Gay weddings on Maui are very special… but let’s admit it – spending a gay vacation on Maui is incredibly special in itself!
Maui offers gay couples the opportunity to be themselves without that feeling of hiding. There are many beaches on Maui where gay couples can stroll along at sunset, hand in hand, and enjoy the romantic ambiance of the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean while snuggling the one you love. Maui is a very gay friendly Hawaiian Island and for that we are grateful.
We get asked a lot, “What are gay places or gay things to do on Maui?” When you Google for gay places in Maui you will typically find a lot of references to Little Beach. Little Beach is a beach accessible by climbing over a lava rock wall from Big Beach. Although nudity is not legal in Hawaii, the seclusion of Little Beach has made that beach the most popular nudist beach on Maui. Because this beach is more accepting of folks from all walks of life, the gay community is also represented and hence it has become known as one of the “gay hangouts on Maui”.
There is also a nightclub in “the Triangle” – a section of Kihei in South Maui that caters to the gay community. It is called Ambrosias and is located across from Kalama Park (not a park you will want to hang out in after the sun sets). This bar brings in gays, lesbians and gay friendly folks and is your stereotypical “gay bar” feel. The bartenders are awesome and they often offer live music of all genres.
We spend almost every day performing weddings or doing photo shoots so obviously that is our passion. We pride ourselves in providing personalized ceremonies – from the romantic details specific to your relationship to hand-picking the most spectacular beach to fit your needs. We get to know you ahead of time so we know exactly what is important to you.
We really want you both to feel comfortable, whether it is just the two of you or 50 of your closest friends and family.
We offer not only intimate gay beach weddings, but also receptions, formal affairs and special additions like dove releases, Native Hawaiian blessings and Hawaiian hula & ukulele and Tahitian dancers & drummers. Our goal is to create a memorable, special, unique wedding day from beginning to end, just for you. We work with gay friendly limo services, massage therapists, florists, stylists and excursion companies to ensure you feel comfortable throughout your entire experience with us here at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings.
If you’re visiting Maui with your loved one and a wedding is not on the schedule, I recommend booking a photo shoot with Penny Palmer Photography. This is an opportunity to spend quality time together and have it captured into beautiful art.
It can be formal or informal. The opportunity to wrap your arms around your beloved, kiss and whisper sweet nothings… with Family capturing those memories is remarkable! We know the most secluded areas and help to bring out the fun or the romantic in each of you.
One of our favorite excursions on the island of Maui is to take a morning boating trip with Seafire Charters. We do a lot of private excursions with them for our clients and their public boating adventures are equally amazing. Snorkel out at Molokini, explore Turtle Town and swim with the turtles, feed the sparrows and ask all your whale questions. Enjoy snack and drinks at no extra charge. Their excursion is one of the best whale watching experiences on Maui with their knowledgeable and energetic crew!
However we can help, please let us know. We are here to share our years of experience with each of you. We have founded a lesbian meetup group for any lesbians living or visiting Maui. We welcome you to come enjoy the magic of being gay in Maui!
Our Hawaii Wedding Planners work personally with every couple to create your dream wedding within your budget. Your professional wedding planner will happily accept phone calls, texts and emails from you throughout your Hawaii Wedding Planning process. You will never be left wondering about your Maui Wedding Package. Communication is the key to your lack of worry and we understand that. Each of our amazing Hawaii Weddings Team Members wants to ensure that your day is perfect and our reviews demonstrate that.
Some of our 2014 Gay Weddings (please click on HD)
“Penny Palmer was AMAZING … She captured every moment at our villa we rented and at DT Flemings beach. I will always remember her telling me just before I walked down the aisle/sandy beach – “What you wrote in your 5 page wedding agenda, toss it out of your mind, whats done is done, everyone is here and its your day! Are you ready to get married?!” And that was the last wedding bridezilla moment! I still laugh about it. We received our sneak peak photo of the entire bridal party on the beach jumping … It was incredible!!! Two takes that’s all it took Penny!!! I knew the other photos of our get ready photos etc would be great… And they were beautiful and we couldn’t be happier. I would highly recommend Penny to anyone getting Maui’d 🙂 Mahalo!!! C& E”
“Thank you for such a beautiful and flawless day.! It wouldn’t have been the same without both of your services..!! You have made a day full of memories for us to have for a lifetime..!! Mahalo and much love from the Chris’s xoxoxoxo”
– Chris & CK
“Darci Palmer surpassed our expectations as a Wedding Planner and Minister from the first time we reached out to her! She was incredibly responsive to all our questions and requests. Darci allowed us to fully enjoy our vacation by taking care of every detail of our ceremony. She wanted to make OUR day about US, and she did! Darci managed to capture our personalities, the spiritual Hawaiian traditions, and the natural beauty of The Secret Beach in a ceremony that was simply inspired. Penny Palmer captured both the beauty of our beach paradise and the emotion of our wedding day! She was professional, yet fun and flexible, allowing us to be ourselves, including the tears and the laughter. We were so pleased with Penny’s creative vision. Penny truly preserved our memorable day with her photographic magic. The team of Palmer & Palmer made our wedding day a dream come true! We would highly recommend them for your special day!”
– T&N
“Thank you so much for putting this together for us. It is absolutely beautiful and we really appreciate the time you spent to create something unique for us. We love it! We will certainly refer you to any other friends who decide to get married in Maui. I couldn’t be more grateful. I couldn’t imagine that it would feel any differently to be married. I kept thinking, after 16 years how could it feel different? But, somehow it really does. Thank you again so much for marrying us and making it so special!”
– Troy & Drew, Tripadvisor
Check out the featured article in the New York Times on June 1, 2014 where we were selected as the Hawaii Gay Weddings
Photographer and Minister for their article on “The Evolving World of Gay Travel”
When selecting a planner for Hawaii gay weddings, take into consideration the staff that will be helping you plan, coordinate and achieve every piece of your dream. There is something special and unique that only a gay couple can offer another gay couple on your most celebrated day together.
“Thank you both for not only making it so special but sharing a piece of ya’ll with us… you may never know how grateful we are.”
-Devon & Vanessa
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ACCEPTANCE. COMPASSION. APPROVAL.
Aloha Maui Dream Weddings is your one-stop when searching for a wedding planner for my gay wedding on Maui. Our staff consists of many gay and lesbian small business owners that have come together to offer you a remarkable ceremony and/or reception. We are not a large Mainland Corporation and as such, will not treat your special day that way.
Everyone can talk-the-talk; however our excellent reviews show that we walk-the-walk. Your wedding should be personal, about you, your story, your love…
If you’re looking for a larger wedding with a private venue, we have partnered with many amazing venues to offer weddings on the grassy knoll adjacent to the beach with full getting-ready accommodations as well as reception dinner served beach side. Take a midnight stroll hand-in-hand on this virtually empty stretch of beach… It’s all about you. We specialize in Maui gay weddings up to 75 people. We work frequently with 7 of the top venues for weddings and receptions on Maui. We pass along this relationship to you and you will feel that in your bottom line. We will be honest with your budget assessment and can make smaller budgets stretch farther.
If a venue is not your dream wedding, we specialize in beautiful gay weddings on the amazing beaches of Hawaii. We personalize every aspect of beautiful Maui Weddings… from the planning of it to the execution. Your minister will know who you are and your story. You will feel instantly at ease as you are swept away into your Hawaiian Wedding Ceremony with respect, compassion and connection. AMDW provides a team of 13 individuals that work seamlessly together to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed it to be. Don’t settle for less.
There are many requests to use Secret Cove (aka Makena Cove) for your gay Maui weddings. We do not tell you which beach to have your ceremony on. There is not a particular beach per package. We talk with you about what you envision for your ceremony, then make suggestions so that you can decide which beach feels right for you. Some couples want more privacy, others need easy access for mobility issues. We accommodate all your needs – both in South Maui as well as West Maui. Want to get married near Kaanapali? We have suggestions for that as well! Your gay wedding in Maui should be all that you dreamed it to be!
“We are over the moon. The whole experience just surpassed our expectations. Thank you!”
– J & D Fiacco
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We help you select the best beach for weddings according to your desires, not our schedules. Not every beach on Maui can be used as a wedding beach. Not every beach is right for what you envision. Our team understands what should go into a gay or lesbian wedding on Maui — and we will show you pictures and videos to help you decide which beach is the best for you.
We handle every detail of your gay or lesbian destination wedding, specializing in high-quality, affordable Hawaii gay wedding packages:
beach or private venue ceremony
Female and Local Male ministers – Hawaiian or non-denominational
Floral arrangements
Affordable Mini and Full Sized Multi-tiered Wedding Cakes
Musicians – ukulele, acoustic guitar, harp, violin, flute
Private Reception venues
Locally Made Favors
Limo to and from your ceremony
Engraved champagne flutes
Hand-chiseled decorative surfboards with your names & date
We understand the overwhelming feelings that can arise trying to plan a gay wedding on Maui from thousands of miles away. That’s why you have us – we are your feet on the ground. We also understand that everyone has a budget. We know how to work within your budget. Just read our reviews – whether you want a quick “I do” with a beautiful background or you’d like a full, beautiful gay beach wedding on Maui – we’ve got the perfect package structure for you. Start with a basic service and build on anything your heart desires. Get exactly what you would like.
Gay and Lesbian weddings on Maui are remarkable… the intimacy it affords is unbelievable if done right. The comfort you will feel with our Lesbian Photographer, Penny Palmer Photography, will help your pictures become works of art. Come home for your gay weddings Hawaii… We are family.
Maui offers gay couples the opportunity to be themselves without that feeling of hiding. There are many beaches on Maui where gay couples can stroll along at sunset, hand in hand, and enjoy the romantic ambiance of the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean while snuggling the one you love. Maui is a very gay friendly Hawaiian Island and for that we are grateful.
We really want you both to feel comfortable, whether it is just the two of you or 50 of your closest friends and family.
We offer not only intimate gay beach weddings, but also receptions, formal affairs and special additions like dove releases, Native Hawaiian blessings and Hawaiian hula & ukulele and Tahitian dancers & drummers. Our goal is to create a memorable, special, unique wedding day from beginning to end, just for you. We work with gay friendly limo services, massage therapists, florists, stylists and excursion companies to ensure you feel comfortable throughout your entire experience with us here at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings.
If you’re visiting Maui with your loved one and a wedding is not on the schedule, I recommend booking a photo shoot with Penny Palmer Photography. This is an opportunity to spend quality time together and have it captured into beautiful art.
It can be formal or informal. The opportunity to wrap your arms around your beloved, kiss and whisper sweet nothings… with Family capturing those memories is remarkable! We know the most secluded areas and help to bring out the fun or the romantic in each of you.
