10 Maui Wedding Venuesfrom Grand Wailea to Montage Kapalua Bay
#1 Sugarman Estate
Located in South Maui, the Sugarman Estate (Honua Kai Lani Estate) has over three acres of oceanfront property shaded by ancient kiawe trees and gorgeous coconut palms. The Maui estate’s panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and lush landscapes makes for a perfect wedding backdrop on your special day. The Sugarman Estate can accommodate up to 300 guests and offer different areas on the estate to showcase your wedding and reception. The Sugarman Estate also has a four bedroom beach house on site for you and your loved one’s parties to prepare for your special day.
#2 Haiku Mill
The Haiku Mill on Maui’s North Shore is a non-beach fairytale wedding venue. The Maui site has an incredible history and beauty oozing from its vine covered walls. The ethereal atmosphere is heightened when the soft light of candles and chandelier start to flicker over the night sky. For those features alone, it is not hard to see why Haiku Mill is considered by many as the most romantic wedding venue in the world. The exclusive Maui wedding venue can occupy up to 50 seated guests or 150 standing guests, and has a starting reservation cost of $7,500. Onsite there is a former sugarcane house that was transformed into a beautiful space where the bride and her party can prepare for the big day.
#3 Olowalu Plantation House
West Maui’s Olowalu Plantation House is one of the most popular wedding venues on the island. The oceanfront house features a spacious lanai overlooking a beachside lawn with gorgeous Palm trees. The Olowalu Plantation House has a rocky coastline that makes for captivating wedding photos. With an old plantation style inspired decorations, the rooms radiate a genuine Hawaii feeling. The West Maui venue can accommodate up to 200 guests with enough parking for everyone.
#4 Grand Wailea
The Grand Wailea Resort is an incredible wedding venue with fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains. The Maui resort offers various indoor and outdoor venues, from a 28,000 square feet ballroom to an outdoor England-style seaside chapel surrounded by lush greenery. No matter what your preference of venue is for your Maui wedding, the Grand Wailea Resort will have the perfect setting for your big day.
#5 Makena Cove
Sitting between two beachside homes on South Maui’s Big Beach is one of Maui’s most popular wedding venue. Makena Cove, also known as Secret Beach, is the perfect location for an intimate wedding with a small capacity of about ten people. The small cove has exceptional sunset views and a spectacular backdrop of Molokini and Kahoolawe. The stark contrast of Makena Cove’s golden sands and dark lava rocks makes for unique wedding photographs that you will treasure forever.
#6 Kaanapali Coffee Farms
Located on Lahaina’s hillside, the Kaanapali Coffee Farms estate offers a spectacular view of the Kaanapali resort area and the islands of Lanai and Molokai. The Maui property has a 3,700 square foot custom built home with a spacious lanai that opens onto a massive patio surrounding an infinity pool. The home has a bridal suite, two guest restrooms, and a catering area. The pristine lawn and gardens overlooking the coffee farmland make the Kaanapali Coffee Farms estate a stunning wedding venue.
#7 Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay offers a romantic seaside location atop the spectacular Kapalua Bay. With stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the Maui wedding ceremony is set on a lushly landscaped outdoor venue that will surely capture your Hawaiian wedding dreams. Nearby is the famed Kapalua Cliff House with a lanai perched over the sea for an intimate wedding ceremony or reception. With floor to ceiling windows and majestic views of Molokai and Lanai, the Kapalua landmark is a wedding photographer’s dream.
#8 Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach captures the romance and elegance of a tropical oasis, making it one of Maui’s leading wedding venues. Experience the charm of Maui on your wedding day as the sounds of rolling waves and unobstructed views of the Maui sunset set an intimate atmosphere on your special day. The white sand beach and lushly landscaped lawn of Sugar Beach is the ideal backdrop to create unforgettable memories and exchange your eternal vows.
#9 Napili Bay
Napili Bay is among Maui’s favorite beachside wedding locations with its picturesque rocky points and white sands. The white sand beach is well suited for couples who want to dip their toes in the sand for their special day. The spirit of Old Hawaii can truly be felt during sunset at Napili Bay for the ultimate Old Hawaii wedding experience. Near Napili Bay are condos and restaurants where you can indulge in a romantic dinner or host your wedding reception after the ceremony.
#10 Keawakapu Beach
Tucked away in South Maui is Keawakapu Beach, considered as one of Maui’s gems for beachside wedding ceremonies. Keawakapu Beach has long stretches of white sands and blue shoreline, offering various sections to choose from. At Keawakapu, the bride is introduced with a white conch type shell which signals the beginning of the ceremony. Located in South Kihei, sunny days and calm oceans will most likely be the backdrop for your perfect Maui wedding.
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