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Is Maui the Right Place for Wedding in Hawaii?
- Those of us who live on Maui are fond
of saying "Maui no kai oi." What that means is: "Maui
is like no other." There is no place on earth quite like
it.
If you’ve never been here, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Still relatively uncrowded, Maui has some of the world’s
greatest beaches, postcard perfect for your on-the-beach wedding
ceremony.
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- All of the Hawaiian islands are
spectacular. But we believe Maui is the best choice. And the fact that
half of all Hawaiian tourist weddings take
place on this island probably proves the point.
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- So Maui is a great choice for your wedding.
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- Our Maui Weather
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- Maui’s weather is almost always good.
The average daytime temperature is between 70 and 88 YEAR ROUND.
That means you can come here in the dead of winter and still
swim the beaches. So choose the best time for yourself, and leave
the cold weather behind.
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- Maui is full
of fun activities
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- There's so much to do
here! You can parasail or windsurf or go deep-sea fishing. Boogie
board or surf. Snorkel
 or scuba. In winter, watch the humpback
whales breeching offshore. Drive into a tropical wilderness on
the road to Hana.
Play through on a championship golf course or enjoy a fabulous
Luau. Shop on Front Street or explore an old whaling vessel in Lahaina. Eat in one of Maui's classy restaurants with ocean-front
seating. Ride a bicycle down the world's largest dormant volcano. Discover one of our
secluded black-sand beaches. Explore the back country in a four-wheel
drive or swim inside the sea caves in south Maui.
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- Your biggest problem here
will be deciding WHAT to do next. Because some of the best activities
will be filled if you wait until you come to here to sign up,
you might want to book your activities before you arrive on Maui. We can help you book your
Maui activities.
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- The best
time to come to Maui
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- There is virtually no bad time to be on
Maui. But high season on the island (when the rates and occupancy
are the highest) runs between mid-December and mid-April each
year. This is when the "snow birds" show up from the mainland and also
when the whales are here.
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- For the wedding industry, May and June are also high months,
so if you’re planning to be a June bride, be sure to book
your wedding early to get the date you want. July and August are a
little hotter and so the number of tourists goes down, but school is
also out for many so that keeps traffic up. Probably the best time to
come is between mid-October through
early December. It is the least crowded and the rates are best before
December 15th.
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- Where to
Stay on Maui
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- The two best areas on the island are West
and South Maui. Although West Maui has a few more resorts, I
recommend South Maui (because the climate and beaches are better
for your wedding and the resorts nicer than up in West Maui).
When you consider booking accommodations, be sure to know whether
its in West or South Maui.
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- The west side is framed against the normally
lush and green West Maui mountains centered at the old seaport
of Lahaina. There are many great resorts lining the Ka’anapali
coast, and you can get married on their grounds but not on the public
beach there as the State has banned weddings from it. The offshore islands of Lanai and Molokai offer an incredible
backdrop for your sunset beach photos.
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- South Maui is the dry side of the island
least likely to incur a rain storm that might impact your wedding.
The resorts in this area are excellent and the many golf courses
are all nice and green. It is less crowded in South Maui and
there are many excellent free beach locations for your special
day.
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- Save Money
on Maui Accommodations
The resorts on Maui are more expensive than the many inexpensively
priced condos that are available. They're much more spacious,
have more amenities and are usually a third to half as expensive
as the resort prices. And many of them have excellent locations
right on the beach.
Condos often have full kitchens so you can cook if you desire.
Even if you're planning to eat out all of your major meals, it's
still nice to have a refrigerator to stock cold drinks, fruits
and snacks. The "feel" of most condos is usually very
luxurious. They often have several TVs, sometimes a VCR and a
stereo system and usually a microwave.
Click on the following button to see a selection of condos in
South Maui at which you can stay:
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 Get
married at the beginning of your stay. Why? You don't want to spend your
entire stay worrying about your wedding. Get married early, then enjoy your
honeymoon without any stress. This way we will more likely to get your pictures
back before you leave.
You'll need a wedding license. I'll set up your license
appointment with the nearest vendor and give you detailed
directions. No need for a blood test.
Have you been divorced? I'll tell you what you need to
bring. I can answer most questions about obtaining a Hawaii
wedding license.
Are you bringing your wedding dress? You can ship it
ahead of time to my vendor, and I'll have her press it for
you. She can even help you get it on if you have no
attendants.
Don't get sunburned before your wedding! Many couples
don't realize how quickly they can get burned. Because you
don't want to look like a lobster in your photos, be extra
careful about exposure to the sun when you get to Maui.
How to Make Your Maui Wedding Romantic
 You've made the commitment to spend the rest of your lives together. Now do it
with style. Let me share with you some of the secrets to having a truly romantic
Maui wedding. Here are just some of my tips:
Keep
your wedding small. The bigger the wedding the more likely that
you'll be stressed. Couples who come by themselves or with just a few close
friends or family seem to enjoy their moment the most.
Pamper yourself by letting my hair and make-up specialists
do your hair and make-up. You won't have to go into a
parlor, I'll send one of my expert beauticians right to your
hotel or condo. Your fiancé will be speechless when he sees
how gorgeous you look.
Dress up in full white wedding gown and formal tuxedo.
You can't believe how awesome you will look and feel decked
out to the nines, in front of a beautiful Maui beach sunset.
You don't have to dress up... but believe me, it makes the
whole occasion so much more special when you do.
Increase the romance by releasing butterflies at your
wedding. I make certain they won't fly off quickly...
they'll stay on your finger and your flowers and add to the
enchantment of the moment.
Add to the dreamlike experience by releasing doves. I
use an exquisite Victorian cage, and I'll show you how to
release them for incredible photography... which you'll
treasure for a lifetime as the two of you begin your own new
life together.
Choose a decent size photography package. A larger
photography package with digital editing and special effects
will enhance your images. Ask me about our Maui photography
services.
Arrange to have an incredible Maui wedding video of your
wedding. Our digital video packages capture the wedding
and all the magic of your nuptials including a dreamy
montage of your favorite love songs that will bring raves
from your family and friends.
Pamper yourselves with an elegant dinner on the beach.
This is probably the only time in your life when you will
ever have a gourmet meal served to you on the beach by tiki
torch. What more romantic way is there to begin your new
life together?
Have a musician of your choice entertaining at your wedding.
You will feel like you stepped right into the lives of the
rich and famous.
These are just some of the many little things that you can
do to make your Maui wedding oh so romantic and fun. If you
have any questions about any of my suggestions, just ask
when you call.
If you can only stay a few days... choose at least a
four night package at most resorts and you can get the fifth
night free. I know which properties this will work for.
Stay
in a condo instead of a hotel room. Why? Because condos are less expensive,
offer a full kitchen, a separate bedroom and most are still located in great
spots with awesome ocean views.
Eat breakfast in your condo. Eating out every single
meal can get expensive. If you are staying in a condo you
will have a full kitchen with a microwave and a coffee
maker. You can eat breakfast on your lanai — and save money.
Pack some lunches at in your condo. Because condos have
a refrigerator, you can make your own lunches for any of
your day trips.
Rent an economy car. Unless you don't plan on going
anywhere, you'll want to rent a car. There is a lot to see
on Maui and an economy car rental will save you money and
get you around.
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- To learn about our wedding packages,
click here:
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To Book Your Wedding or Vow Renewal Call Susan at:
USA Toll Free:
1-888-990-MAUI (888-990-6284)
1215 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
Or eMail Susan:
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