Looking for wedding
paradise, 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 flowernecklace.) 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.
For more information on Maui Weddings
visit ParadiseMaui at
Maui Weddings. ParadiseMaui.com offers a number of quality wedding
packages. They are based in Hawaii and are one of the island’s main
wedding planners.
Maui
Wedding Related Websites
www.mauiweddingnetwork.com | www.paradisemaui.com/weddings
www.alohamauiweddings.com |
www.hawaiinislandweddings.com
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