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Blissful Seaside Estate Wedding, Maui | Kristin + Chris ♥

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Kristin & Chris’s oceanfront Maui wedding was truly a dream come true! It was a picture perfect day outside, the sun was shining bright as wedding preparations began at Kukahiko Estate on Maui’s south side.

This Maui venue could not be located in a more beautiful location, right on the water it is one of the islands most private beach front wedding venues. It’s a small intimate venue with it’s own beach in front with volcanic lava rocks and white coral scattering the shore as the waves crash up. There is also a jetty nearby that makes for some dramatic and amazing shots as the waves crash high up against them. At the same times you can find turtles leisurely floating in the waters around.

As Kristin finished up getting ready, her two adorable daughters could not have been more excited to be flowers girls. They opened some very special gifts from Chris, each receiving a Hawaiian treasure to remember this most special day. And a hand written letter from Chris to Kristin which brought her to tears.

Chris used to live on Maui, and it was his dream to get married on the island. He was finally able to show Kristin the island and his love of Maui. Their Maui wedding officiant blew the conch shell as Kristin and her father walked into the ceremony with the Pacific glistening the the background. The ceremony was magical as they incorporated Hawaiian elements and a joining of their family together. After the ceremony guests enjoyed some refreshments before heading off to the Wailea Mariott Luau nearby.

A luau wedding reception is the perfect (and affordable!) way to have a laid back fun celebration with guests. It incorporates the Hawaiian culture, the food is incredible (Mahi Mahi & Kahlua pork, yes please!), and the Polynesian entertainment is awesome. Hula and fire dancers, and live drumming finished the night off for these lovebirds.

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Maui Wedding Vendors

Photographer- Tara Lee Phototography

Venue- Kukahiko Estate

Planner & coordinator- Makena Weddings

Officiant- Rev. Al Terry

Florist- Floral Designs Maui

Leis- Kihei Wailea Flowers by Cora

Incredible Oceanfront Maui Wedding at Merriman's | Hilary + Jeff ♥

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Hilary & Jeff’s oceanfront Maui wedding was incredible. They had their wedding ceremony at Merriman’s Restaurant in Kapalua and the reception at Fleetwoods on Front Street in Lahaina.

Merrriman’s Kapalua has the perfect ceremony location right on the water. It’s tucked off to the bottom side of the restaurant on a grassy lawn, which somehow feels private from the restaurant. It overlooks Kapalua Bay which has the most crystal clear blue waters. It’s a beautiful location for an intimate wedding.

When Hilary arrived she looked amazing in her flowy classy dress with her hair down in beachy curls. She chose colorful pink and blush flowers for her day. Then the conch shell blew and as she walked into the ceremony with her dad, the look on Jeff’s face said it all.

They had a traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremony. Basically that means the officiant blows the conch shell as the wedding party and bride walk in, he chants some Hawaiian blessings, and the bride and groom exchange flower leis during the ceremony as a sign of love and respect- Aloha. It was beautiful.

After the ceremony guests enjoyed some refreshments before taking off to Fleetwoods on Front Street for the dinner celebration. We snapped some pics out front on the lava rocks in front of Merriman’s. They have the most awesome dramatic look. Then on the way to Fleetwoods we also stopped at a beach in Lahaina for some sunset pics.

The newlyweds were having the best time and truly taking their wedding day in. They then rejoined their guests for dinner and had the best time with their family and friends on a beautiful Maui evening.

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Maui Wedding Vendors

Photographer- Tara Lee Photography

Ceremony Venue- Merriman’s Restaurant Kapalua

Reception Venue- Fleetwoods on Front Street

Planning & Coordination- Your Aloha Wedding Company

Florist- Dellables Floral Design

Stylist- Maui Makeup Artistry