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Maui Wedding Locations

Maui Wedding Locations – other than a beautiful beach

There are many beautiful Maui wedding lcoations including beaches, the volcano, waterfalls or hike to a remote locations private for just the couple.

All photography by Penny Palmer Photography.

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This couple decide to be married with a waterfall so they could “take the plunge after”.

Photo Taken in Haiku, Maui.

Get married under the milkyway star system.

Get married on a rocky cliff

Get married inland

In a church

How about the tradition Maui wedding locations but arrive by Hawaiian Canoe.

So many ways to uniquely celebrate the meaning of “you”. Let’s chat and help you find your special location.

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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!

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!

We 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

we’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!

Have 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?

We 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

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!

Typically 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.

Our 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.

Your 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!

Want 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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We, 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!

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)

Intimate Maui Wedding Venue

Dec12

The very best Maui Wedding Venue… for every budget

Small, intimate but oh so very memorable….

What is on your wish list for your special day? Gone are the days of having to invite everyone you’ve ever met! Nowadays your special day is all about you and the love of your life with those friends and family close enough to drop everything for your special event.

Most people don’t have a list of invitees that necessitates a massive reception venue and so what to do if your guest list consists of only a few close friends and family but more than the intimate beach wedding concept?

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The idea of a destination wedding at a Maui wedding venue is becoming not only extremely appealing, but quite often more cost effective than a “traditional” wedding . Just imagine how thrilled your guests will be to combine your magical day with a tropical island vacation? Not only will you and your other half never forget your wedding day but also those guests lucky enough to be with you will also hold your day forever in their treasured memories.

There are many places in the world that have experts that can create a destination wedding experience… places where you can put your wish list in someone else’s capable hands and just show up on that special day ready to be pampered. For my money though the places that top the list are places with sun, sand and sea. There is nothing like standing in paradise gazing at your love with the sun on your back and the sound of the ocean in your ears.

So what destination do you choose?

A place that would suit most any couple (and their guests) is Hawaii. And the pick of places in Hawaii is the wonderful island paradise of Maui. Maui is close enough from wherever in the world you’re traveling from, the weather is near perfect all year round and there are a couple wonderful venues to hold our special dream event.

In fact, choose Maui and a wedding planner like Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and there will really not be a lot more for you to worry about apart from what to pack in your suitcase.

We can guide you toward the most perfect Maui wedding venue for your dream day – we’ll take care of all the details so that your day will be absolutely perfect and stress free.

Your options for a wedding that might cater for perhaps around 25-50 guests, vary from

a beach ceremony and reception
a chapel followed by a more traditional ‘reception’
a garden wedding and an elegant hotel reception
a private or semi-private venue wedding & reception all-in-one

Speak to the delightful team at AMDW, explain your dream and let them make it not only come true, but more memorable than you had ever hoped.

Deciding which Maui Wedding Venue is right for you…

And if your vision is not quite “clear” they will help you find focus. They’ve done it all before and will listen and suggest what might work for you. They are tireless in finding perfection and can even help you understand your thoughts without you having to speak them. Put your trust and your dreams in their hands, you’ll be so glad you did. Of course if you know exactly what you want that’s great too, they will make sure that what you see in your mind translates into real life.

I can’t think of anything more elegant than pledging your life to your beloved’s and then strolling hand in hand into a flower and candle filled reception joined by only your closest family and friends. As the sun sets on your perfect day you will be over the moon that you chose Maui to start your married life together and I promise you, your guests will never forget your special day.

I also promise that Maui will from henceforth be your favorite island in all the world – it is mine!

… submitted by Kellie J, former bride of Aloha Maui Dream Weddings

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There is such a magical place where the property gracefully meanders its way to the edge of the ocean through the shaded boughs of aged trees. One such property is located on the western coast of the island. Experience the combined luxury 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. Soft green lawns and swaying trees are inviting to your guests along with warm ocean breezes.

Wanting a Maui wedding venue with a more intimate feel? Enjoy beautiful island views from atop a hillside or set back with all the amenities of a larger venue but with a more personal feel. Serving staff waiting on your every need and your guests being entertained all night long. You won’t miss out on those romantic, sunset beach pictures either because beautiful beaches are within minutes.

Remarkable Maui sunsets combine to make your wedding day or night a truly memorable occasion. Whether your ceremony is held under the glowing Hawaiian sun or the twinkling tropical stars, Maui is an excellent choice for your wedding event.

Maui Wedding Ideas for 2018

Jul30

Exciting new Maui Wedding Ideas for 2018! Follow the trend of the Islands!

2018 Maui wedding ideas don’t have to be limited because you’re having a destination wedding in Hawaii. Stretch your imagination and work with our talented team. Explore some of these 2018 Maui Wedding ideas yourself!

Beach Attire:

Our researchers anticipate that 2018 Maui Weddings will bring back the elegance in beach attire! As we approach the second half of 2017, casual-chic beach attire is ramping up. 2015 showed us tuxedos on the beach… 2016 went the opposite direction with the return of khaki pants and white button up shirts. 2017 brought in a nice mix of bow ties, colored pants, formal dresses and matching colors for guest attire. 2018 is expected to continue this wave of beach fashion with more mauve, burgandy and vintage Hawaiian colors.

Make your wedding a notch above the rest by adding a subtle flair that denotes your personalities. It’s not simply about the bride anymore. Another great Maui wedding idea- make a statement in your Maui wedding photos!

Maui Wedding Ideas: Ceremony

Spice up your Maui Beach Wedding with the addition of a dove release or monarch butterfly release. Want a way to have your special guests feel included in the ceremony? Why not have them each release a butterfly or ask a parent to read a poem during your ceremony? Have someone with musical experience? Why not invite someone to sing at your wedding? Work with our amazing musicians to get just the right sound for your ambiance. A perfectly timed poem or scripture reading by someone dear to your heart can really elevate your wedding.

Maui Wedding Ideas: Reception

Rather than ordering a wedding cake along with table centerpieces, why not order smaller wedding cakes and display them AS your centerpieces? It not only carries your theme throughout the room and allows for quite the conversation pieces, but also allows you to stretch your budget for other exciting reception ideas. Imagine the intimacy it would bring when you and your spouse circulate toward the end of the evening and cut the first piece of each cake with those guests at the table. Your guests would feel your one-on-one attention and remember how unique you were to do that with them.

Not feeling the traditional wedding cake? Why not vote for a caramelized fruit tart, cupcake cake or a tiered donuts cake? 2016 Maui Weddings will have a number of fresh new, innovative choices for culinary delights.

Amazing new bakers and culinary artists have been breaking into the scene this year, as well as tried-and-true shops stretching their creative boundaries. All this in preparation for a brighter, sweeter 2018! Pictures printed on rice paper with edible ink… bamboo twigs made of frosting… decorations of spun sugar and local florals.

Let your imagine flow or let our design team advise you. We can take any Maui wedding idea and make it into a dream wedding!

Trying to decide whether or not to hire a DJ for your smaller reception? Consider this: Working with our talented and personable DJ ahead of time can shape your evening into the style of party you want it to be. You can spend hours making decisions on the decor with your Maui wedding planner only to find that your guests don’t want to leave their seats. Your DJ can keep the flow going as well as ensure you don’t miss special, unique moments. For example… are you inviting little ones to your reception? Why not include them by adding a teddy bear toss before the garter & bouquet toss? You’ll enjoy the enthusiasm from the kids and parent alike while getting everyone in the mood to continue the party out of their seats and onto the dance floor!

Looking for an innovative way to remind your guests of all the fun times that led up to your special day? Why not work with our designers to create a video slide show that you can display at the reception? We can set it up on a laptop with loop or use our portable video projector to bring your adventures to life! You can create a designer card table to captivate your guests as they arrive at your reception. We can tie in your theme and leave your guests talking about your special day for months to come!

Don’t let the idea of a destination wedding limit your creativity. Planning a wedding and reception from miles away can be easy with the right wedding planner and design team. Your intimate beach wedding can be absolutely amazing and your reception will leave your guests talking about YOUR wedding above all others. If you’re only inviting your closest friends and family (ohana), don’t let that stop you from creating your dream experience. We can arrange intimate receptions as well as full scale fairy tale moments. Give us a call to discuss your vision!

Aloha!

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings

Hawaii Beach Weddings

Jan29

When you consider where to have your Hawaii Beach Weddings, move Maui to the top of your list. You will be helping the small town affected by the Lahaina Fire to rebuild even though you will not see any part of it.

Hawaiian Beach Wedding Sand

There are more grains of sand on the beaches of Maui then could ever possibly be counted. Each one appears to be similar to the next but actually each one is as unique as each one of us.

The eons of time and tide shaped each grain to make it perfect.

And when you stand at the edge of the ocean holding the hands of the one you give your love to, each grain of Maui sand, impeccably crafted by nature, holds you steady and true.

Sun warms your skin, love warms your heart, and following the same timelessness that it took to shape the sand, you wed. Your words to each get caught on a breeze and carried off into eternity.

No Keia La, No Keia Po, A Mau Loa
from this day, from this night, forever more.

Eloping on Maui

The beauty of simple Hawaiian beach weddings is that it allows couples to just ‘be in the moment’. It is impossible to not feel every emotion as well as every warm breeze. To hear every word spoken and also hear every wave caress the shore. Simple, yet incredibly elegant and intimate. And so memorable. Maui offers many beaches that offer that feeling of privacy – very much the opposite of Waikiki.

The Hawaiians have such beautiful ways to express love, joy, and happiness. Somehow expressions of love just sound more warm when they are wrapped with the Hawaiian language.

Aloha Aku No, Aloha Mai No;
I give my love to you, you give your love to me.

Eloping in Maui has never been easier

Uncomplicated, heartfelt, meaningful words that speak of commitment and adoration.

Please let us help you plan your unique, personal, and very memorable day. You are our Ohana for the day, our family, and we want your beach weddings to be everything you dreamed. Here are 18 Hawaiian ways to say I Love You in your wedding vows.

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings is ready to help you now! Plan your Maui elopement for next week or your wedding for 100 friends next year. Our team can’t wait to start helping you.

Mahalo nui loa!

Married in Maui

Dec24

Married in Maui… how does one plan for this when you live more than 3,000 miles away? Eloping in Maui can be an incredible experience – if you allow the right wedding planner to guide you through the process. From international marriage licenses, reservations at all the hot spots and assistance with pre-planned romantic gestures for your spouse, our team can assist with all your needs.

Follow along on one of our Australia bride’s journey… when she was

Married in Maui

Once upon a time a (not so young) lady was planning her nuptials. Sadly she had been down that aisle once before but that is another story and one that is not at all relevant to this tale.

She (the not so young lady) was trying to work out what she wanted for her special day. She was not looking for the full on extravaganza complete with every relative, 6 bridesmaids and a fluffy white dress. Her betrothed on the other hand had not tripped his way down the aisle before and wanted to make some sort of a fuss (and rightly so.) They were both of the same mind however that when it came to a wedding they wanted it to only be about them.

So she made a list of things she would like (and of course consulted the lovely fella) and they agreed that they would love to pledge their love for one another with the sun on their backs and the sand between their toes. Weather in their part of the world (Australia) could be either fantastic or something that might destroy good hair and makeup so they came up with the idea to combine their wedding with a honeymoon and choose somewhere they would love to spend their first days as husband and wife. Once again they compared notes on places on their ‘bucket lists’ and thankfully right at the very top of both was Hawaii. A little more discussion and they both came to the conclusion that being married in Maui might tick off all the boxes on their wish list, and offered everything they were dreaming of.

I did forget to mention that the NSY lady was a teeny tiny weeny bit of a ‘control freak’ so the only thing that was worrying her was to let go of most of the planning of their special day and place it in the hands of someone on almost the other side of the world who she had never met! Luckily enough an internet search (and perhaps the universe) pointed her towards Aloha Dream Weddings and from the very first ‘chat’ via email, she felt that their wishes were understood and she could leave so many of the details in the hands of Darci. Poor Darci may or may not have had to answer a myriad of questions which kept popping up but she did so with absolute grace and the utmost patience and at no time did the NSY lady feel worried or concerned that their vision was not understood. In fact don’t tell anyone, but she kind of enjoyed the letting go of doing everything once she realized that Darci was in total control and understood what they were looking for better than even they did. We let Aloha Maui Dream Weddings take care of getting us married in Maui.

Accommodation and plane tickets were booked and the search for a dress (and something fancy for the fella to wear) began but that was all they needed to worry their pretty little heads about. Darci suggested where and when (and even provided times for the sunset) and arranged every little thing from the fabulous memory capturing talents of Penny Palmer Photography to the licence appointment and a couple of gorgeous hair and makeup gals to ensure that the NSY lady looked quite frankly the best she had looked in many a year.

Their married in Maui day was everything they had wished for. Her fella had to wipe away tears when he watched her walk towards him along the beautiful beach setting Darci had chosen and the ceremony she wrote for them after ‘listening’ to who they were was truly perfect. The beach was all theirs and their magical ceremony was just about them – exactly as they both wanted without truly knowing that they did and if you ask them both today (2 blissful years down the track) if they would change anything there is not one thing that comes to mind.

And … they lived happily ever after

Maui – the story of Joy and Colby’s Wedding

May4

MAUI…

Here at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, we specialize in destination Maui weddings. We offer every couple the ability to plan their dream wedding from afar without the stress or frustration that might happen without a specialist. We work on a timeline specifically designed for the details of your perfect day and we let you know as each milestone is approaching what decisions you need to make. You don’t have to be here on Maui to plan your beautiful Maui wedding!

We were honored to be asked by Joy and Colby, a local couple, to help them plan their dream wedding for this April. Aloha Maui Dream Weddings took on all of the planning, as we would with a destination wedding couple, and left Joy and Colby to manage their everyday lives with their adorable new baby boy.

Arriving in a brand new Cadillac limousine at their Maui wedding location, the women were full of smiles and laughs! Of course the gents in their fabulous tuxedos had to arrive earlier.

Joy’s Father escorted her down the aisle to a very enamored groom.

It was obvious to anyone who saw him that this angel in white was his best friend and soul mate.

With their families crying tears of joy, they watched and cheered and snapped Instagram selfies for everyone unable to attend. Hashtag that night should have been #MauiNoKaOi (MauiIsTheBest) because the weather was gorgeous and the beach near-empty.

The flowers popped against her flowing white gown and the bold tuxedos.

Each look exchanged, each touch shared reminded us all that these two are meant to be with one another.

From the moment they met each other on Kamaole Beach, to the moment he slid the ring on her finger, they’ve been building a life together. Today they became Husband and Wife.

An adoring husband, a proud Father.

A loving wife, a nurturing Mother.

Together, forever…

Hand in hand.

It was truly a magical evening from the flowing rose petal path to the incredible reception dinner afterwards… these two lovebirds will always be part of our Memorable Maui Weddings!

Aloha e mahalo!

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings & Penny Palmer Photography