FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions for Your Beach Wedding/Elopement in Maui Elope Maui

We will meet at a chosen beach at the chosen time. We can walk in together and pick the best spot of the beach for your beach wedding. We will make sure we're all set the the best lighting for the photographer and begin the ceremony!

For a beach wedding ceremony, I like to keep the ceremony intimate, short and sweet so that you can spend more time getting amazing pics with your photographer. It will usually last 10-15 minutes.  Most photographers will book 1-2 hour sessions. Typically 1 hour is enough for an elopement to be able to cover the 15 minute ceremony and then 45 minutes of beach photos. If you have guests, we suggest adding on 30-60 minutes with your photographer as it takes a lot more time to coordinate and wrangle family. You don't want to miss out on getting enough photos of you!

Here’s a basic outline of the ceremony that I normally do. I’m happy to add or remove anything that you’d like:

*The Story of Aloha

*Lei Exchange (if you choose the Sweet Escape Package or higher) 

*Vows (you can create your own, or I can create for you)

*I Do’s

*Ring Exchange

*Pronouncement

Let's get real, anytime is a great time to get married in paradise! However here's a few things to consider when planning the perfect date.

• The busiest/most expensive time of the year in Maui is Christmas though April. When it's colder on the mainland, everyone dreams of being somewhere warm. Plus, the humbback whales grace Maui with lots of love durning that time. If you don't mind the busy season, it's a very magical time to be in Maui!
• Maui is beautiful year round but just like anywhere else, we have our seasons. Winter does tend to be a little rainier, but that brings more rainbows! Summer tends to be pretty warm and humid but less rain. Sunrise and sunset ceremonies are the best in the summer to avoid the heat of the day. 

Maui is known for it's sunsets, so a sunset ceremony is the go to! Sunrises in Maui can be just as beautiful! Here's some pros and cons for both. 

1. Sunrise Pros - Less people, quiet beaches, calmer waters, softer lighting, less wind, cooler temps before the heat sets in, you have the rest of the day to play. 
2. Sunrise Cons - Early start (best to start between 6:30-8am), may have early start fees for vendors. 
3. Sunset Pros - Beautiful sunsets colors, temps are starting to cool down, have then whole day to get ready, no early start fees for vendors, can book dinner reservations right after to make a night of it. 
4. Sunset Cons - More people on the beaches, may be other weddings around you, tends to be windy. 

Whichever time you choose, even if it's busy, don't stress. We will find the perfect corner of the beach just for you! The only times we would avoid would be between 10 and 4 as they tend to be the hottest time of day and the harshest lighting. 

Two top reasons to order a bridal bouquet:

1. Having a bouquet adds color and a bridal look to your photos

2. Holding a bouquet gives you something to do with your hands and adds as another prop for your photos. 

We use local florists that make beautiful bridal bouquetS and handed leis using fresh, local flowers whenever possible. Your flowers will be delivered to your hotel or condo so there's no stress. For a bridal bouquet, you can choose from:

• White with greenery
• Tropical Mix 
• Pastel Mix