The Beautiful Secret Beach, Makena Maui

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Gina & Garrett were married at the Beautiful Makena Cove Beach, also known as secret beach.  It was an intimate ceremony with just a few family members to share their union!  The ceremony was performed by Pastor Kimo and the photography was done by Bill Stockwell.

Thank you Gina & Garrett, I wish you a life time of happiness!

10 Made in Maui Wedding Favors that will stun your guests

10 Made in Maui Wedding Favors That Will Stun Your Guests

 

Coming up with a unique guest favor idea for your wedding can be a daunting task, but nevertheless an important one. You want your guests to remember all the fun they had under your watch and there’s no better instrument to achieve that than wedding favors. We at A Perfect Paradise Wedding,  bring you a list of 10 made in Maui guest favors that will inspire gratitude in your friends and give them memorabilia that will always remind them of your glorious wedding.

  1. Maui Coffee Company

If there’s one thing Maui’s famous for, it’s the coffee! Unquestionably, one of the most popular items and you can have your labels customized!

  1. Maui Babe Sunblock

This line of sunblock will be perfect as a wedding favor for your Maui wedding. They have a variety of gift ideas to choose from on their website – one of them will surely suit your taste.

  1. Maui Amenities

Maui Amenities is a line of skin & health care products that comes in a variety of sizes which you can use to setup the wedding favor packages for your guests as you please.

  1. Of Land and Sea

Dried flower arrangements are always welcome as guest favors, but these are special in both design and quality. All flowers used are grown in Hawaii and custom orders are available, meaning you can certainly use this service as your wedding favor source.

  1. Dan’s Greenhouse

This lovely site offers many attractive gifts that you can use to present to your guests. One of them is the lava bonsai plant, grown out of lava rock. In case you want to go for something different, Dan’s Greenhouse also offers lovely humidity dishes with gravel – another original and unique present.

  1. Totally Hawaiian

This is a website that offers a great number of ideas for your wedding favors: quilts, pillows, spreads, framed tiles etc. If you’re looking for inspiration, this is the place to get it. All of the products at Totally Hawaiian are – you guessed it – totally Hawaiian!

  1. Wow-Wee Maui

Next to the Kona coffee, Wow-Wee Maui chocolate bars are probably the most famous product originating from the island itself. Your guests will be thrilled with this choice as it truly embodies the spirit of Maui and it’s delicious.

  1. Maui’s Winery

This is no ordinary winery. By choosing these wines as your guest favors, you are providing your guests with something they have probably never tried before. The wines are unique in the way they are made – with fruits originating from the island of Maui.

  1. Kissed by Maui Lipsticks

This gift is for your girl friends and the ladies in your wedding crowd. They’re also nice as bridesmaids favors. These lipsticks are completely natural and are handmade in Kihei.

  1. Hana Lima Bath

The very name of the company means “handmade” in Hawaiian. They make a great line of products that your guests will use and be grateful for.

Make your wedding memorable with Beautiful favors made in Maui!  A Perfect Paradise Wedding can also assist you with creating custom welcome baskets for your guests arrival!  We have a million ideas at various prices, please inquire.

 

 

 

2016 Top Bridal Trends for your Maui Wedding & Reception

#1 Boho Brides with soft pastel colors, succulent bouquets and of course hair flowers or haku leis! This  Whimsical, chic look looks in well with a Maui beach wedding or private estate.

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#2 Mismatched Bridesmaid dresses.  Gone is the day when every bridesmaid despite body type is forced to wear the same type dress!  Now  bridesmaids are wearing flattering styles all within the same palette. mismatched

#3 Metallic’s and Rose gold decor for your candle holders and vases are a must and go with any color scheme! flowers 19

#4 Desserts other than wedding cake has been a popular theme for our 2016 brides!  We are seeing everything from Cake Pops, Candy stations to Shaved Ice stations!

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#5 Woodland themed florals and decor are such a nice touch at any Maui wedding!  With the use of dense greenery or wood slices to give any event that enchanted feel!

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#6 Laser Cut Signs are being found everywhere from Menus, place cards, cake signs to bride & groom signage!

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#7 “Naked Cakes” are very popular this year in Maui!  A Naked cake is a partially iced cake adorned with fresh flowers or berries.naked cake

#8 Creative Seating is a must at any Maui reception!  Instead of doing just all round tables, couples are mixing it up with Kings tables, squares and sweet heart tables!  Creating a cozy cocktail are is also a must! LAmour_20141003_150040_3821

We look forward to 2016 and all that it brings!  Happy New Year, we hope it is Perfect!

 

The Beautiful Kukahiko Estate, Makena Maui

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Sarah & Nick enjoyed a truly magical ceremony & reception at the beautiful Kukahiko estate in Makena, Maui!  Blessed with a wonderful group of family & friends, we loved being a part of this event!

Special Thanks to Photos by Michael, Café O’Lei catering and Stacey at Maui Bars Are Us!

Island Tradition wedding package

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If you’re looking for a Maui wedding with a touch of Hawaiian flare, then take a look at our Island Tradition Package!

The Island tradition package comes with authentic dressed Male & female torch bearers/ hula dancers, Hawaiian guitarist & a drummer and flower circle to set the mood on your romantic beach location.

The ceremony begins with the blowing of the conch shell from the drummer to signal the lighting of the torches.  The male & female torch bearers begin the processional, walking in to the beating of the drum, followed by the bridal party.  Once the bridal party is in place another 3 blows of the conch shell are followed by the Hawaiian guitarist for the bride to make her way down the aisle and to join the groom in the circle of flowers.

The Hawaiian Officiate will offer a Hawaiian chant & blessing to begin the ceremony. The significance of the Leis in Hawaii is explained and the groom will place the bride’s lei around her neck, followed by a kiss and then the act is repeated with the bride giving the groom his lei & kiss.

After the traditional blessing & exchanging of rings, the female hula dancer performs the Hawaiian wedding song hula, accompanied by the guitarist.

Once the bride & groom have been announced as Husband & wife, both the male & female dancers perform the traditional celebration dance for the couple.

Contact us for additional information on this wonderful package or additional ideas on how to make your Maui wedding spectacular!