Maui Beach Weddings

Mitzie and Jason’s Maui elopement wasn’t about pomp or grandeur, it was about family, joy, and the quiet kind of magic that comes when love grows slowly and meaningfully.

They met because of their daughters. Keiko and Gemma, both spirited 7-year-olds, were best friends in preschool, the kind of best friends who clearly know more than you do and will tell you so. Mitzie, then pregnant with her son Kian, met Jason during those preschool days, and a few months after Kian was born, she and Jason started dating.

Their love story is modern, real, and effortlessly romantic, like Jason proposing at a cozy restaurant, no grand speeches, just a ring pulled from his pocket and the kind of look that says, this is it. You’re it. Keep reading to see more of their beautiful celebration!

Simply Beautiful

They centered their Maui ceremony around family, keeping it beautifully intimate. Keiko, Kian, and Gemma wore flower adornments and radiated joyful energy, making the celebration even more special. Mitzie’s family traveled from Japan, and Jason’s mom was there too. Maui, with all its soft skies and ocean breeze, was the perfect meeting point for both families.

Instead of a big wedding, they opted for something more meaningful: a celebration that was part love story, part family vacation, and entirely them.

After their heartfelt ceremony, they snuck away for sunset portraits. Mitzie radiant, Jason dapper, and the two of them lost in the kind of just-married joy that makes the world feel like it’s glowing.

This elopement was sweet, soulful, and beautifully relaxed, proof that when your love story is already extraordinary, the wedding doesn’t need to be over-the-top. It was a beautiful family-focused celebration that focused on what truly matters.

Congratulations, Mitzie and Jason! Here’s to your love, your family, and every beautiful chapter to come!

MAUI ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographer: Samantha from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Shayla of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2 by Simple Maui Wedding

Wedding Floral: Leis, Flower Crowns, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Dellables

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Polo Beach

Minister: Rev. Kuya

Some love stories are written like epic novels. Others, like Mike and Jessica’s, feel more like your favorite indie romance: full of heart, a little unexpected, and completely perfect. Their Maui beach wedding was a joyful and meaningful celebration in the best way…

It was everything a wedding should be: joyful, meaningful, a little breezy (thank you, ocean winds), and radiating pure happiness. With close family and friends surrounding them, Mike and Jessica stepped into their next chapter, framed by the island that already held so much of their story.

For Mike, Maui has been a cherished place for years; he grew up visiting Ka’anapali with his family! For Jessica, it holds a deep family connection as well, since her parents were married here years ago. There’s something beautifully full-circle about two people falling in love, building a life together, and returning to a place that’s been quietly weaving itself into both of their stories all along.

Their love story actually started thanks to a well-timed introduction by mutual friends. Mike heard Jessica would be visiting an event in town, and like any self-respecting romantic lead, he showed up, fully intending to meet her. And he did. And the rest, as they say, is history…

Fast forward to DT Fleming Beach, a breathtaking location for their intimate wedding day. The lighting was incredible: bright yet soft, as if the island were showing off just for them. The ocean shimmered behind them, the bluest sky, and their closest loved ones stood nearby as they said “I do.” It was simple, beautiful, and full of meaning, exactly what they had hoped for.

Just Us

Their newlywed portraits of their Maui beach wedding are priceless, full of emotion and love. Jessica looked absolutely radiant, her gown catching the light with every step, while Mike couldn’t stop smiling (and honestly, who could blame him?). They strolled barefoot along the shoreline, wrapped in that sweet, just-married glow, pausing to laugh, kiss, and savor every second. The way they looked at each other in those moments was tender, joyful, and so completely them.

Mike and Jessica’s love is rooted in so many beautiful things: family, laughter, spirituality, music, tacos (of course), and a shared sense of fun. They’ve built a life that’s full of meaning, with a one-year-old keeping them busy and their hearts full. Watching them celebrate this day, surrounded by people who love them deeply, was nothing short of an honor!

Congratulations, Mike and Jessica! Your Maui wedding was everything a wedding should be: beautiful, emotional, joyful, and your next chapter is already off to an amazing start. Enjoy your time in Hawaii with your family! We wish you nothing but the best!

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photography: Desi from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: Leis, Child Flower Crown, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: DT Fleming Beach

Acoustic Musician: Chase

Maui Officiant: Joe Miles

Some love stories take the scenic route. Amy and Jované’s? It looped from high school hallways to a chance run-in at the gym, with just enough twists and time in between to make their “I do” moment at their Maui beach wedding absolutely perfect.

Their wedding was everything they dreamed of: relaxed, simple, and stress-free, but with just the right amount of sparkle. They brought along their tight-knit group of family and friends, and when we say there was laughter echoing across the sand, we mean it. This crew showed up with love, energy, and the kind of joy that only comes from witnessing two people finally getting their moment.

Amy, let’s talk about her dress, because it deserves its own fan club. She went beautifully off-script with a creamy gown embroidered with soft floral colors and fluttery sleeves that danced in the ocean breeze. It was romantic and unique and suited her perfectly. And when Jované saw her walking toward him at the shoreline, you could see every year of their shared history reflected in his eyes. That look? That’s the kind of thing you don’t forget.

These two are real-life magic. They’re best friends, parents, partners, and animal lovers (with three dogs and two cats at home to prove it). They balance each other, Amy’s thoughtfulness and warmth complementing Jované’s drive and heart. And watching them together, you just know this next chapter is going to be their best one yet.

As Amy and Jované stood barefoot in the sand, holding hands, the ocean behind them humming its steady approval, it felt like everything had aligned just for them. The light was soft and flattering thanks to the clouds; let’s be real, the Hawaii sun can be relentless! But this kind of light? It was even, making her vibrant bouquet pop against the clouds. And it even matched her gorgeous dress!

Congratulations, Amy and Jované. Thank you for letting Maui be the backdrop to your next great adventure!

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Maui Wedding Photographer: Samantha from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa and Kylie of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Stunning Beach Wedding Package #4 by Simple Maui Wedding

Wedding Floral: Leis, Wailea Sunset Bouquet by Dellables

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Polo Beach

Minister: Rev. Kuya

Maui elopements always have that certain something, maybe it’s the salty breeze, the golden light, or the way the waves roll in steadily. But Mackenzie and Devin’s elopement at Southside Beach? It felt like the island had been waiting just for them.

Let’s rewind for a second. Back in 2016, Mackenzie visited Maui with her family and fell head over heels for the island, not a guy. That part came a little later. Actually, only days before her trip, she met Devin at a party. Their first meeting was fleeting and didn’t involve trading numbers, but fate (being the relentless matchmaker she is) brought them together again six months later under a starlit sky at another party. That night? Instant connection. Cue the montage of them moving in together in 2020, adopting the world’s best senior cat, and navigating life hand-in-hand.

So when Devin proposed in 2022, surprising Mackenzie at home right before a trip she was sure would include a ring, it wasn’t just romantic, it was strategic. He wanted the entire vacation to be a celebration, not a countdown. And now, after a couple of postponed dates, the stars aligned for them to get married on their 8th dating anniversary!

An Intimate Ceremony

Their Maui elopement was every bit the quiet, intimate moment they had dreamed of. Southside Beach, with its soft sands and painterly sunset skies, was the perfect backdrop. The ocean sparkled, and the light was so flattering. Mackenzie looked radiant, and Devin couldn’t take his eyes off her. It was private, beautiful, and oh-so-them.

The lighting at Southside Beach did that magical thing it does, turning soft and golden just as Mackenzie and Devin said, “I do.” It was like the sun had RSVP’d to their wedding and decided to show off a little. Every frame was filled with the quiet romance that defined their day, no grand gestures or staged moments, just real, unfiltered joy between two people who knew this was exactly where they were meant to be.

Congratulations to these two beautiful souls. Here’s to forever and maybe another cat or two! It was an honor to be a part of your special day!

MAUI ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photography: Samantha from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Maui Elopement Package #1 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: Leis, Maui Elegance Bouquet by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: Southside Beach

Maui Officiant: Rev. Kuya

There are sunsets… and then there are Maui sunsets. And for Ron and Meghan, their Maui beach wedding was exactly that, sunset included, RSVP’d, and glowing with approval.

Set against the natural beauty of Southside Beach, their intimate ceremony had all the makings of a scene from a romance novel. You know, the kind where the ocean sparkles like a supporting character and the sun is golden. Meghan, radiant and graceful, was escorted down the shoreline by her daughters, who looked proud and so happy for her. It was the kind of moment that felt suspended in time, with waves lapping quietly in agreement…

Oceanside Elegance

Maui has this special way of making everything feel more personal. Maybe it’s the way the golden light wraps around you like a soft hug, or how the island’s natural beauty makes everything else fade away except the people right in front of you. No arches needed. No elaborate decor. Just the sand, the sea, and the promise of forever.

Ron stood waiting with a look that said a thousand things, most of them sounding like “wow.” Their ceremony was simple, meaningful, and full of emotion, the kind of wedding that makes you forget anyone else is on the planet.

After vows were exchanged, they stayed to soak in the pastel sky as the sun slipped below the horizon, painting their wedding in golden-pink perfection. It was the most fitting ending to their day, quiet, breathtaking, and entirely about the two of them.

Congratulations, Ron and Meghan! Your Maui beach wedding was a reminder that sometimes the most intimate moments shine the brightest!

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photography: Desi from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Shayla of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: Leis, Custom Bouquet by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: Southside Beach

Maui Officiant: Joe Miles

Some love stories take a few chapters to get going, and Stephanie and Brandon’s started with a high school acquaintance, a decade of life in between, and then a beautifully timed reconnection in their twenties. Fast forward through ten years of memories, a sweet daughter, and a surprise proposal during a maternity shoot in Oahu, and you’ve got a couple who knows how to balance romance, real life, and just the right amount of Disney magic.

So it only made sense that their “I do” moment would happen somewhere meaningful, sunlit, and serene: a Maui beach wedding!

Now, if you’ve never been to Hawaii, let us set the scene! Think golden sand stretching in every direction and an endless ocean expanse. It’s beautiful without trying too hard, just like Stephanie and Brandon’s wedding day.

The vibe was exactly what they had hoped for: relaxed, elegant, and so incredibly lovely. And when Brandon saw Stephanie for the first time, walking toward him, he couldn’t believe his eyes. The look on his face said it all. You could see every bit of the last ten years in that moment: the love, the memories, and the excitement of everything still to come.

Stephanie looked radiant, glowing with that quiet confidence and joy that only comes from marrying your best friend. Brandon, equally dashing and beaming, couldn’t stop smiling, and we don’t blame him.

It wasn’t just a wedding. It was a celebration of a life they’ve already started building. And it was a celebration of a full of family with their little girl, food adventures in Napa, and holiday trips to Disneyland.

All The Feels

Stephanie and Brandon’s connection is the kind that’s easy to photograph, unforced, full of warmth. And their story just so happens to have Hawaii woven through it, from their first vacation to Maui together, to a proposal in Oahu, and now, their wedding day on the very island that started it all.

As the sun dipped lower, casting that signature Maui glow across the beach, they exchanged vows that were both heartfelt and full of meaning, ten years in the making. Their beach ceremony was quiet in the best way: peaceful, intimate, and free from distractions. Just the sound of the ocean, the people who mattered most, and two hearts that already knew they belonged together.

The golden light that evening was everything. It wrapped around them like a warm hug, casting a soft glow over the sand, the ocean. Stephanie’s dress caught the light beautifully, and Brandon couldn’t take his eyes off her. The way they looked at each other, completely in their element, completely in love was effortless to capture.

After their barefoot celebration on the beach, they headed to The Plantation House for an intimate reception, gathering with loved ones over delicious food, heartfelt toasts, and the kind of golden-hour views you can only get in Maui. It was warm, personal, and the perfect ending to a day that already felt like a dream.

Congratulations, Stephanie and Brandon! Your Maui wedding was a beautiful reflection of your journey, your joy, and everything that makes your story uniquely yours. Here’s to ten years down, forever to go!

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photography: Angelica from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Your Elegant Wedding on the Beach Package #3 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: Flower Crown, Maui Elegance Bouquet by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: DT Fleming Beach

Maui Officiant: Rev. Kuya

There’s something seriously swoon-worthy about a love story that begins in college, weathers a decade of life together (including building a business and raising three very fluffy Huskies), and ends up with barefoot vows in a dreamy Maui elopement!

Cynthia and Nicholas did just that. And let us tell you, it was all kinds of perfect.

After ten years of partnership, laughter, hard work, and weekend hikes (not to mention wrangling their trio of Huskies), these two decided to celebrate their love with something simple, stunning, and totally stress-free. And what better way than eloping in Maui, where the ocean sparkles like sequins, the breeze always feels like it’s on your side, and love just kind of floats through the air? Keep reading, you won’t want to miss this one…

Simple Yet Elegant

They chose Baldwin Beach for their big moment, imagine wide open sands, rolling turquoise waves, and that kind of golden light that makes everything glow. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to take your shoes off and never, ever put them back on.

Which is exactly what they did. Barefoot bliss, Hawaiian edition.

There was no crowd. No schedule. No fancy seating chart or five-tier cake. Just Cynthia and Nicholas, the sound of the waves, and ten years’ worth of love building up to this quiet, powerful moment. And honestly? That kind of intimacy is as romantic as it gets.

Beginning Our Next Chapter

And when we say they looked happy, we mean that glowing, unbothered, completely-in-their-element kind of happy that can only come from knowing you’ve just made the best decision of your life. Twice, once in college, and once again here, on a beach in paradise.

Their love is rooted in years of shared dreams, hard work, and adventure. But that’s what made their elopement so beautiful. It wasn’t a beginning, it was a celebration of everything they’d already built together with sandy feet and a salty “I, do.” It was relaxed and so them in every way…

They laughed, they kissed, they walked hand-in-hand along the shoreline like the whole beach belonged to them, which, in that moment, it kind of did. Our photographer captured every second of it: the easy joy on their faces, the way Nicholas looked at Cynthia like she was the only thing in the world, the wind dancing through her hair as if Maui itself was celebrating with them. We love how effortless they look, so at ease with one another and soaking up the present moment…

Congratulations, Cynthia and Nicholas! Your Maui elopement was romantic, relaxed, and just so… you. We loved capturing the magic of your barefoot “I do,” and we can’t wait to see where your next decade of love (and dogs, and hiking, and bliss) takes you.

MAUI ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographer: Angelica from Karma Hill Photography

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Baldwin Beach

Wedding Planner In Maui: Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Maui Elopement Package #1 by Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Diana from Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Officiant: Peter Dagupion

Wedding Florals: Leis, Wailea Sunset Bouquet by Dellables

There’s something deeply poetic about meeting someone in the middle of your story. Josef had already zigzagged across the country, from sunny Orlando to the mountains of Asheville, from Texas heat to Minnesota chill, before he met Lauren. And Lauren, born and raised in a quiet southern Minnesota town, had already braved the front lines of a global pandemic as a hospital nurse when their paths finally crossed in the spring of 2021. As all great modern love stories go, it started with mutual friends, a little spark, and, eventually, a sunset proposal in Jamaica.

So when it came time to plan their Maui beach wedding, they didn’t want anything flashy. No ballrooms or overly decorated venues. They wanted beauty. Simplicity. A setting that spoke for itself. And honestly? They found it, on the golden shores of D.T. Fleming Beach in Maui.

Lauren had never been to Hawaii before, but she had always dreamed of it. Josef had only seen Kauai years ago, but Maui? This was a first for both of them. And what a stunning way to be introduced to it, by pledging forever at the edge of the ocean, surrounded by soft sand, a gentle breeze, and just enough cloud cover to make the sky feel dramatic in all the right ways.

Beautiful Moments To Remember

Their Maui beach wedding was intimate, quiet in the best way. No distractions. Just them, the sound of the waves rolling in, and a promise sealed with barefoot kisses and full hearts. The beach, with its windswept palms and sun-dappled surf, was all the décor they needed. When love looks that effortless, nature knows how to take a step back and let it shine.

Lauren was absolutely radiant, glowing not just with Maui sun but with the kind of warmth that comes from knowing you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Josef, ever the steady calm to her sunshine, looked dashing in the way someone does when they know they’ve found their forever.

After the “I dos,” they lingered on the beach. They soaked it in. The sky softened into pastel shades, and they held hands, barefoot in the sand, laughing and glowing like people who know the best adventure is the one they just began. You could feel it in the air—that this wasn’t just a ceremony. It was a chapter, a moment stitched into their story with salt air and sand between their toes.

Congratulations, Lauren and Josef! Your Maui beach wedding was everything it needed to be, simple, soulful, and full of joy. Here’s to many more sunsets, road trips, and boat rides together… and to a love that continues to feel like the best kind of home.

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photography: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Musician: David Wolf

Training Coordinator:  Kylie Of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: White Sands Bouquet by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: DT Fleming Beach

Maui Officiant: Rev. Kuya

Let’s start with the obvious: Leila and Asa are ridiculously in love. Like, heart-eyes-across-the-room, finishing-each-other’s-sentences, “we do devotionals together and also crush Netflix” in love. And when a love like that lands on the golden shores of Hawaii? Well, an enchanting Maui beach wedding happens.

Leila is a pro nail tech with eight years of experience and the kind of boss energy that opens up her own business. Asa, a personal trainer with a big heart had been secretly smitten too when she sent him a note at the gym to text her. And his reaction to that note? One word: “ABSOLUTELY.” Yes, in all caps. The rest is history!

Fast-forward past the gym glances and the on-call shifts and we land here: on Polo Beach, in Maui, surrounded by a close-knit group of loved ones, with the most romantic circle of seaside baubles arranged perfectly in the sand. The sun? Shining. The water? Sparkling. The vibe? Dreamy and intimate and filled with love. Exactly what Leila and Asa had envisioned. Keep reading to see more of these two lovebird’s incredible day!

They said “I do” with the ocean behind them, the waves cheering them on, and their closest friends and family holding space for all the love that’s brought them here and the life they’re building next. It was sweet. Sacred. So them.

Let’s talk fashion: Asa looked seriously sharp in a light blue suit, giving tropical prince energy. Leila? Absolutely stunning. Like, stop-everything, heart-flip gorgeous. Her dress flowed in the breeze like it was part of the ocean itself, and the look in Asa’s eyes when he saw her? Let’s just say, no amount of gym training could’ve prepared him for that kind of emotional lift.

Moments Like This

Afterward, we stole them away for sunset portraits that had everything: golden light, crashing waves, silhouettes that belong on the cover of a romance novel. And through it all, Leila and Asa couldn’t stop smiling at each other, whispering little things, hands always reaching for the other. Like they were the only two people on the beach and in some ways, they were. Aren’t they such a gorgeous couple?

Their love is playful and deep, grounded in faith and fierce loyalty. They’re homebodies, sure. But their kind of love? It deserves beaches, sunsets, and moments like this. Their love story makes us believe in true love and fate encounters…

Congratulations, Leila and Asa. You brought your love to paradise and made it even more beautiful. We’ll never forget your story! We send you all the love and blessings for the decades ahead!

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photographer: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Your Elegant Wedding on the Beach Package #3 by Simple Maui Wedding

Wedding Content Creator: Nicole Sanchez

Wedding Floral: Leis, Attendant Bouquet, Boutonniere, Custom Bouquet by Dellables

Maui Beach Wedding Location: Polo Beach

Officiant: Couple provided their own

Some love stories begin with fireworks. Others, like Tom and Crystal’s and their Maui beach wedding, unfold like a classic novel, quietly, steadily, and with the kind of soul-deep knowing that makes you believe in fate. Because when you meet at work forty years ago and still look at each other like you’re sharing a secret, you know it’s the real thing.

Tom, a financial advisor with an eye for details (and apparently, great suits), and Crystal, a business consultant who helps leadership teams thrive. And, after a decades-long journey together, full of laughter, partnership, and many, many trips to Mau, it felt only fitting to say “I do” in the place they’ve returned to for thirty years: the windswept cliffs of Ironwoods Beach.

It was the most beautiful day as you’ll see below!

You, Me & Maui

The whole day radiated this kind of quiet, intentional elegance. Nothing fussy. Nothing overdone. Just timeless beauty in every direction. The breeze off the ocean, soft and salty. The sky, dreamy and expansive, like it was giving them a Hawaiian blessing. The kind of setting where you don’t need decorations because Maui is the decoration.

Crystal looked radiant, a vision of graceful beauty and elegant poise. Her dress was the kind that moved gently in the breeze and made everyone pause and say, “Wow.” Tom, ever the dapper gentleman, wore a pinstripe seersucker suit so sharp and handsome. Together, they looked like a couple straight out of a coastal romance novel, chic, composed, and utterly in love.

But here’s what made their wedding unforgettable: it wasn’t just a ceremony. It was a celebration of a life already deeply lived together. A moment of saying “yes” again, not just to each other, but to all the years that brought them to this point and all the years still ahead. The way they looked at one another, with this blend of comfort and spark, made everyone watching (including us!) feel like we were witnessing something sacred.

They stood barefoot on the sand, the waves just behind them and loved ones nearby, they said “I do.” And it couldn’t have been any more sacred or beautiful…

Their Maui beach wedding was romantic. It was beautiful. It was relaxed, tasteful, and so very them. And when the ceremony ended, the newlyweds lingered in the soft light of the evening, wrapped in each other’s arms, soaking in the moment, two hearts that had waited, worked, and chosen each other every day.

So here’s to Tom and Crystal, a love story built to last, and a wedding day that was nothing short of unforgettable.

Congratulations, you two. You’ve shown us all how beautiful love can be when it’s nurtured over time and sealed with the ocean breeze.

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Planner:  Simple Maui Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Shayla of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Maui Elopement Package #1 by Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Officiant: Peter Dagupion

Florals: Leis, Maui Elegance Bouquet by Dellables

Maui Wedding Photography: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Location: Ironwoods Beach

Let’s be honest, if there were an Olympic event for juggling work, family, and wedding planning with equal parts grace and humor, Brittany and Amanda would absolutely take gold. Their Maui beach wedding brought all the feels. Together, they’re a powerhouse couple who work in advertising by day, cheer on their five (yes, five) amazing kids by evening, and still somehow find time to squeeze in workouts, concerts, and the occasional game of pickleball. Honestly, superheroes wear flip-flops now.

Their Maui beach wedding wasn’t just a celebration, it was a homecoming. These two have known each other for years, but their love story really took root right here on the Valley Isle in 2021. That’s right: Maui was their beginning. So it only felt right to return to this sun-kissed paradise to celebrate the next chapter, this time with their full, blended crew beside them.

And oh, what a morning it was. The kind of vibrant, tropical perfection where the ocean glows, the breeze is playful, and every single color looks like it was turned up to eleven. The flowers were bright. The sky? Practically showing off. And the joy? It was palpable from beginning to end…

A Family-Orientated Celebration

What made this day so special wasn’t just the beautiful scenery. It was the way Brittany and Amanda celebrated each other and their family. There was no fuss, no stress, no overcomplicated timeline. Just love, laughter, and five wonderful kids who were right there in the middle of it all, grinning and soaking up every second.

There were sweet glances and belly laughs. Sandy toes and sun-kissed cheeks. And the kind of relaxed, genuine energy that only comes when you’re surrounded by the people who know you best and love you exactly as you are.

And then, the moment. After they said “I do,” Brittany and Amanda gathered their kids close, and the whole crew wrapped up in one giant, joy-filled group hug. It was the kind of hug that says, we did this. We came together. We’re one big, beautiful family now. And in that moment, with the ocean behind them and their arms wrapped around each other, you could practically feel how much love lived in that circle.

There’s something uniquely powerful about a wedding that’s focused not just on a couple, but on the merging of entire lives. This day wasn’t just about Brittany and Amanda, it was about what they’ve built, and what they’re continuing to build. A family rooted in love, support, laughter, and the occasional chaotic sports schedule. But this moment of just the two of them together was just for them. To really celebrate and connect with the present moment of “we just did it!”

Brittany and Amanda, your Maui beach wedding was pure magic. Thank you for letting us witness a celebration so full of joy, color, and meaning. Here’s to a lifetime of shared adventures, spontaneous dance parties, and always making time for those group hugs. Mahalo for choosing Simple Maui Wedding! Congrats!

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Maui Wedding Photography: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Lisa of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquets – Vibrant, Just Maui’d Sign by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: Po’olenalena Beach

Maui Officiant: Provided their own

Some love stories move fast—whirlwinds of romance and spontaneity. But Grace and Joseph? Theirs is a slow burn. A steady, thoughtful kind of love that has spanned over a decade, grown through every season of life, and finally brought them to a sunlit stretch of sand on DT Fleming Beach in Maui for a wedding that was nothing short of magical.

Grace, a powerhouse Retail Store Manager for the past ten years, met Joseph back in 2009 when they were both working at the same mall in Hayward, California. By early 2010, they knew—like really knew—that they were each other’s person. But they were also practical. In their early twenties, they weren’t in a rush. Life was unfolding. College needed finishing. Careers needed building. So, they held off—but never let go…

A Lifetime Ahead

In 2012, Joseph proposed in the sweetest, most understated way possible—at home in Monterey, in a space already filled with love and shared memories. And over the years that followed, they continued to support each other through everything: Grace’s incredible career longevity, and Joseph’s rise in the tech world, working for the likes of Apple, Tesla, and Google. No biggie! Joseph is driven, hopeful, and ready to bring his experience to a new chapter with the love of his life by his side.

So when it came time to finally say “I do,” there was only one place that felt right: Hawaii. The islands were a favorite destination for each of them before they met—so it felt serendipitous that Hawaii would now become the place they started their forever, together.

Their wedding at DT Fleming Beach was effortlessly stunning. The setting? Absolutely breathtaking. Soft sand stretching toward the turquoise Pacific, gentle waves humming in the background, and the golden light that Maui seems to save for its most romantic moments. It wasn’t about grandeur. It was about meaning. About the years they’d already shared, and the promises they were now ready to make in front of the sea.

Grace looked radiant—calm, confident, and glowing with happiness. Joseph stood beside her with the look of someone who’s just found his peace, his purpose, and the love of his life—all in one.

It was simple. It was heartfelt. And it was so them.

They exchanged vows surrounded by Maui’s quiet beauty, with nature as their witness and years of memories behind every word. It was a day that didn’t just celebrate a love story, it honored every chapter that came before it.

Congratulations, Grace and Joseph. Your Maui beach wedding was the perfect tribute to your journey: patient, powerful, and absolutely unforgettable.

MAUI BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Maui Wedding Photography: Tenessa from Karma Hill Photography

Onsite Coordinator: Shayla of Simple Maui Wedding

Maui Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Maui Beach Wedding Package #2 by Simple Maui Wedding

Florals: Maui Elegance Bouquet by Dellables

Beach Portrait Location: DT Fleming Beach

Maui Officiant: Richard Hanako’o