How to Get Married in Maui

Called the Valley Isle, Maui is one of the most popular places to get married in Hawaii. With its plethora of beachfront resorts, beautiful tropical gardens and views of the Kaanapali coastline, Maui is one of the world's most romantic spots.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• marriage license

1. See Related eHow, "How to Get Married in Hawaii", for general information on requirements for marriage in the state of Hawaii.

2. Log onto the Maui Wedding Association web site at www.mauiweddingassociation.com/ for links to wedding planning information. Fill out a form on the site and you will be mailed a free Maui Wedding Planner.

3. Hire a wedding planner if you can afford it. It will make your job much easier, especially if you live off the island and will be planning long-distance.

4. Choose a venue for your wedding. Popular Maui wedding spots include Hamoa Beach, Maui Tropical Plantation, the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Makena Cove, Wailea Rock Point, Kamaole Beach Park, Lava Point, Kapalua Bay Beach, the Kula Botanical Gardens, the Tropical Gardens of Maui, the Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, the Oluwalu Plantation Estate, the Keawakapu Estate, and several Maui wedding chapels. Your wedding planner can provide information on these and other sites, including cost.

5. Get a marriage license. In Maui, call [phone] for license information.

6. Enjoy your day!

Tips & Warnings

• High-end resorts with wedding facilities on Maui include the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in Lahaina, the Four Seasons Resort in Kihei, the Hotel Hana-Maui in Hana, the Fairmont Kea Lani in Kihei, the Maui Prince Hotel in Makena, the Napili Bay Resort in Lahaina and the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Lahaina.
• Be sure to book a day tour at the Maui Ocean Center for yourself and your guests. Get information and tickets online at www.mauioceancenter.com.