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Hawaii Elopement Packages

Selecting From the Many Dream Hawaii Elopement Packages

Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii needs careful planning and not all Hawaii elopement packages are the same. You’ll need to get a marriage license and work with local vendors. Each step is important for a smooth and unforgettable wedding. We would love to be the Destination Wedding Planner you select to create your dream wedding. Please check out our reviews to see what previous clients are saying.

Let’s look at the key things to consider for great Hawaii elopement packages.

They should include the following without additional charges.

Secure the Marriage License: Hawaii has its own rules for getting a marriage license. Make sure your Planner explains the process early on or is willing to guide your through it.
Choose the Perfect Venue: Hawaii has many beautiful spots, like beaches and botanical gardens for large groups and remote cliffs and waterfalls for intimate adventures. Pick a place that fits your dream wedding.
Collaborate with Local Vendors: Hawaii wedding planning means working with experts like photographers and florists. They’ll help make your wedding special. Make sure those vendors are included in your package or at least presented to you as options if you’d like them.
Pictures to review to help you select products and services. One way we offer this is through Pinterest. We also offer a list of ideas that you may wish to select from.
Manage Guest Accommodations: Find a Maui Wedding Planner that offers help for your guests to book their travel and stay. This makes their experience easy and enjoyable and shows how thoughtful you are.

If you would like to book a beach wedding like this with us, call or chat with us now

Hawaii Elopement Packages Can Include A Cultural Immersion

Having your Hawaii wedding in Maui lets you and your guests dive into the area’s rich culture. We can explain to you about Hawaiian wedding traditions and even add hula, music, and fire dancing to your Maui wedding. We can even arrange a lei-making class to your big day. This way, your Maui wedding ceremony will be full of meaning and true to the local culture.

One special way to honor Hawaiian traditions is with a traditional blessing ceremony. This is called the Pule Welina. A Hawaiian officiant performs it, offering blessings, chants, and exchanging leis.

See the beauty of hula dancing, which shares island stories through hand gestures and sways.
Join a lei-making workshop. You and your guests can make beautiful floral adornments to wear and give during the ceremony.
Listen to the traditional Hawaiian music, from the ukulele to the conch shell’s haunting sounds.

Wailea Beaches

By embracing the Hawaii wedding culture and traditions, your wedding day will be both beautiful and meaningful. It will connect you and your partner to the Hawaiian islands’ rich history and spirit. This is an important aspect to selecting Hawaii elopement packages.

“A Hawaiian wedding is not just a ceremony, but a celebration of the Islands’ vibrant culture and the joining of two souls.”

Photography by Penny Palmer Photography

Coronavirus in Hawaii

Mar17

The Coronavirus in Hawaii and our concerns for you…

Being 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.

Wondering 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.

So 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!

Eloping in Maui

Sep6

Eloping 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.

For 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…

So you’ve decided that eloping in Maui is right for you. We’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…

Each 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…

Meet Yelanda & Montell.

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. At 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…

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.

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!

Sugar Beach Events

Maui Destination Wedding from the UK…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.”

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…

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.

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…

Once upon a time, two women had a dream of spending a lifetime together. 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.

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…

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

10 years later…

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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Wedding Venues

Feb3

How to select from the vast number of wedding venues for your destination wedding? Maui is always a safe bet…

The Hawaiian Islands lay like jewels scattered on blue velvet cloth. Each one unique. Each one with a story. Why Maui for your wedding? Let’s start with the legends behind this island.

Maui was one of the demigods of Hawaiian folklore. The story of Maui is a story of strength, character, and one that in mythology at least, brings the other islands to life. As told, Maui pulled the other Hawaiian Islands from the bottom of the sea using a huge hook just to prove to his brothers that he was a great fisherman. When his mother complained that the days were neither long enough or warm enough, he lassoed the sun to keep it from moving so fast across the skies, created the incredibly long warm days.

He even used his strength to lift the skies higher away from the tree tops and the high mountains creating the magnificent ocean views that surround this island. Without Maui there would be no Hawaii – and without Hawaii there would be no way to know what paradise truly is. Maui has matured into a welcoming and inviting island, with one foot in the new world and one foot that still trusts the demigod that it is named after to hold up that big blue sky.

Did you know that Maui has 30 miles of red, white, and black sand beaches – a total of 80 beaches overall and more beaches than any other Hawaiian Island. The largest banyan tree in the world resides on Maui. It was planted in 1873, just 8 feet tall and has since grown to inhabit almost a full acre. And SIXTEEN TIMES Conde Nast Travel magazine has voted Maui the ‘Best Island in the World’. That is quite a distinction.

If you are still not sure that Maui is the island for your destination wedding, then let us introduce you to some of our favorite Maui Wedding Venues.

South Maui Wedding Venue

Just off the ocean coast lies a beautiful Maui wedding venue with picturesque views of Makena Hill, Kohalawe and Molokini. You can see for miles in all directions as you share a breathtaking wedding followed by a romantic or energetic twilight cocktail hour and formally served dinner. End the evening with a DJ and dance the night away or choose to relax on white leather couches to the Hawaiian sounds of talented local musicians under the twinkling tropical stars. This venue offers the opportunity to enjoy wedding pictures with tropical flowers, lush green lawns, ponds and beaches.

Whether your ceremony is held under the glowing Hawaiian sun or under the swaying coconut palms, any of the South Maui Wedding Venues will be an excellent choices for your special celebration.

South Maui Resort Weddings

We work with local resorts to use their properties for gorgeous beachside weddings and receptions either under the stars or in grand ballrooms.

Dance the night away with one of our amazing Hula Dance Troupes, talented bands or creative DJs!

“Come with me
while the moon is on the sea
The night is young and so are we
Dreams come true in Blue Hawaii
And mine could all come true
This magic night of nights with you.”
Leo Robin

Olowalu Wedding Venues

Old world sugar plantation meets new world elegance. This location is truly stunning. Private and lush with green, Olowalu is the perfect location for large or small weddings. The interiors of this former plantation home are comfortable and luxurious, inviting and stylish. When you step out the door to the covered deck and follow the path to the large brick patio, your eyes are Immediately drawn the blueness of the ocean – and you will have a hard time telling where sky meets water.

The lawn is spacious enough to hold tables and tents, the house offers furnished rooms for bridal preparations, and the beach is easily accessible. With the addition of their newest Olowalu Wedding Venue, the design and ambiance possibilities is endless. Be surrounded by coconut trees along the beautiful Pacific Island. The feeling at Olowalu Plantation House is a welcoming one, open armed to embrace you and your loved ones on your wedding day.

I’ll weave a lei of stars for you
To wear on nights like this
Each time you wear my lei of stars
I’ll greet you with a kiss

The moon is green with jealousy

And all the planets too

And when you wear my lei of stars

The fairest one is you

R. Alex Anderson & Jack Owens

SBE Wedding Venues

Sugar Beach Events offers amazing wedding packages for groups of all sizes. This venue was constructed just for events like weddings and is completely ready to host all aspects of your big day or night. Hale O Aloha (in Hawaiian – the House of Aloha) is exactly that! Beautifully laid out to serve you and your guests, Sugar Beach was designed to incorporate natural Hawaiian elements and culture. A grand ballroom for your reception, gorgeous suites for getting ready, scrumptious food for even the most particular palettes, and of course the white sand beach and ocean views! On site catering, parking, and all the conveniences your guests will need can be found at Sugar Beach Events.

I kēia lā au e mare i ka mea aʻu i aloha, a me ka lani, e maliu oluolu
(Today I will marry the one I love and the sky will smile)

Punakea Farms Wedding Venues

Punakea Farms offers a breathtaking coastal view across the Launiupoko portion of Maui Island. From its strategic use of hidden catering areas to the built in classic rustic dance area, you’ll find many amenities are already supplied by the property management. This allows you the opportunity to focus your budget on the esthetics and culinary delights that will keep your guests talking about your wedding for years to come!

West Maui Wedding Venues

West Maui Offers a few lovely choices…

Merriman’s offers a beautiful cliffside wedding space adjacent to a beautiful outdoor dining gazebo.

The Steeple House offers both indoor and outdoor options – choose to marry in the quaint one room church and celebrate your reception just outside on the lawn…

Pacific’O is another lovely venue. Located right on the water, a full buyout would provide a gorgeous beach wedding and incredible food to follow! Lawn area available for arches and chairs too!

ALL of these options offer the chance to have wedding photography on property as well as on the beach.

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Luxurious Maui Private Estates

Sometimes it’s nice to enjoy the ceremony and reception right there at home. Rent one of these beautiful luxury estates and enjoy a relaxing few days for the price of a venue rental.

High end caterers are hired to create mouth-watering cuisine. Our staff takes special care to ensure your rental is treated with respect, cleaned up and returned to its original state before leaving you to enjoy the res of your stay.

Interested in something a bit different?

We can also create weddings…

in the rainforest
under the waterfalls
up on our volcano
in the beautiful lush forests adjacent to the ocean
Upcountry at the Hui in Mokawao
Kula Botanical Gardens
out on the beautiful Pacific Ocean on a sailboat or private catamaran

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Looking for an affordable way to have that beach wedding of your dreams? Wanting to celebrate with all your friends and family and cut your venue fees in half?

Enjoy a public beachside wedding complete with chairs, arches, tents, catering and music…

Celebrate in one of Wailea’s hidden gems – bring in the very best catering and dance the evening away! Have a rain backup plan that doesn’t break the bank!

Kukahiko Estate Maui Wedding Venue

South Maui properties gracefully meander their way to the edge of the ocean through the shaded boughs of aged trees. Located on the southern Makena coasts of the island, these properties combine the Ohana feel of old Hawaii with the conveniences of a modern Maui. A commercial kitchen, restrooms as well as changing rooms make hosting your wedding and reception an all-inclusive event with no need to move your wedding party from one location to another.

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings would be honored to help you plan your wedding.
We invite you to come to this beautiful jewel called Maui and feel the aloha spirit of this island.

This is where we still hold up the sky and lasso the sun.

Makou hoʻokipa ‘oe i Maui
(We welcome you to Maui)

Eloping in Hawaii

Jan10

So you’ve decided that eloping in Hawaii is right for you!

Welcome! E komo mai! Let us show you why Maui is ideal!

Rather than spending insurmountable hours working out where you’re going to put Auntie Joan so she won’t offend your new family or why you have to invite cousins that you haven’t seen since you were 16… why not put your special day in the hands of one of Maui’s award winning wedding companies who will take all the stress out of planning your special day (well apart from maybe picking a dress – you’re on your own with that one!)

A wedding in Maui can be as intimate or lavish as you choose. Anything from a simple ceremony on the beach to a chapel wedding followed by a reception. Your wedding planner will coordinate with you via phone, email, Live Chat or text (the wonders this day & age brings the world so close) to make sure that your vision is bought to life.

And if you’re sans vision we can suggest designs for you! We can arrange as little or as much as you need – from simply the wedding license appointment to hair and make-up, flowers and transportation. Allow our professional team to take all of the stressful arrangements out of your trembling hands and onto their professional shoulders. (Speaking of trembling hands, do get a bouquet – it gives you something to do so the trembling is not so visible!)

There will always be a large selection of ‘wedding companies’ and once again in the days of the internet, there will be plenty of reviews to help you narrow down just who you want to take care of you.

Chat online and you will get a feeling for whether or not we are right for you. Then let us take care of you and all your questions. We know the lay of the land, good spots for your pictures, where to eat and who will make you look even more like a princess. It may be very unlike you to let go of the ‘to do’ list, but consider doing so and revel in the feeling of your shoulders being free.

Then just pack your bags, head to paradise and marry the other half of your dreams.

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