Tuesday 29 October 2013

Married In Maui: The Best Places For Wedding Ceremonies

By Ella Hemmings


Maui is a romantic, mystical destination with warm sea breezes, vivid sunsets and spectacular scenery. The beauty of Maui draws many couples to its shores each year for romantic destination weddings, and if you are searching for the perfect spot for your nuptials, there are few places on earth that can compete with Maui. This special island offers an abundance of idyllic locations for your wedding, whether it is big or small. Here is a sample of some of the most romantic spots.

If you need to accommodate a large party of guests, it might be best to consider hosting a wedding at a plantation, a Maui resort or perhaps at another location that can accommodate a larger number of guests. For instance, the Maui Tropical Plantation is an excellent venue, and the grounds are stunning. The Garden Gazebo is often the site of weddings, and this structure overlooks the emerald lagoon. The plantation is equipped to accommodate very large weddings for both the ceremony and the reception.

One of the wonderful things about a Maui wedding is that even if you head up into the hills, you can still enjoy views of the sea at your event. The Kula Botanical Garden, for instance is located at 3,300 feet near a volcano. There are six acres with plenty of romantic spots for your ceremony, from an intimate gazebo to a large lawn which is large enough for up to 150 guests. If you have 25 guests or less, you also might think about The Cliff House which looks out to Namalu Bay. This is a historic site, built in 1940, and it is an excellent spot for a small wedding and even a small reception.

Obviously the biggest draw in Maui is the ocean and the many picture perfect beaches, and many couples wish to share their vows right on the shore. This is certainly an option, although typically a beach wedding is better suited to couples with a small wedding party. However, just because the wedding party is small, the celebration can be elaborate, complete with flower leis, Hawaiian hula dancers and traditional island music.

The biggest obstacle you have to overcome is choosing on which amazing beach you wish to hold the ceremony. For a private, intimate vow ceremony, consider the secluded Makena Cove or perhaps opt for a sunset ceremony at Po'olenalena Beach. Napili Bay is yet another option that is typically quiet and less crowded than many Maui beaches. Other choices include Honomanu Bay or Ironwoods Beach, both of which have their own unique scenery. Honomanu Bay is surrounded by a variety of lush greenery, while Ironwoods offers a long quarter-mile pristine beach with sparkling waters.

To make the whole process easier, it can be a good idea to contact an experienced Maui wedding planner. At LoveMauiWeddings.com, for example, the owners and staff have been planning all sizes and types of Maui weddings for more than 20 years and can help plan out every detail of your special day. They offer a variety of interesting Maui wedding packages or you can create something from scratch. They can help with everything from finding a venue to scheduling the officiant, finding a florist, arranging transportation and much more.




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