Your wedding planner is probably the most important hire you will make. On Maui, they are also your local expert, your vendor advocate, and the person keeping things together on the day itself. This article covers the qualities that matter in a Maui planner, the questions worth asking during the first consultation, how to read a portfolio and check references, and the warning signs. We also explain the difference between full-service planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination, because choosing the wrong level of support is one of the most common mistakes.