Melissa called me from Muncie Indiana, less than a month ago, inquiring about our Basic Maui Beach Wedding Package, and asked if we had an opening on 4/7/07, at sunset. She said she and her fiance Shaun were staying at the Hyatt Regancy in Kaanapali and wondered if there was a location we could recommend close to their accommodations. I sent her photos of Kapalua Bay, and the rest is history. Last Saturday evening at approximately 6:30 pm Hawaiian Minister Cleighton Eaton, pronounced Melissa and Shaun Smith, husband and wife, as one of our talented photographers, Alex Ignath captured the moment. Melissa’s Bouquet, consisted of Dark and Light Purple Flowers, accented with Dark Blues. Shaun wore a Ti Leaf Lei, and Melissa a Soft white Tuberose Lei. Rev Eaton began the ceremony, with the sounding of the Conch Shell, followed by the Ole’ Aloha Chant. It was the perfect evening, everything a Bride and Groom could have imagined and more. The out stretched arms of Kapalua Bay, are waiting and hoping for another perfect evening, for another loving couple to look into each others eyes and say, I do. We would love to help you plan your special day, so aloha and mahalo, Melissa and Shaun from your friends at Maui’d Forever.

Ask most any Maui Wedding professional what their favorite ceremony time is and the answer will be morning. Agnes & Peter became husband and wife at approximately 9:20 am Saturday morning March 31, 2007. Agnes had arranged through us to have her Hair & Make Up done in her room earlier that morning, and looked breathtaking beautiful as she stepped from the car, driven by her fiance Peter. The wind was calm, the colors of the water and sky were incredible, and the crashing waves of a south swell added dramatically to both video and photos. Although I’ve witnessed hundreds on hundreds of wedding, I never take for granted where we live, what we do, and how lucky we are to be involved in such a wonderful business, which brings so much joy and happiness to so many of our Maui’d Forever couples. By the way,if your asking, my favorite ceremony time, it’s morning, you’ll love it.
Aloha & Mahalo
Bill

Well, it was finally here, and what a perfect day it was. Another Maui’d Forever wedding was about to begin. Dave, along with 12 of his and Stacy’s closest friends and family members, made their way down the beautifully landscaped walkway of Makena Surf. Hawaiian Minister Kimo Kirkman holding Conch Shell in hand, sounded the Brides arrival. Popular Maui photographer Alejandro Koziolas moved in and out of the group capturing every moment at every possible angle.
The Sky was blue, the water looked warm and inviting, and the day proved all that Dave and Stacy had hoped for and more. Pastor Kimo, commented how lucky we all are to be in such a perfect place at such a perfect time. The look in Dave and Stacy’s eyes, could do nothing, but agree.
We at Maui’d Forever, wish them health and happiness, and as always, hope they stay,
Maui’d Forever.

Forty five white wedding chairs lined the perfectly manicured Lower Wedding Knoll at the Sea Watch Resort, in Wailea. Bride, Marianne, her two sisters, and ten year old daughter Makeala,waited patiently for the last guest to arrive. Groom, Stephen, standing nervously in a Beautiful Circle of Flowers awaiting his Brides entrance turned to Officiate Bill Armstrong and said,” everyones here, we’re ready ” So began another memorable Maui’d Forever Wedding. There were tears, laughter, and the unmistakable look of I LOVE YOU written in the couples eyes. Harpist Lisa Porter, sang The Hawaiian Wedding Song, to the delight of all, while photographer Terry Rowe snapped photo after photo, capturing every important moment till the sun had disappeared into the ocean.
We wish Stephen and Marianne all the good that life has to offer, and from myself, Bill Armstrong, along with my business partner, Mark Steffan we hope they stay MAUI’D FOREVER.

An extremely wet morning gave way to clearing skies. Our wedding started at 5:30pm at Makena Surf. See that wedding site.

The couple arrived in their silver jeep wrangler. We sent the groom down to be microphoned while we got photo’s of the bride coming down the lush path. The bride, Melissa was adorned in a beautiful white wedding dress while Matthew was dressed in a dark blue pinstripe suit.

In the cove we had a circle of flowers where Matthew, Rev. Cleighton and Guitarist Kaleo waited for the bride. The wedding was blessed with a very comfortable cloud cover. The ceremony started with a glorious chant by our Hawaiian minister. You could see the joy in both the bride and the groom during the whole ceremony. After being pronounced man and wife, Kaleo played a great version of Brother Iz’s “Somewhere over the Rainbow”.

At the conclusion of the ceremony we did some after wedding photo and video shots including the famous “heart drawn in the sand” with the words “Maui’d Forever” written within. Another great shot was had when photographer Mark Steffan had them jump for joy with the ocean in the background.

Finally we drove the couple down to North Maluaka where chef Massimo had a tiki torch accented dinner for them both. We took a few pictures of the cake cutting and left the happy couple to enjoy their romantic gourmet dinner. They had the beach to themselves!