Some love stories start with a swipe and end with a Maui destination wedding overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of ocean in the world. Rena and Masashi traveled all the way from Tokyo, Japan, but their story began much more simply through a dating app and four years of growing closer together.

Masashi’s proposal already sounded like something straight out of a movie, literally. He reserved a private theater and surprised Rena with a video filled with their favorite memories before asking her to marry him. So it felt perfectly fitting that their wedding day at the Seaside Chapel at Grand Wailea was just as cinematic.

Bright stained glass windows framed the chapel, soft tropical light filled the space, and as they stood together at the altar surrounded by loved ones, the moment felt quietly magical.

One of the most striking details from their Maui destination wedding was their timeless all white style. Masashi looked incredibly sharp in his white suit while Rena’s gown felt elegant and refined, especially with her delicate gloves and the beautiful accessories that perfectly matched the lace details of her dress. Even her earrings echoed the intricate patterns of the gown, tying everything together in the most thoughtful way. After the ceremony, the celebration moved outside where the palm trees, sparkling pools, and bright blue ocean created the dreamiest backdrop for portraits. Every photo felt joyful, romantic, and effortlessly stylish, which felt exactly like Rena and Masashi themselves.

Rena and Masashi, thank you for letting us capture such a beautiful chapter of your story and for choosing us to be part of your Maui destination wedding.

MAUI VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Maui Wedding Package: Grand Wailea Seaside Chapel Ceremony by Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Rebecca of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Photography: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography

Ceremony Audio Tech: Mike (Take 3 Events)

Florals: White Sands Bouquet Bouquet, Maile lei, White flower lei by Dellables

Maui Officiant: Rev. Kuya

Maui Wedding Venue: Grand Wailea Seaside Chapel

A Maui beach wedding at Po’olenalena Beach feels a little bit like stepping into a screensaver, except it is real and you can feel the sand between your toes. Kasey and Joshua flew all the way from Fort Wayne, Indiana to stand in that golden light, and we could see immediately that this was exactly where they were meant to be. Two microbiologists who met on the same hospital shift, who fell in love somewhere between lab reports and long nights, choosing sunshine and salt air as the backdrop to forever.

The ocean stretched endlessly behind them, the waves rolling in soft and steady, and Kasey looked at Josh like he had just handed her another note tied to one of their beloved dogs asking her to marry him all over again. Only this time there were no backyard decorations, just Maui doing what Maui does best and showing off.

They have always joked about honeymooning in Hawaii one day, and then they did something very on brand for two smart, decisive scientists. They turned the honeymoon into the wedding. Barefoot in the sand, wrapped in that warm island breeze, they promised forever in the place they both dreamed about. There is something wildly romantic about choosing joy on purpose, about loving sunshine and the beach and your two fur babies so much that you build a life that reflects it.

Kasey and Joshua, your day was bright and heartfelt and completely you. Congratulations on your beautiful Maui beach wedding and on starting this next chapter with sandy toes and full hearts.

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographers: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Po’olenalena Beach

Maui Elopement: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2

Wedding Content Creator: Kescily

Onsite Coordinator: Kylie from Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Officiant: Robert ‘Kuya’ Alamodin

Wedding Florals: Wailea Sunset Bouquet by Dellables

A Maui Venue Wedding at Royal Lahaina Resort is always a beautiful choice. For Cheyenne and Jake, it became a love story that felt cinematic and completely, wonderfully real. These two met in college as Division I athletes in California, him on the baseball field and her on the soccer pitch, which honestly explains the effortless teamwork vibes in every single photo. Continue reading to see all the beauty of the day…

Under a simple wooden arbor framed by tropical blooms and that endless Ka’anapali blue, they held hands like they have been doing it for over a decade, steady and sure. The lawn was bright and impossibly green, their friends and family smiling from white garden chairs, and the ocean shimmered behind them like it was in on the secret. There is something about a couple who has grown up vacationing in Maui, who chose this island not just for its beauty but for its history in their lives, that makes a Maui Venue Wedding feel less like a destination and more like a homecoming.

And then there were the portraits. Golden light spilling across the beach as they ran barefoot along the shoreline, Cheyenne’s dress catching the breeze while Jake looked at her like he had just won the championship game of life. The palm trees leaned dramatically overhead, the waves curled in soft applause, and their laughter felt completely unfiltered, goofy and joyful in the very best way. One moment they were wrapped up together on the sand with the sun melting into the horizon, the next they were showing off those brand new rings in a close up that practically glowed. It was romantic, yes, but it was also playful and warm and unmistakably them.

Cheyenne and Jake, your day was sunshine-soaked and heart-filled, and it was the absolute honor of a lifetime to capture it. Congratulations to you both on the most beautiful beginning.

MAUI VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Package: Royal Lahaina Resort Package & Cake Cutting Package by Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Diana of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Photography: Angelica of Karma Hill Photography

Florals: Leis & Maui Elegance Bouquet by Dellables

Maui Officiant: Peter Dagupion

Acoustic Muscian: Oren with Barefoot Minded

Maui Wedding Venue: Royal Lahaina Resort

Destination wedding in Maui feels almost too small a phrase for what Tiffany and Tosh created at Polo Beach. The ocean was that impossible shade of blue that makes you question every other beach you have ever seen, and the palms swayed like they were personally invested in this love story. Tiffany walked across the sand, glowing, her lace dress catching the light, a white plumeria lei resting against her sun-kissed skin. Tosh waited for her with the softest smile and a thick green maile lei draped over his shoulders, looking equal parts proud and completely in awe. It felt intimate and effortless, like Maui itself was wrapping them up and whispering yes, this is exactly right.

What made it even sweeter was knowing their family story is already beautifully woven together. Tiffany’s daughter Austyn, ten years old and full of quiet observant magic, stood as living proof that this love is not just about two people, but about the life they are building as a team.

After heartfelt vows at Polo Beach, everyone celebrated at Ko Restaurant at the Fairmont Kea Lani, where laughter, clinking glasses, and that warm Maui evening air wrapped around them like a blessing. Between rounds of golf, sports, hiking trails, and all the outdoor adventures they love, this Destination wedding in Maui now gets to live at the very top of their highlight reel.

Tiffany and Tosh, your love feels playful, grounded, and ready for anything, and we are so honored you chose this island and us to capture the start of your next chapter.

DESTINATION WEDDING IN MAUI – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographers: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Maui Beach Wedding Locations: Polo Beach

Wedding in Maui: Maui Elopement Package #1 by Simple Maui Wedding + 1 hour of Additional Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Diana from Simple Maui Wedding

Hair & Makeup: Maui Makeup Artistry

Maui Officiant: Robert ‘Kuya’ Alamodin

Wedding Florals: Flower Crown, Custom Bouquet, Leis & Table Decor by Dellables

Mariana and Darryl traveled from Georgia and turned Ironwoods Beach into something straight out of a romance film for their Maui elopement. If you are going to Elope in Maui Hawaii, you might as well do it with waves crashing behind your ceremony and a rainbow stretching boldly across the sky like nature’s personal blessing.

Mariana stunned in a chic, non traditional cocktail dress that felt playful and effortlessly elegant, her hair adorned with delicate gems that shimmered in the Maui light. Her bouquet sparkled with vibrant detail while the ocean roared behind them. It was intimate, wind-kissed, and completely theirs.

As they were pronounced married, Wonderful Tonight played as their exit song, floating over the shoreline while they walked hand in hand into their new chapter. The musician’s melody carried through the salty air, wrapping around them as the rainbow lingered in the background like it refused to miss a single second. They laughed, embraced on the rocky coastline, and let the waves splash around them, soaking in every unscripted, joy filled moment. To elope in Maui Hawaii means letting go of expectation and leaning fully into magic, and Mariana and Darryl did exactly that.

Congratulations, Mariana and Darryl, on a wedding day as vibrant and unforgettable as your love story!

MAUI ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographers: Angelica from Karma Hill Photography

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Ironwoods Beach

Maui Elopement: Elopement Package #1 by Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa from Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Officiant: Peter Dagupion

Wedding Florals: Wailea Sunset Bouquet by Dellables

Jennifer and Michael’s Maui elopement at Southside Beach felt like the perfect blend of intellect, heart, and just the right amount of main character energy. These two pharmacists met on Bumble and turned a swipe into a sweeping oceanfront love story.

Under soft Maui light, with waves rolling in and dramatic lava rocks framing the shoreline, they said their vows surrounded by color and calm. Jennifer’s bouquet was a vibrant pop of pinks and corals against the sandy beach, and Michael’s deep blue suit paired with his fresh green lei made every frame feel effortlessly polished. The breeze caught her hair, the ocean stretched endlessly behind them, and it all felt cinematic in the most natural way.

What made this Maui elopement especially sweet was how fully themselves they were the entire time. A Mets loving Swiftie who crochets and games marrying a Buffalo Bills fan who reads up on biotech stocks and real estate is exactly the kind of balanced romance we love to see. There was laughter between kisses, quiet forehead touches, and that comfortable closeness that comes from two people who genuinely love one another.

From New York to Southside Beach, Jennifer and Michael proved that sometimes the best chemistry is not just in a lab but barefoot on a beach in Maui, promising forever with the ocean as your witness.

Thank you so much Jennifer & Michael for choosing Simple Maui Wedding for your Maui elopement!

MAUI ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographers: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Southside Beach

Maui Elopement: Elopement Package #1 by Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Shayla from Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Officiant: Kahu Ricardo Hanako’o

Wedding Florals: Wailea Sunset Bouquet by Dellables