Sep 23

SWEET ELOPEMENTS MAUI STYLE

Maui has become a very popular place for couples looking for a stress free, romantic wedding experience.  Most couples that chose to elopement tell me that they wanted to avoid the expense and head ach of planning a large wedding and that they would prefer to focus on what really matters to them, their love in an intimate setting!

We have several packages designed for these sweet elopements, but our Swaying Palms Wedding package, is by far our most popular.  Starting at $875, the package includes assistance in choosing the best beach location based on the couples personal preference.  Some of our couple’s dream of a long white sand beach, while others prefer beaches with more palm trees and lava rocks!

The Swaying Palms package includes a small handheld bouquet for the bride and two flower leis to exchange during the ceremony by a Hawaiian officiates of the couples choosing.

A list of our professional photographers is sent to our clients for them to chose whose style would fit best for their day.  A 1 hour photography package that includes 30 images is included in the Swaying Palms wedding package, couples  are welcome to upgrade to more time if desired.

A Perfect Paradise Wedding takes care of setting up the marriage license appointment and the necessary beach permit required by the State of Hawaii, but most importantly we are on site for the wedding to make sure everything runs smoothly!  We are there for our clients through the entire planning process and happy to assist with wedding & non wedding related questions!

Contact www.aperfectparadisewedding.com today to start planning your stress free, Maui elopement, we would love to assist you!

Location: Makena Cove

Maui Wedding Coordinator: A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Photographer: Frank Baranik -Maui  Professional Photography

Officiate: Rev. Alapaki

 

Jun 15

Love at The Kukahiko Estate, Makena Maui

Brittany & JJ chose The Kukahiko Estate in Makena Maui for its privacy & incredible view for their special day!  Traveling away from the hustle bustle of L.A, it was important for the two of them to have an ocean front wedding venue to exchange their vows without any distractions in front of a small handful of their closest friends.

The Kukahiko estate is one of the few Oceanfront wedding venues on Maui, that has an affordable ceremony only package, allowing couples to have a budget friendly alternative to a beach wedding.

It was very important to the ladies that their day be fun and ordered the champagne toast for guest arrival! The staff greeted the guests upon arrival with their flutes and directed them toward the Polaroid station/guest book.

Brittany surprised JJ by walking down the aisle to her favorite song, Best Part, which got the talented Ginny Morgan to learn on cello.

After a beautiful and moving ceremony by Officiate Charles Nahale, complete with the blowing of the conch shell, the exchanging of both leis and rings, lots of kissing & a big bubble finale, the couple were officially Maui’d!

After the group photos & a bit more fun, the party continued at Gannon’s Upper Pond.  The Newlyweds stayed back for some incredible photos by Frank B on the Lava Rocks, a quick stop at our favorite beach for sunset & toes in the sand photos, then Brittany & JJ joined their guests to get the reception started!

Thank you Brittany & JJ for allowing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special & fun day!

Maui Wedding Venue: The Kukahiko Estate

Maui Wedding Photographer: Frank Baranik –
http://www.mauiprofessionalphotography.com

Maui Wedding Coordinator: www.aperfectparadisewedding.com

Jun 09

Adventurous 2nd day wedding shoot!

A few days after Kaylee & Richie’s beautiful Wailea wedding & reception, (See photos in our previous blog https://aperfectparadisewedding.com/Blog/a-true-love-story/ ) they met up with their talented photographer, Tad Craig for an adventurous  2nd day shoot..  Tad showed the newlyweds some of his favorite spots on the North Shore of Maui and captured some truly stunning images to celebrate the first days as husband & wife.

Thank you Kaylee & Richie for allowing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special story!

 

Maui Wedding Photographer: www.tadcraigphotography.com

Maui Wedding Coordinator: www.aperfectparadisewedding.com

 

May 18

Bold & Beautiful tropical wedding at the Olowalu Plantation House

I had the pleasure of being Gina & JR’s “Day of” coordination for their special day at The Olowalu Plantation House!  The couple researched & hired their own vendors, but needed a Maui based coordinator for the day to ensure that all of their hard planning came together to create a memorable day, without any hiccups.

A Day of coordinator really involves more than overseeing the actual day, it starts with connecting with all vendors selected and reconfirming the order, numbers, and timing.  We meet with the clients prior to the event to discuss the lay out, special instructions and last minute changes.  Communication is the key to wedding planning! A lot of potential situations can be eliminated, if caught early enough!

We work directly with the clients assisting in creating a time line and most importantly, are the go to person when unforeseen circumstances happen.  Cause believe me …”stuff” happens! We have had everything from a power outage, a water spout that hit land & created havoc on the wedding set up, road closures, drunk guests, I could go on and on!  The coordinator plays an important role, relying on experience, great resources and a kick ass emergency kit!

Gina & JR are a great looking, adventurous  couple with class & style!  My favorite personal touch at the wedding was their table number signs!  They had a different stunning photo of their exotic travels together!  Love it!  The couple did a phenomenal job choosing their wedding vendors for their destination wedding & reception! Their bright tropical, pineapple themed wedding was a perfect fit for the Olowalu Plantation House creating a romantic & fun atmosphere and incredible photos!

Thank you Gina & JR for selecting A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special day, it really means a lot to us!  We know that there are a lot of coordination companies on Maui to chose from and are honored that you chose us to oversee the details!

Maui Wedding Location: The Olowalu Plantation House

Maui Photographer: Scott Drexler

Catering: Three’s Bar & Grill

Flowers: Dellables

Video: Driftwood Films

Rentals:            Paradise Rents

Day of Wedding Coordinator: A Perfect Paradise Wedding  www.aperfectparadisewedding

May 08

A True Love Story

Kaylee & Richie shared their amazing story of overcoming unimaginable odds and fighting to recover from separate accidents, which ended up bringing them back into each other’s lives, to recover and reconnect! Sweet, grateful and kind, such a beautiful couple, inside & out!

Kaylee & Richie chose the Lower knoll at Gannon’s in wailea for their intimate ceremony, a tropical, ocean view surrounded by a pristine  golf course. Pre wedding photos of Kaylee and her bridesmaids began at the hotel with the talented Tad Craig photography.  After a few pre wedding photos of Richie and his grooms men, the couple chose to have a “first Look” in private and spend a few moments together before the ceremony.

The talented David Wolf played guitar, while Kaylee was escorted down the aisle by her father.  Kaylee’s father also officiated the touching ceremony before family & friends, moving everyone from tears to laughter.

After the family & group shots, the guests were escorted to the cocktail hour at Gannon’s upper pond.  After a few fun bridal party portraits, the bride & groom were announced and enjoyed their first dance as husband & wife.

While the guests enjoyed appetizers & cocktails, the couple finished their portraits on the beach and enjoyed an incredible sunset to celebrate the next chapter in this beautiful story!

Thank you Kaylee & Richie for allowing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your very special day!  A Hui Hou – Until we meet again!!!

Maui Wedding Venue: Gannon’s Wailea

Maui Wedding Photographer: Tad Craig Photography

Music: David Wolf

Flowers: Maui Palm Tree Floral

Maui Wedding Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding