Maui Wedding Resources

Maui beach wedding locations don’t get much better than Lahaina Shores. This Maui gem is right in the heart of Lahaina Town and sits in front of the beautifully designed 505 Front Street. Follow along and we’ll review why Lahaina Shores is on our list of the all-time best beaches for weddings!

Lahaina Shores is one of our favorite Maui wedding locations because of its convenience, consistent weather and dynamic sunsets. It’s close to the resort areas of Lahaina, Kaanapali and Kapalua and many restaurants on Lahaina’s famed front street. This location has a lot to offer!

Maui Wedding Location Details

Lahaina Shores is located in Lahaina Town on the West side of Maui.

• 45 min to 1 hr from Kihei
• 10-25 min from Kaanapali & Kapalua

If you’re a nautical-lover at heart, then Lahaina Shores is the perfect Maui wedding location. Because of its close proximity to Lahaina Harbor, this sweet little beach is often dotted with sailboats drifting on the horizon.

Pacific’o restaurant and The Feast at Lele front this beach, offering great reception options just steps from your ceremony!

Lahaina Shores Beach Resort and Condos are also right next to the beach, so you could stay, get married and have a wonderful reception dinner all within a few steps of each other!

The weather at Lahaina Shores Beach is extremely consistent, it rarely rains and the winds usually stay light. It’s also a great back up location for other beaches with more volatile weather like Ironwoods.

There is a limited amount of parking on the street and in the public lot at Lahaina Shores Beach. But there is also a paid parking lot across from the beach that always has plenty of spaces, so you don’t have to worry about there not being enough spots for you and your guests.

You’ll meet your onsite coordinator at the front of the 505 Front Street shops. It’s an easy meet-up spot for guests who may be driving over separately as well.

If the tide is low enough, we’ll have the ceremony closer to the Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, where we can avoid the noise of the surf school and restaurants. Otherwise we’ll pick a spot closer to the shopping center that has enough space for your group to gather and for your photographer to capture the ceremony.

After the ceremony, we love to take the newlyweds all around the beach and surrounding park for fun and romantic portraits!

Other Considerations

• Lahaina Shores is a popular spot for surfers just learning to ride the waves, so it can be busy when surf lessons are in session.
• A high tide can limit the space we have for a ceremony at Lahaina Shores Beach, so it works best for groups of about 15 or less.
• Since it’s next to shopping, restaurants, and a hotel, this beach doesn’t feel very secluded. It’s perfect for couples who want a fun surf-town or Vintage Hawaii vibe for their wedding.
• Unlike most of our favorite Maui beach locations, Lahaina Shores Beach is busiest in the morning, so we recommend it for sunset weddings.
• With 505 Front Street, canoes, a grass shack, and other fun items, this beach offers a variety of great props and backdrops that you simply can’t find at other locales!
• Keep scrolling to see all of the whimsical charm!

And of course, as a westward-facing beach, you just can’t beat the vivid sunsets at this Maui wedding location!

Come check out our recent Maui weddings at Lahaina Shores! And for more information, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Po’olenalena Beach is a gorgeous place to elope in Maui that you have to see to believe. With glistening golden sand and vivid aquamarine waters, this beach has everything tropical dreams are made of! Keep reading for all the details on what makes Po’olenalena truly spectacular.

With lava rock embankments and leggy palms, there’s a backdrop for every vibe and mood. Situated on the south side, this shore rarely sees a rainy day, although it’s been known to have a rainbow… or two!

Po’olenalena Beach Location Details

This gorgeous shore to elope in Maui is located in the heart of Wailea, just down the road from Gannon’s restaurant. With two unique sides to the shore, there’s sure to be a backdrop that’s perfect for you!

• 5 minutes from Wailea
• 1.5 hours from the Lahaina area

There’s plenty of parking in the unpaved parking lot. You can easily find the lot by taking a right turn off Makena Drive. Our coordinator will meet you near the lot and guide you to the spots that will best showcase the vibe you’re going for. There’s plenty of variety at this location to elope in Maui, so let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll seek out perfect photo opportunities.

Po’olenalnea Beach is such a sweet setting to elope in Maui, but it can easily accommodate up to 30 guests thanks to its ample parking and spaciousness. Your guests will appreciate how close it is to Wailea & Kihei, but it’s less crowded than some of the beaches right in front of the resorts!

Afterwards it’s an easy drive to a Wailea restaurant to celebrate with your group after your seaside nuptials!

Other Considerations

• This beach can get busy, but we’re usually able to find a fairly secluded spot.
• With plenty of greenery and rock formations, this beach to elope in Maui is truly a gem!
• Sunsets here are often vivid and enchanting, with a perfect view of the sun setting into the horizon.
• A rustic forest offers unique backdrops for those seeking a more wild feel.

With gorgeous sunsets and vividly blue mornings, Po’olenalena is a Maui treasure! To see more of this gorgeous location to elope in Maui, click here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!

See more recent Maui weddings: Simply Perfect – Kelsey & Wyatt’s Maui Venue Wedding

One of the thrills of getting married on Maui is selecting the perfect venue or beach location. Sure, all of our beaches are beautiful, but each has its own special charm and enchanting atmosphere. In this post, we’ll take a look at one of our favorite Maui beaches, Polo Beach!

Marrying at Polo Beach

Polo Beach is especially convenient for couples staying at the Fairmont Kea Lani or the Polo Beach Club. However, this could be a great wedding location even if you aren’t staying right by the beach!

Located right in Wailea and only 5-15 minutes from Kihei, Polo Beach is a convenient and beautiful beach for getting married in Maui. It also has plenty of parking, restrooms and a paved pathway that can be used to access much of the beach.

Our onsite coordinator can meet you in the public beach parking lot or near the hotel pathway, depending on whether you drive to the ceremony or walk down from the Kea Lani. It’s also common for the couple to come from the hotel and the guests to drive from nearby, so we can help you plan multiple meet up spots.

The public parking lot at Polo Beach features shady picnic tables, so your guests will have a nice spot to gather before the coordinator guides them to the ceremony area!

Polo Beach can accommodate groups of up to 30, but a smaller group will give you more options for a quieter ceremony spot. Since it’s located in front of a resort, this beach can be busy with playful children and mellow sunbathers. So you do sacrifice some privacy for the convenience to the hotel and restaurants.

Highlights of a Polo Beach Wedding

• Located in Wailea, right in front of the Fairmont Kea Lani
• A great option if you wanted to get ready, have the ceremony, and dine all in the same place
• Can be busier since it’s in front of a resort
• Beautiful both in the morning and at sunset
• Works great for elopements and groups of up to 30
• Has a paved pathway, restrooms, and ample parking

Getting Ready for your Polo Beach Wedding

Located right off the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort, Polo Beach is the perfect locale for couples who want to remain near a beautiful place of lodging and take their time gussying up. Pictured below are a few getting-ready looks taken at the Kea Lani. With separate lodging, our bride and groom were able to deck themselves in their finest wedding gear and share the moment with their friends and family, all while keeping their looks secret from their soon-to-be. They then took the short stroll to Polo Beach where they said “I do” with their toes in the sand!

Reception Options Near Polo Beach

Most couples getting married in Maui at a beach choose a nearby restaurant for a reception, even if that means driving a little bit between the ceremony and reception. It can oftentimes be expensive and complicated to have a ceremony and reception all in one place, but Polo Beach is a wonderful exception to that rule!

The Fairmont Kea Lani is home to 2 great restaurants: Nick’s Fishmarket and Ko. Both restaurants have group dining options that allow you to have a simple & cost-effective restaurant reception in a beautiful setting. They’re also only steps away from Polo Beach!

So you can have a gorgeous ceremony at Polo Beach and a special & intimate reception without having to drive between locations! If you get ready at the Fairmont Kea Lani, you can have the full convenience of a resort wedding on Maui without the steep costs!

Mornings at Polo Beach in Maui

Polo Beach is graced with a rocky embankment that meets a lush carpet of greenery and leggy palms. Getting married in Maui at this beautiful beach location will likely boast bright, blue mornings and beautiful sunsets.

Featured here is an intimate Maui elopement during the morning hours at Polo Beach. Mornings tend to have gentler weather with fewer clouds and less wind. There are also often fewer beachgoers during the early hours as well as a calmer tide, perfect for those toes-in-the-ocean moments.

Getting married in Maui during the morning hours usually means brighter and more vibrant wedding photos. Your images will capture the classic “tropical” look and seem as if you just stepped out of a Hawaii postcard. If you love the rich colors of Hawaii, then consider saying “I do” at Polo Beach during the morning hours.

Your Maui wedding photographer will take care to seek out only the best spots at this beautiful beach, capturing the gorgeous backdrop and highlighting your fun personalities. With the West Maui Mountains and the glistening ocean in the backdrop, there’s plenty of beautiful scenery to indulge in — from golden sands to tidal ponds and greenery, you’ll find yourself going on an intimate adventure as you capture those just-married photos.

Sunset Hour at Polo Beach

Sunsets are one of the most memorable things about getting married in Maui! And as a Westward facing shore, Polo Beach has some of the most consistent and gorgeous sunsets we’ve seen.

If you plan to say “I do” during the golden hour at Polo Beach, you’ll be treated to softer lighting with elongated shadows and rich undertones. Your wedding photos will feature angelic backlighting that casts pastel overlays across the seascape.

Wind and cloud coverage during the afternoon hours at Polo Beach tends to be a little more intense than during the morning hours, but if you’re hoping for a take-your-breath-away sunset, then a few clouds are your friend! Clouds act like a mirror for the setting sun and capture the rich hues of the sunset.

Keep scrolling for images and lighting captured just before the sun dipped below the horizon.

Types of Sunsets at Polo Beach

A common misconception is that all Hawaii sunsets look the same: golden skies with stripes of pink. The reality is that every sunset is different and each has its own magic. Below are some of our favorite Polo Beach sunsets: from crisp, golden light, to soft peach, this Westward facing beach says “Aloha” to the day in the most spectacular way! And don’t forget those incredible deep blues that flood the sky just moments after the sun says farewell…

Polo Beach is a spectacular shore to tie the knot on! If you have any questions, send them our way! We’re always more than happy to chat with our clients!

For more info on getting married in Maui, come read our guide: Maui for Honeymooners.

After your beautiful Maui wedding is photographed by our sister company, Karma Hill Photography, they’ll use a special proofing gallery to upload and share all of your stunning photos. Follow along and we’ll go over the details of how to download, use promo codes, order prints, and how to access the gallery conveniently on your mobile device.

View our short video or read through the easy steps below to download photos, see our purchasing options, and other helpful tips to make your photo experience with Karma Hill Photography even more enjoyable.

We will be reviewing:

Welcome to your online proofing gallery!

A welcome screen with one of our favorite images from your gallery will greet you and a button will ask you to “Open Gallery.” Upon clicking that button, you’ll be asked to enter your email address. (Tip: Be sure to enter your email address correctly. Any download/purchase receipts will be sent there.)

Next, you’ll be greeted with an Aloha pop up. This helpful information will give you the necessary instructions needed to download your Maui wedding photos using the promo code we’ve provided in our email to you. You can always access these instructions by clicking the Info menu option on the top pink menu bar.

Inside your gallery, you’ll find your full collection of edited images from your session. At the top of your screen is a pink menu bar consisting of Home (gallery view), Info (how to use your promo codes, price sheets, and contact info), Favorites (a folder of favorited images), and Cart. Below the menu, you’ll find even more options to make your gallery experience simple and more efficient for comparing photos, the option to share images, and simple purchasing options!

As you hover your mouse over the images in your gallery, you’ll notice a bar of icons appears at the bottom of each image. Select the Star icon to favorite your image. The Cart icon is to buy the photo as a digital or print product. The Arrow icon is to share to social media.

Depending on the Maui wedding package you’ve purchased, you are entitled to download a certain amount or all of the images. We have a simple process to download your photos at your convenience within your proofing gallery. Here’s how to do so:

1. Favorite the images you want to keep. To favorite an image, select the Star icon on the image you wish to keep. This Star icon can be found as you hover over the image in the gallery view or by clicking on the image and selecting the Star icon found in the enlarged view.
2. When you have finished selecting the images you love, go to your Favorites folder by clicking “Favorite” in the top menu bar to review your picks.
3. Select “Buy All” to begin the download process of your favorite images.
4. At checkout, enter the promo code we provided in our latest email to you. This promo code will waive all costs towards the image count per your package.
5. Complete and submit the checkout process. Shortly, you will receive an email containing a zip folder of your digital images to save onto your desktop computer.

You’re done! Please be sure to allow enough time for the zip folder to extract or open on your desktop computer. Save your digital images in multiple storage locations if possible. Online proofing galleries will be active for 30 days. We will also keep your images backed up for one year.

We will email you TWO Promo Codes! Here’s how to use them!

We send every client two promo codes; to download your Maui wedding digital images from your proofing gallery and for a discount towards print products for a limited time.

The promo code to download your images (at no cost) is valid for a single-use. Therefore, be sure to select and review the appropriate amount of images that comes in your package before using this promo code offer. Each additional image not included in your package will be an additional $10 per image. You are also welcome to purchase your full collection of images for a discounted price at any time while your gallery is active.

Every proofing gallery has the option to purchase professional quality print products. As a special offer to our clients, we offer 50% off prints, canvases, and metal purchases (album and digital images excluded) for a limited time. Unlike the promo code to download your images, this promo code can be used for an unlimited number of uses until it’s expired. Sharing this code with family and friends who are interested in purchasing from your proofing gallery allows them to take advantage of these savings too.

Karma Hill Photography has a variety of print options available in the proofing galleries. Find luster prints perfect for framing, you can also find canvases and metal print options to decorate your home, and more!!

Within your Maui wedding photo gallery, we make purchasing these products easy to ensure you know exactly what you are ordering online. Each print has a description of our luster finish alongside the sizes we have available. 

Find our real-life photos feature for our canvas wraps to see how they size and style walls of a home! We absolutely love being able to see a size before we print!

View this blog post for more print inspiration: https://karmahill.com/hawaii-photography-inspo-epic-prints/

We guarantee satisfaction with every purchase through our proofing gallery and offer a no-hassle return or exchange policy for all of our clients because we want you to love and enjoy your photos for years to come!

Price sheets for all of our products are available within the proofing gallery in the Info Tab of the top menu bar. Send us an email if you’d like us to email you a price sheet too. 

Feel free to access the online proofing gallery on any mobile device as well! This view is best when you want to see your photos on the go or download a single high-resolution image at a time straight to your mobile device or purchasing products on the go. The mobile view is not optimal for saving multiple images at a time as doing so on a desktop is the best way to save all of your images.

The mobile view is a definitely a more compact view of our proofing galleries, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions navigating!

FAQ

• How long will galleries remain active?
  • 30 days because we limit the number of active galleries at a time. 

• What happens when a gallery is inactive?
  • When a gallery becomes inactive, your gallery is no longer accessible. Contact us if you ever need to reactivate your gallery to purchase and view your images at any time after the 30 days it is active.

• What are the best browsers for gallery viewing?
  • Google Chrome 63 or higher
  • Apple Safari 10 or higher
  • Mozilla Firefox 57 or higher
  • Microsoft Edge
  • On mobile devices, our proofing galleries supports the default browser for the device.
  • Unsure of what browser you’re using? Visit https://www.whatsmybrowser.org/ to find out if you need an update.

• Which photos should I print for my canvas type?
  • We will be happy to help if you need a second opinion on printing images! Simply email us to get started.

• What are my Print Release rights?
  • Print releases are available after downloading. Our print releases give your personal printing rights and are not open for resale or commercial use

• Are these high-resolution images I’m downloading?
  • Yes! The images that come in your package are high resolution images and can be  printed up to a 30×40 print to maintain it’s professional quality.

We hope this tutorial will help you navigate your beautiful photo gallery, but if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Taking an impromptu Maui visit? Come see some of our favorite last-minute Maui weddings: Planning a Last-Minute Maui Wedding – It’s Do-able!

Getting married in Maui means getting to see your warm Hawaii wedding photos decorating your home during the cold snowy days! Not only do you get a little reminder of one of the most amazing days of your life, but your family and guests also get the opportunity to be in awe of your breathtaking moments.

Whether it’s a subtle 8×10 framed print set on your living room shelf or a diptych framed masterpiece hanging brilliantly on your wall, this article was made to inspire you with different ways to color your home with a bit of Maui love.

I bet you’re wondering…what is diptych? Well, it’s a creative touch we absolutely love! On a more serious note, a diptych piece is one image separated into two distinct images as seen above. Appreciate not one, but TWO captivating scenes from one image in each frame separately.

All of the images you receive are high-resolution digital images! You can enlarge prints up to 30×40 in size to maintain the professional-quality captured by your wedding photographer. Seen here is a minimum of 20×30 enlarged photos.

These epic scenes are meant to be seen! We love puns! And we love how your wedding photos also have the ability to bring a room together through color, tones, and mood.

Can we also take a moment to appreciate framed detail shots? Who wouldn’t want to have their tropical wedding bouquet framed in their home? We love this idea because you had a beautiful handmade bouquet specially made for you by our friends at Dellables, and printing your bouquet allows you to remember the significance and unique beauty you once held in your hands.

Feeling inspired to print your photos yet? We love to see your wedding photos decorating the homes of our clients, so please share with us any images you have decorating your life!

Come see all the beautiful bouquets our couples had the pleasure of holding (and printing!) after getting married in Maui: 100 Beach Wedding Bouquets – Tropical to Boho Inspiration

Are you recently engaged and have a dash of spontaneity? Or perhaps your original wedding plans fell through? Planning a last-minute Maui wedding is not so out of reach! Sometimes simple is best if you are hoping to tie the knot right away. Life happens, and unexpected events shouldn’t get in the way of your dream wedding. So if you have had to postpone or change your original wedding plans, thankfully, booking an impromptu Maui wedding is still possible!

Since our team has been coordinating Maui wedding ceremonies for more than ten years, we are knowledgeable about every little nuance and detail. Even while we prefer having ample time to arrange a ceremony, we are always up for the challenge of making a last-minute Maui wedding an amazing celebration. And yes, even last-minute elopements booked the day before are possible!

Planning a last-minute Maui wedding is a huge hurdle if you tackle it alone. There’s little to no wiggle room or margin for error, so we highly recommend you hire a Maui wedding coordinator for your big day.

Why do you need a coordinator for your last-minute Maui Wedding?

• Maui wedding coordinators have contacts on the island so they can quickly get in touch with the vendors needed for your ceremony
• They’re very knowledgeable in planning a ceremony so they can accomplish it in less time
• You’ll likely be making lots of other travel & vacation plans, so you should let someone else take care of the wedding coordination
• A Maui wedding coordinator will manage your expectations and make sure you know what is possible in your timeframe

So let us help you “wing it”! Come take in all the splendor and magic we’ve made possible! Here are some of our favorite Maui weddings that we quickly coordinated for our beautiful couples in little time.

Michelle & Camilo

Time to Plan: 1 Day

What We Love About This Maui Elopement: Dellables helped us get a custom lei and flower crown for this sweet couple, who booked with us just a day before their wedding! It was so adventurous to join these two at Ironwoods Beach for a last-minute Maui wedding.

If your big wedding has been canceled, why not elope on Maui like Michelle & Camilo? Saying “I do” with just the two of you (or a handful of your closest family) is a wonderful way to celebrate your love. We realize this is an unusual time in our world’s history, so we’ve created add-ons to our Maui beach wedding packages that allow your family to watch your Big Day on high-definition or even witness the “I do” live. We also offer to ship orchid or shell leis to your loved ones so your ohana can have a mini-Maui experience in the comfort of their own homes.

Shauna & Jonathan

Time to Plan: 2 Days

What We Love About This Maui Elopement: This last-minute, no-fuss ceremony was simple yet still really special. Shauna and Jonathan had a bright morning Maui elopement at Lahaina Shores Beach, just the two of them.

If you’re planning on a Maui vacation, why not take a leap of love and elope? We cherish Maui elopements because they offer unparalleled intimacy while still creating a big splash in the life of our couples. Eloping on Maui is an amazing way to start your journey together as a couple. With our beautiful Maui beach wedding packages, you can elope on the most magical island in the world and still be able to have a larger wedding back home.

Maxine & Ryan

Time to Plan: 14 days

What We Love About This Maui Wedding: This sweet Steeple House wedding was planned in just 2 weeks. While Maxine & Ryan’s group was small, they still included some traditional reception elements to their limited time at the venue, including a first dance, cake cutting, & toast.

With our custom Maui wedding venue packages, you can select add-ons like a beautiful single-tier cake decorated with flowers to match your floral, eliminating the need to coordinate with additional vendors. With over a decade of experience planning weddings in Maui, we know what our clients need and have streamlined the process, which makes last-minute weddings and elopements a piece of cake!

Debra & Brandon

Time to Plan: 8 Days

What We Love About This Maui Vow Renewal: This was a Maui vow renewal lovingly booked by the mother of the groom. Even with just a week to put everything together, it all went wonderfully. Dellables created an adorable flower girl’s bouquet to match the bride’s bouquet, and the family of four got lots of adorable sunset photos. They were joined by the groom’s family, all of whom were enjoying a great Maui vacation!

If you’re celebrating an anniversary, why not surprise your special someone with an impromptu Maui vow renewal? Contact us to learn more!

Anie & Michael

Time to Plan: 35 days

What We Love About This Maui Wedding: We work with a variety of venues, from intimate to lavish, each with their own unique booking process. Because we keep a shortlist of only the best Maui wedding venues, we can plan even an extravagant Four Seasons Maui wedding with relatively little notice, just as we did for Anie & Michael. These two lovebirds said I-Do on the beautiful Wailea Lawn, complete with a full floral arch and a dove release.

Anie & Michael also wanted an exquisite reception, so we put them in contact with the team at the Four Seasons and helped turn their dreams into a reality.

Nimet & Nazim

Time To Plan: 33 days

What We Love About This Maui Wedding: Unlike our typical short-term booking, Nimet & Nazim were joined by lots of guests at their Maui wedding! This didn’t mean it took a lot of extra time to plan, though! We were able to secure them a beautiful location at the 5 Palms Wailea plus add in lots of personal touches, like a petal toss and a first dance! To see what other wedding add-ons we offer, come check out Our Favorite Maui Wedding Add-Ons.

With Simple Maui Wedding at the helm, a lot is possible with a last-minute ceremony! Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering a last-minute booking:

• Not everything will be available on short notice. We may need to plan timing around vendors’ schedules, and we may not be able to order all the upgrades & add-ons you’ve been dreaming of. However, we can typically make most things work in a short time frame 🙂
• There’s not much time to change your mind on ideas. You’ll likely book your wedding within the timeframe when we typically confirm a lot of details, so you’ll need to be ready to commit to the flower choices and location
• The great thing about planning a wedding on short-notice is that it’s less time for you to stress and worry about any details. We’ll take care of the planning and you can focus on getting to Maui and enjoying everything!
• Our ability to plan a wedding within a certain timeframe varies. It depends a lot on availability, what kinds of requests you have, and which package it is. We will let you know prior to booking if we’ll be able to pull off your wedding in time 🙂

We look forward to working with you in the near future! Whether it’s a last-minute Maui wedding or a ceremony booked a year ahead of time, we can’t wait to help turn your dreams into a reality! Come fill out our easy booking form to get started!

We all dream of having an absolutely perfect Maui destination wedding, but sometimes perfect weddings include not-so-perfect moments! These are the candid shots that we absolutely love and we’re going to call them “whoops” moments.

As wedding photographers, it’s our job to capture the true memories of your special day. We shoot the traditional moments, the details, and all of the moments in between. To bring a little cheer to your day, we’ve compiled some of our favorite “whoops” moments and encourage you to have a little fun when things don’t necessarily go as planned.

When was the last time you witnessed the groom having to put his wedding ring on himself during a ceremony? We see this happen occasionally, but during this particular Maui destination wedding, the bride’s expressions said it all! We couldn’t help but laugh with her behind the lens too!

This little photo bomber was this bride and groom’s son! What a cutie enjoying the beach the best way he knows how!

Believe it or not, but this “whoops” moment was planned, so falling into the water was intentional. BUT what really made this moment was the fact this sequence was supposed to be captured on video by a relative….who forgot to press the record button!

A rogue wave might make a splash on your big day if you’re having a beach wedding, but never underestimate your guests’ ability to make a splash! We all have that one friend who isn’t afraid to showcase ALL of their personality! Remember, when your Maui destination wedding is a party, the animals come out to play! #overserved

These moments were unforgettable! So, if you’re getting ready for your Maui destination wedding, the best advice we have for you is to enjoy it and let what’s meant to be happen. You never know, it could make for amazing candids that you’ll cherish (or laugh about!) for years to come.

Getting married is a family affair, so we say, go ahead and bring your pet to your wedding on Maui!! Under the current government guidelines, bringing your furry friend to Hawaii is considerably easy while still keeping our islands safe and rabies-free.

Maui is rich with an abundance of glistening shores and nature hikes to keep your little paw-tner entertained, and pet-friendly lodging is becoming more common on the island. But if flying with your fur-baby isn’t an option, we’ll help you find creative ways to include them in spirit!

These well-trained canines brought all the love to their parents’ wedding on Maui! From wearing the most adorable mini tux and hair bows to carrying the ring, pets are family and should be included in the events whenever possible. Plus, these sweet faces make the sweetest wedding photos!

If your sweetie is staying home, then consider these clever ideas to help make them a part of the ceremony. We love the phone capture trick! Choose your favorite photo or snap one before you fly out, then dedicate a few poses to working your furry little one into a shot or two!

Or take the traditional approach, and instead of using tech, frame a sweet photo in a hue to match the vibe of your wedding, then incorporate your little ones into wedding photographs or even give them a place of honor during the ceremony.

You could also consider ordering a life-size print of your guest of pawner and displaying their likeness for all your guests to “awwww” over. We love how this special little one is positioned right next to the ceremony arch and watches over the big moment with a giant puppy dog grin!

On the other hand, if you’d rather keep your ceremony day as easy as possible without having to worry about bringing along a cut-out, let us do the adorable corny pet cameo for you! For an extra charge, our friends at Karma Hill Photography will photoshop your furry friend right by your side! These images are meant to be “meme” worthy fun, so count on cute and 100% share-worthy rather than photorealism. It’s the “LOL” factor that makes this photography add-on so awesome!

Whichever way you choose to include your special pet at your wedding on Maui, have fun with it and know that we’re here to help answer your questions!

Looking to create a stunning Dream Hawaii wedding? Get expert guidance and suggestions for save-the-dates, stunning floral arrangements, and a few of our favorite wedding extras. With our resources and expert recommendations, creating your dream Hawaii wedding has never been easier! So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started planning your special day today!

1. Get Married in Maui. Check!

Although this step is simple, we had to include it because there are so many location options to choose from! Maui’s venues and beach locations are all uniquely tropical and postcard-worthy. Our coordinators will help you narrow down your options to find the perfect location for you both.

2. Excite Your Guests with Styled Save The Date & Invites!

We’re confident that your guests and photographers will love these! Who wouldn’t be thrilled that they get to join you in Hawaii for such a momentous occasion? Additionally, these beautiful invitations are ideal for including in your wedding photos on your special day. Bonus if they have a tropical theme! It’s finally here—you’ve been looking forward to your Maui wedding for months!

3. Incorporate Lots of Tropical Florals

Definitely use tropical florals in your bouquet, lei, flower crown, or boutonnieres. With florals that are native to Hawaii, this added touch will have you and your guests indulging in the vibrant colors and scents Hawaii has to offer. You won’t regret having tropical flowers for days after your Hawaiian wedding ceremony!

And if you’re looking to add something extra special to your wedding bouquet, try incorporating orchids into your arrangements. Orchids are a popular choice in Hawaii since they come in a variety of colors and sizes, making it easy to create beautiful and unique floral designs. Whether you would like an all-white bouquet or one with several different types of foliage. Orchids are the perfect addition.

4. Add Aloha Print to Your Wedding Attire!

There’s a fine line between the perfect amount and overkill when it comes to wearing aloha print clothing on your wedding day. Be subtle with it. You don’t want your wedding attire be too distracting! 😉

A few key things to remember when wearing aloha print attire is to choose pieces that are comfortable, timeless, and made of quality materials. That way, you won’t have to worry about anything going wrong or feeling uncomfortable on your big day! Plus, your photos will look amazing in a classic aloha print or updated floral fusion print look.

5. Tropical Ceremony Decor

Okay, so you want a little more personal style added to your Hawaii wedding day? Simply decorate your ceremony with Hawaii plants, pineapples, shells, and all things tropical.

We’ve seen venues with arches of beautiful Hawaiian floral arrangements! With our couple’s concept in mind, we organized spectacular floral circles and exquisitely constructed pathways for beach weddings where arches are not permitted. These stunning images below speak for themselves as to what we can create…

6. Have Your Officiant Dress for the Occasion

Every Maui minister we work with is delighted to perform the ceremony of your dreams and is able to include Hawaiian elements! Including some Hawaii wedding customs into your ceremony will give it more culture and meaning. Your hand-selected officiant will perform traditional Hawaiian chants, blow the conch shell, and dress in traditional Hawaiian attire for an authentic island celebration!

7. A Lei For Each of Your Guests

We can easily arrange tropical flower or shell leis for each of your guests as another way to say thank you for coming and enjoying your wedding in Hawaii! They will feel the aloha spirit too!

8. Invite Vendors Who Specialize in Cultural Services

Serenade your guests through song or melody with our favorite ukulele musicians! Or go a step further and have yourself a personal Maui luau with a hula dancer as the musician plays. Enjoy the music and learn a little hula yourself while you’re at it!

Also available is The Catered Coconut for a sweet refresher after your ceremony! With fresh coconut juice made right before your eyes!

Leave your guests impressed with an experience they’ll never forget with these add-ons.

9. Don’t Forget the Extra Wedding Details

Everything from our “Just Maui’d” rental, to cute favors, cakes, cake toppers, and custom napkins (to name a few) will add personality to your Hawaii wedding day. When it comes to these details, the options are limitless! View some of our favorite additions here: Maui Wedding Add-ons. With our help, you can make your celebration as unique and memorable as you are.

We hope the above photos give you inspiration for a Hawaiian wedding full of aloha! Use some of these ideas or all of them! After your big day you’ll have wedding photos that highlight the beauty of your dream destination wedding in Hawaii

A beautiful Hawaiian wedding is more than just the location, it’s the experience. From the lush greenery and unique culture to the refreshing trade winds and iconic beaches, there are endless possibilities for capturing your perfect day in the islands.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or to have us plan your Hawaii wedding here on Maui! We can’t wait to work with you!

For couples wanting a Maui beach wedding that’s secluded and scenic, Ironwoods Beach might be a perfect choice! Framed by sea cliffs on both sides, the long stretch of beach overlooks sparkling blue water and often gets a warm golden glow as the sun sets. It’s no wonder this beautiful spot is one of our most popular Maui beach wedding locations.

Located in Kapalua, Ironwoods Beach doesn’t have any park facilities and has very few parking spaces. This helps make it one of the most private locations for a Maui beach wedding. However, the lack of parking and restrooms is something to keep in mind if you’re having a group of more than 15 people.

Ironwoods Beach offers so many great photo opportunities. After an intimate ceremony, there’s nothing sweeter than taking a walk along the beach with your new spouse. The Karma Hill Photography team loves capturing that sweet moment

The most notable feature at Ironwoods Beach is the dramatic sea cliffs. Lots of couples climb up on the cliffs for a majestic view of the ocean, while others awe at their size from the sand below. Shots like these are perfect for the couple looking for an adventurous elopement!

Lush greenery accents the sandy tones and blue expanse at Ironwoods Beach. We love it when couples include greenery photos in their Maui beach wedding portraits!

Tropical greenery lines the sandy beach, a grassy garden is tucked away by the stairs leading to the sand, and a boardwalk goes along the entire stretch of beach. Look at some of the photos Karma Hill Photography has captured – they’ll make you green with envy at how beautiful these couples’ wedding portraits are!

We always recommend couples don’t skimp on photography time if they choose Ironwoods as their Maui beach wedding location. There are so many great spots for photos, and it takes a bit of time to walk around the beach. So it’s always a great idea to book plenty of time with the Karma Hill Photography team.

Here are some other great photos we’ve loved from Ironwoods Beach. Special thanks to Karma Hill Photography for always taking such gorgeous photos of our couples, no matter the beach location!

Here at Simple Maui Wedding, we specialize in ceremonies! We want to make your wedding day perfect, seamless, memorable, all while keeping it Simple! Now Simple doesn’t mean that you can’t go all out and have extras, it just means we aren’t going to let you stress about it! Whether you’re having a small beach elopement or a large venue ceremony with 75 of your closest family members and friends, there are always Maui wedding add-ons that can make your day extra special!!

We’ve put together a list of the most popular add-ons that we offer at Simple Maui Wedding! However, if you choose to forgo any of these that’s just fine because our packages include everything you will need to have a perfect wedding day! But everyone loves a little something extra — come take a look and see if any of these additions are something to consider for your Big Day!

~Florals~

Bouquets

All of our packages include a beautiful wedding bouquet! We have styles that range from classic white to rustic and colorful. You can take a look at our selection of bouquets here! Although sometimes having something more personalized might better suit you. So we offer custom bouquets starting at an additional $85 upgrade fee.

You send us a picture or tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll check with our fabulous florist and do our best to turn that fantasy into reality! Some specific varietals of flowers are seasonal, but we’ll always do our best to get the look and feel that you are going for. After all, your bouquet will be in just about every picture, so we want it to match you perfectly!!

Boutonnieres

Who says only the ladies can have gorgeous blooms! Boutonnieres are important Maui wedding add-ons that really tie the groom’s style in with the beautiful bride! We have them created to match the wedding bouquet, which also adds a nice touch to the attire. Boutonnieres start at $45 and bring a pop of color to any groom’s outfit: tux or button-up, these classic touches elevate the occasion to refined luxury.

Flower Crowns

Flower crowns are absolutely stunning, and we love how they look on our gorgeous brides! They can be tropical or soft, petite or large, or even just created with greenery if that’s more your style. Typically flower crowns are created to match your bouquet, but if you’d like something a little different, we can make that happen.

Flower crowns start at $125 and your coordinator will deliver them to the beach or venue along with your bouquet just before the ceremony begins. We will help you get it all situated and looking picture-perfect for your photos!

Petals

Flower petals are the perfect addition to any wedding, beach or venue!! We love to set up the perfect shot where your guests are surrounding you and throwing petals into the air in celebration! It’s a special moment and looks AMAZING in photos!! The cost for a bag of petals is $60 and depending on your guest count we sometimes recommend 2 or 3 bags. We always try to leave our beaches just the way we found them so our coordinators will do their best to pick up all the petals after the shot.

Petal Aisle

You can add a gorgeous petal aisle to a venue wedding and reuse those beautiful flowers for a petal toss afterward. Unfortunately, petal aisles don’t really work on the beach because the wind tends to blow them all away, but at venues it’s a perfect way to adorn the grassy aisle. For a full aisle we recommend 5-6 bags of petals.

Flower Circle

Flower circles are a stunning way to add style to your beach ceremony. We are limited by state regulations as to what we can put in the sand, but with flower circles, we’ve got the green light, and we highly recommend them! Check out these beautiful works of art below!

To add a flower circle (or half-circle) to your beach wedding, just let your coordinator know and we will give you a custom quote. It really depends on the thickness and types of flowers so they can range in price, but a good starting point is $500.

~Other Decor Options~

Beach Decor

As we mentioned, we are pretty limited on what we’re able to put into the sand for beach ceremonies. We aren’t allowed to bring chairs or have arches, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add other kinds of fun!

Check out these pineapple and lantern aisles that we’ve done! We can add a driftwood altar for you to stand between or even gorgeous flower arrangements. We have to stay in line with the state restrictions but there are lots of ways to add some personality to your Maui beach wedding. Check with us for custom pricing or let us know if you have any other fabulous ideas for beach decor!

Arches

We love to add arches to our venue ceremonies! With most of our venues, we’ve got full creative license to bring any gorgeous arch and floral you can imagine. And these days, the options are endless! A traditional 4 post arch with white fabric and floral is beautiful but we also offer stunning circle arches like the ones pictured below. Or maybe a rustic driftwood arch is more your style.

Whatever you prefer just let us know and we will give you a custom quote with and without floral arrangements. A little tip from us: if you are having a dinner reception after your ceremony those arch arrangements can be re-purposed to add decor to your dinner table. We’ll bring the scissors, and you assign your fabulous in-laws to get those to your restaurant and you’re good to go!

~Ceremony Extras~

Who says a wedding ceremony just means walking down the aisle and saying “I do”? This is your Big Day, don’t be afraid to spice it up a bit! Whether you have guests to entertain or not, we’ve put together some of our favorite ceremony add-on’s to cover all your Hawaiian wedding dreams!

Cake Cutting & Toast Package

We realize that sometimes those traditional elements such as cake cutting and toasts can be left out of Maui weddings on the beach and we wanted to give you the opportunity to bring that back! We offer a delicious white vanilla cake adorned in flowers to match your bouquet as well as an apple cider toast for the two of you to enjoy (We aren’t allowed to have alcohol on the beaches so apple cider will have to do).

Of course our photographers will capture this moment for you, so it also comes with an additional 1/2 hour of photography and 25 more images for just $550. These items are also offered a la carte if you don’t think you’d want both the cake and cider toast.

Musician

Musicians are very popular here in Hawaii! Everyone enjoys the music of the Hawaiian culture, and part of that love is sharing it with others. You can add a local ukulele or guitar player for just $350 for 1 hour. They will serenade your guests as they await your arrival, strum lightly during your ceremony, and bless you with a sweet song after you’re pronounced! Some couples even enjoy a first dance to their favorite song. Note: Harpists can be added as well but that pricing varies by location (can you imagine getting that thing down onto the beach?)

Hula Dancers

The perfect addition to that fabulous musician is a one of a kind hula show. These amazing dancers will entertain your guests with beautiful hula. They can even teach your Maui wedding guests the art of hula and have them join in the fun. The price of a hula dancer with a musician is just $525.

Mini Beach Reception Package

If all of these things are right up your alley, we’ve created an add-on for that too! Our Mini Beach Reception package includes a Hawaiian musician and 2 hula dancers for 1 hour, a 1-tier white wedding cake with flowers, an apple cider toast for two, and an extra 1/2 hour of photography. The cost for everything is just $1075.

~Just Maui’d Sign~

You’ve seen all kinds of Just Maui’d signs but never one like this! This beautiful wooden circle Just Maui’d Sign comes adorned in floral to match your bouquet. It’s light and easy to hold and perfect for that one of kind look. Of course, we offer it to all our couples but surely none of your friends will have this sign (unless they book with us too). The cost to rent this beauty is just $95.

~Extra Photography Time~

This is your special day!! You’ve spent time thinking, planning, but hopefully not stressing over this day and we want you to have everything you can to remember it! That’s why photography time is one of the best Maui wedding add-ons. We can document special moments like you getting ready, reception coverage, or even a Trash the Dress session the very next day. Extra photography time can be added for $350 for 30 minutes of coverage and that includes an additional 25 images, or $700 for 1 hour of coverage and that includes 50 additional edited images. Check out your options here for additional photography time:

Getting Ready Coverage

Those moments leading up to your “I Do’s” are so special and if you’re up for it we’d love to have our photographers document it for you. Many of our couples will book an extra 30-60 minutes of photography time to capture those final touches of makeup, you getting into your dress, or sharing a quick hug with family. These moments help pull together the full story of the wedding day and our photographers enjoy capturing them.

Reception Coverage

Sometimes adding on coverage at the tail end of your Maui wedding is more your style. Our photographers can stay past sunset if you would like and capture all the fun that you have planned for your guests. From table decor to first dances all the way to your father’s toast, you can add on photography time to ensure those moments are memorialized as well.

Trash the Dress Session

The day after the wedding tends to be much more relaxing than the wedding day. You can let your hair down, revel in the love you share, and usually the bouquet is still in great shape for photos. We offer a trash the dress session for just $599 on a different day of your wedding. You don’t actually have to “trash your dress” either. You can just add that session to get more pictures of the two of you.

~Videography~

Videography is a very popular Maui wedding add-on. Although we don’t do videography in-house, we do have some amazing vendors that we work with that can create a gorgeous memoir of your wedding day. We usually recommend having the videographer there as long as the photographer so they can work together to capture all the special moments as a team.

Then about 8-12 weeks after your wedding (3-4 for pictures), your video will arrive and you’ll be able to relive that day all over again. Videography starts at $1100 for 1 hour of coverage.

Check out a teaser for one of our fabulous Maui wedding videos here:

~Wedding Album & Custom Wooden USB~

Our custom designed 10×10 wedding album with thick, lay-flat pages is the perfect addition to your photography collection! You get to highlight all your favorite pictures from your big day and show them off on your coffee table for just $699. If the album isn’t your thing, another great option is our custom wooden USB. We print 2 of your favorite pictures on the outside of this gorgeous box and USB and then load it up with your selected pictures! It’s the perfect keepsake for your Oahu wedding!

We hope this article has helped you discover all the special Maui wedding add-ons you can use to turn your Big Day dreams into a reality! If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you ~ contact us today!

When online costs range from $5,750 to $32,900, finding exact Hawaii destination wedding cost figures can be very difficult. Fortunately for you, we’ve decoded the costs in this thorough essay! Luckily for you, we’ve demystified the prices in this comprehensive article!

First, we’ll break down the costs, starting with the typical beach ceremony and reception fees. Next, we’ll discuss venue ceremony and reception fees and travel and lodging expenses until arriving at a simple GRAND total. Along the process, we’ll go into the specifics and even throw in a few real-world wedding scenarios for illustration.

Whatever your financial constraints or budget, Simple Maui Wedding is here to assist you in making your fantasy wedding a reality!

Hawaii Destination Wedding Cost

~ Table of Contents ~

Read all the way to the bottom for a full breakdown, from plane tickets to “I do.”

Hawaii Destination Wedding Costs – Explained

Before discussing the travel and lodging expenses, let’s get right to the heart of the subject and compare beach and venue pricing for Hawaii weddings, from the bare essentials to all the add-ons.

Now let’s look at how we got those numbers. Keep scrolling for travel and accommodation prices! 

✦ Hawaii Beach Wedding CEREMONY Cost

Our four Maui beach wedding packages at Simple Maui Wedding range in price from $2,550 to $3,850. The “Beach Elopement” option, which includes an hour of photography coverage, is the one we start with. Our biggest package, called “Stunning Beach Wedding,” comes with 3 hours of photography coverage. Our “Simply Beautiful Beach Wedding” package is the most popular, which costs $2,850 and includes 1.5 hours of photography coverage and all of the elements listed in the chart below, is the most popular.

Not every couple decides to include extras, but when they do, our most popular add-ons for Maui beach weddings are the custom bouquet upgrade ($85), flower crown ($125), and rental of our one-of-a-kind “Just Maui’d” Sign ($95). Other frequent requests include vendor services like videography ($1100) and live music ($350). 

✦ Hawaii Beach RECEPTION Cost

While a typical dinner reception is not permitted on a Hawaiian beach, we can provide a delightful “Mini Reception” as part of our beach wedding packages. A one-tier white wedding cake with fresh flowers, a cake table, plate, napkins, and a cake server are all included in the $1,075 price. Also included are sparkling cider toasts for the couple and their guests, a hula dancer, a musician, the couple’s first dance, and an additional half-hour of photography.

In addition, we provide a $525 “Cake Cutting Ceremony & Toast Package” that includes cake, cider, and an additional half-hour of photography. Instead of throwing a big reception, many of our couples choose items ala carte such as one of our elegant yet understated wedding cakes ($175) and cider for their guests ($50), then go out to dinner at a chic restaurant or luau afterward.

✦ Hawaii Venue Wedding CEREMONY Cost

Location, property type, and demand are three variables that affect the price of Hawaii wedding venues. While the price of a hotel or resort can easily exceed both, a private location will generally be more expensive than a restaurant. Let’s look at Simple Maui Wedding’s venue packages, which cover all three of the aforementioned varieties, to get a solid idea of the entire figures.

Our Maui venue wedding packages range from $4,300 to $10,200, bookended by the beautiful and affordable Gannon’s restaurant (our most popular venue) and the luxurious Four Seasons Resort in Wailea. Check out our price guide below to get a visual rundown of what each package offers. 

Add-ons for Hawaii venue weddings often cost a little more than beach affairs because of the ceremony arch ($475 – $800) and the florals for the attendees of honor. Many of our couples also opt for vendor services like extra photography time, videography, live music (included in the Four Seasons Package), and custom bouquets. 

✦ Hawaii Venue RECEPTION Cost

Although we don’t organize receptions at Simple Maui Wedding, we can put you in touch with the events staff so you can make a direct reservation with the vendor of your choice. We’ll run the numbers against the average guest count for our Hawaii destination weddings to determine the expenditures associated with the reception: 15.

Gannon’s Reception Costs

• For a simple venue reception with only 15 guests at Gannon’s, the bare minimum adds up at roughly $2,250.

A two-course meal at Gannon’s restaurant costs roughly $51 per person. For an unforgettable night, you’d also want to reserve their lower lawn ($500), open a cash bar ($100), rent their sound system ($300) and mini dance floor ($200), and include a cake and toast ($300). 

Four Seasons Reception Costs

• On the other hand, the booking prices of a reception at the prestigious Four Seasons in Wailea range from $3,500 – $11,000 plus. 

Events in this private venue require a minimum food and beverage spending of $300 per person excluding tax and service fees. This price point usually consists of cocktail reception appetizers, dinner selection, wedding cake, and beverages. Any optional enhancements or upgrades will increase the overall price tag. 

✦ We put the following numbers at the top of this article but figured they were so important we should list them twice!

Using the above averages, here’s a quick ballpark estimate of where your money will go in both a beach and venue Hawaii destination wedding: 

Hawaii Travel, Hotel & Flight – Expenses

Airfare Cost For 2 to Hawaii

• Average Round trip for two: $1,524

Valuepenguin tallies a roundtrip to Hawaii from $400 to more than $2,000, but these averages include first-class travelers. Most of our couples can fly coach to Honolulu from the continental U.S. for between $500 and $800 and then island-hop for an extra $112 each to Maui. 

Total roundtrip travel costs average out to $1524 a couple, but many cities like LA (where most of Maui’s visitors visit from) can get tickets for much cheaper. 

LODGING + SPENDING

• Total $5,407 = Lodging ($2,892) plus weekly spending ($2,515)

Lodging

Visitor statistics estimate the average daily lodging price on Maui to be $104 per person, with an average visitor stay of one week (7.7 days). For our estimates, we’re going to double this cost because the prices have likely been skewed by backpack travelers who opt for timeshares, Air BnBs, family accommodations, and even tents. Oahu lodging rates will also tip the numbers because their accommodations tend to be more affordable due to the dense population. This brings the bare minimum price of lodging to $1,456 per week. 

However, when it comes to hotels, our clients tend to favor the Hyatt, The Westin, and The Marriott Wailea Beach Resort. The average price for a 1-night stay at these award-winning resorts tallies close to $465 (ranging from $328 during the off-season in November to up to $800+ in the peak summer months). We estimate most couples will stay at least 2 nights (the day before and the night of their wedding), and looking at the experience of our own clients, we agree with the government data that reports most visitors stay for roughly one week. 

With hotel costs calculated in, this brings the estimated lodging cost up to $2,530 for a 7-night stay with two nights at a high-end hotel or $3,255 for an entire week at one of these pricier resorts. 

Spending

According to Hawaii government data, the average Hawaii visitor spending is roughly $109 a day ($829 x 2 = $1,658 total). However, suppose you’re coming to get married. In that case, this trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we advise tacking on an extra $500 for extra add-ons with adventure activities and Honeymoon expenses. That puts the estimated spending at $2,158 ($1,658 + $500).  Add to that the price of a rental car (averages to $51 a day when fees are calculated in), and the total spending for one week comes out to $2,515.

Hawaii Destination Wedding Cost “GRAND TOTAL”!

Here’s where it actually matters: Let’s calculate a precise estimate of the cost of getting married in Hawaii, including everything from your airfare to saying “I do”… 

✦ Hawaii BEACH Wedding Grand Total

✦ Hawaii Venue Wedding Grand Total

Do remember that these costs can differ widely and can cover everything from a beach elopement to a standard beach wedding with 15+ guests, all the way up to an extravagant venue wedding with a lavish reception.

What Should Your Hawaii Destination Wedding Budget Really Be?

We advise you to create a budget that works for you, but plan for it to exceed that estimated amount by at least 15%. According to a WeddingWire research, couples typically budget about $23,000 for their wedding but actually spend close to $30,000. That is a 30% increase than allotted. So plan a budget with some wiggle room when estimating the price of your Hawaii destination wedding.

Not only are there countless wedding must-haves, but when you plan a destination wedding in the “Aloha State” and discover all of the fantastic attractions here, you’ll see why spending a little more can result in memories that will last a lifetime.

While planning your budget, be sure to also weigh in these considerations: 

• How many people do I want to come?
• Can my family afford to make it out?
• Would it be better to have a Hawaii destination elopement for the budget I have?
• How much photography coverage do I need?
• Do I want a big reception or will a simple cake-cutting suffice?
• Would I prefer a live musician or would a simple Bluetooth speaker work?
• Do you want to stay in one location, or use some of your budget to explore other islands?
• Should the majority of our budget go to our vacation trip/honeymoon or to the ceremony & reception?

One FINAL thing to consider:

The price of an average US wedding is close to $30,000 while the average Hawaii destination wedding costs between $9,500 and $15,600…

Lastly, for all you visual learners, here’s a breakdown of the Hawaii destination wedding costs examined in this article.