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Maui Destination Weddings: Some Helpful Tips

By Ella Hemmings


There are many great reasons to consider a destination wedding, especially when the destination is the scenic island of Maui. Not only will you create some incredible and romantic memories, planning a destination wedding can be just as easy (or easier) than getting married near home. Here's some advice for couples that wish to plan an exciting destination wedding ceremony in Maui.

Because your wedding will take place far from home, you definitely need to hire a Maui wedding planner. Your planner will handle most of the local details for you, and this will include securing a permit for a beach wedding or reserving another spot for the ceremony. The wedding planner also can find a minister, order flowers, reserve musicians and a photographer and handle many other details. At Love Maui Weddings, for instance, you will find a team of experienced Maui wedding coordinators that have been helping couples plan their special day for 20-plus years.

To make it easy for couples, they offer a wide assortment of wedding packages, from inexpensive elopement packages to larger weddings on a grander scale. For instance, the Simply in Love package is ideal for a couple that wishes to elope or will have 10 guests or fewer. It includes a beach wedding ceremony, the services of a minister, help with the marriage license, two handmade fresh leis and much more for just $575. Of course, you can also create your own custom package, and the Love Maui Weddings staff can help with all of the details.

Perhaps the first task a couple needs to consider is where they wish to hold the ceremony. In Maui, there are plenty of amazing options. Obviously, a beach wedding is an excellent choice and there are many local beaches to consider. You also could marry at one of Maui's privately-owned plantations or at a luxury resort or even a historic Lahaina church. Many local restaurants feature beautiful grounds with ocean vistas and allow both the ceremony and reception to occur on site.

A smaller guest list is usually a byproduct of a destination wedding. Because it can be expensive for guests, couples typically just invite the closest of friends and family. This actually can be nice because these are the people with whom you are the most intimate, which means you really get to spend quality time with them rather than having to mingle with dozens of people you don't really know. Still, if you are planning a Maui wedding, be sure to allow your guests several months of time to plan. It's wise to check with local hotels and ask about special deals if multiple rooms are booked. Be sure to treat these guests, who have traveled so far, to a special treat, such as a night at a local luau or perhaps a whale watching trip.

Once you have selected your wedding planner, your location, set a date and invited your guests, all you need to do is decide what to wear. For a simple beach wedding, you can even keep it casual and opt to wear khakis and a Hawaiian shirt and a pretty sundress. If you need a tuxedo or suit rental, ask your wedding planner about options in Maui. The great thing about a Maui destination wedding is that your planner handles all of the details and you really just have to show up and enjoy yourself.




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