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Just north of Makena State Park, the rolling sands of Maluaka Beach set the stage for Yifeng & Kai’s tenderhearted Maui Beach Ceremony. Like so many of our Hawaii weddings, the weather showcased Maui at her finest. Beneath the warmth of the Pacific sun, the couple was treated to an overflow of sunshine and sweet tropical breezes.
The ocean folded itself in layers of aquamarine and jade, as Yifeng and Kai exchanged their touching sentiments. It always lifts our spirits to witness such a sincere love between a couple. And when that honesty is paired with the breathtaking backdrop of the Maui coast, something truly magical takes place. Follow along to see all the enchantment!
Yifeng and Kai met through a mutual friend and became engaged at a Michelin 3 Star restaurant… they said the food and service were amazing. And clearly you can trust this couple’s taste, just take a look at their crisp and elegant style!
With one of our Rustic Hawaiian Bouquets in hand, Yifang is beyond radiant. We love how she blends traditional gemstone elements with a clean and modern silhouette. And the pop of scarlet lipstick draws the eye to her lovely face.
The joyous Kahu Richardo Hanako’o officiated the ceremony, gracing the couple with his fond Aloha and charitable nature.
After the ceremony, the couple stepped away to capture some intimate Maui wedding portraits.
Maluaka Beach is one of our favorite wedding locations. Enclosed in an abundance of natural greenery and lava rock embankments, this Hawaiian shoreline offers unique and versatile backdrops.
With the West Maui Mountains on the horizon, the sentimentality captured in this photograph has us awestruck.
Thank you, Yifang and Kai, for sharing your relaxed yet exciting Maui beach ceremony with us! We wish you all the joy in the years to come!
Session Details
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Wedding Location: Maluaka Beach
Wedding Officiant: Kahu Richardo Hanako’o
Wedding Photographer: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography
Onsite Coordinator: Jen of Simple Maui Wedding
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See another recent Maui wedding here: https://simplemauiwedding.net/emily-daniels-hawaii-wedding/
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When we asked Michael and Laura what they wanted their Maui Elopement to be, they told us “intimate and chill”. We think their Maui wedding ceremony was exactly that and more. It was also beautiful, moving and personal.
About The Couple
Micheal proposed to Laura at the top of her favorite hiking trail “sweaty and dirty” which she joked is their natural state. We’d say they clean up pretty well! We love their bridal style, with Laura’s lace dress gently blowing in the breeze and Michael’s blue suit complimenting the ocean, they looked perfect for their beach wedding.
They had talked about a courthouse wedding to take care of the legal side of the marriage, but then remembered they had a trip already booked to Maui. They decided to turn the vacation into a wedding and honeymoon! What a great idea! A beautiful intimate way to start your journey together as husband and wife.
They decided to make the drive together from the opposite side of the island rather than wait to see each other at the ceremony. This worked great for them and took a little of the pressure off, which kept the “chill” part of what they wanted. The ceremony started with a conch shell blowing and tears being held back. When they said their custom vows to each other, the tears could not be held back any longer. We loved how sweet they were to each other and the fact they took the time to write down their feelings and share them in such an intimate way.
Thank you, Laura and Michael, for including us in your “intimate and chill” wedding, we loved every minute of it! We wish you both the best in all your future adventures together!
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Maluaka Beach
Maui Wedding Photographer: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Minister: Rev. Kuya
Wedding Floral: Pastel Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Dellables
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This beautiful family visited Maui two years ago and fell in love with it. So when it came time to plan their wedding, there wasn’t a question: they wanted to have their wedding in Maui.
It was just this sweet family of three for this Maui Beach wedding. You could say it was kind of a family elopement! It turned out to be an amazing choice, as the beach, sunset, and weather were absolute perfection!
We love when a couple decides to include their kids in the wedding ceremony. Andrea and Jon made sure their daughter Hannah was standing with them and incorporated into the lei exchange. It made for such a special family photo moment.
This family has a special bond and it was so special to get to witness it in person. We also love that they made time after there ceremony for some gorgeous family portraits as well as couples photos.
After the wedding, the family was looking forward to a relaxing vacation. They couldn’t wait to take in all Maui has to offer. What a great way to get married. Being with the people you love in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet.
Thank you so much, Andrea, Jon, and Hannah for including us in your wedding in Maui!
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Maluaka Beach
Day of Maui Wedding Coordinator: Courtney
Maui Photographer: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Floral: Mele Bouquet by Dellables
Maui Officiant: Kahu Ricardo Hanakoo
See more Maui Beach Weddings on our blog!
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Melissa and Sandy live in Austin but also own a place here in Kihei so they come here a lot, and were excited to have a Maui Beach Elopement. Their excitement was magnified by the excitement of starting this next chapter of their lives not only as husband and wife, but also as mom and dad! Our bride is pregnant and they’re naming the baby Makena. So sweet!
After getting ready with the help of Maui Makeup Artistry, Melissa was ready to meet up with her groom at Maluaka Beach. Sandy was waiting for her as she pulled up, eager to see her in her bridal glory! We love that they were able to share this moment prior to their ceremony and then walk over to the sandy beach together.
Finding Love Unexpectedly
When Melissa and Sandy first met, neither of them were looking for love but when they saw each other everything just clicked! It’s easy to see they share a natural connection. And we just love the way they look at each other with pure joy. We have no doubt these two will experience a lifetime of happiness with each other and their growing family!
Thank you, both, for sharing such a beautiful evening with Simple Maui Wedding. We are honored we could be part of your Maui Beach Elopement and wish you all the best on the journey ahead! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!
Maui Elopement Coordinator: Simple Maui Wedding
Onsite Coordinator: Courtney of Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Elopement Photographer: Niki of Karma Hill Photography
Videographer: All Time Media
Maui Minister: Rev. Richardo
Maui Wedding Floral: Custom Bouquet by Dellables
Hair & Make-up: Maui Makeup Artistry
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Maluaka Beach
Time of Day: Sunset
View our recent wedding: Southern Grooms ~ Ashton & Kent’s Maui Wedding
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Deanna and Sean decided to have a Maui Beach Elopement because they love being around the water and wanted a sunset backdrop. And even though we got a late start due to a sudden downpour, the colors in the sky did not disappoint! Just see for yourself!
Their Story
One of our favorite parts of helping plan this couple’s Maui Beach Elopement was hearing the story of how they met and got together. This bride and groom actually went to high school together over 20 years ago! They had a class together and were lab partners but never dated. But thanks to Facebook they reconnected and started taking trips between Arizona & Michigan to be together! And then Sean proposed when they were packing up Deanna’s stuff in Michigan to go live with him in Arizona!
We love that they ended up together and are so glad we could be part of their special day! Thank you, Deanna and Sean, for letting us celebrate with you. We wish you all the best on the journey ahead! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!
Maui Elopement Package: Simple Maui Wedding
Onsite Coordinator: Courtney of Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Elopement Photographer: Samantha of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Minister: Rev. Joe Miles
Maui Wedding Floral: White Sands Bouquet (with added coral and salmon flowers) by Dellables
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Maluaka Beach
Time of Day: Sunset
See another recent wedding here: https://simplemauiwedding.net/ashley-brian-maui-destination-wedding/
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After meeting at a pub 2 years ago and getting engaged 1 year ago in Cancun, this couple was so excited to say “I do” at a Maui Elopement! With no guests, Danielle and David’s ceremony at Maluaka Beach was an opportunity for these two to focus on only each other and their love. What could be better than that?!
All throughout the evening we couldn’t help but notice the way this bride and groom looked at each other. It’s easy to see that they make each other so happy and we are so glad they found each other! Thank you, Danielle and David, for trusting us to help plan your intimate Maui Elopement! We loved being part of your special day and wish you both a lifetime of happiness together. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!
Maui Elopement Coordinator: Simple Maui Wedding
Onsite Coordinator: Diana of Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Elopement Photographer: Niki of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Minister: Rev. Richardo
Musician: Kason of Manutea Nui E
Maui Wedding Floral: Custom Bouquet by Dellables
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Maluaka Beach
Time of Day: Sunset
View our recent wedding: Wanting to Play ~ Renee & Chris’ Maui Destination Wedding
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