Maui

Department of Tourism Website:www.visitmaui.com
Image:  courtesy of Carolyn Steere

 
It is no wonder why so many couples choose Maui for the destination wedding.   There are magical settings from one end of the Valley Isle to the other….from remote beach locations where you can share an intimate setting to luxurious resorts where you can include 500 of your closest friends and family.  You also do not have to look far to find some of the best wedding professionals to help plan the destination wedding of your dreams since they life in paradise themselves.

Activities are endless and fun for you and your guests including (to name a few):  world-class golf, snorkeling, scuba, dinner and whale watching cruises (seasonal), kayaking, or just hanging one of the many beaches.  Beautiful sunsets at the end of perfect days.  A beautiful place to begin your life together.

Quick Facts

• Time Zone:  Standard time zone:UTC/GMT -10 hours
• Airport:  Kahalui, Hana, Kapalua
• Weather:  The weather in Maui is very consistent; with high temperatures averaging in the 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s.  August is the warmest month and January is the coolest, but the variation from the average is just a few degrees. 

Marriage Requirements

Hawaii does not have any residency requirements, there is no waiting period nor do they require any blood test or physical exams.  You can apply for a marriage license at the county clerks office and the fee is $60.00 (cash).  Both the bride and groom must be present at the time of application.  You can marry immediately after getting your license, which is good for 30 days from the date of issue.  The minimum age for marrying in Hawaii is 18 and you may need to present your birth certificate as proof of age.  If either person was previously married, the date of divorce or death must be provided.

Articles:  Fall Winter 2005, Spring Summer 2007