Organizing your Maui wedding from a distance can seem like a challenge, especially if you've never actually visited Maui. There are many options on the tropical island of Maui for ceremonies and receptions, but how does one begin to plan the tropical wedding of their dreams from the mainland, or distant country? This article will help as a guide so you can begin to plan the wedding of your dreams.
Before you begin to plan your wedding you should sit down with your partner and be realistic about your budget. Knowing your budget is essential in planning your wedding and before you can begin planning your wedding you will have to know your budget. Your budget will determine the type of wedding you can actually afford, and once you've figured this out you can move on to planning your wedding.
There are a large selection of venues to choose from on the island of Maui. Whether you are looking for a large resort wedding, or a smaller more intimate private estate wedding, there are many locals to choose from, some of which range from less than $1000 to packages that are upwards of $40,000. Many couples turn to the resorts as a first option when planning their wedding as the resorts can provide everything you need all in one location. Most resorts also offer an in-house wedding coordinator that can help you to arrange every last detail of your wedding. Some of the most popular resorts on Maui include:
1) Four Seasons Resort at Maui Wailea
2) Honua Kai Resort & Spa
3) Westin Maui Resort & Spa
4) Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
5) The Grand Wailea
The resorts mentioned above are some of the more pricier options on Maui, however Maui is known for its posh resorts, so you may have already expected that some of the options might cost more.
The Four Seasons Resort at Maui Wailea is located in Wailea which is on the south east side of Maui. Wailea is best known for its ritzy resorts and the Four Seasons is actually rated the number one resort on Maui according to Trip Advisor. The Four Seasons offers three wedding packages, each of which a minimum of three nights stay is required. The simplest package is the Plumeria Package which provides the basics of any wedding which includes the arrangement of the marriage license, a non-denominational officiant, seating for guests, a musician, bouquet for the bride, as well as a photographer who provides a limited amount of photos. The other packages add on to the Plumeria Package, and the Four Seasons has a team of in-house wedding specialists who are able to assist you in planning every last detail of your wedding.
If you are looking for inexpensive options, Maui has several options including other resorts as well as private estates that can accommodate both the ceremony and reception. One private estate is the Sugarman Estate which is located near the Wailea area on the shores of the Ahihi reserve. The Sugarman Estate is located on the beach, and the property boasts a beautiful ocean backdrop. The property also features a lush garden area that can be used for the reception portion of the wedding. The estate can accommodate up to 150 guests, which should be plenty enough for a destination wedding. There are pricing options for weddings with less than 75 guests as well as weddings with 76 - 150 guests. The venue can be rented for under $4000 total. If you plan on having your wedding at a private estate like the Sugarman Estate, you will have to employ the services of some vendors in order to make your wedding complete.
If you decide to have your wedding at a venue that is not a resort, you will want to consider hiring some vendors in order to make your wedding complete. Most likely the most important vendor to have is a photographer, or videographer. Since your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days in your life, you will surely want to record it in the form of photographs to preserve those memories for generations to come. After the wedding is all said and done, there's not much left to remind you of your wedding day, other than the photographs that were taken. Maui is home to many photographers, some of which whose work has been featured in national and even international publications.
If you plan on having your wedding at a location other than a resort, here is a short list of some local Maui vendors that you may want to consider hiring in order to make your wedding complete:
1) Videographer - Aloha Videography
2) Catering - Aloha Events Catering
3) Bakery - Maui Wedding Cakes
4) Entertainment - Next Level Entertainment
5) Photographer - Absolutely Loved Photographer
Your dream Maui wedding can be planned from afar even if you've never visited Maui. Once you've come up with a realistic budget, you can begin to make a few simple phone calls, that will get your wedding planning process rolling. Whether you decide to have a posh resort wedding, or opt to wed at a private estate, Maui has many venue and vendor options all of which can help you in planning your dream wedding.
Before you begin to plan your wedding you should sit down with your partner and be realistic about your budget. Knowing your budget is essential in planning your wedding and before you can begin planning your wedding you will have to know your budget. Your budget will determine the type of wedding you can actually afford, and once you've figured this out you can move on to planning your wedding.
There are a large selection of venues to choose from on the island of Maui. Whether you are looking for a large resort wedding, or a smaller more intimate private estate wedding, there are many locals to choose from, some of which range from less than $1000 to packages that are upwards of $40,000. Many couples turn to the resorts as a first option when planning their wedding as the resorts can provide everything you need all in one location. Most resorts also offer an in-house wedding coordinator that can help you to arrange every last detail of your wedding. Some of the most popular resorts on Maui include:
1) Four Seasons Resort at Maui Wailea
2) Honua Kai Resort & Spa
3) Westin Maui Resort & Spa
4) Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
5) The Grand Wailea
The resorts mentioned above are some of the more pricier options on Maui, however Maui is known for its posh resorts, so you may have already expected that some of the options might cost more.
The Four Seasons Resort at Maui Wailea is located in Wailea which is on the south east side of Maui. Wailea is best known for its ritzy resorts and the Four Seasons is actually rated the number one resort on Maui according to Trip Advisor. The Four Seasons offers three wedding packages, each of which a minimum of three nights stay is required. The simplest package is the Plumeria Package which provides the basics of any wedding which includes the arrangement of the marriage license, a non-denominational officiant, seating for guests, a musician, bouquet for the bride, as well as a photographer who provides a limited amount of photos. The other packages add on to the Plumeria Package, and the Four Seasons has a team of in-house wedding specialists who are able to assist you in planning every last detail of your wedding.
If you are looking for inexpensive options, Maui has several options including other resorts as well as private estates that can accommodate both the ceremony and reception. One private estate is the Sugarman Estate which is located near the Wailea area on the shores of the Ahihi reserve. The Sugarman Estate is located on the beach, and the property boasts a beautiful ocean backdrop. The property also features a lush garden area that can be used for the reception portion of the wedding. The estate can accommodate up to 150 guests, which should be plenty enough for a destination wedding. There are pricing options for weddings with less than 75 guests as well as weddings with 76 - 150 guests. The venue can be rented for under $4000 total. If you plan on having your wedding at a private estate like the Sugarman Estate, you will have to employ the services of some vendors in order to make your wedding complete.
If you decide to have your wedding at a venue that is not a resort, you will want to consider hiring some vendors in order to make your wedding complete. Most likely the most important vendor to have is a photographer, or videographer. Since your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days in your life, you will surely want to record it in the form of photographs to preserve those memories for generations to come. After the wedding is all said and done, there's not much left to remind you of your wedding day, other than the photographs that were taken. Maui is home to many photographers, some of which whose work has been featured in national and even international publications.
If you plan on having your wedding at a location other than a resort, here is a short list of some local Maui vendors that you may want to consider hiring in order to make your wedding complete:
1) Videographer - Aloha Videography
2) Catering - Aloha Events Catering
3) Bakery - Maui Wedding Cakes
4) Entertainment - Next Level Entertainment
5) Photographer - Absolutely Loved Photographer
Your dream Maui wedding can be planned from afar even if you've never visited Maui. Once you've come up with a realistic budget, you can begin to make a few simple phone calls, that will get your wedding planning process rolling. Whether you decide to have a posh resort wedding, or opt to wed at a private estate, Maui has many venue and vendor options all of which can help you in planning your dream wedding.
About the Author:
Maui photographer Stefanie Riedel has many years experience photographing and planning weddings on the island of Maui. To learn more about Hawaii wedding photographer Stefanie, visit her website at AbsolutelyLoved.com
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