Sunday, July 13, 2014

Maui Weddings: Keeping Your Guests Busy & Happy

By Ella Hemmings


Generally, couples don't worry much about entertaining wedding guests beyond planning a reception. However, when you plan a Maui destination wedding, guests typically don't simply fly in for a day. They make a vacation out of this experience, and it nice for the wedding couple to offer some fun excursions and perhaps even host one or two.

Place a gift bag in each hotel guest room, and one handy option would be to purchase beach bags which can then double as a helpful tote. Load it up with a few amenities such as sunscreen, snacks and water as well as a bunch of local information. People need to know where to purchase items such as medicine or toiletries if the need arises, so provide a list of close-by grocery stores or drug stores. It's also nice to include a wedding itinerary that lists information about the ceremony, reception and other wedding-related events. You also should provide information about cool local excursions that people might enjoy.

Obviously many people would enjoy simply lounging on the seashore, but there are some logistics in regards to even this simple activity. For instance, too which beach should guests go? Maui has a many excellent beaches, but for someone unfamiliar to the area, it is helpful to provide your guests with a few examples and provide information about how to get there. Of course, if you will all be staying a resort, the resort probably includes swimming pools, beach access, towels and beach chairs.

If your guests have an entire day free, consider booking a tour that takes them along the Road to Hana. While this 68-mile stretch of road can take an entire day to traverse, it's a wildly popular excursion and a great way to spend a day in Maui. The journey is almost entirely within a tropical rainforest and provides opportunities to hike to waterfalls, walk through jungles and enjoy some of the most beautiful coastline on earth. While you can rent a car and do the drive yourself, taking a tour bus frees you up to simply enjoy the scenery. Most tour companies provide food, which is important because food is only available at the beginning and the end of the journey.

Sometimes guests might prefer a shorter excursion, and there are plenty of other options to consider. Whale-watching cruises are very popular, and you are pretty much guaranteed to see quite a few whales as well as enjoy a view of the island from the sea. Kayaking adventures, surfing lessons or even horseback riding are a few of the many other activities that are available in Maui.

When planning your destination wedding, it is best to let a Maui wedding planner handle all of the details for you. A wedding planning service such as Love Maui Weddings can find the perfect spot for your ceremony, book the minister, find a photographer and florist, hire musicians and take care of many other important details. They create custom weddings for their client but also offer handy wedding packages that truly make the whole process as easy and fun as possible.




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