A Marriage Made in Maui Heaven
Looking for a paradise wedding, or have friends that are looking
for the perfect place to get married? We have lots of romantic
ideas for a heavenly Maui wedding.
At the beach, near a waterfall or in a chapel, with the
fragrance of tropical flowers borne on gentle trade winds
caressing your face -- a Maui sun bids 'Aloha' to another day in
Paradise. It is quite simply, the perfect place to celebrate
your wedding vows.
Here are a few of the ingredients that will imprint your wedding
day on your minds for years to come.
Maui, Hawaii is the second largest island in the Hawaiian
archipelago in both size and population, located some 1,800
miles off the south western seaboard of the United States.
Hawaii is one of the top tourist destinations for the majority
of Americans and hence a Maui wedding is highly desirable,
taking place in one of the world's foremost wedding and
honeymoon destinations.
The weather in Maui is also most attractive as it is year round
tropical; however it is most consistently pleasant outside the
months of January and February (dead of winter).
Maui offers several fascinating attractions, including the
unforgettable sight of a surfacing whale, biking through wine
country, snorkeling the tiny atoll of Molokini, or enjoying a
stage production at the Historic 'Iao Theater.
A reasonable stay of seven days, or more is recommended if you
want to explore more than one Hawaiian Island.
Maui, Hawaii offers the enamored an ideal place to declare their
love. Several professional services for Maui Weddings are in
great demand, and wedding providers such as ParadiseMaui.com are
at hand to assist in every way, from classic beach weddings to
larger formal affairs.
A beautiful wedding of land and sea, the island of Maui offers
newlyweds any number of romantic options. An authentic Maui
wedding might require the services of a 'kahu', which is a
Hawaiian minister.
A Maui wedding may also include an elaborate 'luau' (pronounced
loo-ow) celebration. A luau is a Hawaiian gathering of family
and friends to enjoy good food, company and times.
In addition to the Hawaiian tradition of the ceremony, many
couples decide to incorporate the exchanging of the lei, where
each person gives their betrothed a lei. (A lei is a flower
necklace.) For the bride, the pikake lei seems to be one of the
most popular varieties because of its sweet fragrance and
delicate appearance.
Pikake is a seasonal flower and has limited availability, but
there are many other fragrant flowers to choose from. Grooms
usually receive a maile lei, which is quite masculine and drapes
loosely around the neck. The maile lei has beautiful green
leaves which have a sweet smell and little fragrance. It also
dries quickly and can be retained as a cherished keepsake for
many years to come.
Another tradition that is sometimes performed is the conch shell
announcement of the ceremony. Here a conch shell blower
introduces the nuptials, and a Hawaiian chanter often follows in
precession. A hula dance usually adds the perfect touch of
Hawaii and can portray a beautiful message of love. Some brides
have even taken it upon themselves to learn a hula dance and
perform it as a surprise to their grooms. (The hiring of a
professional hula dancer can be easily arranged.)
Hawaiian music can easily be adapted for any wedding. A soulful
ukulele and guitar accompaniment can evoke the most melodic
sounds. The "Hawaiian Wedding Song" is a popular request for
many wedding couples here in Maui.
For more information on Maui Weddings visit ParadiseMaui at Maui Wedding.
ParadiseMaui.com offers a number of quality wedding packages.
They are based in Hawaii and are one of the island's main
wedding planners. They are also members of the Hawaiian Wedding
Professionals Association, Maui Weddings Association and the
Maui Chamber of Commerce.