Planning a maui wedding
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Maui, Hawaii is one of the most popular locations for destination weddings due to the natural beauty and numerous choices available. Couples can have small, intimate weddings on the beach or huge extravagant affairs. Planning your Maui wedding can be as simple or difficult as you make it.
Set a Budget
Before any actual wedding planning can be done it is imperative to set a realistic wedding budget. This is actually one of the most important aspects of planning, as you can decide what details are the most important to you. Maui weddings can be as inexpensive as a few hundred dollars or as much as you have to spend, going well into the tens of thousands (or even higher). Setting aside proper airfare, lodging and $65 for your marriage license should be the first on your list.
Save the Date
When planning a small, intimate wedding, you can always host a reception back home for all of your friends and family that weren't invited to the wedding, or couldn't come. However, if you plan on inviting everyone you know, it is proper to send "save the date" cards so your guests have ample time to save and plan for their Maui trips as well. If possible, include any travel, lodging and local information as you can and set aside time to spend with your guests besides the big day to let them know you truly appreciate them taking the time to make the trip to celebrate with you.
Choose a Package
Unless you live on Maui, it is likely best to hire a wedding coordinator. Many offer package deals that you can customize as necessary, or will build a completely custom package based on your needs and budget. Once you have your budget and date set, you can decide where you want to hold your ceremony. For instance, there are beaches, private estates, historical churches and chapels, hotels, gardens and cliffs. Local wedding coordinators work with many vendors, allowing them to book services for a discount as opposed to you hiring each vendor separately. Some planners may even be able to arrange travel accommodations at a discounted rate.
Beach or ocean front possibilities include public beaches, such as Honokowai Beach, Napili Beach, Makena Cove or Kahekili Beach Park. Public beaches are usually free to use, however a permit needs to be obtained. Kapalua Bay, Ohana Kai Estate, Wailea Marriott Resort, Royal Lahaina Resort and the Maui Prince Hotel are just a few of the oceanfront properties available for weddings.
The Makena Estate, Maui Tropical Plantation, Garden of Eden and Keali'i Nui Botanical Gardens are possible garden locations to host a wedding. Waterfall locations include the Grand Wailea Resort, Westin Resort and the Tropical Gardens of Maui.
Maui also offers many chapels and churches, such as the Kahali'a Aloha Chapel, St. John's Church, Keawalai Church and St. Theresa Catholic Church. Private homes are also available, like the South Maui Estate, Ohana Kai Estate and the Honua Kai Lani Estate. Each place has its own amenities, atmosphere and cost.
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