Our Mission

"The mission of The Maui Wedding Association is to bring together businesses, to promote the advancement of the Maui wedding industry, to offer opportunities for professional growth through education and the sharing of ideas, and to foster a caring attitude and Aloha spirit among members in dealings with the community, with clients, and with each other."

This website contains a Directory of Members of the Maui Wedding Association...when you submit an Information Inquiry, your submission will be directed only to the wedding vendors whose categories you have shown interest in; those members who receive copy of your Inquiry will then have the opportunity to respond with information back to you.  Please give careful consideration to which categories you want responses from.  Mahalo!

President's Message

Aloha from paradise! Weddings everywhere on Maui, including most beaches. Please don't let anyone tell you different! The Aloha Spirit is alive and in full bloom this wedding season here in Maui. Brides from across the globe are experiencing the romance, and the Hawaiian culture embraces your dreams and the Maui Wedding Professionals make them reality! This is where you can experience "No Ko Oi" The BEST!

Larry Mischle
President MWA 2001,2002,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009, 2010

Did you know these trends for 2010?

* Designers are pushing wedding dresses with alternative styles and necklines, but brides still favor the strapless gown.
* The biggest trend for bridesmaids' attire is the wear-again dress.
* Couples still prefer traditional white wedding cakes, but custom-designed cakes are becoming popular.
* Consistently designed invitations, save-the-date cards, programs, escort/place cards, menus, and thank-you cards are becoming trendy.
* Cinematic videography is a new and exciting alternative to standard photography and video services.
* Online photo showcasing, which allows couples, their family and friends to view, share and purchase wedding photographs is a rising trend.
* Extravagant weddings that include big gowns, multiple wardrobe changes, towering lush floral centerpieces, gilded place settings, seven course meals, and elaborate desert displays are expected for 2008.
* 1980's fashion styles are popular, including textured dresses, bright colors, wide belts or sashes, big jewelry, and cover bands.
* White gold and platinum wedding rings continue to outpace yellow gold.
* Currently in style are antique wedding rings for men and women, as well as exaggerated, big, bold jewelry.
* Destination weddings are growing in popularity due to all-inclusive packages offered by resorts and easy planning through their websites.
* High-end kitchen gear and practical cooking items are currently popular wedding gifts.

Statistics above provided by: TheWeddingReport.com