Literally having witnessed thousands of beach weddings I am still amazed at the different types of light generated near sunset. This light also changes, sometimes minute by minute. Setting up a wedding shoot and getting it “right” is a matter of experience. Our wedding photographers shoot many hundreds of these “sunset” weddings each year. The Maui’d Forever website is a perfect place to see 12 different photographers takes on these weddings. Each is available in a Maui’d Forever wedding package. We encourage our clients to preview the photographers work and let us know who they prefer for their wedding.

See these photographers and the respective wedding packages where they are available.

You may have got tired about hearing all the hoopla on July 7, 2007 weddings. I thought you all might like to hear more about the results. Maui’d Forever has successfully hosted 15 7-7-07 weddings on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Good weather was had on all 3 islands. We sure kept our vendors busy too. Our first wedding started at 7am with a large group at Makena Surf beach. See some great pictures of this beach by clicking this link.

Most of the weddings were quite simple affairs with a minister, photographer and a few flowers. However, some where our “Extravaganza” wedding which includes a private dinner on the beach, catered by a gourmet chef. See our wedding packages.

Be sure to call us early if interested in 8-8-08. We already have bookings and plenty of inquiries. Call the pro’s at 1-800-871-2758.

It is quite easy to plan a destination wedding to Maui, Kauai or the Big Island. A good wedding planner will have everything you need for your wedding day all set up. You’ll simply need to show up. The more difficult planning issue is when you are having a larger affair with 20 or more guests attending.

That is where a individual wedding website comes in handy. Maui’d Forever will create, at no charge, a wedding website dedicated to YOUR wedding. On your site we will have a picture of the couple and a short story or biography. We will also list all the important events date, time and place. so if there are activities, rehearsals, receptions and the like they can all be listed.

Another aspect of a larger wedding is getting everybody to the Islands and in the same general locale. That is where having your wedding planner also being the groups travel agent is a benefit. Our client web page has travel information, a travel booking engine and personal support to let your guests get to your wedding with ease. See more Hawaii wedding information. Or you can call 1-800-871-2758 for your Free client website. See a sample of the client website.

I am writing this blog note today as many of our couples are looking to be married on Maui, Kauai or the Big Island of Hawaii want to go to a luau for their reception. This can be a real fun way to culminate a wonderful wedding. However one must understand the timing of things. Most of our couples want to be married at sunset. We will usually schedule the wedding for an hour before the sun sets. That way one can do the ceremony (20 minutes) and leave plenty of time for after photo’s and a colorful sunset. If this is what you want to do fine, but be aware you will not be able to do this and a luau! the luau usually starts an hour before the sun sets too. You’ll either have to plan for an earlier start, or schedule the luau for another night. If you elect the earlier start beware that it gets quite hot mid day, especially in the summer. See more about Maui Weddings and Maui Hawaii Honeymoons.

It’s mid-June here on Maui. Our wedding calendar is getting into sunset weddings starting at 6pm for a sunset after 7pm. South and West facing shores are getting spectacular sunsets. Be prepared for warm weather. Day time temps are getting into the low 90’s and boy does the sand get hot! Those desiring a luau for after the wedding need to consider a grassy park area overlooking the ocean. We have several that also have trees for shade! The sand, unless you are standing in the surf, is just too hot. In any case dress for the occasion. Full heavy wedding dresses and tuxedo wear can add stress (and a little sweat) to your wedding day. Consider lighter wear, go for the “Island” look.

Maui Weddings and Maui Hawaii Honeymoons