Meet Your Maui Wedding Team

Maui Wedding Planners, Ministers & Ceremony Specialists

Beautiful Maui weddings do not happen by accident. They are created by experienced planners, caring ministers, talented artists, dependable coordinators, and a team that knows how to make the day feel effortless for you.

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings is a family owned and operated Maui wedding company with more than 1,800 weddings planned and a combined team experience of over 100 years. We help couples plan Maui beach weddings, elopements, vow renewals, destination weddings, and intimate celebrations with warmth, professionalism, and local knowledge.

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Over 1,800 Maui Weddings Planned

Experience matters when you are planning from thousands of miles away. We know the beaches, permits, timing, vendors, weather patterns, and little Maui details that make a wedding day feel smooth.

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Family Owned & Operated

You are not passed through a giant call center or a mystery planning portal. You work with a local Maui team that cares about your ceremony, your guests, and your experience.

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Clear Planning, Not Guesswork

Every couple receives organized guidance so you know what has been handled, what still needs a decision, and what comes next. We can be as hands-on or hands-off as you prefer.

How We Work

A Maui Wedding Team Built on Respect, Aloha, and Calm Professionalism

Our team works together throughout the year, which gives our couples a coordinated, professional experience. The logistics feel seamless because the people behind the scenes know each other, trust each other, and know exactly what needs to happen next.

Rule One: Treat Everyone With Respect and Aloha

Your wedding day should feel warm, welcoming, and beautifully cared for. That includes you, your guests, your vendors, your minister, your photographer, and every person helping create the day.

Rule Two: The Couple Comes First

We listen to your vision, explain your options clearly, and help you make decisions that fit your style, comfort level, guest count, and budget. No pressure. No drama. Maui has enough wind already.

Maui Wedding Planners

Guidance When You Need It, Confidence When You Don’t

Some couples want every detail explained. Others want to approve the big decisions and trust us with the rest. We are comfortable with both. Our job is to make the planning process feel organized, honest, and manageable — even if you are reading this between meetings with eleven tabs open.

“Aloha! Welcome to the Aloha Maui Dream Weddings ‘Getting Maui’d’ ʻohana. As a family owned and operated Maui wedding company, we spend every day helping couples create ceremonies that feel personal, beautiful, and genuinely joyful.”

“We believe you should be able to ask questions along the way — about your ceremony, your beach location, your timeline, your travel plans, or even what to expect once you arrive on Maui. We are here to help you feel prepared, cared for, and excited.”

“Maui weddings are incredible. Yours should feel incredible too.”

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Maui Wedding Planner

Owner / Lead Maui Wedding Planner

Darci — Lead Maui Wedding Planner

Darci brings deep Maui wedding experience, calm leadership, and a practical understanding of what couples need when planning a destination wedding from afar. Her focus is simple: make the process feel clear, respectful, organized, and personal.

With over 1,800 weddings planned, Darci understands the difference between a wedding that merely looks pretty and a wedding that feels smooth, meaningful, and well cared for from beginning to end.

Experience

Over 1,800 Maui weddings planned, from intimate elopements to full destination celebrations.

Recognition

Weddings featured in publications and recognized through years of wedding industry awards and couple reviews.

Planning Style

Warm, direct, organized, and focused on helping couples feel confident before they arrive on Maui.

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Our Planning System

Your Live Wedding Planning Document Keeps Everything Clear

Every couple receives a shared planning document so you can see what is happening at every stage. You can be deeply involved, lightly involved, or happily hands-off while still staying informed.

For Hands-On Couples

Review notes, compare options, track decisions, ask questions, and see vendor details as the plan develops.

For Busy Couples

Stay informed without needing to manage every detail. We keep the plan moving while you approve what matters most.

For Peace of Mind

Your timeline, ceremony details, vendors, permits, payments, and open questions stay organized in one shared place.

Maui Wedding Day Coordinators Who Keep the Day Moving Smoothly

Wedding Day Support

Calm Coordination So You Can Stay Present

On the wedding day, you should not be checking your phone, chasing vendors, wondering where the flowers are, or trying to remember the timeline. That is our job. Your job is to breathe, smile, and get married.

Timeline Flow

We help keep the ceremony, photography, guest movement, vendor arrival, and important moments on track.

Vendor Communication

Your coordinator helps vendors know where to be, when to arrive, and what needs to happen next.

Guest Comfort

We help guests understand where to go, what is happening, and how to enjoy the day without asking you for directions in your wedding clothes.

Ulua Beach

Maui Wedding Coordinator Brandi

Brandi exudes energy and enthusiasm… when you want your reception set up and underway on time, we pull Brandi in! Her love of Maui and her passion for customer excellence make her an incredible fit to this amazing team. We are incredibly grateful to have her on board!

Sugar Beach Events

Maui Wedding Coordinator Andrea

Andrea has a knack for creating beauty out of small pieces, creating smiles out of nerves and most importantly – creating a wonderful ambiance on your special day.

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Maui Wedding Coordinator Fay

Ms Fay comes to us with over 25 years wedding experience. She is down-to-earth and very thorough. You’ll feel reassured with her overseeing those special details in your day. She has also been a licensed Officiant in the State of Hawaii for over 25 years.

Maui Wedding Reverends, Kahus, Pastors, Ministers and Officiants

Reverend Darci Kalaki

“Being a Hawaii weddings minister on Maui is an incredible gift. I am thankful every day for this opportunity. For many years Maui has been alive in my heart as I walk the beaches, feel the tides and listen to the music of the ocean. 11 years ago I had my own wedding here on Maui a few days into one of Maui’s biggest storms in recent history.

Reverend Kolleen had scouted our intended beach and found that it was not usable from the storm. The date was very important to us for sentimental reasons so I understand you when you tell me the same thing. With knowledge of the local geography, she found us a new beach in time for a sunset wedding on that same day. With inspiration from ministers such as her and education form local Hawaiians, I use this knowledge, respect and ethics to best serve you, my clients, and offer them aloha for their support.”

Kuya wedding minister Maui

Reverend Kuya

Rev Kuya brings the native Hawaiian peacefulness to your wedding celebration through his chants and blessings. His humor is a welcome breath of fresh air as he creates a beautiful, interactive ceremony without being showy or flamboyant. He is passionate about uniting two people in love. We know you will love him as much as we do!

Reverend Kelii

Kuhu Kelii

Kahu Kelii was born and raised on the island off Maui. Studying hula and Hawaiian culture as he grew up, he now enjoys creating that special moment for you and embracing your special day in the Hawaiian spirit.

Reverend Kolleen

Reverend Kolleen

Kolleen has had an interest in major world religions.
As such, she’s studied at great length the teachings of the best loved spiritual
masters, especially those of Jesus Christ and Buddha. She is a real inspiration to others
and has been a great influence in the mentoring of Reverend Darci.

Kahu Malulani

Reverend Malulani

Reverend Malulani is a local officiant celebrating life, love and olaha with you. He is also a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist. Although he started playing guitar at the young age of 9, he only pursued playing professionally starting in the late 90’s and has since played with many world-class musicians. His music include jazz, R&B, pop and Hawaiian, with guitar as his main instrument. He also plays the Hawaiian Steel guitar, Hawaiian ukulele and bass guitar.

Kahu Alalani

Kuhina Alalani

Kahu Alalani Astara Hill trained under “Papa” the Blessed Kahu Kawika Ka’alakea.

She carries on his name and his teachings, as his chosen Alaka’i and Haumana (chosen student) in Christian Ministy. Her work includes Hawaiian weddings, blessings, baptisms, funerals, la’au lapa’au (Hawaiian healing methods and herbs), ceremonies, sacred tours, ministerial duties and continuing the Hawaiian protocol through Akua’s (God’s) work.

Reverend Kimo

Reverend Kimo

Rev Kimo’s passions are his family and his faith. His ceremony comes from the heart with much Aloha. I open every celebration with the blowing of the conch shell, the Oli (Hawaiian Chant) and close with a Hawaiian Blessing. I have lived all over the world and now call Maui my home.

Wedding Officiant Reverend Joe

Reverend Joe

Reverend Joe welcomes you into his ceremonies with the love and compassion that only a life dedicated to marrying people can do. He is proud to be able to join you as husband and wife and his warmth is something you’ll remember always.

Reverend Laki

Reverend Laki Kaahumanu

Rev Laki Kaahumanu is most well known around Maui for his wide smile, big heart and joyful laugh. He is the great, great grandson of Queen Ka’ahumanu, wife of King Kamehameha. He is a member of the last royal family to have ruled over our beloved Hawaiian Islands.

Maui Minister Charles Nahele

After exploring the globe for years and sharing in the various cultures, Maui Minister Charles Nahele has returned to Hawaii to continue creating ceremonies, making music and participating in the most special day of your life.

Pastor Bob Maui

Pastor Bob

Pastor Bob has been known in Wailea as Pastor Bob for more than 2 decades. He imparts his gentle words and leaves the couple feeling hopeful and ready for life’s next adventure.

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Penny Palmer Photography – Maui Wedding Photographer

2023 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2023 Best of The Knot, Top 5%
2023 International Awards – Top USA Wedding Photographer
2022 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2022 Best of The Knot, Top 5%
2021 International Awards – Top USA Wedding Photographer
2021 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2021 Best of The Knot, Top 5%
Top USA Wedding Photographer

2020 International Awards – Top USA Wedding Photographer
2019 International Awards – Top USA Wedding Photographer
2019 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2018 Best of The Knot, Top 5%
2018 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2017 Award Winner, Best of Kihei
2017 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2016 Award Winner, WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award
2016 Award Winner, Best of Kihei
2015 Award Winner, Best of Kihei
2014 Award Winner, Best of Kihei

“We try to push the limits for our clients and that says a lot about our team and the overall experience our clients have with us. Today’s brides and grooms don’t want their parents’ pictures. They want images that are reflective of their personalities and that are unique to them.

I specialize in Wedding Ceremonies as well as Trash The Dress Sessions and Family Portraits. I only release high quality, edited images. I offer the option to have your pictures in-hand when you leave Maui. I love being artistic. Mahalo for including us in your special day!”

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Ian – Maui Wedding Photographer

You’re going to fall in love with Ian with Team Penny Palmer Photography! He has a way of getting angles that artfully display your day while making you look your best. Be playful or romantic and he’ll capture it. Need some help coming out of your shell? He can help with that too. He’s going to be. bright spot in your day that you’ll remember fondly. Pictures edited by Penny Palmer Photography.

Portrait of Photographer Nicole

Nicole – Maui Wedding Photographer

Greeting you and capturing your beautiful wedding may be incredible photographer, Nicole! You will love working with her warm personality as she gets you to look your best for your special day! Even if you think you don’t photograph well… be prepared to be surprised. Nicole will coach you and help you relax! Pictures edited by Penny Palmer Photography.

Maui Imagineer

K.R., Lead Romance Guru and Disabilities Specialist

If you can imagine it, we can create it! Taking your honeymoon and destination wedding to a whole new level, ask for help from our Maui Imagineer Team. If you have grandiose dreams of waterfalls and candles or candlelit dinners on the bluff overlooking the ocean or a picnic on a secluded beach, she’s the one to chat up!

Even if you can’t imagine it… If` you know you’re not the most romantic person in the world, utilize the Maui Imagineer Team to help you plan all kinds of romantic surprises for your loved one!

Wedding, Hair and Makeup

Jackie, Hair & Makeup Artist Coordinator, South & West Maui Team Lead

Jackie is always prepared, always upbeat. She’s responsive and prompt and has amazing artistic skills. Trust her to listen to what you want and to deliver in a timely, professional fashion. She has a great deal of experience and continues to stay on top of the latest wedding styling trends.

MUSICIAN FOR MAUI WEDDINGS

Andrea, violinst

Andrea has over 20 years experience teaching music & violin to students of all ages. She is classically trained but loves to improvise as well. She is versed in many different styles including Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Reggae, Middle Eastern, Brazilian, African, Salsa & other Latin styles.  She is amazingly talented and we are very lucky to offer her services to our clients.

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Tarvin – Wedding Musician, Vocalist

2023 Winner of 2 Na Hoku Hanohano
Awards with A’ae’e

Tarvin is an internationally known musician, both for his own beautiful sound as well as his participation in HAPA. He adds joy and life to any wedding ceremony. Tarvin Edwin Lono Makia was born and raised in Hau`ula on the North Shore of O`ahu. His introduction to music started at the tender age of 5 playing the ukulele. Along with the influence of Braddah IZ and Gabby Pahinui, he was also inspired by the music of the Hui Ohana,Sunday Manoa, Gabe Kila,the Nanakuli Sons, Olomana, C&K and Kalapana, just to name a few.

Marty Dread

Marty Dread – Internationally Recognized Musician

Although Marty still tours the world with his own music, a combination of reggae, soul, blues, Hawaiian, country, acoustic and hip-hop dance beats, he is also constantly sought after for private events and celebrity weddings. We are blessed to have Marty in our ohana. He’s recorded 17 albums of original music over the years and has collaborations with such artists as Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, Inner Circle, Michael McDonald, just to mention a few. A fun addition to any wedding!

Louise wedding musician

Louise, ukulele and guitar, vocalist

Born and raised on Maui, Louise finds many ways to give back to her community. When she is not performing, she spends quality time educating the youth on the islands of Maui and Lanai. Her beautiful voice makes her a sought after talent here on our island! We are very blessed to have her as part of our team.

Wedding Musician Uncle Jimmy at Gannon's

Uncle Jimmy, ukulele and guitar, vocalist

Uncle Jimmy is a Hawaiian local that will keep you entertained for hours. He is known for his performances at the large resort here on Maui, such as the Fairmont Kea Lani. We are lucky to be able to have his time for our weddings. Book him for your ceremony and have him continue through your reception!

Maui Weddings Musician Pam

Pam – Wedding Musician

Beautiful, amazing talent by vocalist and ukulele musician with an incredible knack for fashion. When she’s not performing around the island, she’s creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind wedding gowns for brides of all ages. She can help you too! Ask us!

Maui wedding DJ Missy Aguilar

Maui DJ and Reception Singer Missy Aguilar

Work closely with Maui DJ Missy to create the music experience you want to offer during your reception. Add on live vocal performance and lighting. Watch her perform at various resorts around the Island including the Grand Wailea Hotel and Four Seasons Maui.

Maui DJ Del Sol

Maui DJ Del Sol

We love working with Maui DJ, Del Sol, as he takes your reception guests on a wirlwind adventure. Clients and Vendors alike will brag about his easy nature and fun-loving energy that he brings to your reception!

Soup to Nuts Catering Service

Award Winning Catering for Private Receptions & Dinners, Daniel & Ralph

Ralph’s ‘in-home catering and butler service’ began and flourished as he catered to many of the prestigious families of Boston and environs. In addition to private clients, Ralph also catered to the British Consulate and visiting dignitaries, as well as events as diverse as the Boston Marathon to cruises to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket and at concert venues.

Ralph moved to Maui in 2001, and worked as Executive Chef for An Absolute Affair, and captured the award for Best Appetizer at Taste of Maui the same year. Daniel became co-owner in 2008.

Maui private chef John Galvan

John – Private Chef

What really excites me is cooking things I have never done before. I love experimenting with fusions and expanding my horizons with new restaurants and dishes that inspire my creativity in the kitchen.

The island of Maui has come a long way in my years here, and now local, sustainable products are more accessible than they have ever been. I love finding amazing products that we can feel good about for ourselves, others, and the environment.

Eat well and enjoy life!

Maui Nanny Services

Jacqueline – Independent Nanny Services

Aloha! My name is Jacqueline and I was born and raised on the island of Maui. I am currently attending the University of Hawaii Maui College, studying for my Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice. In my free time, I love focusing on my education and being around children.

My education is extremely important to me, as I am part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Recently, I was just nominated for the National Youth Activist Award for volunteering and participating in my community.

I also model and have received numerous pageant titles, which has allowed me to be involved in my community and work with children.

Safety always comes first, and I have an up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification. I enjoy making a difference and being a role model to others in my community.

I am extremely responsible, dependable, reliable, and also fun and energetic.

I enjoy being outdoors, swimming, going to the beach and playing in the sand!

My favorite thing to do is to create sand castles! I am very family-oriented and being around children really makes my day. Their playful attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around.

I have babysitting experience, and with me, your children will have fun playing and learning. I am looking forward to having to the opportunity of meeting your family and sharing the aloha spirit of Maui with you!


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Ready to Start?

Let’s Make Your Maui Wedding Feel Calm, Personal, and Beautifully Planned

Whether you know exactly what you want or you are still figuring it out between work calls, we can help you create a Maui wedding, elopement, or vow renewal that feels joyful, organized, and completely yours.

You should be allowed to make an entrance!

You should have a team behind you, helping with all those critical decisions.

You should be able to enjoy a customized ceremony that matters to YOU and enjoy all the benefits of a Maui Destination Wedding!

You shouldn’t have a canned “I do” and 5 minutes later your wedding minister is rushing off to do another wedding down the beach.

Our team is passionate about providing all of this, and we do it with Aloha.