Lahaina Wedding Ideas and Inspiration

A Textural and Carefree Wedding on Maui in Beautiful Sunset Hues

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”.

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This Classic Seaside Elegance Wedding Was Worth The Wait

This destination Hawaii wedding is as heartfelt as it is filled with stylish inspiration. Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design made the couple’s 2.5 year wait, after a postponement due to Covid, more than worth it. From the seaside ceremony to the outdoor tented reception, every inch of this day is dripping with pretty. Blooms by Dellables are endlessly romantic, and each magical moment is artfully captured in imagery by Dmitri and Sandra Photography. Head to the full gallery for a closer look at all the fun.

From Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design… Anna and Aaron are both Business Managers from BC, Canada. While they had planned their Destination Maui Wedding for March 2020, Covid had other plans for them. A mere 4-days before their wedding was scheduled to take place that year, Hawaii closed it’s doors to incoming travelers and Anna and Aaron were forced to postpone their Wedding. Nearly 2.5 years later, the couple traveled to Maui with their closest family members and friends, and the newest addition to their family, their son, Cohen!

“The favorite part of our Wedding was our Arch–Taryn’s sweet surprise for us, absolutely stunning!” says Anna. “I highly recommend hiring Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design and her team for your big day! We had the most amazing experience!”

“It was really important to me to honor the couple in a sizable way, both literally and figuratively! They had waited too long for this special moment,” says Founder and Principal Planner of Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design, Taryn. “We are blessed to partner with some truly incredible vendors on our Hawaii-based Events. I called Jonas + Tasha, owners of Artisan Event Rentals Maui, before the Wedding and begged them to build me a massive arch for Anna + Aaron. Without question, they immediately agreed! I then purchased a stunning candelabra-style golden chandelier for the middle of the structure, and Dellables Floral Design then pulled out the stops in the arch décor and voila! We had a dream come true!” Following their seaside ceremony, guests were led to a stunning, flowing white sperry tent dripping with tailored chandeliers and a twinkle canopy.

“The couple was committed to classic elegance within a breathtaking, oceanfront space on Maui. We didn’t want to compete with our surroundings, so we worked carefully to bring their vision to life in hues of whites, ivory, golds, and neutrals. The hope was to create luxe, classic elegance,” says Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design.

“We know it is cliché to say every part was our favorite,” say Anna and Aaron, “but it was just because we had waited so long for this day, everything was absolutely perfect! But if we had to say our favorite, it definitely had to be all the sweet speeches that were given to us.”

Dinner and speeches were followed by group games, bouquet, garter tosses, and fun-filled dancing. All in all, it was apparent that this celebration was definitely worth the wait!

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Bright and Bold Star Wars Themed Maui Wedding

In a galaxy far, far away… (Maui that is 😉) a beautiful bride married her dream guy! Today’s gorgeous couple met while living on the island and decided it was the perfect place to tie the knot. In sorbet colored hues, tropical blooms by Bella Bloom Floral and subtle nods to the groom’s favorite films – the full gallery by Dmitri & Sandra Photography is jam packed with pin-worthy moments.

From Dmitri & Sandra Photography… Brittney and Matthew met while living on Maui, so what better place to tie the knot! After relocating to Florida and an engagement in 2019 they finally had the wedding of their dreams back on the island that means so much to them.

Brittney’s vision of an outdoor affair where her guests felt like royalty was beautifully produced by Opihi Love Weddings. With a fun color palette of soft sherbet hues, shades of pinks and accenting with touches of black, blue and green, the abundance of flowers delighted guests at every turn. Their lush floral aisle led to a semi circle altar, leaving the ocean and palm trees in the background. The inviting design consisting of textural and natural elements created a botanic, garden-like setting for the couple and their guests.

Incorporating Star Wars (Yes Star Wars!) was a surprise to Matthew from Brittney as he is a huge fan. Keeping with their modern, romantic design, little nods to the movies can be seen throughout their reception. From their signage to light sabers and in the end, star trooper costumes, it all blended in tastefully. We enjoyed capturing the joy, love, and beauty of their wedding day.

From our Bride… My ideal wedding is for our guests to arrive and feel like royalty. I want them to eat and drink like kings, and feel like the VIP guests that they are. I also want to them to have fun, and feel like they can see our personalities both shine through in the small details.

From Opihi Love Wedding & Event Design… When Brittney and I starting working on the overall design for her wedding I remember writing down the words, fun, colorful and PARTY. We worked together on adding in little details such as napkins with a different fun print and anemone flowers to tie in the darker color centers with the overall place setting glassware and flatware. Velvet Fox Designs helped to tie in the overall color palette as well with their gorgeous stationary and light wood cane textures which tied in the overall furniture we used throughout the event. The Star Wars theme (a surprise to Matthew) was so fun to incorporate as well through little touches. We went back and forth on gold or clear acrylic chairs but ultimately decided on clear acrylic chairs which I felt was a little more fitting for the theme.

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Fresh and Colorful Oceanside Wedding in Maui

If you’re looking for some tropical wedding inspiration – girllll, we’ve got you covered. Helena and Danny’s Lahaina wedding on the beautiful island of Maui is making all our Blue Crush dreams come true. Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design executed their day to perfection while Dellables brought the floral magic. Dive on in to the full gallery of beachy details captured by Ashley Rae Studio!

From Ashley Rae Studio…If ever there was a sign to get married in Hawaii, it was when Helena and Danny went paddle boarding with a guide in Maui whose surf partner was a wedding planner!

After initially having a small wedding at the local courthouse in 2015, it was time for them to have their official wedding celebration and Maui was the spot!

Little did they know, that they would have to wait a little bit longer.

Despite the chaos and confusion with planning a wedding when COVID hit, this couple kept their cool and patiently waited to celebrate.

It might have been a 6 years since their first nuptials and more than a year from their original 2020 date, but Danny and Helena were finally able to celebrate their love in paradise. The wait was worth it!

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Sunshine Inspired Maui Wedding

Love radiates like the sun at this bright and beautiful Maui wedding. Ning and Zach worked with Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design to plan and design a day filled with a warm citrus color palette and an abundance of style. From the oceanfront ceremony arch to the alfresco reception, romantic blooms by Dellables help bring our couple’s love story to life. You can feel the joy shining through in the imagery by Dmitri & Sandra Photography, say ‘aloha’ to all the fun in the full gallery.

From Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design… Ning and Zach wanted an elegant and romantic oceanside Wedding on Maui. In choosing a private home on the Pacific, they were able to entertain their guests beneath hues of butter yellow and soft coral while hearing the waves crash along the shore. They wanted to honor their family traditions with both Chinese and Jewish nods, so they had their ceremony spoken partly in Mandarin and broke glass as is the Jewish tradition.

The most special part of their event surrounded the pre-wedding traffic, of all things! Just a couple of hours prior to the ceremony, there was a road blockage on the only road leading to the venue. While Ning had arrived early for pre-wedding photos, Zach was not scheduled to be there until shortly prior to the ceremony starting. Instead of leaving his beautiful bride-to-be waiting, Zach and his Dad hopped out of their rental car in the middle of the road and began the 2-mile trek to the wedding venue dressed in full suits in the warm Maui sunshine! They were honked at and applauded by other people waiting in the traffic, hopped a fence, journeyed through a cow pasture, and made it to the waiting Bride. Ning and Zach then enjoyed their first look, some pre-wedding cocktails, and some alone time prior to the rest of their guests arriving an hour late due to the blockade! If that doesn’t spell dedication, I don’t know what does!

From the couple… Ning is originally from Shanghai, China. She grew up just outside of the downtown area and came to the US at 21 for grad school. She went to Berkeley to study computer science for her PhD. After that, she moved to LA where she worked at Snap. Now she is an entrepreneur working on artificial intelligence. Zach is from the bay area and went to LA for College. He worked in a variety of business jobs in entertainment before eventually working for Google. We met online and had our first date at a coffee shop, Intelligentsia, in Venice CA. We’ve since recreated the date at least a few times each year! We always wanted a smaller fun wedding. From the beginning, we knew we wanted a destination wedding. We chose Maui as it’s our favorite Hawaiian island, and we really love it in Hawaii. It’s so relaxing, calm, and fun. We always have a great time, whether standup paddleboarding or just dunking in the water.

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This Couple Brought Old-World European Inspiration to Tropical Maui For The Most Beautiful Day!

For a couple who loves to travel, incorporating some old-world, European charm into their Maui wedding day was at the top of their list of importance and made for a beautiful event! Put together by Maui’s Angels Weddings, the day was full of soft tones, lush florals by Teresa Sena Designs and of course a tropical backdrop! Christine Clark photographed the magic at The Olowalu Plantation House and I have to say those images of the couple by the water are giving me some serious heart eyes! Take a peek below to see it all!

From Maui’s Angels Weddings…As lovers of travel, a destination wedding made perfect sense for Misha and Garin. Having taken engagement photos in Paris, as well as having traveled throughout Europe they wanted a classic, old-world feel on the wedding day.

Vintage style chandeliers, ivory fabric draped canopies, and lush greenery helped bring their vision to life. Following a heartfelt ceremony performed by a close friend, the bride and groom enjoyed tropical cocktails with their guests and captured a few images with the vintage 1957 ivory Porsche replica on display for the event.

Before dinner, the couple shared their first dance, which was choreographed to perfection! Guests enjoyed an island-style meal followed by local desserts including Thai coconut cake pops, lilikoi mousse, and grapefruit basil tarts.

The festivities continued with dancing and after-dinner drinks and a wedding cake with some perfect love song lyrics enjoyed under the beautiful Maui stars!

How One Couple Incorporated Nods to Both Their Unique Cultures at Their Maui Wedding

There’s nothing more special or romantic than when a couple represents their unique backgrounds coming together as one on their wedding day. Unveiled Hawaii helped the adorable bride and groom celebrate their cultures through custom details and personalized touches, from their ornament escort cards to the invitation suite. To top it all off, tropical arrangements in moody hues from Mei Day added an extra dose of beauty to their seaside ceremony. See all the special moments (plus a surprise performance from Common Kings) captured perfectly by Wendy Laurel at the full gallery!

From Wendy Laurel Photography… Sierra and Anthony live on the San Manuel Band of Indian’s reservation located near Highland, CA. The bride is a part of the Yuhaaviatam tribe and the groom is of Filipino descent. They wanted to honor both their cultures and traditions in their multi day wedding event.

Many details were designed to incorporate nods to both the bride and groom’s culture, even down to the Christmas ornaments that served as escort cards given their wedding date of 12. 15. 18. Moody hues were mixed with tropical florals, hanging pendant lights and custom backdrops.

The wedding venue is the Montage Kapalua Bay, with a bridal luncheon having been hosted the day prior. The weekend began for guests with a native bohemian inspired welcome reception at Olowalu Plantation House.

The band Common Kings was a surprise for the groom from the bride and the grand reveal was when they started playing their first dance song at the wedding. Traditional Bird Songs were performed by the bride’s family to share the tribes culture with the groom’s family.

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How to Blend Traditional Elegance with Island Style at Your Destination Wedding

This California couple took to the islands to celebrate their “I do’s”! From the ombre “be our guest” escort card display to the al fresco reception with ocean views in a sea of powder blue – everything about this stunning seaside affair was planned to perfection by Bespoke Destination Events! Bella Bloom Floral Boutique created lush arrangements full of bright pink dahlias and creamy roses. At the end of the night, their lucky guests were surprised by fire dancers and a shaved ice truck (okay, we’re officially jealous!) Don’t miss a moment over at the full gallery captured perfectly by Ana Delores Photography!

From Anna Delores… When Sydney and Mark first met over nine years ago, it was while searching for a class they were both taking at Moorpark College. It turned into their “accidental first date” when they (quickly and easily) gave up looking for the classroom in favor of dinner together instead. We love this “meet cute!”

When Mark decided to propose, he planned a girls’ day out for Sydney and Taylor (Sydney’s maid of honor, who was also in on Mark’s secret). Bride-to-be Sydney thought they were just going shopping for a trip to Vegas, but because Mark was planning to propose, he just wanted her to have a fun day of pampering first. Sydney had a few hours to buy a dress, and Mark made hair and makeup appointments, delivering all this information to Sydney with a card that said “shit just got real.”

Later that night, Taylor finally led Sydney to the bluffs in Malibu, where Mark got down on one knee. Sydney and Mark are truly best friends; on their wedding day, they both struggled to hold back tears while Sydney walked down the aisle.

Their wedding day was planned by local Maui planners Bespoke Destination Events (with Sydney’s aesthetic vision taking the lead for the romantic, modernly elegant, ethereal decor details at the ceremony and reception). This California couple made the reception extra-special for their guests traveling to Maui with a welcome reception on a chartered boat, a fire dance performance during dinner, and a shave ice truck during dancing!

Oceanfront Elegance at the Olowalu Plantation House

From Platinum Weddings and Events… With the groom’s family ties rooted deep in the island of Hawaii, choosing Maui as their destination wedding location was an easy choice for this gorgeous couple. ~photography by Chris J Evans

The couple wanted a more traditional bamboo canopy for the ceremony. So we created an asymmetrical draping to set their alter apart from weddings done in the past.

Bridesmaids wore neutral colored Joanna August dresses to accent the bride’s hand beaded, custom-made gown.

The couple’s design vision was one of classic romance meets Maui: lots of greenery and white flowers; long wooden farm tables with flowing neutral table runners and gold accents.

Platinum Weddings and Events came in and added touches of bronze and emerald to the tablescape, and natural wood calligraphy to tie in the natural-Hawaii feel of the Big Day.

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Modern Maui Romance at Olowalu Plantation

As a wedding planner, my approach to being ‘The Bride’ was less formal than most. My fiancé and I knew that we wanted a venue that was intimate, romantic and exclusive. We had designed so many wonderful events in San Diego over the past five years, we thought a destination wedding would be refreshing! In order to blend both of our styles, we decided “Modern Romance” was fitting for our design aesthetic. ~ from Alyssa of Aly Ann Events

Crazy enough, we did not see the venue or meet any of our vendors (minus our photographer and officiant who we flew to Hawaii) in person before the big day!

On the morning of our wedding, my mother gifted me a book “Letters to my Daughters on the Art of Being a Wife”. Wow, what a special and loving gift! I have treasured the heartfelt notes presented inside over the last few months.

While finalizing our day-of details, there were two events that we included in the program that were special to our story. First, was the rose ceremony. Once the officiant pronounced us man and wife, he gave us each a rose. This was the first gift we officially gave to one other and a symbol of the commitment we had just made. He encouraged us to celebrate our love with a single rose on each anniversary and to bring one home when things were rocky. We thought this was a beautiful way to not only remember our day, but begin this next chapter together.

I adore the little things, especially delicate details, so it was a true joy working with a lilac/ivory color palette. This combination is subtle, yet sophisticated. We hoped to create a lush garden feel in paradise. The lilac/lavender duo was a gorgeous compliment to all of the greenery on the island.

The second special event was to set aside time after the formal dances to surprise my parents with their “first dance”. When they were married 26 years ago, they did not have the opportunity to have this special moment. My husband was kind enough to grace them with this time to the song they had originally planned to dance to many years ago, Chances Are by Johnny Mathis. I will never forget those few minutes of pure bliss. They were so happy.

After four months of marriage, my husband and I are still so happy with our wedding in Maui. It was so fun seeing guests (total of 70) all over the island the week before the big day and celebrating together. The smaller guest count allowed us to spend more money on specialty items, like the velvet rose linen that many of the guests loved!

Now ~ please enjoy this heartwarming short film of Adam and Alyssa’s wedding day from Sunlit Films!!
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A Dream-Worthy Wedding at the Hyatt Maui

An intimate wedding on a gorgeous beach with attentive staff, fun activities, and delicious food… it sounds like something out of a dream. But at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa with its spectacular sunsets on Ka’anapali Beach, this dream becomes a reality! Just take one look at the wedding of these two cuties, who said “I do” beneath the palm trees in a tropical ceremony with the ocean as their backdrop followed by a dinner on one of the Hyatt’s perfectly manicured green lawns.

Because this couple’s romance crossed continents – Pip is from the United Kingdom and Shannon is from Australia – when these two decided to tie the knot on their 12th anniversary, they knew the location of their wedding was the most important factor. They wanted a neutral ground for both families to travel to, and Hawaii seemed like an ideal central spot that would also be vacation-worthy for their guests.

Once they landed on the location, selecting the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa was easy with all of the beautiful locations to choose from to hold the ceremony and reception. From their brand new venue, the expansive Halona Kai Lawn located above the resort pool and waterfalls with panoramic ocean views, to the Oriental Gardens surrounded by a lagoon filled with beautiful swans and flamingoes, to the Makai and Napili Pool Lawns which are both situated on manicured grounds between palm trees and just steps from the sand – can you imagine a more gorgeous option for their wedding? The couple chose one of the lawns for the ceremony, and the green grass simply pops against the striking blue ocean on the horizon!

With the help of their dedicated wedding specialist at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Pip and Shannon were able to plan and coordinate the wedding weekend they envisioned from the other side of the globe. Despite not being able to come to Maui in person during the planning process, every detail of their wedding ended up perfect because of this expert assistance, from the elegant guest rooms featuring private lanais with panoramic ocean views that their friends and family were able to enjoy, to the ceremony and reception locations, to all of the wedding vendors, to the attentive team of resort staff assisting throughout the weekend.

As if the incredible location and amazing team at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa weren’t enticing enough, our favorite perk of getting married at this gorgeous resort might be enjoying all of the amenities! Pip and Shannon’s guests were able to enjoy a variety of activities to suit any interest, including a championship golf course, an abundance of water sports, a massive pool, and Maui’s only oceanfront spa. Plus, Pip and Shannon were treated to complimentary honeymoon nights because they got married at the idyllic resort, and you can too! Learn more about Hyatt Regency Maui’s wedding offer!

If you’re feeling inspired by these photos of Pip and Shannon, captured by Anna Kim Photography, you absolutely must press play below to see even more of the incredible sunset and stunning beach setting in the heartwarming film by All Time Media. Then contact the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa today to begin planning your own dream-worthy wedding!

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Photography: Anna Kim Photography | Cinematography: All Time Media | Floral Design: Country Bouquets Maui | Venue: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa | Location: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

A Destination Wedding That Totally Embraces Tropical Flavors

Talk about embracing the local flavors. This destination wedding coordinated by VOWS went far beyond your typical Maui celebration and opted for a backdrop at Punakea Palms, a Hawaiian coconut farm. The views are magnificent and the refreshing coconut sips are too. Take a mini island vacay through the pretty, pretty images by Jana Dillon.

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From the Photographer… After meeting through mutual friends, Cristina and Peter found a connection through their adventurous spirits. In celebration of their connection through travel, food and memories, they found Maui to be the perfect location for their wedding to share some of their favorite activities with their friends and family to enjoy together. The couple enjoyed a traditional catholic service at the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, ending with a beautiful night under the stars at a local coconut farm where they were surrounded by ocean views and the majestic West Maui mountains.

A Tropical Storm Couldn’t Even Dampen This Happy Celebration

At first glance at Wendy Laurel’s images, you would never ever guess that a tropical storm whipped through Maui halfway through this couple’s ceremony. But rain or shine, the bright and colorful celebration planned by Merrimans along with blooms by Dellables continued. See this happiest of days unfold right here.

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From the Photographer… You would never know by looking at their photos that it poured rain at Hayley and Joel’s wedding. The rain was threatening all day and in the middle of their ceremony it broke. Pouring rain for the last half of the wedding ceremony that continued all through the night due to a tropical storm. But it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and the wedding party continued. We decided to shoot the bride and groom portraits a separate day (when the sun was shining) a few days after the wedding instead. Hayley’s love of bright and cheery colors carried through to her wedding design. The florals were gorgeous and matched her pink and green wedding invitations and the arch design at the ceremony.

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Magical Maui Wedding Filled With Color + Whimsy

There’s no place like home and these two knew that when planning their special day. So while they may now reside in Northern Cali, Maui will always be where their heart is and thus, where they decided to say “I do”. With color and whimsy, they celebrated surrounded by family and friends, with Jasmine Lee and HI Focused Cinematography capturing it all. Head to our Vault to see more!

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From the Bride… When I first met Jordan in high school, I never imagined that the smart but incredibly goofy boy would change my life forever. As our friendship evolved into a relationship while we were both in college at different schools, we endured years of living hundreds of miles apart and seeing each other only a few times a semester. Sharing in the misery of late night studying and deliriously catching up with each other at 2:00am on a regular basis helped us to learn how to support each other, even from afar. Many of our phone conversations revolved around the excitement of being reunited during school breaks, when we both returned to the place we called home – Maui.

Although our careers have found us a new home in Northern California, when it was time to select a wedding location, we knew that nowhere would be as special as Maui. Choosing a venue was slightly more difficult since the island offers a variety of perfectly romantic, tropical backdrops. However, as soon as we visited the Olowalu Plantation House, we were sold. We were immediately blown away by the quaint beachfront property with a stunning panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and lush backyard shaded by beautiful banyan and palm trees. As we walked through the venue, we imagined how we could transform this breathtaking space into an intimate setting for our family and friends to enjoy cocktails during sunset and to dance the night away under the starry sky.

In planning the wedding, we tried to incorporate details to highlight our personality as a couple. One of our guilty pleasures is playing lottery scratchers, so we made DIY escort card scratchers for our guests to find their table numbers. For wedding favors, we wanted to get something useful but fun. We ordered custom-designed luggage tags to showcase our love for travel and adventure. I used the calligraphy skills learned in a class I took last fall to write each guest’s name on the luggage tags and had them double as table place “cards”. During cocktail hour, we had a shaved ice station from our favorite local shop to cool our guests off after the ceremony. For the food, we selected items that would satisfy both my foodie soul and Jordan’s love of Asian food. We chose a few creative dishes, such as Krispy Kreme sliders and lilikoi crème brûlée spoons, and also incorporated some of our favorites, like miso butterfish, braised Asian short ribs, and mochi ice cream.

Every moment of our wedding day, from getting ready with our bridal party to the last dance of the evening, was simply magical. It was undoubtedly the best day of our lives, as we got to begin our new chapter as husband and wife surrounded by an endless amount of love and laughter. We are forever grateful to our amazing wedding coordinator and wonderful team of vendors for making our special day truly unforgettable!

A Wedding In Paradise You Could Only Dream About

Oceanfront with family and friends, this couple tied the knot in Maui under blue skies and the perfect Hawaiian sunset. With hues of blue to match the breathtaking Pacific ocean and luscious florals by Damselfly Designs in coral and blush, this wedding was a bright celebration infused with island traditions. Trust me, looking through the entire gallery will have you daydreaming of a tropical getaway. The beyond gorgeous day was captured by the talented Wendy Laurel.

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A Sun-Kissed Island Celebration

Forget your average mainland celebration, because this sun-kissed ceremony in Hawaii is where it’s at. With the unbelievably talented Wendy Laurel behind the lens, it’s the ultimate wedding day that’s sure to have you setting sail. Complete with inviting yellow details and a seaside ceremony, we’ve got every bit of beauty waiting for you to favorite in The Vault!

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From the Bride…Josh and his father own Maui Olive Company so most of our décor came from tree clippings at the orchard. We also used olive oil from the harvest and some delicious lilikoi butter his father makes as our reception gifts. Josh and I brined olives a few months before the wedding and jarred them, leaving them on the tables for people to nosh on or take with them. Our sign (arrows pointing to ceremony, reception, babysitting, bar, restrooms etc) was made by Josh’s dad and painted by our brother and his wife.

Pick a reasonable day prior to the wedding and decide look…whatever isn’t finished isn’t finished – and let it go. No one will be the wiser. It isn’t worth stressing or running around finishing last minute errands once your friends and family arrive. We set up a couple group events people could opt to attend (private sunset sail and a luau). Gave us a chance to see people and also a chance for our guests to meet one another before the wedding.

Give yourself at least 10-15 minutes for some alone time before the ceremony begins. And of course…savor every minute of your big day because it is going to fly. Take time to slow down certain moments and soak them in. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

Pretty in Purple, This Destination Wedding is Classic Yet Colorful

Heidi and Josh are my kinda couple. Reason being? They love to travel, drink wine, eat gelato and explore – I mean, can we be best friends? Oh, and did I mention that their wedding was also darling? Captured by Wendy Laurel these Minnesota natives packed up and planned a dreamy day in Maui. Appropriately hashtagging their celebration #mauisota, it’s a wedding designed by Unveiled Hawaii and we’ve got it all in The Vault!

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From Wendy Laurel… Heidi and Josh came from Minnesota for their “#mauisota” wedding (as they hashtagged it). These guys love to travel, to drink wine, to eat gelato and explore. A destination wedding was the perfect wedding day for them and their friends and family. I loved Heidi’s style and especially loved her wedding dress and the lace sleeves — so beautiful. They incorporated the travel theme into their wedding invitations and the guest gifts were gorgeous leather luggage tags. Of course, of all their adventures, they both agree that Love is the Greatest Adventure of All.

A Tropical Storm Didn’t Dampen This Wedding Day

We’re here today to give major kudos to the talented vendor team behind this big day. For not only did Unveiled Hawaii and Maui’s Angels manage to pull off a last minute wedding, BUT they also made sure that Tropical Storm Darby didn’t dampen the day. And for that? We say THANK YOU, because this Maui designed day is everything. Captured by Wendy Laurel it’s all waiting for you in The Vault!

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From Wendy Laurel… When you’re a very busy wedding planner and stylist, what do you do when your brother asks you to plan a very last minute wedding and then the day of the wedding a tropical storm hits? Make it an exceptional day of course. Lorrie from Unveiled Hawaii and Maui’s Angels did just that during Tropical Storm Darby in July. Her brother, Tom, and his fiance Eva recently moved to Maui with their baby girl and Tom’s son and decided to get married last minute when all the family was coming to Maui for vacation. Lorrie planned and styled a gorgeous family only wedding at Merrimans Kapalua. The weather had other plans, and tropical storm Darby hit Maui the morning of the wedding. Merrimans provided a cabana for the ceremony on the ocean side deck and Lorrie and her team had it looking elegant and gorgeous in no time. As luck would have it, after the ceremony and family shots, the weather cleared just enough to all a few oceanfront photos of the very happy bride and groom.

Nautical + Art Inspired Oceanside Wedding

Whenever we hear the words ‘Hawaii wedding’, we know we’re in for a real stunner of a celebration. Add in a dream vendor team and well, stunning doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. Complete with the prettiest petals from Mandy Grace Designs and yummiest signature cocktails from Garnish Craft Cocktail Catering, Unveiled Hawaii designed a day that is beyond delightful. With captivating images from Wendy Laurel, see Kate + Chris’ special day in The Vault!

“From the blue sky and ocean, to the golden sun

and vibrant palm trees, Hawaii was everywhere“

– The Photographer, Wendy Laurel.

Rich hues of blue reflect the Groom’s career

in the Navy and their shared love of the sea

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From Wendy Laurel…The bride and groom are Kate and Chris who are both originally from Alaska. Chris is in the Navy and the couple lives here on Oahu now. Chris has a love of naval architecture and Kate is a talented artist. Their wedding details and style reflected all these elements.

Kate chose rich blues for the color of her wedding to reflect the Navy and their shared love of the sea. Bright and deep colored florals accented the hand dyed muslim blue tablecloths. Chris’s love for naval architecture was shown off in the naval blue prints included in the invitation suite and hung at the reception. Kate’s artistic talents created the hand drawn invitations, table favors, table numbering, and signs throughout the reception. Touches of Alaska were included as well such as Kate’s Dad’s antlers from hunting in Alaska. And of course Hawaii was everywhere from the blue sky and ocean to the golden sun and the vibrant palm trees.

Rainy Day Wedding That’s Crazy Romantic

If you thought a bit of rain could ruin a wedding day, you better think again because these two are proving otherwise. Photographed by Trish Barker, this Maui “I do” turned out crazy romantic – umbrellas and all.

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From Trish Barker Photography…What to do if it rains on your wedding? Have an amazing wedding anyways.

Mallory and Derick came to Maui to get married next to the ocean. And as they watched the skies open up on them as their ceremony was about to start, they decided they were going to have their dream wedding; rain or shine. And they were all smiles the whole time, despite being poured on. And just as it was time for the sun to go down, the clouds gave way to the most amazing light, and their romantic photos came to life.

It just goes to show that you can plan and plan and plan, but things may not always go the way you intend. And sometimes, that’s for the better…

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