May 28

DREAM ELOPEMENTS, MAUI STYLE!

From halfway across the world, Liam & Philipe dreamed of being wed on a beautiful beach on Maui! The elopement was carefully planned to include their closest family & friends, all traveling from England.

They wanted something very simple and memorable, fresh Hawaiian flowers & an Officiate that embraced the essence of Aloha! Pastor Charles Nahale performed his heartfelt ceremony with the blowing of the conch shell and sharing of the leis, which couldn’t have been more perfect!

Photography was very important to the couple! They made sure to get photos with each person, as they were relocating to Germany after the honeymoon. White Lotus did an amazing job of capturing the special day and making the group feel at ease.

After the beautiful ceremony & family photos at Po’olenalena beach in Makena, the guests were invited to head to the reception at Morimoto’s restaurant at the Andaz hotel.

Liam & Philipe said they were so happy with their decision to elope to Maui! It was a once in a lifetime experience and loved being able to enjoy the island with their favorite people.

Maui Wedding Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Photographer: White Lotus Photography

Flowers: Maui Blooms

Officiate: Pastor Charles Nahale

May 09

OCEAN FRONT ROMANCE AT THE KUKAHIKO ESTATE IN MAKENA

Maui Wedding Photographer

Sarah & Mason wanted their closest family & friends to celebrate their Maui union at the stunning, oceanfront Kukahiko estate in Makena.  Being as close to the water as possible was very important to the couple, they loved the intimate setting & privacy that the estate provides.

Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer

After a beautiful, heartwarming ceremony performed by Charles Nahale, the guests enjoyed delicious appetizers from Food for the Soul and custom cocktails by Maui Bars while they took family & group photos with the talented Jenny Vargas.

Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer

Sarah & Mason went with the photographer to nearby Po’olenalena beach to finish their bridal portraits and enjoy one of Maui’s best sunsets.  They returned to the Kukahiko estate to join their guests for a romantic dinner under the stars at the waters edge.  We adored the romantic vibe of the gold flatware, blush goblets and pink napkins, paired with simple greenery & baby’s breath for the grand dining table. 

Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer
Maui Wedding Photographer

The Kukahiko estate is our favorite private venue on Maui for intimate weddings & receptions. If your looking for a stunning location for your destination wedding, give us a call, we would love to provide you with a custom proposal and help you start planning your dream wedding today! 

Maui Wedding Venu: The Kukahiko Estate

Maui Wedding Coordinator: A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Maui Florist: Dellables

Maui Photographer: Jenny Vargas

Rentals: Rio Events & Design

Caterer: Food for the Soul

Bar: Maui Bars

Feb 13

Worth the wait at the Olowalu Plantation House!

Jessica & Christopher flew from their home on Oahu to Maui at the end of 2019 to meet with us and look at wedding venues that fit their requirements.  They were looking for a private wedding venue on the Ocean and that could accommodate a group of 100+. 

After viewing several wedding locations, they knew their search had ended after laying eyes on the Historical Olowalu Plantation House.  The popular Maui wedding venue is located right on the water with amazing views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai.  The plantation house is charming inside and out!  With access to 4 bedrooms, the house is perfect for larger wedding parties to spread out and enjoy getting ready. 

Jessica & Christopher secured our services and we contracted the wedding venue rental with Olowalu for February 21, 2021, not knowing what 2020 would bring to the world!  Hawaii completely closed down, not allowing visitors from March 2020 until mid October of 2020. 

Covid was an interesting time to be a wedding planner, navigating the ever-changing group limits & social distancing rules!  It was clear that the February 2021 date would need to be postponed, so we rescheduled the venue and all vendors for June 2022, positive things would improve by then.  By late 2021 the couple were happy to announce that they were expecting a baby!  The Olowalu house and all our amazing vendors allowed the couple to postpone again, so they would be able to fully enjoy the special day that they had been planning! 

On May 29,2023 Jessical & Christopher’s long anticipated day arrived, the couple were finally able to have their dream wedding and said that it was well worth the wait, and everything was even better than imagined.    They were joined by nearly 100 of their friends and family, the day was truly one of joy & celebration!  The couple surprised their guests with a fire knife show and an adorable, shaved ice cart which were both huge hits! 

We were so happy to be a part of Jessical & Christopher’s special day,  trusting us through the extensive planning process to help create memories that will last a life time! 

Photography: Maui Creative Photography

Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Maui Wedding Venu: The Olowalu Plantation House

Caterer: Café O’ Lei

Flowers: Dellables

Rentals: Accel

DJ: Del Sol

Bar Service: Aloha Bars

Dec 16

Gather on Maui Perfection!

Kiersten and David knew a wedding on Maui was a must!  David was born and raised on the island and close with a large extended family and Kiersten’s family was more than happy to travel for the celebration. The couple fell in love with Gather on Maui, formally known as Gannon’s, which is located on the Wailea Gold & Emerald golf course with incredible panoramic views from the mountainside of Haleakala to the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean. 
With a large group, finding a location that fits both your vision and your budget can be a challenge! Gather offers 2 wedding ceremony locations, the Molokini look out which is located on the 18th hole of the Gold course and the wedding knoll located at the base of the restaurant.  Both offer amazing views for an affordable price and is further discounted, if you’re hosting your reception with them as well. 
Kiersten & David opted to do an exclusive buy out of Gather’s with the majority of the site fee going to the food and beverage.  The buy out price gives you full access to cocktail hour on the lower lawn for drinks & appetizers while the couple finishes their bridal portraits on the gorgous lawns or a near by beach for sunset!  We love the mass variety of photo opts at Gannon’s, everything from lush & tropical, manicured ocean views and a gorgeous beach 2 minutes away!
When having a buy out at Gannon’s, reception dinner is held in the elegantly main dining room, which has the perfect layout for the guest dining tables and dance floor on the lower level, then the bar and DJ on the upper level.  The restaurant has floor to ceiling sliding doors, that create a great indoor/outdoor feel and allows easy access on to the surrounding patio from all exits. 
For smaller groups, the lower lawn can host up to 60 guests and allows us to bring in a DJ for dancing, it is one of the only locations on Maui that will allow dancing, if not buying out the restarant.   The upper pond is a pretty, semi private location just out side the main restaurant and our favorite location for groups 25 and under, wanting more of an intimate dinner and dancing is not on the agenda. 
 

Gather on Maui is one of our favorite venues on Maui and we do a lot of events there!  Contact us today with any questions you may have, we would love to assist you in planning your perfect wedding in paradise! 

Nov 30

Memorable moments at the Olowalu Plantation House, Maui Hawaii

Marcela & William’s beautiful wedding & reception at the Olowalu Plantation House was one that stands out in my memory because of all the wonderful details that went into their special day! Simple & Elegant design, pared with an all-star vendor list made this day unforgettable!

Rio events Design provided all rentals from the simple two post wood arch, farm dining tables, and fruitwood chairs that fit perfectly with the natural beautiful of the historical wedding venue. Reve Maui added a touch elegance with their pretty organza runners to help showcase the gorgeous centerpieces from Dellables.

Catered Coconut’s had a beautiful set up, offering fresh chilled coconuts to the guests while they enjoyed delicious appetizers from Cafe O’ Lei catering.

Spotlight photo booth kept the guests busy with their première set up, which always leads to some fun moments and provides the guests with great wedding favors!

Next Level Entertainment did a wonderful job of MCing, keeping the guests in the know with announcements and getting the party started! It was such a fun group, I mean look at that wedding party!

The Aloha Marquee, which is my personal favorite backdrops made for so many incredible photos! Matias Ezucurra photography did an amazing job of capturing Marcela & William’s incredible day, creating some of our favorite wedding photos!

It was such a pleasure to be a part of this special day, we love what we do! If you need assistance planning your perfect wedding in paradise, contact us today, we would be happy to assist you!

Maui Wedding Coordinator: A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Wedding Photographer: Matias Ezucurra

Wedding Venue: The Olowalu Plantation House

Catering: Cafe O’ Lei

Bar: Aloha Bars

Rentals: Rio Events & Design

Cake: Cake Fanatics

Florals: Dellables

Photo booth: Spot Light

Hair & Make up: Maui Make up Artisry

Welcome sign & Seating chart: Tropical Calligraphy