Having a Wedding Welcome Party is a nice touch to offer your guests after traveling thousands of miles to attend your destination wedding in Maui. It also is a fun way for everyone to get to know each other before the big day, in some cases it may be the first time that the bride and groom’s families are meeting each other so hosting a Welcome Party is a perfect time for introductions while alowing everyone to spend some quality time together. It can be as simple as hosting a chic, intimate gathering with cocktails and passed appetizers or you could opt for a more elaborate affair with sit down dinner service and a full Hawaiian luau performance. The beauty of having a destination wedding in Maui is that there are no rules to follow regarding how something must be done, we at Makena Weddings are always willing to work within your set budget while offering various options to fit your budget without compromising your vision and style.

Our clients, Annette and Jeff, opted to host their Wedding Welcome Party at the Pono Makena Sanctuary. This gorgeous, oceanfront property sits along the rugged Makena shorline offering 3-acres of manicured privacy. The weather was perfect and the view extraordinary!

Rental of this gorgeous property includes the use to two fully equiped Airstream Trailers, one for the bride and one for the groom. They are amazing, with kitchen and bathroom, they offer a beautiful space for the bride and groom to get ready in, have hair and makeup done, etc. Such a luxurious touch that our couples love!

Guests mixed and mingled while sipping on tropical drinks and enjoying the amazing tropical surroundings.

The happy couple were gorgeous and relaxed and they welcomed their guests and kicked off their week of festivities on Maui.

As the sun decended into the sea, guests were seated under a beautiful Sailcloth Tent as they dined on a delicious meal and toasted the the happy couple.

After dinner guests were treated to live Hawaiian entertainment including the smooth sounds of the Matagi Trio led by Marvin Tevaga. Followed by an authentic Polynesian Luau by the talented Manutea Nui E which included a fun guest participation portion and ended with an incredible fire knife finale!

It was an amazing night and it was so wonderful to hear how much everyone enjoyed their evening! With this being the start of the festivities, guests were wondering how anything could top this night. Until they showed up for their actual wedding that is! 😉

Makena Weddings was so honored to have been chosen as their Maui Wedding Planner and to coordinate this Wedding Welcome Party, we can’t wait to show you the rest of their stunning week in paradise!

Planning: Makena Weddings Photography: Chris J Evans Photography