Expert advice, real stories, and insider tips for planning your perfect Maui wedding.
Real numbers from hundreds of weddings we have planned. Beach elopement to luxury estate, every category broken down so you know what you are working with before you start making calls.
February 27, 2026
Month-by-month breakdown of what to book and when, specific to Maui. Venues book 12 to 18 months out. Photographers fill up a year ahead. Here is the timeline that actually works.
No residency requirement. No blood test. No waiting period. Five steps, $65, and about 10 minutes of your time. Here is exactly how to get your Hawaii marriage license.
The short answer is May or September. The longer answer depends on your budget, your guest list, and how much you care about sunset timing. Here is what every month actually looks like for a Maui wedding.
From stunning sunsets to world-class venues, here’s why so many couples choose Maui for their wedding day.
February 25, 2026
Your guests flew across the Pacific for your wedding. Here is how to make sure the rest of their trip is just as good, with activity ideas sorted by effort level and real pricing.
March 25, 2025
No big guest list, no seating chart drama, no six-figure budget. Just the two of you on a beach in Hawaii. Here is exactly how it works.
March 18, 2025
The short answer is April through June or September through November. But the real answer depends on what kind of wedding you want and what trade-offs you are willing to make.
March 10, 2025
Everyone asks this and nobody gives a straight answer. Here are real numbers from weddings we have planned, broken down by category, with notes on where to save and where not to.
March 1, 2025
Flights, hotels, rental cars, group coordination, and what to tell guests who have never been to Hawaii. A complete travel guide for Alaska wedding groups heading to Maui.
February 20, 2025
The weather contrast is obvious. But there are deeper reasons Alaska couples keep ending up on Maui for the biggest day of their lives.
February 10, 2025
A practical guide for Alaska couples planning a destination wedding on Maui. Covers remote planning, timelines, marriage license, and everything you need to know before your first vendor call.
January 15, 2025
The logistics of a Maui wedding are different from a mainland wedding. Season matters, permits matter, the marriage license process has its own timeline. Here are ten things we have learned from doing this hundreds of times.
September 12, 2024
A barefoot ceremony on the sand, a sunset that cooperated perfectly, and a first dance under the stars. Thirty-plus photos from a real Makena Beach wedding.
August 30, 2024
The light on Maui around sunset is why photographers fly here from everywhere. These are the seven locations we keep coming back to for wedding portraits, with notes on timing and season.
July 25, 2024
A destination wedding planner is not the same as a mainland one. Here is what to look for in an initial consultation, what their portfolio should tell you, and the red flags that mean keep looking.
June 10, 2024
Your guests just flew across the Pacific. A good welcome bag in their hotel room goes a long way. Here is what we put in ours, all sourced from Maui businesses.
May 22, 2024
The lei exchange, the conch shell, the honi. These are not decorative touches. They carry real meaning. Here is what each tradition is about and how to include them respectfully.
April 18, 2024
