to stop and dip in a lagoon, swim under a waterfall or picnic next to a river.

Maui Waterfalls

Three Bears Falls

Road to Hana

The Road to Hana is a must-do road trip. It shows you Maui’s rainforests, cliffs, and beaches. Make sure to see Wailua Falls and Waianapanapa State Park. Here, you can enjoy the island’s nature and old traditions and feel the special history tha makes the Hawaiian Islands so special. The Lahaina Fire devastated our opportunity to demonstrate the beautiful and rich culture of the Hawaiian people so please take the opportunity to learn about it in many of the other remaining sacred spots, like Seven Sacred Pools or Halaeakala State Park on the top of our volcano.

Maui sunsetSunset Luau and Dinner Cruise

For a special night, go to a Maui luau. You’ll eat local food, watch hula dancers and learn more about the incredible history of how the Hawaiian Islands came to be. This is a perfect way to honor and respect the isaldn after the Lahaina Fire. As an alternative, as the sun sets take a dinner cruise. Enjoy the beautiful coast and cultural shows. There are many favorites such as Trilogy.

Maui beaches offer so many activities and memories. They’re perfect for relaxing and having fun.
So many things to do on the beach in MauiMaui’s beautiful beaches are perfect for fun, relaxation, and making memories. You can dive into snorkeling vibrant coral gardens or take scenic coastal drives. The island’s beaches are full of adventures under the bright sun.

Beachfront Resorts and Activities

Maui’s beachfront resorts have lots of activities and amenities on the sand. You can fully enjoy the island’s relaxed beach life here. Whether it’s thrilling watersports, calm relaxation, or a romantic escape, Maui’s beaches offer something for all.

Maui elopementBeach Weddings and Elopements

 

Maui’s stunning beaches are great for special events. They provide beautiful settings for weddings and elopements and special proposals. Imagine saying your vows with the ocean waves and the island’s beauty around you.

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Maui’s gorgeous beaches are perfect for a memorable vacation. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines frequently offer discount airfare and many hotels and condo complexes work with us to offer bulk room rates or access to common areas for your pre-parties and after parties. Maui offers many activities and adventures for all ages and interests. You can snorkel in clear waters or enjoy Hawaiian culture and eat incredible, fresh foods. These sunlit beaches are where great times and lasting memories are made. You can even buy fish right from the fishermen that caught them!

Maui’s beaches are beloved for their natural beauty and cultural richness. They are a treasure in the Pacific. Dive into the island’s relaxed beach lifestyle. Let the sound of waves and the warmth of the sun refresh your whole being.

Looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or an adventure? Contact Penny Palmer Photography for those incredible Maui family photos. Maui’s beaches will grab your attention and those photos will look great on your walls at home.

It’s time to plan your trip to this idyllic island. Prepare to make memories that you’ll cherish long after your vacation is over. Come help the island thrive while the small town of Lahaina is being rebuilt and know that you played an intricate part in the future of this incredible island.

Maui Gay Pride

May25

Maui Gay Pride has been evolving for over 10 years and we are happy to have been a part of it, Celebrating LGBTQ+ Community & Equality

Gay couple eloped on Maui with friends and familyThis June, come celebrate with an overwhelming amount of acceptance on the tropical island of Maui.

Gay pride is an empowering movement that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s rich diversity, unwavering resilience, and relentless pursuit of equality and here on Maui is no different. This vibrant expression of self-acceptance and solidarity serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and the progress that has been made over the years. As we come together to honor Maui gay pride, LGBTQ+ rights, and the queer culture, we are reminded that the fight for equality and diversity celebration is far from over.

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Private gay wedding on the lava rocks in HawaiiHere’s the lineup for the Maui Gay Pride Week 2024: For more information, follow this amazing group of dedicated individuals on their Instagram Page!

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Maui Gay Pride Schedule 2024
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Embracing the Vibrant LGBTQ+ Community

The LGBTQ+ community is a vibrant and diverse tapestry of individuals, each with their own unique experiences, identities, and stories. Gay pride is a celebration of this rich diversity, where people from all walks of life come together to affirm their authentic selves and stand in solidarity with one another.

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Gay Weddings happen on many beaches in HawaiiUnderstanding more about this Movement for Equality and Human Rights

 

At the heart of the Maui gay pride movement lies a profound commitment to equality and the defense of fundamental human rights. This powerful initiative serves as a rallying cry for the LGBTQ+ communityand its allies, urging them to stand firm against the systemic barriers and prejudices that have long plagued their lives. Maui Gay pride is not merely a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community’s vibrant diversity; it is a catalyst for change, a force that relentlessly challenges the societal norms and deeply ingrained biases that have marginalized and oppressed the queer community for far too long. By raising awareness and fostering open dialogues, this movement aims to break down the walls of prejudice and discrimination, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable world.

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Maui gay weddings demonstrate love and compassionPlease come join in the Maui Gay Pride celebration, whether you’re family or just love someone who is.

Book your Couple’s Gay Photo Shoot

Book your Maui Gay Elopement

Book your Maui Vow Renewal

 

Any bookings made in the next 30 days that reference this article will receive a 10% Family Discount

Maui gay wedding history

May25

A little about Maui Gay Wedding History and what it means for us now

Olowalu Plantation HouseBeing gay comes with many roles and responsibilities. Among them, we can be Professionals, Moms, Dads, Wives, Husbands and Best Friends. Being gay shouldn’t take away from those opportunities. Gay marriage is a blessing to gay families everywhere. For some couples, gay marriage comes after being together 20, 30 or even 40 years. To other younger gay couples, it is their inherent right as it was established before they became of legal marrying age. Either way, gay marriage should be celebrated and here on Maui, we do just that!

My partner and I were blessed with the opportunity to be married years ago when the States began allowing same sex marriage. We are now raising my daughter together as a family. We were fortunate at the time to not get any hassle from the Social Security Office when my wife went in to change her last name. The three of us now all share the same family name which helps with the feeling of unity that heterosexual couples have always been able to enjoy.

Maui Gay Weddings is now a right!

Maui gay weddingsHawaii is now among the states that allow marriage between same sex couples. We originally had our Maui ceremony prior to the civil union ruling or the marriage ruling. At the time it was simply our beautiful celebration of our commitment before our loved ones both to each other and to our family unit. The feeling was powerful with the Pacific Ocean as our backdrop and the sun dipping into the horizon as we said our vows to each other.

Maui SunflowersBeing a same sex couple ourselves, we bring a feeling of familiarity and comfort to our your Maui gay weddings. Couples have the opportunity of working with a gay wedding planner that can customize the ceremony because we believe a “canned ceremony” doesn’t represent why you’re making this commitment to each other.

Maui waterfallsThe ceremony should be beautiful, intimate and meaningful – just like the relationship itself. We use a passionate photography team. They offer pre-ceremony “engagement” pictures with waterfalls or in fields of beautiful sunflowers, ceremony coverage and fun, energetic trash-the-dress shoots which provides the intimate couples portraits, memories of the ceremony as well as fun-loving, engaging portraits. Working with same sex couples, we offer them the opportunity to feel at ease in their photos and the opportunity to embrace each other with all the passion that heterosexual couples enjoy.

Maui gay weddingsThere are many Destination Wedding Locations. There are many gay-friendly Ministers and Officiants. There are many Maui Wedding Photographers. We take pride in the quality of your overall ceremony experience – from start to finish your relationship should be celebrated. GLBT Weddings on Maui should be as personal and romantic as you want it to be and our personal touch will ensure that you have your dream wedding in Maui.

Please read our reviews and see what other couples have to say.

 

Aloha!

Thailand Honeymoon on a budget

Feb3

Part 4 in our Honeymoon Series, we’re exploring a Thailand Honeymoon…

Thailand Honeymoon The pros and cons of Thailand on a budget.

If you are celebrating your wedding on Maui, then Thailand is the perfect honeymoon location! Thailand is only a couple short flights from Hawaii and everything is super affordable! A great way to unwind after a romantic, intimate wedding on Maui!

 

Check out these fun Thailand Honeymoon photos from Maui’s own award winning
Family and Wedding Photographer, Penny Palmer.
Packing Tips…

If you are limited in the number of free suitcases you’re allowed to take, remember that there are amazing laundry services in every town – 2 outfits laundered for less than the cost of a Coke at home. Splurge and pack less.

Food Tips…
what to eat in ThailandThailand offers every major U.S. Brand item you could possibly miss with the exception of chocolate chip cookies. Oreos will have to suffice or go without. Check out their potato chips for about 30 cents – the best are Boat Noodle Flavor!

Enjoy the street food – HOWEVER, remember to bring 1 Pepto Bismol tablet for each day of your trip. Take 1 each morning and your stomach will thank you if you accidentally get a bit of unpurified water or too hot of a chili. This allows you to eat the cheapest foods possible without risking spending days in your room watching local TV.

Thailand dessertAnother top secret – if the flies like the food, you should move on. Never eat from a food cart that has flies – they transfer bacteria and leave larva behind.

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When choosing a place to stay…

Honeymoon travelKeep in mind 1 key element when deciding how much you want to spend on accommodations. Often people who spend very little on accommodations will also keep a small reserve for activities. That means that the very cool pool and gym you see offered at your inexpensive condo complex will also be packed with people throughout your stay. Travelers with a larger budget staying in slightly nicer accommodations will tend to be off on day trips and tours leaving the complex common areas available for you to enjoy at your leisure. A little extra spend gives you a lot more fun in the long run.

Astra ThailandStaying in a brand new complex sounds appealing, doesn’t it? Everything brand new and not broken in yet (read into this very hard beds)… This also means tolerating construction noises, paint thinner smells, and swarms of visitors touring the complex on “vacation freebie tours”.

If you’re looking for relaxing, you might consider the complexes that have been around a few years already or give these new  ones time to fix the little problems.

Follow blogs and YouTube to find cost effective ways of having fun before you select your destination cities. This will help you be aware of any pitfalls that other budget travelers might have fallen into before you. You’re also welcome to email us if you have Honeymoon Planning Questions.

Honeymoon Information

 

Hawaii Safe Travels – What Visitors Need to Know

Feb7

Hawaii Safe Travel Program – Step By Step

Maui weddingThe majority of your Wedding Team is vaccinated and we look forward to celebrating safely with you!  We appreciate your faith in our Islands and want to welcome you to a little piece of Paradise through our Hawaii Safe Travels Program. To keep Paradise healthy we do seem to ask a lot of visitors… but our testing process IS WORKING and therefore creating a safe oasis for you to come and relax and enjoy your loved ones. Please help us keep our islands safe by choosing to Covid test – both before you arrive and the optional after arrival Hawaii Covid test. Please note that we do not work for the State of Hawaii and are providing this information as a courtesy. These are the steps we have personally used and offer it as a guide only.

**UPDATE 3-31-22** Safe Travels Requirements ENDED; mask wearing is no longer mandatory; however, some shops and private establishments may still request that you wear a mask so keep ine handy.

**UPDATE 3-1-22** Safe Travels Requirements END March 26, 2022; however, mask wearing indoors in public spaces will still be required.

**UPDATE 1-7-22** Beginning January 24th, indoor restaurants, bars and gyms will require proof of a booster shot if eligible (6 months after your second vaccination) or a negative covid test within 48 hours. This does not affect outdoor restaurants or take out.

**UPDATE 12-7-21** Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test is still required to enter Hawaii. Outdoor gathering restrictions have been lifted. Restaurants and Tours are open 100%. Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid test required for indoor dining establishments (majority of our restaurants are considered “outdoor establishments”). Masks required in stores.

**UPDATE 9-7-21** Beginning September 15th, bars will close at 10:00. Maximum outdoor gathering size for public spaces set to 10 people.

**UPDATE 9-5-21** Beginning September 15th, restaurants may require you to show your vaccination card or equivalent for indoor dining. Please keep in mind that most of our restaurants are outdoors. Also – please make your restaurant reservations through Open Table and Yelp Reservations sooner rather than waiting until you arrive if there is somewhere special you would like to eat.

**UPDATE 6-24-21** Beginning July 8th, vaccinated travelers will NOT need to test before entering Hawaii. You must upload your vaccination card into the Safe Travels program and bring the hard copy with you. Children UNDER 5 DO NOT have to test.

**UPDATE 6-23-21** As of today, the Governor is keeping with the following: Once Hawaii is at 70% vaccinated, testing requirements will be lifted for all individuals coming in.

**UPDATE 6-2-21** As of Friday, June 4th, secondary testing will be stopped. No additional testing will be required upon arrival into Maui. Only the 72 hour test will remain in place.

**UPDATE 5-25-21** The Mayor has announced that beginning today, masks do not have to be worn outside.

**UPDATE 4-29-21** The Mayor has announced that starting May 4, 2021 a second rapid covid test will be administered upon arrival at no charge – this can be skipped if you show proof of vaccination.

Common Questions we get asked about Traveling to Hawaii:

If I am vaccinated will I still need to test to come to Hawaii?

At this time, yes. As of 4/2/21, the Governor has not signed off on the proposed idea of using Clear Passports to enter Hawaii without the Covid19 Testing. We’ll keep updating as we learn more.

Will I need the new enhanced drivers license to fly to Hawaii?

It is our understanding that as of October 2021, all passengers will be required to show an enhanced drivers license (the one with the star on it) or a passport to fly anywhere in the USA.

Where do I get a Covid Test to come to Hawaii?

Hawaii is accepting more and more labs as time goes on. Soon Vaccinations might even supersede the need for testing, In the meantime, the best website to check for your testing options is directly with the Sate of Hawaii.

Travel Partners

VAULT TESTING TIPS: We have had great success with Vault testing laboratories, both personally and for our clients. There are some tricks you need to know.

You must…

  1. Know the nearest UPS location and UPS Overnight pick up time before you test
  2. Scan in ALL PARTIES’ test barcodes BEFORE entering the Waiting Room
  3. Write HAWAII in HUGE letters on BOTH the test plastic sleeve AND the outside of the mailer
  4. Test first thing in the morning and drop in the UPS overnight immediately
  5. Plan your flight to be on any day EXCEPT Tuesday or Wednesday

How to download my Covid test results from Vault from my iPhone?

From vault email – download pdf

… from message, click login

… select the test under ORDERS

… click on blue link next to HAWAII SAFE TRAVELS PROGRAM

…when results open, click the square-with-arrow at bottom of screen

… scroll at bottom of screen to save-to-FILES, select folder called TRAVEL (you will want to be ON MY IPHONE, not in ICLOUD…)

… click on SAVE in the upper right corner

FOR ALL TYPES OF TESTS:
FOR ALL VISITORS TO HAWAII:

How to fill our Safe Hawaii Travels Form and upload my Covid test?

OPEN Hawaii Safe Travel website

… scroll to the bottom

… log in

 

  1. Click on trips

FILL OUT THE TRIP DETAILS, INCLUDING ID INFO

+add trip, complete info

… trip details saved successfully – click on yes

 

  1. Click on Health Questionnaire

SELECT THE TRIP, Fill out the health info within 24 hours of ARRIVING (NOT leaving) in Maui

… fill everything out

Scroll to bottom, sign at bottom

 

  1. Click on APPLY FOR EXEMPTION (for covid test)
  2. Click on COVID PCR Test Exemption (for covid test)
    or COVID VACCINE EXCEPTION (for vaccinated travelers)

Click on upload file

…Select trip

… Select yourself as traveler

… document type – COVID TEST RESULT or Vaccine Card Scans

… Provider – select

… Form Type – STANDARD HAWAII FORM

 

.. .click on CHOOSE FILE

… click on BROWSE

… click on the document VAULT_HAW

… wait a few seconds under SUBMIT at bottom of page turns blue, then click on it

… click ok

Maui waterfallsHow do I get my QR Code to enter Hawaii?

Once you have completed the Hawaii Safe Travels Health Questionnaire within the 24 hour window, you will receive an email containing the QR Code. The Q Code is a little box with black and white patterns in it. This code represents all the information you have put into the Safe Hawaii Travels program. You will show the Hawaii Representative this QR Code upon arriving in Hawaii.

What else do I need to do to travel to Hawaii?

You will also need to activate the Exposure Notifications program in your smart phone. This is found under the Settings section of your phone. You are asked to leave this on while visiting Hawaii so if in fact you do end up in close proximity with another person that tests positive for Covid-19, you will be electronically notified so that you can take proper action to test or isolate if necessary.

 

Hawaii Safe TravelsAgain…

 

We welcome you with open arms and want you to know how much we appreciate your traveling as safely as possible. 

 

See you soon! Mahalo!

Photography by Penny Palmer Photography

Coronavirus in Hawaii

Mar17

The Coronavirus in Hawaii and our concerns for you…

Coronavirus HawaiiBeing asked to be part of your special day, to play a key role in your special Hawaii wedding is a true honor. I approach each wedding as a privilege. You’ve found the love of your life and you’re ready to marry and walk the same path in life. You’re ready to elope in Maui and feel the sand between your toes…

And then the world goes into a panic. Unlike anything we could have predicted.

Many of you have questions and I encourage you to contact us. We’re happy to help alleviate concerns and help you plan for something special in the future. We believe that we all must have hope and aloha for a brighter future. Looking forward to something will help us all get through this.

Maui weddingWondering when the Coronavirus might hit Hawaii weighs on everyone’s mind here.  Your Maui Wedding Team is diligently washing hands often, antibacterializing the equipment, washing down surfaces every 15 minutes and attempting the 6′ rule between strangers. We are sharing the aloha by watching out for shut-in neighbors, helping the elderly and watching over each others’ families. Our lives are fairly normal notwithstanding those adjustments. The Communities on Maui haven’t gone into a panic mode as it sounds like many places in the World has. Our hearts break as we read the news and hear what you all are going through. We hear your panic and your concerns as we don’t know what governmental changes will be administered next.

Maui WeddingsSo where does that leave your dream of a Maui wedding? Please continue to plan your special day. If you feel more comfortable planning further out, then do that… but please don’t give up your dream out of fear. We will get through this. There will be an “other side”. Let your other side be bright and hopeful and ready for a brilliant future. Don’t wait in sadness and bleakness. You can inspire others with your own hope and optimism.

What can you do while self-isolating?

You can use Pinterest to think about how you’d like your reception set up or your flowers for your ceremony.

https://www.pinterest.com/adreamweddings/

You can follow along with other weddings happening here now on Instagram:

@WeddingsInMaui

You can follow along on Facebook and even join our Community page to ask questions and have discussions with us and other couples like yourselves.

https://www.facebook.com/AlohaMauiDreamWeddings

Spend time looking through our Add-Ons Section to dream of more cool ideas!

Please continue to be safe in the way you go about life but don’t forget about your Ohana. Phone calls and Facetime are huge to people self-isolating. Involve them in your wedding discussions. Talk to them about all the incredible adventures you will have on Maui. Just letting someone else know that you are hopeful can be all that is necessary to keep them from going to a dark place also.

Reach out to us anytime. We thank you for your trust in us. We thank you for your hopefulness. We thank you for sharing our Aloha.

Be well!

Elopement Packages Maui

Oct13

So you’ve decided to elope! You’re looking for Elopement Packages on Maui and you’re ready to begin planning! That’s where we come in! We’ve Coordinated more than 1600 elopements in the past 11 years. Follow us on Instagram and see what other couples are creating with us!

elopement packages MauiWe have the expertise, patience and understanding to help you plan everything down to the smallest detail. We’ll make suggestions that maybe you haven’t thought about.

We understand Hawaii Marriage Licenses so you don’t have to. We can help you save valuable time here on Maui by helping you complete the license application before you come. We have professionals experienced with every Country worldwide so you don’t have to worry about what your Country or State may require. We understand apostles, previous divorce decrees and name changing.

We can arrange to have you picked up from the airport with lei greeting services, have your groceries delivered to your door, bring in a personal chef or make restaurant reservations for you, help you create romantic surprises for your fiance… Eloping on Maui couldn’t be easier. Selecting Aloha Maui Dream Weddings for your elopement packages on Maui is your key to a stress-free, professional, exciting experience.

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Don’t feel overwhelmed

eloping on mauiwe’re here to make that romantic wedding a dream come true while keeping the planning process effortless! You will be able to connect with a Professional Planner any day of the week – when the time is right for YOU, not just during traditional office hours. Creating elopement packages Maui is what we do well!

We offer 20/7 service

via LiveChat, Text, Email or Phone and have experts in every area of your Maui celebration. Connecting with a Elopement Packages Maui Specialist is easy and convenient – that makes us unique from any other Maui Wedding Company. We have modern technology in place to meet with your time zone and your life schedules – we believe that planning your elopement paclages Maui should be fun!

Maui elopement packagesHave children? Ask us about our Nanny services. Want a private venue? No problem. We are connected to some of the most elite properties on Maui. Want a wedding for the hearing impaired? We work with sign language experts and hula dancers to let you feel your wedding or vow renewal, not just hear it! Physical limitations? No problem – we’ve got beautiful ocean-side locations for you as well!

 

Coming from another country?

Maui ElopementWe have worked with clients from more than 10 different countries and are fully versed in apostles and foreign requirements. Let us explain how to create your destination wedding abroad and how to make it legal for your country! We offer affordable Personal WIFI  Rentals, Locally Insured Drivers, International Marriage License Specialists and Translators to make your elopement packages Maui easy!

Elopement Packages on Maui

We offer many elopement packages Maui and the other islands, but our most popular is the Plumeria24.  With its combination of professional photography, full coordination services, personalized ceremony and Hawaiian traditions, you’re sure to have your personal dream wedding.

Come play with your best friend…
leave the beach as husband and wife…

“The Plumeria24” Beach Wedding Packages on Maui, $1149

elopement packages Maui
  • Coordination of your special Maui Wedding
  • Maui Wedding Concierge Services
  • State of Hawaii Licensed Minister
  • Personalized Hawaiian Ceremony
  • Conch Shell Blow
  • Unity Sand Sculpture Ceremony, Keepsake Vessel
  • Commemorative Wedding Certificate
  • 2 Fresh Tropical Wedding Leis
  • Celebratory Toast on the Beach
  • Beach Permit and State Mandated Liability Insurance
  • Assistance with Marriage License Appointment, Available Add-ons
  • Professional Photography up to 1 hour, ceremony candid coverage & posed portraits after ceremony
  • Full online gallery of all images (edited)
  • Photos Delivered: 20 high resolution digital images of clients’ choosing
  • Deposit required – 50%

For a complete list of Elopement Packages, Click Here – or Customize your own with our Maui Elopement Full Time Planners!

maui vow renewal 2016Typically brides and grooms are seeking elopement packages on Maui because you’ve either thought about doing it at home and felt the world begin to spin out of control (both in the number of guests and cost) or you really want an intimate ceremony with just the 2 of you or a few close friends and family.

Either way, Maui is a beautiful place for your new beginning and we are honored to be able to help you.

Eloping in MauiOur elopement packages here on Maui can be customized to include whichever aspects will make your day perfect. Don’t hesitate to ask our LiveChat Operator questions – that’s an experienced professional on the other end. Right up to and throughout your holiday here on Maui, you’ll have access to staff that can make recommendations or help you locate the best and most convenient of whatever you seek.

elopement packages mauiYour ceremony will be designed based on your input – our experienced Maui celebrants and officiants offer nondenominational ceremonies, spiritual ceremonies or religious ceremonies – all of which can be celebrated in Hawaiian style. You will have final say on beach selection after we present you with the top beaches that meet your dream criteria. Allow our limo service to pick you up or take advantage of a chauffeured SUV.

Want an all inclusive Hawaii wedding package?

No problem. We work with trained Travel Agents that will assist you at no charge as part of your wedding package!

Waterfall WeddingsWant to be married under a waterfall?

Done! Dream big because we love a good challenge. Maui Elopement packages are our specialty and we know exactly how to create that intimate experience you’ll be bragging about to all your friends for years!

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From a Client’s perspective:

“Alison said…

Darci and Penny, Where do I start?!

I was never the girl that dreamed about their fairytale wedding growing up. I never imagined my perfect wedding dress, hair style or decor. Not to Imply that I never thought it would happen one day, it was just not something I pictured as a little girl.

When Rob and I got engaged, I had NO IDEA where to even start! I joined all of the bridal email list to hopefully gain some clarity. It didn’t work, lol. Overwhelmed doesn’t even begin to touch on how I was feeling.

After Rob and I decided that we would “elope” in Maui, it got even more overwhelming. How was I supposed to plan our wedding 4,605 miles away. I googled so many companies. I almost chose a different company until they sent me a sample wedding video. It made me cringe.

I started focusing more on the reviews of these companies. I came across Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and loved the reviews I was reading. I reached out one night and the planning began.

We put 100% blind trust in these women solely based on social proof and that is why I hope anyone reading this, that might be on the fence, chooses AMDW!

From the start, Darci put my mind at ease. She was readily available for me whenever I wanted to talk, even with a 6hour time difference and anytime I started to panic, she would bring me back to normal and reassure that everything would be great! She scheduled our marriage license appt, she linked me up with Bea from Classic Elegance Artistry who made me feel like a princess and she made sure every single detail was perfect! We had an awesome unity sand ceremony that included my son, who also got a Lei during the Lei exchange.

These 2 ladies then hiked almost a MILE down a cliff to accommodate a photo shoot that we really, really wanted. It was hot and uncomfortable but once we were down there, Penny was in her zone. She is so professional and so good at what she does. I could not have asked for more from these two!

For the little girl who never dreamed about her wedding day, If I had, I am POSITIVE it was exactly how June 29th 2018 went.

We are glad to have you both as our Ohana now! We love you!
Mahalo!

P.S. Small or large weddings! They will get it done for you!”

The Knot / Wedding Wire

“I went online to look for a wedding planner in Maui. The variety of packages offered by Aloha Maui Dream Weddings is what first caught my attention. I called the phone number and talked to Darci on the phone. I knew immediately that I had found the right person to help us plan our sunset beach wedding. Darci made our wedding a fun and totally stress-free event. Penny Palmer Photography Team took beautiful pictures of our wedding. Darci and Penny are a great team, and made our wedding a totally comfortable and fun event. And they also helped us with questions we had about things to do while we were in Maui. We plan to go back to celebrate anniversaries in the future, and we will call these gals when we are there. Darci and Penny are friends for life!“
-Susan S

TheKnot.com

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elopement packages mauiWe, at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, focus on weddings every day.  That’s all we do.  Darci has personally planned more than 1600 weddings… How many other Wedding Planners can say that and add that they still LOVE their careers?  Allow our expertise to help you have a have a hassle free planning experience. With our staff of professionals, you’re sure to rave about your wedding day back home.  We even have the Maui Imagineer on staff to help you coordinate romantic surprise gestures for your beloved. Enjoy incredible professional portraits, personalized ceremonies, customized music, tailored meals…

However we can help, we will.

Chat with us today and begin being excited for your Maui elopement wedding day!

91919 Maui Wedding

Jan7

Looking for a 91919 Maui wedding location? Here it is!

There really is a gorgeous Maui wedding and reception venue available for September 19, 2019 but it won’t be available much longer. If numerology is your thing or if 9’s are lucky 9’s for you – elope to Maui and let us handle all your planning!

Look at our reviews… We won’t disappoint you!

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91919 Maui Wedding

91919 maui wedding elopementWe’ve got a beautiful venue ready for you because of a last minute cancellation! We’re looking for a couple that’s ready for a wonderful ceremony and exquisite reception dinner afterward. One couples’ disappointment can be your good fortune.

What you can expect from us? A professional team full of smiles and hospitality, eager to make your experience perfect!

We have one of the most sought after Maui wedding venues ready for the perfect couple. This is one of the last Maui Wedding venues available for 9/19/19 and it’s affordable! What didn’t work out for another couple is your lucky steal!

91919 maui wedding venuePlease read our reviews. We truly love Maui wedding planning. Get married with a picturesque backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and 2 islands… just minutes from incredible resorts!

Walk down the aisle toward a Pacific Ocean backdrop, surrounded by friends and family. Enter to the sounds of a harp, an ukulele, Tahitian drummers or a guitar. We design your ceremony to be everything you’ve dreamed.

Enjoy your reception dinner afterward under a starlit sky next to a beautiful pond with tropical plants and flowers… A 3 course meal designed by an award winning chef and selected by you.

What could be more perfect than a special night with your family and friends?

Only 1 lucky couple can take this spot.

Maui Wedding VenueThis last minute cancellation could be your dream come true… One last chance for a 9-19-19 Maui wedding and reception.

Will it be yours?

Email us at info@AlohaMauiDreamWeddings.com

 

Eloping in Maui

Sep6

maui elopingEloping in Maui can be a beautiful decision! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your lives… please allow us to help make it stress-free and exciting.

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From the rolling beaches with soft sand, the grassy knolls overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful aqua-blue morning water or bright or colorful sunsets… booking your abroad wedding package will be easy with us! We understand your country’s apostles as well as the individual US state requirements for changing your name and completing your marriage license application.

Eloping in Maui can be the most romantic event of your lives!  TripAdvisor ranked Maui as the Number ONE Island in the World for 2016.  This works for you and against you when it comes to planning a destination wedding here.

elope in MauiFor You…

There are constantly great airfare opportunities and hotel discounts as there is more interest than ever in coming to Maui. Aloha Maui Dream Weddings also has Maui-specialized Travel Assistance available at no charge to you and your guests.

Against…

The beaches are more crowded and attempting to have that romantic, intimate wedding on the beach now requires that you use a Wedding Planner with experience and keen knowledge of the current state of things.

In the past you could walk down to any beach and have your ceremony. Now it takes careful planning to ensure that you have selected the right beach for the ambiance you desire.

That’s where our knowledgeable Team comes in!

What to do next when eloping in Maui…

Kuya wedding minister mauiSo you’ve decided that eloping in Maui is right for you. private beach weddingsWe’re sure you are filled with questions. We offer Live Chat, Email, Text and Phone Support 7 days/week because your questions might not always come up at such convenient times to pick up the phone.

Our Team works on weddings full time, every day. Whether you’re traveling from near or far, whether you’re coming alone or with your friends and family… eloping in Maui can be a hassle-free dream with the right help.

Contact us and let us help you with all the special details. We have Travel Agents, Wedding Designers, Nanny Services, Concierge Services, Translators, Interpreters, WIFI Rentals, International  Marriage License Experts, Imagineer for Romance, and full time Wedding Planners available to you.

Our Travel Agent is free of charge with your wedding package.

Our Award Winning Photography Team will capture every moment.

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Bride and Groom Stories…

Best Maui wedding spotEach of these stories have one thing in common – hassle-free planning with an incredible wedding day. Won’t you be next?
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Maui Elopement from Tennessee…

elopement wedding packagesMeet Yelanda & Montell. Hawaii elopement

This couple warmed our hearts and became instant Ohana! With her gorgeous gown and his matching suit they were the Belles of the Ball! What a gorgeous wedding they had!

Celebrating her first flight across the ocean, Yelanda had one amazing adventure after another. maui elopement packagesAt one point, a rogue wave came up the beach and she and Montell ran for higher ground. The laughter than ensued made us all feel blessed and connected like an instant family.

 

Hawaii Wedding Abroad from Scotland…
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Darci, wow where to start?! Darci is the most caring, attentive and most organised person ever! Words cannot express our gratitude for Darci, Penny and everyone that helped make our day so special. It really was the perfect day and it’s all because of them. eloping in Maui

Darci really is a top notch wedding planner and we were incredibly lucky to have found her! Darci’s attention to detail is second to none along with her organisational skills, she really did take the stress out of our day. Thank you so much and we cannot wait to come back!

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Maui Destination Wedding from the UK…
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Meet Garry and Elaine from the UK. They were high school sweethearts that decided after 4 years together that they were too young to pursue such a serious relationship and sadly parted ways… wedding hawaii

That was back in 1981…

In 2012, they “bumped into each other”… and the spark was just as strong as it was 31 years prior.

It was in the Rock Club that amazing night that both their lives made a drastic and romantic turn. wedding maui

Garry says it was like a dream… then he found Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and he said his dream was complete. He had his wife, the beach, and the dream of a lifetime.

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Eloping in Maui from New Zealand…

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Meet Gaynor and Keri. Culture and tradition mean a lot to this amazing couple. From his traditional Maori Groom’s Sarong to their blessed accessories, they were able to bring a piece of New Zealand to the beaches of Maui.

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On their special day in Maui, they celebrated 29 years together! Keri says that Gaynor is a Maori woman with mana of her tupuna.  We asked them for their advice on exactly how to have a lifetime of happiness with the other?  “Hold steadfast to the love we have for one another especially in times of sadness, hurt, and pain.”

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Having a native Hawaiian of Maui to marry them helped them to feel the connection to each other and the land during their ceremony. It didn’t hurt to have the most amazing sunset that evening either…

We wish you a lifetime of new adventures and happiness!

 

Beach Wedding on Maui from Australia…

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Meet Carissa and Julie and their amazing family. They’re living proof of what dedication, compassion, love and laughter can bring to any family. The respect and admiration shown by these children only exemplifies the love they all share for each other. They returned to Australia and had a large, traditional ceremony afterward.

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This family can create adventure anywhere they go and we’re very happy they chose Maui to start this next adventurous chapter! They requested a more private beach on Maui and with a little hiking we were happy to oblige.  We typically would have recommended this area for a morning wedding, but these gals wanted to push the envelope, and in return we were blessed with the run of the beach and an amazing sunset!

Eloping in Hawaii from Asia…

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Once upon a time, two women had a dream of spending a lifetime together.lesbian eloping Their Country doesn’t recognize them legally yet, but they wanted to make that romantic, heart-pounding, butterflies-in-the-stomach promise of commitment to each other. Here on Maui we recognize their desire and created a magical ceremony in a virtually private environment.

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Working with the couple across the miles, we wrote a personalized ceremony and created an intimate wedding day. We provided them with privacy on the beach and the religious aspects that were so important to them. When we met the couple in person, we all became instant friends. They invited our team to visit them in Singapore and we hope they’ll visit with all of us when they return for their anniversary.

All the way from Europe! An Innsbruck Maui Elopement…

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Meet Markus and Gerhardt from Innsbruck. Their laughter will warm your heart and instantly draw you to them. gay elopementAfter 10 years together, they gathered their traveling friends and decided to tie the knot by eloping in Maui.

10 years later…

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The chose to add Hawaiian cultural traditions into their ceremony and to include all of their guests in a lei exchange. They say the secret to a long lasting relationship is to respect each other and always to forgive. From Austria to Maui they trekked to elope in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Mahalo!

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We hope that we’ve encouraged you to consider eloping in Maui.  If we have, please click the LIVE CHAT Button in the lower right corner of your screen, or email us below. Congratulations on your engagement and we wish you all a lifetime of love and adventure! We offer VIBER and WHATSAPP for free international text and phone calls.

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Maui Elopement – Made Easy

Sep5

Considering a Maui Elopement? Congratulations on your engagement! Sometimes running away somewhere beautiful to celebrate your love privately is exactly what you need. We understand! We did it too, many many moons ago!

FYI… October through December is the perfect season to elope in Maui!  The weather is cooler, the whales are playing along the same beach you’ll be married on, the kids aren’t out of school yet… why not grab some of that discount airfare that the new Southwest to Maui route is creating and come over for a Maui Elopement? We have Travel Agents as well as Concierge Services… Let us help you marry your best friend! We’re experts on Maui elopement and we’re here to make it easy for you. Please read our reviews!

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Planning our Maui elopement made us realize that there is a need for a company that handles every detail for you, that provides a personal planner available when you need her, that the experience should be easy! We personalize your Maui elopement – not just the ceremony but the entire experience. From beginning to end you have an  On-Call Wedding Planner to answer all of your Maui elopement and Maui holiday questions.

Thinking of a Vow Renewal? Maui is the place to do it! How can you go wrong but to declare your unending love with the beautiful Pacific Ocean as a backdrop?

Please read our reviews…

elope on mauiYou are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. We are experts in this area – we have fantastic Maui Elopement Packages for you and can help with every part of your Maui adventure. We’ve worked with more than 800 couples to create their unique dream day and we can’t wait to work with you!

Maui Elopement – Questions to ask yourself

Maui ElopementThe first question you really need to answer is, “Are you truly okay being married away from family and friends?” Is there anyone that will not be there that you will regret later? Can you celebrate with everyone back home after your Maui elopement?

If you are confident in your decision to have a Maui elopement, then you are ready to begin your adventure. The package listed below has that perfect balance of intimacy, personalized ceremony, elegant flowers and the edited images for you to share with your loved ones when you return home!

More packages are listed here.

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  1. Maui ElopementWork with a team that is experienced in destination weddings so you can be confident that everything is being handled. Confirm that the company is even on Maui by asking up front. You want a Coordinator that will guide you through every step so you can continue your daily life without interruption. Do you feel confident and comfortable with the person you speak with when you book? We are centrally located near Wailea and use our business connections to save you money and provide the best possible locations – from private beaches to private dinners afterward. We’ve won Best of Consumer Services 2 years running and Couples’ Choice Awards Worldwide 3 years running.
  2. Maui ElopementDecide how important photography and videography are to you. Will you use these pictures during a reception back home afterward? Will you want to create an art wall piece on canvas or metal later? Do you want to tell the whole story – from Getting Ready to Trashing the Dress? These decisions will drive your price and your decision of which company to trust. Pictures on a website sometimes are just that – website images that may not reflect the work of the photographer they may assign to you. Ask! Our packages predominantly use Internationally acclaimed, Award Winning Photographer,  Penny Palmer Photography Team, rated 5 stars more than 100 times.
  3. Maui ElopementSelect a package that allows you to add on the components that will make your wedding special and unique to you. Don’t settle for a ceremony that won’t be personalized or a package that won’t let you modify. This is YOUR special day and even though it is a Maui elopement, you do not need to sacrifice any of your dream wedding moments.  Our ministers personalize every ceremony and our packages and add-ons are designed to  guide you. After all, this is our chosen field and we don’t expect you to be an expert. We also understand that you have a life that needs to be attended to – let us worry about everything here on Maui for you.

Our most popular Maui Elopement Package:

“Plumeria17” Beach Wedding Package on Maui, $895

Maui Weddings
  • Coordination of your special Maui Wedding
  • Maui Wedding Concierge Services
  • State of Hawaii Licensed Minister
  • Personalized Hawaiian Ceremony
  • Conch Shell Blow
  • Unity Sand Sculpture Ceremony, Keepsake Vessel
  • Commemorative Wedding Certificate
  • 2 Fresh Tropical Wedding Leis
  • Celebratory Toast on the Beach
  • Beach Permit and State Mandated Liability Insurance
  • Assistance with Marriage License Appointment, Available Add-ons
  • Professional Photography up to 1 hour, ceremony candid coverage & posed portraits after ceremony
  • Full online gallery of all images (edited)
  • Photos Delivered: 20 high resolution digital images of clients’ choosing
  • Deposit required – $450
  • Add HD Video, limo service or private dining to this package easily

Additional Wedding Package Options Available HERE (click here)

“Maui Elopement Add-Ons”

Maui Elopement

That moment when you realize you’re married…

Email us now and let us take the worry away – Congratulations on your engagement!

info@AlohaMauiDreamWeddings.com

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