One of the top questions we get asked is, “Why isn’t there a rehearsal for Maui weddings on the beach?”

Paako Beach, also known as Secret Beach, in Maui is a popular Maui weddings beach

Maui weddings are incredibly beautiful…

the bride walking the petal path as her beloved turns to get his first glance at her.

The bright blue Pacific Ocean in the background…

the soft sand between their toes.

The blow of the conch shell announcing the beginning of their lives united as one.

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Your wedding planner, photographer or minister will be guiding you through each step of your Maui wedding on the beach.  Your sole responsibility is to arrive at the beach on time – from there, you are in excellent hands. A rehearsal is designed to be a walk-through of your wedding – the staging of your wedding party.  There are a couple factors that make the rehearsal obsolete for a Maui weddings on the beach.

Since public beaches have a first-come, first-serve method on the day of the ceremony, there is no real way to anticipate which part of the beach will be used for your Maui Wedding. As a Maui wedding planner, my job is to pull your ceremony permit and this tells me how many other weddings will be occupying the beach at the same time. Not all wedding planners are State licensed and insured; therefore they are unable to pull permits and are performing their ceremony illegally.  (These companies can be compared to building contractors that offer to fix your home for less money than the licensed and insured contractors.)  Having a rehearsal the night before would be guessing at which part of the beach might be available the next day.

Another factor that makes rehearsals obsolete for Maui weddings is the lighting.  The beautiful sunlight and sunsets that make Maui weddings on the beach so superb also makes it impossible to stage the bridal party the day before the wedding. Your photographer and wedding coordinator  will assist you at the beginning of the ceremony with how everyone should stand to capture the most breath-taking images. The sun changes minute to minute and there’s no way to forecast where you should stand during a rehearsal.

Wind, rain and tides also affect the placement of a Maui wedding. The tide comes up twice a day, the trade winds flare up as fast as they disappear and the rain can show up at a moment’s notice. All of these affect outdoor weddings, especially Maui weddings on the beach. There is no way to know if all of these will affect your ceremony the following day.

All these factors considered, rehearsals for Maui weddings on the beach are fairly uncommon.  Just before your ceremony begins, your wedding coordinator will talk you through the basics of where to start.  Once you and your partner are in place, the minister will then guide you through your ceremony.

At Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, we want you to know that we have all your details covered. We ask that you enjoy your beautiful day, knowing you are in capable hands. We will get together with you if you’d like to meet prior to your ceremony to talk through the details. Our goal is to ensure that you are confident and excited, and understand why there are no rehearsals for Maui weddings on the beach.

As the day approaches, it’s easy to overlook some of the magic details that help elevate your special day. Here are some simple Maui wedding planner tips to help elevate your special celebration from simple to elegant. Your Maui wedding can be simple and elegant without all the fuss of a large church wedding.

Aloha aku nô, aloha mai nô
(I give my love to you, you give your love to me)

Imagine a beautiful sandy beach…

your pathway outlined in tropical ginger flowers and petals…

the conch shell blows in your honor as you begin your walk down to the water’s edge…

the live musician serenades your approach…

your friends watch on as you make your way toward the spot of your union…

leis exchanged in a symbol of respect and honor…

the waves of the ominous Pacific Ocean lapping gently behind you…

the beautiful blue skies turn to magical colors of orange or pink…

the photographer capturing your stolen glances and secret smiles…

Hawaiian green sea turtles bob their heads and add blessings to your ceremony…

Hawaiian traditions brought into your personalized ceremony to bless the many days ahead of you as a couple.

All of that elegance is created special for you… without the exorbitant costs and frustrations. When you book with us, you pick your day and we’ll guide you through the rest. We handle everything here on island so you can focus on simply enjoying your trip to Maui, knowing that your ceremony is taken care of. We allow only one wedding booking per day as we believe you deserve our full attention – this is YOUR wedding day and we honor you. We would like to be your choice for your Maui Wedding Planner.

Wedding Favors

We can make suggestions for local bridal favors for your friends and family that came with you or easily transportable wedding favors to take home.  We work with local bakers to customize your cakes, wedding cookies or cupcakes.

Clothing

We can assist you with your choice of  formal wear from our preferred bridal center or over to Tommy Bahamas for wedding beachwear. If you need last minute dress pressing or cleaning, we work with a fantastic local vendor that can provide 36 hour turnaround for all your wedding party needs.

Flowers

Whether you’ve decided to go with simple leis or include a pathway of flowers, we work with one of the best flower companies in Hawaii where we have the ability to pick up your flowers straight from the farm. Fill your hotel room after the ceremony with lush, tropical flowers as a remembrance of your special ceremony!

Musicians

We have a large selection of wedding musicians to work with – from ukulele players to well-known international talent including harps, singers, and 2 & 3 piece arrangements.

Receptions

If you’d like to have an outdoor reception without the exorbitant venue fees, we have connections for your tables, chairs, linens, and tents and can set you up with beach-side amenities with a private caterer or mixologist.

If you’d prefer a more grandiose reception, we work with venues overlooking the Maui coastline, providing you the intimacy for your gathering as well as astonishing views.

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings is here to help you with all the planning and take the stress away from the bridal couple and their families. We can go big or go simple – either way you’ll have an amazingly elegant ceremony and reception without the higher cost. Let Aloha Maui Dream Weddings know what you have envisioned and leave the rest of the planning to us.

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Ohana in Hawaii

There’s something about ohana in Hawaii that sets it apart from all the communities in which I’ve ever lived.

It’s a feeling.

And it feels good.

We live on an island more than 2500 miles from the Mainland. We really are isolated out here. Just me and my ohana. That’s right, my ohana. These folks may not have been born to the same parents, but they’re my community and my adoptive family, if you will.

Ohana… “belonging to a group of similarly-minded individuals, a family.”

We watch out for each other. We care about one another, as if we’re one large family. We have our squabbles and we have ho’oponopono to resolve them. You move on and let go of the little things. That’s the feeling we have when we live here. There’s no place in our knapsacks for grudges.

It’s the Ohana Feeling.

Being part of this ohana also comes with a level of responsibility. We call this our kuleana. If we want to truly belong in this ohana, then we have to accept the kuleana. We have to be good role models, set good examples, make an effort to care about each other’s well being, and try to make a positive difference with this land we are so blessed to call home. We work for the good of not only our own ohanas, but also for the community that embraces us.

We are blessed by the embracing feeling of our families and the empowering kuleana that goes into it. We share that aloha with all of you that come and visit. We welcome you to take part in a Maui vow renewal ceremony while you’re here, include your kids and have a family blessing.

Come and share in the feeling of Hawai’i.  Share your love with a Maui Vow Renewal. Contact us for help planning your perfect Maui vacation.