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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 not members of the Hawaiian Wedding Professionals
Association, Maui Weddings Association but of 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.
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