South Maui Wedding Locations

Beautiful South Maui Weddings by the Pacific

South Maui has a wonderful way of making a wedding feel both beautiful and relaxed.

From the elegant coastline of Wailea to the laid-back beaches of Kihei and the dramatic scenery of Makena, South Maui offers some of the most beautiful settings for an intimate Maui wedding.

Imagine exchanging vows beside the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by the people you love, with warm Hawaiian light stretching across the water.

No enormous ballroom.

No complicated production.

Just Maui, your favorite people and the beginning of your next chapter together.

Why Choose South Maui for Your Wedding?

South Maui gives couples an incredible variety of wedding experiences within one beautiful region.

You can choose an elegant resort setting in Wailea, a relaxed beach ceremony in Kihei, or a more secluded and dramatic setting farther south toward Makena.

That variety makes South Maui especially appealing for couples who aren’t looking for a one-size-fits-all wedding.

Maybe you want an intimate beach elopement.

Maybe you’re bringing your parents and closest friends.

Maybe you want a beautiful resort wedding.

Or perhaps you’re looking for a small ceremony followed by sunset photographs along the coast.

South Maui gives you options.

Wailea Weddings

Wailea is known for its beautiful beaches, luxury resorts and polished island atmosphere.

It’s a wonderful choice for couples who want an elegant Maui destination wedding while staying close to some of South Maui’s most beautiful coastal scenery.

State-permitted commercial beach locations in the Wailea area include beaches such as Wailea Beach, Ulua Beach and the beach fronting the Kea Lani Resort. (⁠Hawaii DLNR)

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Kihei Weddings

Kihei offers a more relaxed and casual South Maui experience.

Its coastline includes several beaches used for permitted commercial ceremonies, including Charley Young’s Beach, Kamaole Beach II and III, Keawakapu Beach and others. (⁠Hawaii DLNR)

Kihei can be a great choice for couples who want beautiful scenery without the more formal resort atmosphere.

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Makena Weddings

Continue south from Wailea and you’ll reach the beautiful Makena coastline.

This area is known for dramatic scenery, tropical landscapes, lava rock formations and beautiful ocean views.

For couples planning a small and intimate wedding, Makena can provide a more natural and secluded feeling.

Because specific beaches and properties have different rules and requirements, location availability should always be confirmed before booking.

South Maui Beach Weddings

For many couples, the dream is simple:

Bare feet in the sand.

The sound of the Pacific.

A Hawaiian breeze.

Your closest family and friends gathered around you.

And the person you love standing beside you.

A South Maui beach wedding can be wonderfully intimate.

After the ceremony, you can take photographs along the shoreline, spend time with your guests and enjoy the rest of your day without feeling rushed.

Commercial beach weddings on state shoreline generally require a Right-of-Entry permit through Hawaii’s Wiki Permits system, and applicants must comply with the applicable commercial-activity requirements. (⁠Hawaii.gov)

That’s why choosing the location and understanding the requirements should be part of your wedding planning from the beginning.

South Maui Wedding Packages

Our Maui wedding packages give you a simple way to begin planning your South Maui wedding.

Depending on the package you choose, your experience can include:

• Beautiful Maui wedding location

• Licensed officiant

• Marriage license assistance

• Required permit and insurance arrangements

• Fresh Hawaiian leis

• Bridal bouquet

• Ceremony coordination

• Professional wedding photography

• Romantic couple portraits

• Family and group photographs

• Professionally edited digital photographs

• Additional wedding-day details

The Island Elopement

$1,495

A simple and intimate wedding experience for couples who want to focus on each other and the beauty of Maui.

The Aloha Beach Wedding

$2,195

A classic Maui beach wedding with ceremony coordination, flowers and professional photography.

The Maui Sunset

$2,995

Additional photography time for romantic portraits and beautiful late-afternoon Maui light.

The Maui Signature

$3,995

A more complete wedding experience with additional photography, floral details and planning assistance.

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South Maui Wedding Photography

South Maui is an incredible place for wedding photography.

The coastline gives you beautiful variety — sandy beaches, lava rock, tropical greenery, open ocean and spectacular evening light.

But your wedding photographs aren’t really about the scenery.

They’re about the people.

The look on your partner’s face.

Your parents watching the ceremony.

Your friends laughing together.

The exchange of rings.

Your first photographs as newlyweds.

And those quiet moments when it’s finally just the two of you.

Professional photography allows you to preserve all of it.

Romantic South Maui Wedding Portraits

After your ceremony, give yourselves some time.

Walk along the beach.

Hold hands.

Laugh.

Take photographs.

Watch the ocean.

You don’t need every photograph to feel posed.

Some of the most beautiful wedding photographs happen naturally between the planned moments.

A look.

A kiss.

A laugh.

A quiet walk together.

Those are the photographs that bring you right back to your wedding day.

South Maui Sunset Weddings

South Maui is especially beautiful in the late afternoon.

As the sun gets lower, the light becomes softer and warmer, creating beautiful conditions for wedding portraits.

For couples who love photography, scheduling enough time around sunset can give you a completely different collection of photographs from the brighter images taken earlier in the day.

Imagine finishing your ceremony and walking together along the shoreline as the sky begins to change.

You’re married.

Your family is celebrating.

And you finally have a quiet moment to take it all in.

Small & Intimate Weddings in South Maui

You don’t need hundreds of guests to create an unforgettable wedding.

A small South Maui wedding can be incredibly meaningful.

Bring your parents.

Invite your siblings.

Bring your closest friends.

Or make it an elopement for two.

A smaller wedding gives you more time with the people who made the journey to Maui to celebrate with you.

You can talk.

Laugh.

Take photographs.

Share a meal.

And actually enjoy your wedding day.

Resort Weddings in South Maui

If you prefer a more traditional destination-wedding experience, South Maui also offers a wide range of resort and private-venue possibilities.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui, Fairmont Kea Lani Maui and other South Maui properties offer wedding settings ranging from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui

The Fairmont Kea Lani, for example, offers settings ranging from intimate spaces for smaller gatherings to larger oceanfront wedding areas. (⁠Fairmont Kea Lani Maui)

For couples seeking a more private setting, South Maui also has private estate and event-venue options.

The right choice depends on your guest count, budget, ceremony style and the kind of wedding experience you’re imagining.

Wailea, Kihei or Makena?

That’s one of the fun parts of planning a South Maui wedding.

Choose Wailea if you love:

• Elegant resort surroundings

• Beautiful beaches

• Luxury accommodations

• Oceanfront wedding settings

• A polished destination-wedding atmosphere

Choose Kihei if you love:

• A relaxed island atmosphere

• Beautiful beaches

• A more casual Maui experience

• Easy access to South Maui activities

• Intimate beach ceremonies

Choose Makena if you love:

• Dramatic coastal scenery

• A quieter atmosphere

• Lava rock and tropical landscapes

• Intimate weddings

• Beautiful sunset photography

There isn’t one perfect South Maui wedding location.

There’s the location that feels perfect for you.

Planning Your South Maui Destination Wedding

Planning a wedding from off-island can feel like a lot at first.

Which beach?

How many guests?

What time?

What photography coverage?

What permits?

What happens if the weather changes?

Those questions are completely normal.

Maui County maintains a dedicated South Maui permit office, while Hawaii’s DLNR Wiki Permits system handles commercial activity on state unencumbered shoreline, including beach weddings. (⁠Maui County)

Starting with a wedding package gives you a simple foundation and makes it easier to work through the details of your day.

Your South Maui Wedding Starts Here

Your wedding doesn’t have to be enormous to be extraordinary.

It can be intimate.

It can be relaxed.

It can be elegant.

It can be completely yours.

A beautiful South Maui beach.

The Pacific Ocean.

The people you love.

A few tropical flowers.

Beautiful photographs.

And the person you’re choosing to spend the rest of your life with.

South Maui provides the setting.

You provide the love story.

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