We are excited to share the beautiful love story and photos from Katie & Bryce’s amazing wedding at Maui’s most sought-after wedding venue, The Olowalu Plantation House!
Katie & Bryce had been to Maui numerous times and felt a deep connection to the island, they knew that this was the place to say their I do’s after 15 years. They contacted us at A Perfect Paradise Wedding and planned a scouting trip to Maui to see the wedding venues in person. We started at the Olowalu Plantation House and they were immediately in love. We continued the tour of 2 additional private estates and 1 restaurant, but their hearts kept circling back to the Plantation House.
After the Maui wildfire of August 8,20023, Katie & Bryce reached out to us to make sure we were safe and to check if we needed anything. They also wanted to assure us that they were still wanting to come to Maui which was wonderful to hear. With so much uncertainty, conflicting media messages, a lot of visitors were canceling their trips when we needed the support of tourism the most. The Olowalu Plantation House stepped up and housed Red Cross workers that had arrived to assist fire victims, briefly closing the wedding venue, unsure of the duration.
One of the most difficult phone calls I have ever had to make in my 23 years of planning weddings was to tell the couple that we had to move their wedding venue or postpone. Katie & Bryce were amazing, although disappointed, they pivoted and we again explored other Maui wedding venues that would embrace their vision.
Within a week we had secured a new venue and notified all of the vendors of the change. The next week Olowalu made the decision to allow Katie & Bryce’s wedding to be the first wedding & reception after the Maui fire at their venue, the couple was ecstatic!
The wedding day was a dream come true! Perfect weather, sweetest couple, a fun group and wedding vendors excited to do what we love!
White Lotus Maui Photography started photos of the lovely bride & her wedding party in their adorable matching silk PJ’s. Katie did a first look with her dad which is one of the sweetest captures! White Lotus captured pre wedding photos of Bryce and his grooms men, then it was time to start the ceremony!
After a heartfelt ceremony performed by Pastor Valentine Rosette, the guests were treated to appetizers from Cafe O’ Lei & cocktails from Maui Bars and we got the party started! As the couples cute bar sign said “We’ve waited 3,754 days for this, party accordingly”.
Katie & Bryce’s wedding was such a beautiful event to be a part of. The bond that is created when working closely with our couples for such a long length of time is special and we are emotionally invested in creating the best memories and experiences possible. A special Mahalo to Mr. & Mrs. Thompson for trusting us to help guide your through the planning process!
Maui Wedding Coordinator: A Perfect Paradise Wedding
Maui Wedding Venu: The Olowalu Plantation House
Photographer: White Lotus Photography
Flowers: Dellables
Caterer: Cafe O’ Lei
Bar: Maui Bars
Arch: Aloha Wedding Arches
Rentals: Let’s Entertain Maui
DJ: Take Three Events
Wedding Cake: Maui Wedding Cake
Signage: Miss B Calligraphy