Our Day Finally Arrived – Karissa & Kyle’s Maui Venue Wedding

Some love stories take their time to blossom. Sometimes they stretch across middle school hallways, college campuses, new cities, and long-distance calls that last late into the night. Kyle and Karissa’s journey has been just that kind of story! And their Maui venue wedding at Royal Lahaina Resort felt like the most beautiful chapter yet.

They first met in middle school, stayed close through high school, and later turned friendship into something more while living miles apart in college. After five years of long-distance, countless visits, texts, and flights, they built a life together in Michigan and California before finally saying “I do” in Karissa’s dream location: a Hawaiian beach wedding come true.

A Dream Day Come True

The Royal Lahaina Resort gave them everything they imagined: ocean views, a sparkling shoreline, and the soft sound of waves rolling in as they exchanged vows. The ceremony felt intimate and heartfelt, with sunshine brushing over them like the island blessing they always hoped for.

Their ceremony struck the perfect balance, the privacy and ease of a venue paired with the dreamy access to the beach just steps away. They stood beneath a stunning bamboo arch adorned with tropical flowers, giving the moment a lush, romantic feel without ever taking away from the ocean and sky behind them. Karissa made her way to the altar, sunlight catching her dress and a gentle breeze moving through the palms, as loved ones looked on with full hearts. The setup was simple and elegant, no distractions, no fuss, just pure beauty, island air, and a couple finally getting to say the words they’d waited years for. It was intimate, heartfelt, and everything a Maui venue wedding should be…

Afterward, we wandered the property and the shoreline for newlywed portraits, and Maui delivered its signature magic. Soft breezes, glowing light, and the kind of ocean backdrop that looks like it belongs in a watercolor painting. Kyle and Karissa looked so at ease, hand in hand, laughing, and soaking in the moment they had worked so hard to reach. Coaching high school basketball and cheer, building careers in construction and accounting, raising a pup and a kitten, adventuring through life together, all of it led to this golden Maui moment…It was a day filled with joy, history, and that unmistakable feeling of finally!

Congratulations, Kyle and Karissa! We’re honored to have captured such a meaningful celebration! Here’s to forever adventures, island memories, and the sweetest happily ever after!

MAUI VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Package: Royal Lahaina Resort Package by Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Acoustic Musician: David Wolf

Maui Wedding Photography: Samantha of Karma Hill Photography

Florals: Leis, Arch, Boutonniere, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel by Dellables

Maui Officiant: Peter Dagupion

Maui Wedding Venue: Royal Lahaina Resort