Tuesday, July 1, 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.

Consider providing each guest with a Maui goodie bag. In a beach tote, pack sunscreen, bottled water and some non-perishable snacks. You can also include a packet filled with local information, such as great places to eat, a great place for a sunset cocktail, fun day trips and practical information about where to find a drug store or grocery store and taxi services. Include an itinerary that helps guests know when scheduled events are to take place. This might include a rehearsal dinner, as well as the ceremony time and location, the reception time and location, and any other group events.

Many people love coming to Maui and simply basking in the sun and playing in the ocean, but for people who have never been to the island, you might want to provide some assistance and directions. Provide a list of nearby beaches and how to get there as well as some information about each of the beaches. Maui has plenty of amazing options, but you probably just need to list three or four. If everyone is staying at a resort or large hotel, there probably will be beach access and definitely at least one swimming pool, and most hotels provide towels for their guests.

For a great, all-day adventure, consider having your guest take a guided tour to the village of Hana. This popular excursion entails driving down a windy road through a tropical rainforest and traversing hair-pin curves and more than 50 one-lane bridges. It also provides some of the world's best views and you can walk to waterfalls, swim on perfect beaches or just enjoy the view. You can drive yourself, but for a wedding party, consider a bus tour, which also will include food and there are no cafes, groceries or other food or beverage services along the way.

You might not have enough time for all-day trek to Hana, but there are many other ideas to think about. For instance a sunset cocktail cruise or a whale-watching trip is a great way to spend a few hours, and this would be an excellent activity for your whole wedding party. Horseback riding, ATV tours, kayaking trips and parasailing are just a sample of other items guests might enjoy.

For couples wanting to tie the knot in Maui, consider contacting Love Maui Weddings. These Maui wedding planners have been helping couples plan ceremonies and receptions for more than 20 years. They can help with all the details regarding your Maui wedding and even offer several amazing wedding packages that truly make wedding preparation a breeze.




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