Aug 08

Dreamy Kapalua Bay Beach

Kapalua Bay beach has been voted one of the top 10 best beaches in the world several times over and is our favorite beach on the West side of Maui for beach weddings!

Kapalua Bay beach is a beautiful crescent shaped beach with golden sand, protected by two large lava rock croppings on either side.  The pristine bay is outlined with palm trees and tropical foliage and has a Gorgeous sunset year around.  The islands of Lana’I & Moloka’I can be seen in the distance, creating a beautiful view from any angle!

We have several wedding & vow renewal packages located on our web site, but if you don’t find one to suit your personal needs, we would be more than happy to create a custom proposal for your special day!

Jul 22

Kukahiko estate wedding & Gannon’s lower lawn reception!

Kellsey & Wade dreamed of an intimate, Hawaiian wedding & a vacation abroad with their closest family and friends.  Traveling all the way from Australia and never having been to Maui, Kellsey & Wade relied on the photos on our web site and our professional & personal recommendations to help them select the perfect wedding & reception venues.

The couple fell in love with our online photos of The Kukahiko Estate and once they learned that I was also married there 6 years ago, they were sold! The Makena estate will always hold a special place in my heart and is by far one of the most stunning, Oceanfront estates on Maui! The Kukahiko estate offers beautiful, tropical landscaped grounds, complete with its own small cove & a lava rock jetta, making for some incredible photo opportunities!  Sunset is stunning year around in Makena and the perfect back drop for your special day!

100% of the planning was done through emails due to the time difference to Australia & the couples busy work schedule.  I tried to make the process as easy as possible, but also giving choices for every aspect during the wedding planning process.

Once the locations we chosen, our next step was to send a list of our favorite photographers for Kellsey & Wade to chose from.  To me, photography is one of the most important aspects of an event, it’s all of your memories captured to tell the beautiful story of your day.  The couple chose Stew Pinsky, owner of Hula Girl Photography and couldn’t have been happier!

After the photographer & photographer package were selected, we were able to set a ceremony time & Officiate.  Based off the scripts & photos that we sent, Kellsey & Wade deceided to go with one of our personal favorites, Pastor Valentine Rosette!

Flowers & décor were chosen from our web site and constructed from two past, favorite events that incorporated a bamboo arch with vivid florals in Pinks, Oranges & Purples, Our signature orchid swirl pathway and purple orchid leis for the guests, draped on each chair.

After a moving ceremony, group & family photos were captured before the guests were swept away by limousine to the carefully selected reception site, Gannon’s.  Kellsey & Wade wanted an intimate wedding reception complete with DJ & dancing! Gannon’s lower lawn is one of our favorite reception recommendations for smaller groups looking for an incredible, private and affordable venue!  The lower lawn sits below the main restaurant and is very private.  It offers a beautiful ocean view for cocktail hour & amazing food for the reception! DJ’s are allowed & your welcome to customize the venue with romantic lighting, dance floor and decor.

While the guests were enjoying cocktails and appetizers, the bride & groom made a quick stop at our favorite beach, Po’olenalena  for a few photos with their toes in the sand, before they continued on to Gannon’s for their  grand entrance.  Kellsey & Wade were announced to their family & friends and moved into a romantic first dance.

Both Kellsey & Wade said they couldn’t have been happier with the selections they made and that it was truly a magical day that they will Cherise forever!

 

 

Jul 04

The Molokini Lookout, a stunning Maui wedding venue!

The Molokini Lookout is situated above the 18th hole on the Wailea Gold Golf course, offering a stunning view of the Pacific ocean and the neighboring Islands of Molokini and Kahoolawe.

Kelsey & Sheldon wanted something with incredible views & that insured total privacy on their special day. They fell in love with this beautiful, private location through photos on our web site and we began planning their intimate destination wedding!

Adorned with a simple bamboo arch & scrim, rolling manicured greens & a breathtaking views Kelsey & Sheldon said their “I do’s”.  During a hear felt ceremony by Rev. Alapaki, the couple & the guests were moved through laughter, tears of joy, & lots of kissing!  The peaceful setting was made even more perfect by the talented Charles Nahale on guitar.

Nicole Sanchez from Behinds the Lens Maui did an incredible job of capturing the beautiful day!  Nicole & her assistant, Tyler, were able to get some really cool shots with this fun group.  After the family & group photos, the couple went with Behind the Lens Maui to our favorite beach for sunset bridal portraits and were blessed with a beautiful Hawaiian sunset!

For more information regarding booking the Molokini Lookout or any of the other fabulous wedding sites we offer on the Island of Maui, contact us at 1-800-969-6281 or visit our web site at www.aperfectparadisewedding.com   We would love to assist you in planning your dream wedding!

Jun 23

Top 5 South, Maui beaches for Weddings!

#1 Po’olenalena Beach also known as Chang’s Beach:

Offers spectacular views of the islands of Molokini and Kahoolawe, this beautiful, long sandy beach is perfect for both morning & sunset weddings! There is a large parking lot which works great for larger groups. There are also Keawea Tree’s and Lava rocks, which are beautiful for getting diversity in your wedding photos!

#2 The Makena Cove, also known as Secret Beach:

 A beautiful, but small sandy beach, dramatically outlined with lava rock and palm trees, It really is a magical spot ! We love Makena cove, but do only recommend it to our eloping couples or very small wedding parties!

 

#3 White Rock Beach, also known as Palauea

Another beautiful, lesser known beach with incredible views & sunsets all year long! There is also a small Kiawe forest that photographs beautifully!

 

#4 Wailea Beach:

 located between the Grand Wailea and the Four Seasons Resort, you can have the ceremony on a large grassy knoll overlooking the ocean and then continue on to the sandy beach for your romantic sunset photos!

#5 North Malu Aka:

 Located on the North side of Makena Resort, is a beautiful less populated beach with both lava rocks, Hawaiian flowers and greenery for photos! There is a large parking area with a bathroom just a short walk from the beach.

When planning a beach wedding it is important for my clients and their guests to know that all beaches in Hawaii are public.  The required beach permit doesn’t mean that we are being “reserved” a spot, we are not allowed to ask people to move and must be courteous to other beach activity.  Most people are very respectful and once they realize we are getting ready for a wedding they try to stay out of our way.   We have been planning weddings on Maui for over 16 years and have a few tricks up our sleeve for getting the best spot on the beach for your special day!   Give us a call today and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have or visit our web site at www.aperfectparadisewedding.com to view our beach wedding packages!

 

Jun 09

Maui’s Newest Wedding & Reception Site!

We are thrilled to formally announce the launch of a New Maui Wedding Venue!  The Nani Moana, which means beautiful ocean, in Hawaiian (and very fitting for this location), is an ideal choice for couples looking for a private venue with an incredible view!

The Nani Moana’s is located near the West end of Maui, on the Malaka or mountain side and offers a beautiful, panoramic ocean view which includes the island of Lanai in the distance.  There is a manicured lawn perfect for the wedding ceremony and large finished lanai that would create a romantic setting for the dining tables & dancing!  The lanai is covered which gives a great back up plan should the elements call for it and also offers a lot of lighting & décor options.   The Possibilities are endless!

The owners are very excited to host their first event and are offering an amazing introductory rate!  We have created 2 packages, The Nani Moana neuptuals, which includes 2 hour use of the ocean view lawn, covered lanai and bridal cottage/bathroom for groups under 40, for $550.  The Nani Moana Romance package includes use of the ocean view lawn, covered lani and bridal cottage/bathroom from 2:00pm until 10:00pm for $1,250.

For more information regarding this beautiful wedding venue or others that we have featured on our web site http://www.aperfectparadisewedding.com/Maui-Wedding-Locations/  please contact us today!  We would to answer any questions you may have!