From the mismatched ‘maids to the endless ocean views – today’s Maui celebration is nothing short of paradise. Couture Events planned the entire weekend to perfection, while Teresa Sena Designs adorned their day in romantic garden blooms. See the full gallery captured by Dmitri and Sandra Photography for all the island wedding inspo!
From Dmitri and Sandra Photography… We had the pleasure to meet Sam and her mom at the beginning of the wedding planning stages. As we walked around their venue, they started to mention all the comfortable and inviting areas they wanted to have for their guests and families. This is when we knew their celebration would be one of a kind! A fun and carefree Maui Wedding with their closest friends and family was the way they chose to celebrate their very special day in a place that means a lot to them. Their impeccable style and laid-back personalities stole our hearts.
From Erica of Couture Events Maui… I was so honored to have been chosen as Sam and Brenden’s wedding planner. Sam has some pretty strong ties to Maui, especially the venue they chose, where she grew up playing in the summer months. They wanted a unique experience for guests that was carefree and fun, true to their personalities so naturally, we created a laid-back cocktail reception.
Surf was up that weekend, perfect for Sam’s family of surfers – her family owned a surf apparel company on Maui. Waves crashed in the background of their oceanfront ceremony… it was one of the most perfect Maui days, totally fitting for their wedding.
The food and drinks were exceptional with a unique and unexpected take on local cuisine. A lot of lounge areas were created and different spaces to allow guests to relax and enjoy the views.
As day turned into night, an Island Kings Band, an energetic Oahu-based band, filled their reception space, creating a lively atmosphere for guests to sip, dine and dance the night away as they celebrated Sam and Brenden.
Some words we kept in mind while designing: fun, textural, casual, and carefree.
About the flowers: Sam loves soft and romantic garden flowers. She is also one that loves modern clean looks so we had Teresa Sena create these gorgeous bridesmaids bouquets that were all mono-bloomed in white. I think these were probably my all-time favorite bridesmaids’ bouquets.
Offering lei to friends and family is a traditional greeting in Hawaii. Sam and Brenden had a white orchid lei waiting for each guest on their ceremony chair as a way to say “welcome and mahalo”.
Photography: Dmitri and Sandra Photography | Event Planning: Couture Events | Floral Design: Teresa Sena Designs | Wedding Dress: Newhite | Cake: Cake Fanatics | Catering: Cutting Edge Catering | Hair and Makeup: Livin It Up | Calligraphy: Annie Cercone | Officiant: Ernest Puaa | Bar: Garnish Craft Cocktail Catering | Lei's: Maui Floral | Live Band: Island Kings Band | Rentals: Rio Event Design | Rentals: Winters Events | Rentals: Artisan Events | photobooth: The Spotlight Photobooth