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The Maui Elopement Guide
Ho'omaika'i 'ana (Congratulations) on your recent engagement! Whether you’re dreaming about eloping on a white sand beach with palm trees swaying gently in the wind or at the top of a dramatic mountain with a stunning view of the sun setting, Maui, Hawai’i is the ideal location for an elopement! This elopement guide will walk you through the process of how to elope on Maui, which is easier than you might imagine.
Sunrise or Sunset: Which is best for your Maui photo session?
As a small island in the middle of the enormous Pacific Ocean, sunrises and sunsets are simply stunning on Maui! There are a number of factors that you’ll want to consider regarding Maui sunrises, sunsets, and the general time of day when planning your wedding or photo session
What to Expect for Maui’s Weather
So, you’ve decided to have a beach wedding on Maui, and now you’re wondering what to expect for the weather. The overall climate on Maui is quite pleasant consisting of year-round daytime temperatures ranging from 75-85°F (23-29°C). However, this does not mean that the weather is always bright and sunny everywhere on the island (although it usually is somewhere!). Maui has numerous microclimates, which means that the specific weather and landscape can vary significantly depending on where you are on the island.
7 Tips to Look (and Feel) Amazing in Your Maui Wedding Photos
There can be a tremendous amount of pressure to look your very best on your wedding day. After all, it is one of the most significant days of your life, and you want to look amazing as you say “I do” to your partner. Not to mention that the wedding photos are the one thing that will remain after it’s all said and done, and of course, you want to look back at the photos and love the person you see. Even if you believe that you’re normally “not that photogenic”, there are several things that you can do to ensure that you look, and perhaps more importantly feel, amazing in your Maui wedding photos.
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Maui Wedding Photographer
You’re getting married on the majestic Valley Isle of Maui, Hawai’i, and now you’re looking for a wedding photographer to capture your epic day. How exciting! Of all of the things that you purchase and vendors that you hire for your wedding, it’s the photographs that will remain for generations to come, so it’s not a decision to be made lightly. Most couples understandably don’t have a lot of experience with what to look for in a wedding photographer. Liking the photos that you see posted on the photographer’s website or social media is a great first step, but there are several questions that you should ask to dig a bit deeper and make sure you are hiring someone that is a good fit for you and the vision that you have for your wedding. Here are my recommendations for the top 5 questions to ask before booking your Maui wedding photographer.
What You Need to Know about Getting Married on Maui: The Legal Stuff
If you’re considering choosing Maui as the location for your destination wedding or elopement, it’s important to understand the legal rules for getting married in the State of Hawai’i. As a Maui wedding photographer, I’m well-acquainted with the legal stuff, and the good news is that it’s not that complicated or difficult to get married on Maui!