Maui Wedding Resources

Your wedding day is, if not, the most important day of your life! So you should look and feel your best! Even if your wedding ambiance is going to be very relaxed and low key, we still suggest hiring a professional hair stylist. The main reason for this is the islands’ humidity, and wind present unique challenges most of our brides aren’t used to. The last thing you want on your wedding day is unnecessary hair surprises. Hiring a professional who knows how to style all types of hair for our climate expertly is highly recommended! It can mean the difference between your bridal look lasting 10 minutes or 10 hours.

The beautiful and talented Adiel Cline of Salon 253 Bride has worked with many of our past clients and was excited to share her top tips for achieving perfect Maui bridal hair. Here’s what she shared with us:

 

Consider Cut and/or Color

Your wedding day may be an opportune time to touch up your color, roots, or highlights. This advice Adiel gave is an ideal starting point when planning your hair for your wedding. 

“If you get your hair regularly colored then coloring it a week before is best. Same with the cut if you’re getting a trim. This timeframe gives the hair time to settle, and you won’t have any obvious signs of re-growth. If you’re thinking of experimenting and having a change of style or color, I would recommend doing this well ahead of the wedding. This way you can make sure your new cut will accommodate the bridal hairdo you’d like!”

 

Plan Timing

We want everything about your wedding day to work together perfectly; timing is one of the most crucial elements! When asked, “How long should a bride plan for professional hair and make-up?” Adiel responded with.

“The time it takes to complete your hair on your wedding day depends on the style you’re having and of course how many additional members of the wedding party require our services. Generally speaking, bridal makeup application normally takes around 45-60 minutes. Bridal hair design takes about 60 minutes, 45 minutes for each additional adult and 30 minutes each for flower girls and so on. Add up the approximate allotted times and add another 30 minutes for set up and clean up. We always book a little extra time to ensure we are ahead of the game on your wedding day.”

Remember, when scheduling your ‘hair and makeup time,’  make sure you leave yourself enough time to get dressed and travel to your ceremony location. Do not forget to leave a little time for the unknown because someone always forgets something or gets lost; it just happens!

Choose a Bridal Hairstyle

The most important thing is to choose a style you will feel comfortable and beautiful with while being resilient to our climate and weather.

Here’s what Adiel had to say about choosing the perfect hairstyle. 

 “An updo typically lasts longer with the humidity and heat and will fare better if there is wind. Wearing your hair down is beautiful as well, and there are ways to help keep it more manageable with the wind. I like to call it the “down updo,” this is a hybrid style with most of the hair down with key pieces pulled back to keep the wind from blowing hair in your face while saying “I do.” If you’re still unsure, a trial is a great idea for testing different styles out. This way you can know for sure of the hairstyle you want before your big day arrives.”

Elegant Up-Do Options

Given that Maui can be very windy, an up-do is a beautiful yet practical option.(Especially, if you’re worried about fly-aways and hair in your face for your wedding photos.) An up-do can still look beachy and relaxed too! These are some gorgeous inspiration ideas with and without a veil.

Options for Short Hair

Many styles work beautifully on short hair! Here’s what Adiel suggests…

“You may want to grow it out a little to accommodate a particular style you are interested in, or temporary clip-in extensions can be an option too. I would recommend testing any style before your wedding day so you can see what is possible with your hair length. Short styles can be fun as well as elegant!”

Hair Extension Possibilities

Along with spray tans and facials, hair extensions are one of those beauty procedures some women never consider trying until they’re preparing to walk down the aisle. It’s becoming increasingly popular for brides to include extentions in their wedding hairstyle. The key is choosing extensions that will look natural and complement your chosen bridal hairstyle.

Adiel offered this insight…

“We have seen some common mistakes with clip-in extensions. Don’t try clip-in hair extensions for the first time on your wedding day. Have your regular hairstylist or a friend put them in before your wedding, so you know what it’s like to have clip-in hair extensions. Trying the extensions beforehand will give you a better idea of how they will look and feel on your wedding day. Most extensions are processed remy hair (100% real human hair), which means they are VERY straight for packaging. The straighter they are, the harder it is to curl them. It’s advisable that you rinse, wash and or condition them before you use them (read packaging recommendations for care), allowing them to curl easier.”

 

Set up a Trial

Even if you know what you’re after, it’s best to set up a trial for your bridal hair. Sometimes you may change your mind after the fact! It will take the stress out of your wedding day, knowing the final result ofyour wedding hairstyle and makeup! We know with destination weddings, trials can be hard to fit into your itinerary; we often get asked if a trial is necessary for bridal hair.

We couldn’t agree with Adiel more when she said…

“If you can make the time I highly recommend setting up a trial before your big day! If you don’t normally wear makeup or have never had your hair or makeup professionally done, a trial is a great way to see how you will feel before walking down the aisle. You want to feel comfortable and like yourself, so seeing the completed look prior gives you some time to adjust so you are all set on your big day!”

Wedding Day Prep

It is important to wear comfortable clothing when doing your wedding hair and makeup prep for a few reasons. 

Adiel suggests…

“It’s best to wear something that can easily be removed when it’s time to put on your dress. You don’t want it to disturb your hair or makeup. I always recommend washing your hair the night before and letting it air dry. Although, if you have oily or fine hair wash it the morning of your wedding, make sure it is “completely dry” before your scheduled beauty appointments.”

Thank you, Adiel, for sharing your knowledge with our brides and us! With these tips, we have no doubt they will be wedding ready when their big day arrives! 

An outdoor wedding is the most popular choice for most of our couples. They are beautiful, scenic and the beach is a huge part of why our couples choose to get married in Maui. The only downside to an outdoor wedding is the fact that we are not in control of the weather! This can be a stressor at a time when you should be relaxed and happy, but don’t worry, we got you! A major part of our job here at Simple Maui Wedding is helping our wedding couples feel as stress-free as possible. So we’ve come up with the top five tips on the best way to have a fabulous Rainy Maui Wedding, no matter what.

1. DO NOT LOOK AT THE WEATHER FORECAST

Forecasting weather for a tiny island in the middle of a vast ocean is very difficult and the forecast is often wrong. Honestly, even the live weather feeds are rarely accurate. Keep in mind this is the tropics and it will almost always be raining somewhere on the island, just not necessarily where you will be getting married. Maui has many microclimates and it can be wet in one spot and dry a mile down the road.

So stay calm and think sunny thoughts! We are confident, rain or shine this day is going to be every bit as special as your relationship. If it does end up stormy on your wedding day, rest assured we have things under control and are working on a fabulous backup plan! We want nothing more than for your special day to be beautifully memorable.

If the weather isn’t ideal, we always try our best to relocate beach weddings in order to offer you the most enjoyable experience. However, if you’re up for it, a ceremony with light showers can turn out really cute and fun IRL (in real life) and on camera. We’ve had some of the best times with our couples when they were sprinkled with extra luck on their wedding day. Plus, oftentimes you’ll even see a rainbow or two and your chances of an epic sunset also go up! Don’t believe us? Check out these photos. They might even have you secretly hoping for a rainy wedding just to get some epic shots similar to these 😉 .

2. Be Prepared

Our lead coordinator Emily says that preparing for a rainy wedding both mentally and physically will help in the event it does rain. Our onsite wedding coordinators are absolutely incredible at what they do! Regardless of the weather forecast they are always prepared and have a few umbrellas on hand. When the chances of rain are more likely we stock up with all the umbrellas available. If you or wedding guests are worried at all we also invite you to bring rain protection. Most hotels have fancy umbrellas you can borrow or your guests can rock a clear plastic poncho from the ABC store. Preparing yourself mentally to be happy no matter the weather will also help. If you keep in mind you are marrying the love of your life and that is what the day is all about, no amount of water can put out that fire you have for each other!

3. Think About an Updo Hairstyle

Regardless of what hairstyle you choose, your photos will be amazing! One reason we only work with our sister company, Karma Hill Photography, is because we recognize how important your wedding photos are! We do our very best to coordinate the details of your dream wedding so it will be an incredible in-person experience, as well as look incredible in photos. So we get that you want to make sure you look good on your wedding day and not like a drowned rat, we would never want that either!

Due to the unpredictable weather and common winds in Maui, we suggest a bride consider a hairstyle that will not get blown around too much. An elegant updo or pulled back bridal hairstyle not only looks stunning but it also will help keep a bride’s hair from looking ruined in the rain. Most of the time you can hardly tell from the photos that it even rained, that is unless the photographer is purposefully trying to capture a dramatic rain shot! If you use one of our trusted hair and makeup vendors, the chances of your hair and makeup lasting in the rain is much better than if you tackle it on your own. They have proven secret ninja beauty secrets to keep our brides looking stunning in the heat, rain, and wind!

A bonus tip for you grooms out there: It’s always a good idea to wear an undershirt and dark pants at a beach wedding. This way if the weather does turn for the worse your shirt won’t end up see-through and your pants won’t show dark rain spots. We promise you’ll thank us for this added suggestion, and so will your bride 🙂 .

4. Choose a Location in South Maui

If you want to reduce the chance that you will get rained on, choose a beach location in South Maui. This area of the island is almost always sunny, which is why it is the area we recommend most for weddings. However, nothing is ever 100% guaranteed. When it does rain at Southside Beach the epic lighting and incredible sunsets at this spot never disappoint. We’ve had some of the most beautiful rainy weddings at this location.

5. Consider a Maui Venue Wedding vs. a Maui Beach Wedding

If rain is a major concern for you and you’d rather play it safe we totally understand and highly suggest booking a venue for your wedding day! Most of our Maui wedding venues have an indoor and outdoor option so if it does end up raining you can always head inside for the ceremony.

If you’re considering having a Maui Venue Wedding for the possibility of an indoor ceremony, Steeple House is ideal! Their inside and outside settings are equally stunning, making it the perfect option if you want the comfort of having an awesome backup plan in place.

Whatever you decide, we want your stress levels to be low and we will take care of everything on our end to ensure this is one of the happiest days of your life!

We absolutely love how this wedding at Gannon’s turned out! The couple said, “I do” in front of the open doors so the lush greenery is still in their ceremony’s background. They even got to head outside for a few stunning sunset photos once the rain calmed down.

As you can see, rain on your wedding day doesn’t have to be the end of the world. In fact, it can make your day even more memorable and incredible! Our last advice is this, DON’T WORRY! If you make the most of it, we believe your wedding will be every bit as magical as it was for all the bride and grooms pictured above. Hawaii isn’t considered paradise for no reason. Having your wedding here will be an amazing experience regardless of what the weather forecast might indicate. Trust us 🙂 .