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Maui Wedding Venues
Discover the islands premier Maui wedding venues with Simple Maui Wedding. Each Maui wedding venue we recommend has been hand-selected for its exceptional quality, breathtaking beauty, and outstanding staff — so you can focus on making memories, not decisions.
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Gather in Maui restaurant
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- Private setting
- Ocean Views
- Plenty of room for larger groups
- It has a wonderful onsite restaurant and bar where you can hold a dinner or full reception. We will connect you with the Gather team to create the perfect after ceremony options for you and your guests.
- Near several beautiful beaches so you can also incorporate beach photos during your couples portraits.
- Room for any ceremony customizations you want, custom arches and chairs are an available upgrade at this location.
- No time or date restrictions at this location
- It is near the resort area of Wailea so it is a convenient option if you and your guests are staying in Wailea or Kihei.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- The ceremony lawn has the road to the entrance of the restaurant running nearby it. This is not a busy road as it only leads to the restaurant but it is something to consider (see photo).
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THE FOUR SEASONS WAILEA
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- Choice of three locations: Plumeria Point, Wailea Point or Plumeria Gardens. Plumeria Point is rooftop and framed by two large plumeria trees, Wailea Point is a grassy lawn overlooking the ocean close to the beach path and Plumeria Gardens is a rooftop lawn overlooking the ocean and the resort.
- Use of the hotel grounds after the ceremony for breathtaking photos.
- The resort is ocean front so you can also incorporate beach photos for your couples photos.
- A variety of reception options after your ceremony: a private oceanfront dinner for two under the stars, a private room in one of their world class restaurants or a swinging soiree in one of their private event spaces.
- Immaculate grounds and friendly resort staff add to your guests experience.
- You can stay where you have your ceremony and walk down to your wedding. The Four Seasons offers special rates to our wedding couple.
- Room blocks are available so all your guests can stay as well.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- Food and Beverage must be booked through the Four Seasons to have your ceremony Fri-Sun. No food and beverage is required for ceremonies Mon-Thu. Contact us for details.
- Guest will need to valet park at the resorts main entrance
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The Andaz Resort Wailea
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- Breathtaking oceanfront lawns, Laule'a 1 or Laule'a 3, offer natural beauty with the Pacific Ocean and lush landscape. Laule'a 3 features an old growth Kiawe tree for a unique backdrop, while Laule'a 1 provides open ocean views and tall palm trees.
- Elegant venues and restaurants for receptions, with a catering team offering delicious dining options including local specialties and international cuisine.
- Add on food and beverage items à la carte for your ceremony, such as a champagne toast or a cake for a cutting ceremony.
- All ceremonies include wood crossback chairs and offer covered areas for rain or inclement weather.
- To make your wedding experience even more convenient, the Andaz Resort offers the option to arrange a room block for you and your guests. This can be arranged either directly with the hotel team or through our preferred room block agent. This ensures that you and your guests can relax and enjoy your wedding day without the hassle of traveling to and from the hotel.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- Guests not staying at the hotel will need to valet park at the resorts main entrance
- Although the resort sits at the very end of the Wailea Beach path, it is open to the public and therefore there is always the possibility of people passing by your ceremony.
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Merriman's Kapalua
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- Direct Oceanfront
- Easy Beach Access
- Sunsets are fantastic
- Delicious dining options at same location
- It is just steps to the famous Kapalua Bay with interesting lava rock formations that make for epic wedding photos!
- There is a restaurant & bar onsite so you have great options for a reception, cocktail hour or dinner for your guests at the same location as your ceremony. We will connect you with the great team at Merriman's to create the experience that fits you best!
- Located in Northwest Maui, it is a short drive for those staying in the resort areas of Kaanapali and Kapalua
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
The beach that the ceremony site is next to is a popular public beach, there will certainly be beachgoers and possibly other weddings on the beach.
The Northwest coast of Maui tends to get more precipitation than other resort areas.
- This location can get windy at times, best to plan an updo or half up half down hairstyle.
- The MAX guest count for the lawn is 30
- Reception meal at the restaurant is required for weddings Fri-Sun Lunch and Dinner Options Available
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Fairmont Kea Lani
Situated on the incredible Polo beach, this sprawling all suite resort is truly an all in one location for your Maui wedding. Get married next to the ocean, have your couples portraits on the beach while your guests walk to their after ceremony celebration, join them when you are done with your portraits then stroll to your suite after your celebration to get your honeymoon started right away!
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- It has oceanfront ceremony options for any guest count from an intimate elopement to a party of 50 or more.
- It has open air or ballroom rain back up locations to give you peace of mind when planning your outdoor wedding.
- It has some of the best post ceremony dining options for any group size.
These Include:
- An intimate dinner for two oceanfront and under the stars
- A private room or outdoor area for a sit down dinner in one of the restaurants on property, Ko or Nick's Fishmarket.
- A full private reception with dancing, dinner and bar service
- The resort sits on Polo beach, one of the most scenic beaches in the Wailea area that is easily accessible for photos after your ceremony just steps from the resort grounds.
- The property is all suite, meaning each room has a bedroom and sitting area and also has villas with private plunge pools. It's a romantic place to stay for your honeymoon as well so you can go straight from wedding to honeymoon the same night!
- The property is very large and there are lots of great backdrops for photos, fountains, gardens, gazebo, beautiful architecture etc.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- Pacific Terrace location is perched at the top of a grassy knoll and the layout of the location does not allow for a traditional aisle if you have more than 15 guests.
- Polo Lawn (for groups over 25) has the public beach path running between it and the ocean, so you will have people walking on the beach path that will be able to see your ceremony and may be briefly behind your ceremony.
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Wailea Beach Resort
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- Views views views! Everywhere you turn you are looking at something beautiful.
- The Wailea Beach resort is a great option for accommodation with its recently remodeled property, amazing pools and central location in the Wailea resort it's a great option for our couples and their guests alike. The convenience of staying at the same resort you will have your ceremony and reception at is the ultimate Simple Maui Wedding!
- A variety of post wedding meal options are available, from a casual oceanfront lanai, to upscale dining at Humble Market Kitchen to a private outdoor dinner under the stars, this location has you covered. We will connect you with the team at the resort to help you plan the perfect after ceremony celebration.
- Both ceremony locations are a short walk to the beach for couples photos.
- The resort is located on the south side of the island, known for its consistently good weather and amazing sunsets.
- The resort's many gathering areas means you have great rain back up options, which are not available for beach weddings.
- We have partnered with Wailea Beach Resort to be able to offer special perks for our wedding clients and their guests when they stay on property. Contact us for details!
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
- Both ceremony locations sit adjacent to the Wailea beach path that connects guests to other parts of the hotel so you will have people walking by your ceremony and guests at the hotel can see your ceremony site from the resort grounds.
- There are additional parking fees for you and your guests if you are not staying at the hotel
- Both locations can fit up to 25 seated and 30 with some guests standing ( such as a wedding party)
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Ulua Beach
Lanai Point
Makani Point
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Once a working sugar plantation this historic property lives on creating sweetness with beautiful Maui weddings! The 1922 cottage with huge oceanfront lawn and old growth trees is a stunning place to say "I Do".
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- The large property gives you multiple places to hold your ceremony, you can have lush green backdrops, ocean backdrops or large historic trees.
- Cottage with a bridal suite and wrap around porch is great for changing and relaxing before the ceremony.
- It has a small but scenic beach in front of the property for beach photos and a jetty that gives you west maui mountain views as well as panoramic ocean views.
- Can accommodate large guest counts
- Total privacy at this location, the beach rarely has beachgoers and the entire property is privately owned.
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
- The property owners give the public access to the jetty and ocean access so there may be a few people in those areas.
- Limited to Monday- Thursday only without an upcharge.
- This venue is extremely popular and requires more flexibility with your wedding date in order to book it.
OLOWALU PLANTATION HOUSE
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WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- It's located on the famous Kaanapali beach, but it is tucked away from the other major resorts so you get much more privacy and quiet than in the more bustling areas of Kaanapali
- The hotel offers two room categories based on your budget and vision. One category is low rise bungalows on a sprawling lawn with old growth trees. It feels far away from Kaanapali and almost like you were transported to the lush Hana side of the island. The other room options are more traditional in their tower that offer incredible ocean and mountain views.
- You can choose from a ceremony on a lawn with palm trees and a wide open ocean view or on their bungalow lawn in the shade of old growth trees, but still ocean front.
- The hotel also has a private beach house it rents out for smaller events so you could have your ceremony just steps from your suite on your own private oceanfront lawn that includes a private pool, hot tub and covered lanai for a dinner after. Contact us for more details on this special location.
- The property also has an oceanfront Luau so you could make your wedding even more simple by purchasing VIP tickets and take your guests there for your reception. Entertainment, food, beverages all included in one price and just a short walk from your ceremony!
- There is an oceanfront restaurant on property that you can host a reception dinner at.
- The resort can also arrange a private oceanfront dinner for your group and our planners can connect you with the resort team for pricing and availability.
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
- As with all hotels, there will be hotel guests near your ceremony but your ceremony area is reserved for just your group.
- The property was built in the 1960's and has a vintage charm but it is not a super modern resort. They have refreshed it and kept it in good repair.
- Due to state permitting restrictions our photographers are not allowed on the beach in front of the property so any beach photos will need to be taken with a long lens with the photographer on the resort property.
Royal Lahaina Resort
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WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- Choose from multiple ceremony backdrops, all of which have swaying palms and ocean, but you can opt for more rugged lava rocks behind your ceremony or a manicured lawn with Molokini Crater views.
- Cottage with a bridal suite and large front porch is great for changing and relaxing before the ceremony and act as a rain backup in case of inclement weather.
- It has a small but scenic beach in front of the property, due to permitting laws your photographer can not work on the beach but can take photos from the property of the cottage of the wedding couple on the beach.
- Can accommodate up to 40 guests with a shuttle
- Total privacy at this location, the beach rarely has beachgoers and the entire property is privately owned.
- The famous Makena Cove aka secret beach is nearby and easily accessible for couples photos after your ceremony.
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
- All shoreline is public property in Hawaii so there could be people fishing nearby but this is rare, they are not allowed on the private property.
- Limited to Monday- Thursday only without an upcharge.
- This venue only has parking for 6 cars, so weddings with guest counts over 15 will need to hire a shuttle for their guests. Absolutely no street parking is allowed due to permitting rules.
The Beach House - Makena
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The coral brick walls surround the altar of this rustic Hawaiian wedding venue. Built in 1852 this outdoor chapel offers a rustic yet dreamy setting for your Maui wedding.
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- The large lush property offers plenty of options for photos with the tropical foliage of Hawaii as your backdrop.
- The altar is beautiful as is or enhanced as you see in the photos to show off your bridal style.
- A beautiful beach is less than a half mile away for the addition of beach photos.
- Located in North Kihei, this location is easy to get to from most areas of the island and close to many dining options for a post ceremony reception.
- The open air chapel offers a more traditional feeling, with a Hawaii twist!
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
- There is no rain back up for this location, although it rarely rains in this part of the island.
- Availability is subject to the church schedule, it is still a working church.
- The beach is a VERY short car ride away, but is just a little to long to walk in wedding wear, so bride and groom portraits only (no guests) is recommended at the beach.
- The restrooms are also a bit "rustic" and there is not room to change on site.
Rustic Hawaiian Ruins Wedding VEnue
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Centrally located in Wailuku, it is between the popular resort areas of Kihei/Wailea and Lahaina making it convenient if you have guests coming from both parts of the island.
WHY WE LOVE THIS VENUE:
- The property has two different ceremony locations to choose from. The Kahalawai Terrace is a large lawn with amazing views and Hoapili Gardens is an intimate grassy overlook surrounded by a pond and waterfall, perfect for elopements with 12 or less guests.
- The package includes a bridal room where the bride can get ready.
- The clubhouse is designed in exquisite art deco style by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally designed for Marilyn Monroe but never built, the plans were adapted for the golf club. It truly is one of the most unique venues on Maui.
- The golf club has full catering abilities and can arrange for a reception on the property for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can also add on bar service and more!
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF:
- This location can be windy
- The beach is a 15 min drive away, if you would like beach photos as well, you will need to add on additional photography time.
King Kamehameha Golf Club
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Choosing the perfect Maui wedding venue can be exciting, but there are many things to consider such as budget, location and so much more. From stunning oceanfront wedding venues to private Maui wedding venue choices, Maui offers a plethora of options for your special day.
Let’s go over several key factors that you need to consider to ensure that you choose the right venue that suits your style, meets your needs, and falls within your budget.
ADDITIONAL
9 Important Maui Wedding Venue Considerations
2. Venue Guest Count
3. Venue Location
4. Wedding Date Availability
5. Venue Ameneties
6. Guest Accessibility
7. Weather
8. Venue CAtering
9. Review Contract Details
Maui Wedding Venue Wrap up...
1. Wedding Budget
The first point on our checklist, and possibly one of the most crucial, is your budget. Budget will essentially dictate all other aspects of your wedding, such as number of wedding guests, wedding vendors and which Maui wedding venues fall within your spending limit.
It's important to have a clear idea of how much you're willing to spend before you start looking at venues. Top wedding venues such as Four Seasons Resort Maui, Olowalu Plantation House, Wailea Beach Resort or King Kamehameha Golf Club can be quite expensive. Also, there are other venues not at a resort that can be a far less expensive option.
Finding wedding packages that include most things you want can be a great way to trim costs as well.
Another vital factor is the guest count. The venue you choose should comfortably accommodate all your wedding guests. You don't want your guests to feel cramped, but you also don't want the venue to feel too large for your party.
For smaller budgets, you can opt for a smaller guest count with just loved ones and closest family members in attendance. Also, there are other venues not at a resort that can be a far less expensive option for ceremonies with minimal guests.
Decide if you want an oceanfront wedding with stunning views, a ceremony in a lush tropical garden with palm trees, or perhaps with panoramic ocean views with a cocktail hour and a champagne toast. Maui has it all!
Each Maui wedding venue will have different offerings that can look drastically different. Most Maui wedding venues will have a great deal of photos to view. This way you can see if the location with work with the style of ceremony look you are going for. Simple Maui wedding has hundreds of blog posts from each venue they work at so use these as a great reference for what your wedding day will look like.
Check if your preferred venue is available on your chosen date. Top wedding venues in Maui can be booked out nearly 2 years in advance. The best wedding venues fill up fast so make sure and book as soon as you have your wedding date established.
It may be a good idea to make a list of your favorite wedding venue locations. That way your wedding planning company can reach out and check date availabilty right away.
Does the venue provide chairs, tables, linens, and other essentials? Can you have a wedding cake delivered or made on-site. Is there separate outdoor event spaces for a reception area or bar services.
These are just a few of the questions you may need to know about the Maui wedding venue you choose. Other popular wedding questions are: does the venue allow a photo booth, what are the options for floral arrangements or are their additional services other couples often choose. Paying attention to each of the details that are important to you will ensure you get what you want for your wedding day.
Consider how easy it will be for your guests to get to the venue. This can be very important if you have elderly or mobility challenged guests.
For example a beach wedding would not be ideal for guests in wheel chairs or those needing walkers. Thinking about parking facilities and proximity to accommodations are also important accessibility factors when considering different outdoor space options.
If you're planning an outdoor wedding, have a backup plan in case of rain. Some Hawaii wedding venues offer both indoor and outdoor areas. You may want to book in a location like Wailea, Maui where it rarely rains receiving only 15 inches of rain annually. This won't guarantee it doesn't rain on your outdoor wedding, but drastically decrease the chances of bad weather.
It's also important to consider the catering options, or any restrictions the venue may have on outside food and beverage. Wedding venues at resorts like the Four Seasons will have full catering services and bartending services. Private estates like Olowalu Plantation can be more planning as catering and a bar service will need to be brought in if allowed at the wedding venue.
One aspect many clients should make sure and review is the venue rental contract. Most Maui wedding venues have a non-refundable deposit, so if you decide to cancel your destination wedding you will often not get a refund for your venue deposit. So check on the policies that go with each event space so you know what to expect.
In conclusion, choosing wedding venues in Maui requires careful consideration of several factors. But if you utilize this list, you'll be well-equipped to make an informed decision. Remember, at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you and your partner are happy with the choice. After all, it's your special day, and it should be everything you've dreamt it would be.
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