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We were swept away by the endlessly romantic Maui venue wedding of Jessica & Matthew. Gannon’s set the stage for this dreamy ceremony, just a stone’s throw away from the Emerald Golf Course in Wailea.
Humpback whales splashed in the shimmering ocean backdrop as the guests located their seats. And although the ceremony started out slightly overcast, when Jessica began her walk down the aisle, the clouds parted, allowing the sun to cascade down on her gentle smile. It was a suiting metaphor for the boundless love that radiates between these two.
Blooms of blush, tropical pinks and palms added a touch of whimsy to this impeccably polished ceremony. And speaking of whimsy, Kahu Richardo Hanako’o ordained the wedding ceremony, gracing the couple with his wise words and contagious laughter.
We loved how the garments of the bride’s squad perfectly married their unique styles with the overarching theme. Exquisitely matched in a single shade of subdued coral, each member showcased his or her own flair with bold straps and jacket choices.
Hailing from Arizona and together for over six years, the couple’s deep love is beautifully reflected here in Matthew’s tender expression.
To tie it all up, the day closed with a breathtaking sunset that was vividly mirrored in the gentle waves of White Rock beach. Piercing golden rays illuminated the couple’s silhouette and the melodic sounds of the ocean kept tempo with their warm embraces.
And yet … while the locale was stunning, it simply couldn’t compare to the beauty of this radiant couple. Mahalo, Jessica and Matthew for choosing us to capture your treasured Maui destination wedding …
Time of Day: Evening
Maui Wedding Venue: Gannon’s
Maui Photographer: Cheynice of Karma Hill Photography
Musician: Oren
Videographer: All Time Media
Onsite Coordinator: Courtney of Simple Maui Wedding
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Karen and Zach told us they wanted their wedding to be relaxed and simple, yet elegant. We think that is EXACTLY what it turned out to be! Having a Maui beach wedding was relaxed and simple. Their gorgeous bridal attire, floral and mini reception at the Four Seasons afterward were elegant as can be.
About The Couple
This darling duo met in High School in Alaska through a mutual friend and have been together ever since! They LOVE traveling and have been to Hawaii many times and consider it a very special place for them. They got engaged on top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia last year and look forward to future travels together as husband and wife!
The Ceremony
It was a perfect evening for a Maui beach wedding. The lighting was gorgeous and the trade winds calm. They were surrounded by their immediate family who showed their support and love. We loved how they had all their guests arrive before them and then made an entrance to the ceremony together. That’s the great thing about a beach wedding, you don’t have to follow the traditional rules, you can make it whatever you want it to be.
They also brought some dried petals in poppers for photos afterward, we love the way it turned out!
Thank you, Karen & Zach, for sharing your day with us, we are honored you chose us to be a part of your Maui wedding!
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Southside Beach
Maui Wedding Photographer: Samantha of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Wedding Floral: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Dellables
Maui Minister: Peter Dagupion
Bridal Hair and Makeup: MAB
View our recent wedding: Loved by All ~ Carolyn & Kevin’s Maui Wedding
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The sun was shining, the sky was blue; it was the perfect day for a Hawaii Wedding. Our bride and groom were happy, relaxed and ready to say “I do” atop Gannon’s Grassy knoll.
Their Story
Emily and Daniel met in college where they were both studying Chemical Engineering. We knew they were smart for choosing a Maui wedding, but they are both also super-geniuses in their everyday life. Emily is a quality engineer for diagnostics consumable manufacturing, and Daniel is a post-doctorate fellow on batteries research. Wow!
They already had a family vacation to Maui scheduled and when they got engaged they decided to turn the vacation into a destination Hawaii wedding. Having both never been to Hawaii before, they wanted to show off the tropical beauty in their photos with lots of palm trees and ocean views.
After their ceremony, the couple captured photos with their guests then took advantage of the gorgeous surroundings at Gannon’s for couples portraits before heading to their intimate reception at the restaurant. What a lovely evening for a lovely couple. Thank you, Emily and Daniel, for trusting us to help plan your Maui wedding, we loved being a part of it!
Time of day: Sunset
Maui Wedding Venue: Gannon’s
Maui Wedding Photographer: Tenessa Karma Hill Photography
Floral: Dellables
Day of Coordinator: Jen with Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Wedding Officiant: Richardo
See another recent Maui venue wedding here: https://simplemauiwedding.net/emily-bobbys-maui-wedding-coordinator/
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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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A Maui Beach wedding is always special, but we just loved all the inspired touches Sharadin and Michael added to make their celebration more personal. The green and white floral palate complimented the natural elements and the beach and carried through perfectly to their oceanfront reception at the Andaz.
To make sure they captured all the special details they made sure to add additional photography time. The added photo time allowed them to capture the getting ready process and the reception. They will have amazing images that tell the story of the day and captured so many beautiful moments together and with their friends and family.
The Details
We loved that Sharadin chose to bring their invites and announcements to be photographed. It provided a great backdrop for a beautiful photo of the rings. They had a romantic half-circle of green and white flowers for their ceremony alter and custom signage at their reception. It’s fun to see their journey from engaged couple to a destination Maui beach wedding.
Sharadin has a special bond with her dad and included a personalized gift for him as well as a father-daughter first look after she was finished getting ready. It’s special touches like this that made their Maui wedding so unique and inspirational.
Keep scrolling to see more getting ready photos and their beautiful Maui beach wedding at White Rock.
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Southside Beach and The Andaz Hotel
Maui Photographer: Samantha of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Wedding Floral: Dellables
Maui Officiant: Kahu Richardo Hanakoo
See more Maui Beach Weddings on our blog!
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We absolutely loved being a part of Jenny and Brandon’s Maui Wedding. The Pacific Northwest couple is just a few months away from welcoming a baby boy to their family and could not be more excited.
A planned work trip to Maui for Brandon turned into the perfect opportunity to tie the knot and they chose the most beautiful evening for it. It was one of the most epic sunsets we have seen in a long time, and we see a lot of sunsets!
About the Couple
After meeting on Instagram via a funny comment on one of Jenny’s videos, they started to talk on DM and never stopped. The connection only deepened after they connected in real life. They share a love of sports and when they aren’t busy with work, watching their favorite team the Seattle Seahawks. Go Hawks!
The Wedding Day
Jenny and Brandon chose a Maui beach wedding ceremony at Po’olenalena beach just before sunset. They had a lovely group of friends and family who traveled to witness and support their wedding and the mood on the beach that day was definitely one of excitement and love.
After a touching ceremony performed by Reverend Kuya they took advantage of the scenery to take photos with loved ones, each other and celebrate that beautiful baby bump!
The overcast day surprised everybody with a stunning sunset and it was the perfect way to send them off to the rest of their life together.
Mahalo Brandon and Jenny for choosing us to be a part of your next adventure together!
Time of Day: Sunset
Maui Photographers: Tenessa of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Po’olenalena
Floral: White Sands Bouquet and Accent Floral by Dellables
Day of Coordinator: Emily of Simple Maui Wedding
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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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We loved all the unique details that Jordan and Zack put into their wedding. All of our weddings start with a Maui Wedding Package and then it’s up to our couples to decide how much or little they want to customize them. Jordan and Zack booked our Gannon’s Maui Venue Wedding package and added many special touches that made their wedding day 100% them. One of the first things the guests saw as they arrived was a lei and a fan on their chair to start the festivities.
Choosing to say their vows privately to each other after their first look was another special touch. This intimate moment was so special to witness and we know they will remember it for the rest of their lives. It was also a good way to take some of the pressure off and calm their nerves for their venue wedding ceremony!
The couple also decided to bring their own officiant, who married Zack’s parents over 30 years ago! That is not only special but has to carry some good luck along with it!
After the ceremony, the couple had fun taking photos with their wedding party. They all looked so good and the bridesmaids dresses matched the bright tropical theme that carried into the reception which included custom signs and pineapple centerpieces.
Before Jordan and Zack joined their guests at the reception, they snuck away to get some intimate beach photos. The colors of the sunset were extraordinary that night due to a fire in a different part of the island. The smoke in the atmosphere made the sunset look so dreamy and beautiful.
When they returned for their reception they enjoyed first dances, cake cutting, and a dance party. What a perfect end to a perfect day! We feel so honored that Jordan and Zack trusted us to help them plan this very unique venue wedding in Maui and hope they live happily ever after and hear about how amazing their wedding day was from their guests for years to come!
See more of Jordan and Zack’s Maui Venue Wedding below:
Maui Wedding Planners: Emily & Aysha
Day of Coordinators: Naomi & Emily
Maui wedding venue: Gannon’s Lower Knoll
Reception Coordination: Gannon’s
Maui Wedding Photographer: Cheynice of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Wedding Floral: Dellables
Time of Day: Sunset
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When this couple started planning their Maui Elopement with us, we could immediately tell they were extremely laid back. Laurie especially! Kyle even joked, “she makes a terrible bride” because she still hadn’t gotten her dress 3 weeks before the wedding, haha. But she ended up with one of the most stunning wedding dresses we’ve ever seen!
We absolutely loved working with this bride and groom and were so inspired by their carefree personalities and way of interacting with each other. After being together for 6 years, these two have a very in sync relationship. And we are dying over how they met!
Tinder Success Story
Laurie had downloaded the Tinder app for fun not planning on really using it. But, sure enough, they both swiped right and got matched! They happened to have lots of mutual friends so she let us know she was able to “check if he was a psycho” and avoid a date turned horror story🤪. Has anyone else been listening to real crime podcasts? Our entire team is hooked!
Wedding Portraits
After an intimate Maui Elopement ceremony led by Reverend Joe Miles, our newlyweds were ready to showcase their love for the camera! When they’d mentioned previously that they “just wanted a couple of nice photos.” we told them they’d get that PLUS more, LOL. And our sister company delivered, just see for yourself!
The island was showing off extra hard with the soft lighting and glowing moon. This was Laurie and Kyle’s time here and Maui really left an unforgettable impression! And we feel the same way about these two.
Thank you, Laurie and Kyle, for letting us celebrate with you at your Maui Elopement. We had the best time getting to know you both and can’t wait for you to return, maybe on a special anniversary trip! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!
Maui Elopement Planner: Simple Maui Wedding
Onsite Coordinator: Jen of Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Elopement Photographer: Sophie of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Minister: Rev. Joe Miles
Maui Wedding Floral: Pastel Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Dellables
Hair & Make-up: MeiLi Autumn Beauty
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Ironwoods Beach
Time of Day: Sunset
View our recent wedding: A Joke Turned into Reality ~ Nina & Byron’s Maui Beach Wedding
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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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Vicky and Joseph decided to have a Maui Destination Wedding because they really wanted a beach wedding in a beautiful location. And it doesn’t get better than Ironwoods! We set up on the left side of the beach because they loved having the cliffs in the background during their ceremony. It was seriously so stunning, just see for yourself!
From the very start of their wedding we could tell this couple shares a very special bond. The expression of complete love on our groom’s face when he saw his bride for the first time, said it all! And we can’t get over how much joy Vicky was radiating through her smile. (Take a peek of this moment in the gallery below).
About Vicky and Joseph
When these two met 6 years ago while taking a class together at a community college, they started out as study buddies and eventually started dating. Vicky is now a nurse and Joseph is a pharmacist and they love going to the lake, spending time with friends, and playing with their dog. Joseph also has a 9 year old daughter and we are so glad she could share in the excitement of their special day!
It was especially sweet to witness as our newlyweds interacted with each other during wedding portraits. They were so cute together and up for all of our photographer’s ideas, which is always a plus lol. The waves were especially HUGE, which Vicky and Joseph loved!
They made for some really beautiful and dramatic photos and their sunset skies were colorful and pink. We love that this is how they’ll always remember their wedding day at Ironwoods Beach. It was literally a perfect evening for their Maui Destination Wedding!
Thank you, Vicky and Joseph, for letting Simple Maui Wedding celebrate with you and your loved ones! We had an unforgettable time with you both and with you a lifetime of happiness as husband and wife. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!
Maui Wedding Planners: Simple Maui Wedding
Onsite Coordinator: Wai of Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Wedding Photographer: Cheynice of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Minister: Rev. Kuya
Maui Wedding Floral: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Dellables
Hair & Make-up: Salon 253
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Ironwoods Beach
Time of Day: Sunset
View recent wedding: A Very Sweet Romance ~ Danielle & Nicholas’ Maui Elopement
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We have been so excited for this couple’s Maui Beach Elopement, and we’re not the only ones who were eagerly awaiting its arrival! Paula arrived with three lady guests, she was so nervous and Debbie (her brother-in-law’s wife) said aloud, “FINALLY!” I asked, “Why finally?” They all laughed and Paula replied, “We’ve been together for 20 years!” lol! So it’s definitely about time they got married.
Personal Details
Before heading to the beach, Paula added a personal touch to her bouquet. She attached a handkerchief her great grandmother made, a pink ribbon, and pin. It was beautiful and she absolutely loved her bouquet!
It was a warm afternoon and the waves were small making the crashing sounds nice and subtle during their ceremony. It was a beautiful Maui Beach Elopement! After saying “I do” and signing the marriage license it was time for a very special surprise.
A Special Surprise
Kimo gathered all the guests and asked do we have any married couples here? And two couples raised their hands. Then he asked, “Why don’t we renew your vows right here and now?” Everyone laughed and said yes without hesitation!
Kimo then continued by saying “We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Paula and Damian. Because of their love for you, they’d like to honor your marriages by allowing you to reaffirm your love for one another on this joyous day and in this beautiful setting!”
John & Debbie and Kelly & Joe were super surprised! And it was funny because Damian’s niece and nephew were also in on the surprise and didn’t say a word. More tears were shed throughout the whole group during the vow renewal ceremonies!
A Day to Remember
Paula and Damian made this experience one to remember! And we are so glad we could be part of it. Thank you, both, for sharing such a special day with Simple Maui Wedding! We loved getting to celebrate with you and wish you all the best on the journey ahead. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!
Maui Elopement Planner: Simple Maui Wedding
Onsite Coordinator: Diana of Simple Maui Wedding
Maui Elopement Photographer: Cheynice of Karma Hill Photography
Maui Minister: Rev. Kimo Kirkman
Maui Wedding Floral: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Dellables
Hair & Make-up: MeiLi Autumn Beauty
Maui Beach Wedding Location: Lahaina Shores Beach
Time of Day: Sunset
View our recent Beach Weddings here: https://simplemauiwedding.net/maui-beach-wedding-packages
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