
After months of mandatory quarantine and shuttered hotels, we’re happy to learn that beginning on October 15th, 2020, the Hawaii Government will be welcoming visitors who test negative for COVID-19 to our islands! That means more happy couples and more beautiful Maui weddings!
If you’re planning to travel to Hawaii, follow along and we’ll help you understand the current Hawaii COVID-19 travel restrictions and avoid the quarantine.
Here’s a quick overview on what you need to know about the new Hawaii COVID-19 travel restrictions:
For a very detailed Q&A from the Hawaii State Government please visit The Department of Health Travel Frequently Asked Questions Page.
Now let’s break it down, so you can start planning your dream wedding in Hawaii.
Beginning on October 15th, Hawaii COVID-19 travel restrictions will require documentation of a negative COVID-19 test in order to avoid the Hawaii quarantine.
Here’s a checklist to help you navigate the requirements, so you can relax and start dreaming of your big day:
It is the traveler’s responsibility to confirm they are receiving the correct test.

Keep scrolling for more info on Hawaii COVID-19 Travel Restrictions!

Even after you’re tested, there will still be more safety measures to ensure you can avoid the Hawaii COVID-19 travel quarantine. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect at the airport.
✦ You’ll need to create an account on the state’s “Safe Travels” website https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/
✦ Prior to your flight, you’ll complete a health screening on the safe travels website as well as input your flight information, lodging information and upload your negative COVID 19 test prior to boarding your flight.
✦ Once you have uploaded your negative COVID 19 test, you will receive a QR code in your email, it is recommended you save this to your phone’s camera roll as well as keep a printed copy along with a printed copy of your negative test results.
✦ If you have a fever before boarding, you may be prohibited from boarding the flight
✦ If you have a fever when you arrive to Hawaii, you will receive a further medical assessment
✦ When you get off the plane there will be state representatives before baggage claim to scan your QR code and give you a certificate of clearance. You may be required to show this document when you check into your hotel, so keep it handy!
Planning on a beach wedding in Hawaii? Or just hoping to elope on the world’s most romantic sandy venue? We’re here to help make your dreams come true!


First off, this means your dream wedding in Hawaii is about to happen!! We’re jumping for joy along with you! Take a moment to do a cartwheel or two, and then glance over these few other considerations:
Not sure if a wedding in Hawaii is within your budget? It’s much more affordable than you think! Come read our comprehensive article: Hawaii Destination Wedding Cost – Ceremony, Lodging & Airfare
So why not consider a small wedding or even eloping in Hawaii?

Having a Maui beach elopement is a beautiful way to celebrate your love. We understand that it may not be exactly what you’ve hoped for, but limiting your guest count to only a handful of friends and family may keep your loved ones healthy.
Many couples are opting for a very small celebration in the short term, with plans to host a larger celebration back home when it is safe.
To help you bridge the distance, we’ve created elopement enhancements that can be added to all of our Maui beach wedding packages. With these add-ons, a professional videographer will record or live-stream your wedding so your guests back home will be part of the special moment! We can even send them leis! So if you decide to elope, they’ll be cheering you on in style!

So as you begin planning your gorgeous ceremony day around the new Hawaii COVID-19 travel restrictions, browse the amazing wedding photos below and remind yourself – SOON THIS WILL BE YOU! And we can’t wait to meet you and your special someone!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!









Keep checking back because we’ll keep this post updated as soon as any information changes!
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If you’re looking for a special place for your destination wedding in Maui that highlights all of the beauty of the tropics, then look no further than Maluaka Beach! This Maui gem features a long stretch of golden sand and beautiful views.
We’ve got a lot of helpful info about a Maluaka Beach wedding, including how to get there, where to park, and where to dine afterwards. We’ll also outline the different options for a wedding here, since you’ll be able to choose from different times of day and different sides of the beach. Follow along and we’ll detail out what makes this spot truly spectacular for a Destination wedding in Maui!



We’ve hand-selected this beach for destination weddings in Maui because of its epic waters and beautiful greenery. Maluaka Beach is a long, narrow beach with two unique sides – each with an abundance of backdrops and each with its own parking lot!
The north side of Maluaka Beach is overflowing with leggy trees, lava rocks, and a great view of the ocean! This is the right-hand side of the beach if you’re looking toward the ocean.
The north side of the beach features a grassy lawn and rocky embankments. If you look to your right, you’ll see the West Maui Mountains, and to the left is a grassy hillside and views of Molokini Crater and Kaho‘olawe.




If you select the northern side of Maluaka Beach, you’ll park on the street or in the small lot near Keawala`i church. After parking, it’s just a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. There is also a pullover where you can get dropped off right by the beach. This makes it an ideal choice if anyone in your group has mobility difficulties.
The North end of the beach is best for smaller groups of about 10 or less, as the tide can make the area pretty narrow.
The South end of Maluaka beach is the left-hand side as you look toward the ocean. It can be busier but is also more spacious, so it works well for a larger group. It has similar features to the Northern end of the beach. If you look to the right you’ll see a broader view of Maui, and to the left you’ll see an outcropping of dramatic lava rock with Molokini Crater peaking around the corner.

The southern end of Maluaka Beach has designated beach parking lot. From there, you’ll follow a sidewalk that leads to the sand.


Maluaka Beach is in the Makena area of Maui. Beaches in this prime locale are often graced with clear skies and great lighting for photos!
There is plenty of parking on either side of the beach. You can access either end from either parking lot, but it’s easiest to park closer to where you’ll have the ceremony.
Maluaka Beach is a great choice for either a morning or sunset destination wedding in Maui!
We begin our morning ceremonies at Maluaka Beach around 8:30 AM, before it gets too hot and busy. Typically a morning wedding here has calm blue waters, clear skies, and great visibility.
The beach is fairly quiet in the morning with just a few adventurers out accessing the beach for snorkeling. We also sometimes get very welcomed wedding crashers – sea turtles peaking out of the ocean!

Sunset weddings at Maluaka Beach have a dreamy look, since the sun is shining on you from across the ocean. The exact look of the sunset varies day to day. We sometimes see a romantic golden glow, dreamy pastels, a vibrant flaming sunset, or gentle blue-gray skies.
There will be a few more people around for a sunset wedding, but we can typically find our own little spot to enjoy the ceremony.

Whether you elope with no guests, or have a group of up to 30, you’ll probably want to choose a nice place to dine after your Maluaka Beach wedding.
This location is only 5-15 minutes away from some of the top restaurants on Maui, most of which offer a romantic setting and group dining options. You’ll want to consider any of the Wailea restaurants or resorts for a reception to keep from driving too far between locations.
We’ll be happy to recommend some great restaurant ideas for your reception, depending on your exact vision and ceremony plans for your destination wedding in Maui!










If you’d like to see more beautiful locales, come see all of our Maui beach wedding locations! And, of course, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
Come see one of our recent Maui weddings: Beauty Beyond Words ~ Rebecca & Angelo’s Maui Beach Wedding
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Kanaha Beach Park is a Maui gem that is sure to fill you with the Aloha Spirit! It’s our most overlooked Maui beach wedding location, but with its unique features and benefits, Kanaha Beach could easily be the best fit for your Maui wedding.
Our company’s founder, Karma Hill, considers Kanaha Beach one of the top sandy shores on the island! So there’s sure to be something extra special about it! With deeply hued waters paired against the greenery of the West Maui Mountains, your wedding photos will showcase a unique side of Maui that not many visitors have the luxury of seeing.
Kanaha Beach is located minutes from the Kahului Airport and roughly 45 minutes away from the island’s popular resort areas. Its distance from the top hotels keeps many beachgoers and weddings away. That’s also what makes it such a great choice for a beach wedding, though. We’ve never seen multiple weddings at this beach like we have at our other Maui beach wedding locations. And on weekdays it’s easy to find a spot away from anyone relaxing or exercising on the beach!





Kanaha Beach features a variety of backdrops and areas to explore! Located on the coastal line of Kahului, this location is a rare gem in the busy(ish) Maui city.
There’s plenty of parking at this Maui beach wedding location. Our wedding coordinator will meet you in the parking lot and guide you through the trees to the best spots for capturing your special memories. Morning hours here are vivid and blue, while sunsets tend to be a bit more subdued.














At this Maui beach wedding location, the sun sets behind the West Maui Mountains, but sunsets here still offer dreamy and magical skies.
You can find more gorgeous photos captured at Kanaha Beach here. And if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Come see one of our recent Maui weddings: Lavender Dreams – Ashley & Robert’s Gannon’s Wedding on Maui
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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!
Lahaina Shores is located in Lahaina Town on the West side of Maui.
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!











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!
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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!







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!
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!










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
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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!
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.

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!

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!
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.

Planning on a beach wedding in Hawaii? Or just hoping to elope on the world’s most romantic sandy venue? We’re here to help make your dreams come true!




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.





Read our blog to view real Hawaii Destination Weddings! Get inspiration and tips!

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.
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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:
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!
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!
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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
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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?
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.

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.

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.
Planning on a beach wedding in Hawaii? Or just hoping to elope on the world’s most romantic sandy venue? We’re here to help make your dreams come true!



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!


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!


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.


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:
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!
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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!
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!!



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 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!


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.

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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 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.



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!

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!

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!
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.

Planning on a beach wedding in Hawaii? Or just hoping to elope on the world’s most romantic sandy venue? We’re here to help make your dreams come true!

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?)

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.

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.
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.

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:
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.

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.

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 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:

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!
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At Simple Maui Wedding, we’ll plan your beautiful ceremony, but we want you to have the best experience, from getting ready to the reception! We’ve put together some of our top Maui wedding reception venues to help you plan your after-party: whether you’d prefer a romantic table for two or a large venue for all your friends and family to dance the night away, Maui has some of the world’s most beautiful options!
Follow along with us as we detail our top Maui wedding reception venues!
Located in the heart of Wailea and just steps from the shores of Polo Beach, the Fairmont Kea Lani offers luxurious accommodations and world-renowned dining. Two of our favorite Maui wedding reception venues are located on the grounds of this resort: Ko Restaurant and Nick’s Fishmarket. Both restaurants offer tropical atmospheres and unbeatable cuisine.

From their website
“Fairmont Kea Lani’s signature restaurant Kō features award-winning cuisine inspired by the vast collection of ethnicities brought together during Maui’s sugarcane plantation era. Taste generations of local cuisine deeply rooted in the island’s culture and history. With over 90% of fish, beef, and produce sourced locally, the flavors are as authentic as they are sustainable.”
Located in the Fairmont Kea Lani, this restaurant sits near Polo Beach and is only a short drive away from any of our South Maui Beaches.
You can choose to either dine within the restaurant for smaller tables or book a private, intimate location surrounded by tropical palm trees, exotic flowers, and flickering torches.
With their intuitive “group dining menus,” planning a reception in Maui has never been easier…
You can add beautiful centerpieces to your Maui wedding floral order to bring an elegant personal touch to the decor of your table.

From their website
“Nick’s Fishmarket blends unique island tastes with a beautiful atmosphere to create a dining experience like to no other in South Maui.”
Nick’s Fishmarket is also situated in the beautiful Fairmont Kea Lani resort in Wailea. The name says it all: their cuisine is famous for its upscale, seafood driven menu, but they do offer meats and vegetarian dishes as well.
They can accommodate an intimate party of 2 at a table overlooking the resort OR they have a private dining room for larger parties that can be decorated however you’d like.
Speaker systems are restricted out of respect to other restaurant guests, but you can have a musician, a small hula show, or even a romantic first dance as husband and wife!
To give it a personal touch, you could add a couple of centerpieces to your flower order or work with our florist to set up the reception decor of your dreams.
Gannon’s Restaurant is one of our favorite venues for Maui weddings. With sweeping panoramic ocean views and spectacular sunsets, Gannon’s is the perfect spot to say “I do” and then party the night away. The grounds are extensive, which means plenty of location options for your Maui reception.
From their website
“Voted one of the Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in America, Gannon’s Restaurant in Wailea is a celebration of the classic dishes for which Chef Beverly Gannon is best known from her award-winning Maui restaurants (Hali’imaile General Store and the former Joe’s Bar & Grill) and contemporary dishes inspired by the fresh local ingredients of Hawaii.”

Gannon’s Lower Lawn is a great option for larger receptions on Maui with a little more focus on the guests’ experience. This reception spot is just off of the restaurant, so it’s private enough that you won’t get other restaurant-goers walking through.
What we love about this location is that it can have the look & feel of a traditional reception (with custom table layouts, a dance floor, and your own bar), but it’s still simple and budget-friendly like a restaurant reception!
It sits right above the ceremony lawn, so if you’re having a Gannon’s Grassy Knoll wedding ceremony, your guests can head right up to the reception while you venture to the beach for sunset newly-wed portraits.
They allow a DJ and dancing at this venue, and they also have an in-house staff that will help you plan the menu, bar, and dancing.

This area is used as a rain backup if you have a wedding planned at Gannon’s. The staff will prepare the area so you have a lovely ceremony set up that they can quickly flip into a reception.
Even though it’s a backup option, it’s still beautiful, lively, and semi-private. There’s enough room for dinner and dancing, and you’ll still be away from the rest of the restaurant.
If it’s not too windy, then you can overflow onto the patio where there are illuminated Palm Trees and a tropical pond.
Gannon’s indoor reception features the same delicious menu and decor options as their outdoor location.
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You don’t have to book a large reception to enjoy the fabulous food and ambiance of Gannon’s. Their Upper Pond and Lower Pond (see photos above) offer tables on the sweeping terrace of their restaurant that will make your smaller group feel just as special.
You can have a cake cutting and a set menu just like a full reception, and enjoy the beautiful grounds that the golf course offers.
See below for another small table setup at Gannon’s Upper Pond location.

Voted “Top 21 Most Romantic Hotels in the World” by Conde Nast Traveller and “100 Best Hotels in the World” by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, the Hotel Wailea is more of an oasis than a hotel, and their Maui wedding receptions venues certainly follow suit.

From their website
“The grand Anuhea Ballroom, with its cathedral ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and soaring windowed walls is spectacular. Celebrate your event surrounded by cascading waterfalls on one side and dramatic sunset views across the ocean on the other.”
This space is simply stunning. For a 100% private experience in a hall fit for royalty, there’s no better Maui wedding reception venue than the Anuhea Ballroom in Hotel Wailea.
The hotel staff will expertly deck this elegant hall to accommodate your wedding party and decor. Although the ballroom is more intricate & expensive than their restaurant space (see below), it will allow more customizations, like entertainment, full privacy, and more menu options.

From their website
“Discover the flavors of the islands in a traditional bistro setting with sweeping views of three Hawaiian Islands. The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea showcases its artistry with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from farmers and fishers throughout the region.”
Voted “Top 10 Restaurants in Maui,” this gorgeous Maui wedding reception venue features exquisite cuisine and sweeping panoramic views. You can enjoy the amazing food of The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea in a semi-private outdoor garden setting.
This intimate space is perfect for a quick first dance and quiet enough for a toast.
The Four Seasons in Wailea, Maui is the epitome of high-end luxury. If you love the resort feel, with endless details and refined decor, then this is the venue for you. Situated in the heart of Wailea with an expansive view of the coastline, The Four Seasons Maui is an award-winning resort designed around elegance and luxury with a splash of tropical fun.

If you select this breezy outdoor Maui wedding reception venue, you’ll have views of the resorts fountains and swaying palms. The hotel will do the catering for your meal and the staff will be available to help with decorations and planning.
From their website
“At Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, our golden sands are lined by tropical greenery, towering palm trees and the clear blue waves of the Pacific, creating a picture-perfect setting for one of the most important moments of your life.”

This Maui reception venue at the Four Seasons is intimate and casual, while perfectly melding upscale contemporary with rustic beach vibes. You’ll overlook the ocean as you dine at a private table with a custom menu created by their expert chefs. This locale is one of our personal favorites for small receptions — even the founders of Simple Maui Wedding, Karma & Steve Hill, selected it to celebrate their vow renewal! Check out their sweet photos above.
The Four Seasons also has other lovely lawns to choose from. If a restaurant setting is preferred, this venue has several upscale restaurants such as Spago, Ferraro’s, and Duo to choose from.

From their website
“The 1,500 square foot chapel is a stunning canvas for your ceremony or special event. Your guests will enter through grand French doors to the open room and elevated wooden platform. If you are using The Steeple House for a special event, the altar can serve many entertainment purposes.”
Built in the 1950s, The Steeple House is in the beautiful area of Kapalua, close to Ironwoods Beach and the Ritz Carlton.
This Maui wedding reception venue offers a lovely indoor setting where you can create a custom experience. The venue partners with Celebrations Catering, who can help with food, staffing, rentals, and more.
You can also rent their outdoor lawn for a reception under a tent.
We plan ceremonies here as well, so it’s a great option if you want to keep your ceremony and reception in one place.
Planning on a beach wedding in Hawaii? Or just hoping to elope on the world’s most romantic sandy venue? We’re here to help make your dreams come true!


From their website
“Located at perhaps the most beautiful spot on earth, Merriman’s Kapalua serves the freshest Hawaiian Regional Cuisine with their “Farm to Table” concept. Enjoy year-round sunsets from the dining room or while enjoying a glass of wine on the outdoor lanai.
View spectacular sunsets as you dine at the Merriman’s and indulge in live music during your Maui wedding reception. Their menu features an extensive wine list with numerous specialty cocktails.
You can buy out the entire venue, have a private table on the patio, or simply enjoy a romantic table for two in the restaurant. The Merriman’s Kapalua can accommodate any guest count.

From their website
“Located in the clubhouse of the Plantation Course, the Plantation House Restaurant melds award-winning Hawaiian-Mediterranean cuisine with gracious Hawaiian hospitality. From its unique vantage point on Kapalua’s Plantation Golf Course, the elegant dining room offers panoramic ocean views and breathtaking sunsets.”
Enjoy unparalleled dining with this award-winning restaurant. The Plantation House Restaurant received an ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic Restaurant” in 2008. Specializing in fresh fish and island-inspired cuisine, the menu is only rivaled by the breathtaking views.
The Plantation House Restaurant offers a beautiful outdoor setting for ocean view receptions. There are numerous dining options as well, from a fully private meal to a table in their dining room, or a cocktail hour on their patio.
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Whether you’re planning a large reception or an intimate dinner for two, these Maui wedding reception venues are simply spectacular. Contact us today so we can help put you in contact with the events team at these lovely reception venues or to learn more about our award-winning Maui wedding ceremony packages.
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