Dear Maui Bride,
 

Congratulations! Like thousands of our past couples who have planned weddings in Maui, you are about to save money and create memories that will set the foundation for your new life together! Magic starts here . . . in the islands of Aloha.
 

My name is Susan Pieper, and I have coordinated Maui weddings for over 3000 Maui brides and grooms, just like you!  You won't regret your decision to save money by having your wedding and honeymoon here in the land of aloha.

I've been a Maui Wedding Planner with Maui Me ® coordinating Maui weddings for over 10 years. And on this website, I will share with you many of our secrets for coordinating affordable, stress-free weddings here in paradise.

We strive to be the best Hawaii wedding planners for all of my Maui weddings couples, so that they can concentrate on what's important —building their lives together. Over the years we have accumulated a lot of experience by coordinating so many romantic Maui weddings and we will use our secrets to plan your very own dream wedding here in Hawaii. I want you to know that each wedding we oversee is unique. So I and my team will be listening to you to find out just exactly needs to be done to achieve that special wedding of your dreams.

Let me brag a little about Maui. If you've been here before, you know what I mean. You'll discover how incredible Maui is soon after your feet first set down on this Hawaiian island. For years the locals have declared, "Maui is the best." And the island has consistently been voted "world's best island" by those visiting here. I don't think there's any place on earth more romantic.

It's not just the beauty. Or the incredible weather. It's everything about Maui, including the tropical breezes and the fragrant aroma of the flowers growing on so many bushes and trees... It's the fact you can see the ocean or a beautiful beach almost everywhere you go. You'll find so much beauty and happiness here . . .

And it all cries out . . . saying Love . . . and . . . Romance. You'll just want to be one of those couples who answer the question, "Will you Maui me?" And then you come to these golden shores to tie the knot — in the most memorable of ceremonies — because Maui just happens to be the most incredible place on earth to get married.

     Many thousands of couples have found that weddings in Maui are so awesome and inexpensive. We have the best beaches in all of Hawaii for sunset beach weddings. (More weddings take place on Maui than on all of the other islands combined).

     The weather is better here and the crowds smaller than any of the other Hawaiian islands. It's an incredible location for a beach wedding ceremony because the best beaches face into the setting sun.

I can't tell you how many times my couples have said to me, "Everything was perfect! Our Maui wedding exceeded our expectations." But don't take my word for it. Look in the right hand column and you can see just a few of the many comments I have received from each of my Maui weddings.

And we do this so you can concentrate on planning your honeymoon and spending so much time with each other. That's what good wedding coordinators do. We will make certain all of the many details are taken care of so that your Maui wedding comes off like a dream. We do this so all you have to do is show up — and enjoy your intimate, romantic moment at sunset.

     Get married at the beginning of your stay. Why? You don't want to spend your entire stay worrying about your wedding. Get married early, then enjoy your honeymoon without any stress.

     You'll need a wedding license. I'll set up your license appointment with the nearest agent and give you detailed directions on how to reach her. There is no need for a blood test.

     Have you been divorced? I'll tell you what you need to bring. I can answer most questions about obtaining a Hawaii wedding license.

     You'll need a beach wedding permit. If you are getting married on the beach, you will need a permit. Which we will do for you.

     Are you bringing your wedding dress? You can ship it ahead of time to one of our team members, and I'll have her press it for you. She can even help you get it on if you don't have any attendants.

     And be careful not to get sunburned before your wedding! Many couples don't realize how quickly they can get burned here. Because you don't want to look like a lobster in your photos, be extra careful about exposure to the sun when you get to Maui, even driving around in a convertible can burn you badly.

When you call, I will be happy to answer all of your questions. It doesn't matter how simple the question, I'm here to serve you. Together we'll create a beautiful wedding here in paradise, the memories for which you will surely treasure for a lifetime.

You've made the commitment to spend the rest of your lives together. Now, do it with style. Let me share with you some of the secrets to having a truly romantic Maui wedding. Here are some of my tips:

     Keep your wedding small. The bigger the wedding the more likely that you'll be stressed. Couples who come by themselves or with just a few close friends or family seem to enjoy their moment the most.

     Pamper yourself by letting my hair and make-up specialists take care of your make-up and hair styling. You won't have to go into a parlor, I'll send one of my expert beauticians right to your hotel or condo and she'll recommend just the right up-do for your beach or garden wedding. Your fiancé will be speechless when he sees how gorgeous you look.

     Dress up in full white wedding gown and formal tuxedo. You can't believe how awesome you will look and feel decked out to the nines, in front of a beautiful Maui beach sunset. Although not all couples dress formally, believe me, it makes the whole occasion so much more special and romantic when you do.

     Increase the romance by releasing butterflies at your wedding. We know how to make certain that they won't fly off quickly... they'll "hang around" for a while, landing on your finger and your flowers and on your dress . . . all to add to the enchantment of the moment.

     Or increase the romance with the dream-like experience of release two (or more) white wedding doves. We use an exquisite Victorian cage, and we'll show you how to release them so that your photographer can get some incredible shots of them... which you'll treasure for a lifetime as the two of you begin your own new life together.

     You will want to choose a decent size photography package. A larger photography package with digital editing and special effects will enhance your images. Ask me about our Maui photography services.

     Arrange to have an romantic Maui wedding video shot and edited of your wedding. Our digital video packages capture the wedding and all of the magic of your nuptials including a dreamy montage of your favorite love songs that will bring raves from your family and friends.

     Have a musician of your choice serenade you at your Maui wedding. What more romantic way is there to begin your new life together? Well, let me tell you of one more thing . . .

     Pamper yourselves with an elegant dinner overlooking the beach, AND we will have a musician there to serenade you as you dine. This will probably be the only time in your life when you will ever have a gourmet meal served to you on the grass overlooking the beach and lit by tiki torches. You will feel like you stepped right into the lives of the rich and famous.

These are just some of the many little things that you can do to enhance your Maui wedding and make it oh so romantic and fun. If you have any questions about any of my suggestions, just ask when you call.

Maybe you have already started to think about where you want your wedding to be located? Are you considering a Maui beach wedding? Most couples do. . . But maybe you're thinking about a tropical garden ceremony, or a waterfall, or a quaint Maui wedding chapel. Whatever vision you have in your mind... I can help you achieve it.

Let me share with you some of my secrets of choosing the best Maui wedding site:

     I have a great Maui waterfall site that many couples love. But I don't recommend it for every couple for several reasons...

     If you want privacy and seclusion for your Maui beach wedding... I have a list of perfect sites. But not just one site, I have a different backup beach which I use (if the first permitted site is too crowded or rainy or there is no parking). I'll tell you about them and together we'll choose the one that's right for you...

     Get married in the shadow of Clint Eastwood's house. Several of my Maui beach sites have a view Clint Eastwood's home in the background....

     If you want a luxurious garden site, I have many different sites to choose from, all on different parts of the island...

     Do you want an inexpensive private site? Most private sites are expensive. I have several that are gorgeous yet which are still reasonable on the pocketbook...

     If you want a gazebo, we have a few to choose from, each with its own "flavor".  I even have portable gazebos. But I'll share with you the problems which most gazebos present for your photography and videography and how to overcome it...

     If you prefer a Maui wedding chapel or church, I can recommend a wide variety of different locations, including quaint old churches and beautiful wedding chapels. I have something for you depending upon your preferences.

There is nothing wrong about being undecided where you want your wedding. Many of my couples don't know when they call me exactly what they want. More often then not, my couples depend upon me to tell them which sites and which beaches are the best. So when you call I'll tell which wedding sites will work best for the wedding you envision in Hawaii. Feel free to ask me any question when you call. 
 

Many couples worry about the weather.  Especially in winter. They often share their concerns with me on the phone, because they're coming from an area where weather is almost always an issue, or they've heard some forecast that includes rain... Let me share with you just some of my "secrets" in dealing with the weather:

     I'll help you choose the right Maui wedding location. Maui has definite weather patterns. It often rains on the north side of the island, while it is sunny on the south side.

     I choose the best beach locations based upon weather. I know which ones are most likely to have great weather. And where there will be less bathers.

     I also have beaches I go to when the wind is high. Several of these are sheltered so that wind is less of a factor.

     I always have back-up beaches nearby. If it is raining at one beach, it is usually dry at a beach nearby. If one beach is crowded with weddings, I have several great beaches to fall back on.

In almost nine years planning Maui weddings, I have only had two or three weddings that were rained out. And even in those rare cases, the next day dawned bright and gorgeous. By waiting just one day — those couples had a perfect Maui wedding. I can virtually guarantee that we can work around any bad Maui weather, so you don't need to worry it.

I know when I'm coordinating larger Maui weddings, that they will face a whole different set of issues. Yes, I charge more to coordinate larger weddings, but you'll get all of my secrets when I'm your wedding planner.

     Will you be a secluded bride? There are unique challenges for secluded brides at small beach weddings. I know how to work through those issues so your entrance becomes a truly magical moment.

     Do you have bridesmaids and groomsmen? Brides often need help with placement and logistics for their attendants. I'll guide you through setting up where your attendants will stand and how they'll enter. I will also make certain that you are at the right spot so that your Maui wedding photographer and videographer can get great images.

     If you need chairs on the beach, you'll need to know if the County requires at permit. I know which beaches are a problem and which don't require a permit.

     The County requires a permit for many larger Maui weddings. If you need one, I will obtain that permit for you (or show you locations where you won't need one).

     Have the "perfect" large Maui wedding location in mind? Secluded and private, right on the ocean? I have several sites which many other coordinators don't know about.

     Will your larger party need to arrive safely at the wedding site? I can offer a range of great transportation solutions for you, that will save you money.

     Do you want to attend a Maui luau with your guests? I can tell you which is the best... Or even help you create your own private luau at a private location.

     If you are planning a reception, I have everything you need: DJs, special music, hula dancers, catering, PA systems, lighting, fire-knife dancers, conch shell blowers... and so much more.

     Need a caterer? My favorite Maui wedding caterer is very affordable, and offers exceptional service. And (unlike many other vendors) he will give you a solid price.

Because Hawaii is so far away, you will definitely need help pulling together all of the details for your larger, customized Maui wedding. My job is to make it come off like a dream. I'll help you work through everything so you won't forget any of the important details.

Let me assure you, tying the knot here in paradise offers real value over almost any mainland wedding. And you won't have to hop on a jet after the service to get away to a remote destination. You'll already be in paradise. One of the hardest things about coming to Hawaii will be deciding what fun Maui activities you will want to enjoy.

     Get married on the beach. In Hawaii all of the beaches are free, so you won't have to pay any site fees.

     If you can only stay a few days... choose at least a four night package at most resorts and you can get the fifth night free. I know which properties this will work for.

     Stay in a condo instead of a hotel room. Why? Because condos are less expensive, offer a full kitchen, a separate bedroom and most are still located in great spots with awesome ocean views.

     Eat breakfast in your condo. Eating out every single meal can get expensive. If you are staying in a condo you will have a full kitchen with a microwave and a coffee maker. You can eat breakfast on your lanai — and save money.

     Pack some lunches at in your condo. Because condos have a refrigerator, you can make your own lunches for any of your day trips.

     Rent an economy car. Unless you don't plan on going anywhere, you'll want to rent a car. There is a lot to see on Maui and an economy car rental will save you money and get you around.

A Maui wedding will be surprisingly inexpensive compared to most mainland weddings. One of our brides brought 10 people to her wedding from Connecticut, had a private Maui wedding location and all the trimmings, and told me: "You know, even after paying for everyone to come here, this was still much cheaper than what my friend paid at home just for her sit-down dinner reception."

Professional Maui Wedding Photography

Many of the other companies offering weddings in Maui do not have their own photographer on staff. That means they have to farm out this service to whoever is available for each wedding. And that means you never know how good the photographer is until after you get your photography back.

     Ninety-five percent of our weddings are shot by, John Souter. You can look all over our website to see the quality of his photography.

     John has shot close to 1700 weddings. His work stands well above most of the other Maui wedding photographers.

     We now shoot only high-quality digital photography. Digital allows John to tell right at the wedding that he has captured the shot. It also gives us the ability to take extra shots and to add special effects and editing if necessary.

Good photography usually comes from good posing. John has a great sense for how to pose you to make you look good. You'll be pleased by how he works with you both to get the best possible images.

     Compare our prices. They are reasonable and affordable.  If you've checked our competition, you see that we provide our Maui weddings at affordable rates. We don't engage in cut-rate pricing, believing that the quality service we provide can be offered at reasonable rates.

     To save more money, choose one of our Maui Wedding Packages. I've created a lot of different packages which not only save you money, and they  make ordering your Maui wedding services... so much easier.

     I list all of our prices right on our website. Why? Because I want you to be able to read the prices ahead of time. You don't want surprises. I will always be completely upfront about our prices. (Keep in mind that if you make changes, the price of course will also go up accordingly).

     If you order a custom wedding or have a large group with a lot of special requests, you will need to use the ala carte pricing and not the discount packages. Because custom weddings are so much more time-consuming, we have to offer a more flexible price scale depending on so what you want so that we can adequately service all of your Maui wedding needs.

     You can book your Maui wedding day on our schedule by giving us your deposit. Our deposit is a non-refundable $200 fee (that is taken off the price of your wedding), and it secures your date. (The deposit for larger custom weddings is more).

     We can offer good value for our couples because we perform most of our Maui weddings using our own staff. Because we have our own staff minister and photographers, we are able to offer service which maintains our high standards, yet still keep our prices reasonable.

Call Your Maui Wedding Planner

The best way to begin planning your Maui wedding is just to call me on my toll free number. I can quickly lead you through all of the things you must do to make your exotic dream wedding into a success.

If you prefer, you can also email me, using the email button below. I help many brides book their weddings using nothing but email. But remember, I can't help you if you don't contact me.

Even though most of your questions can be answered on our website, don't feel you need to get all of your questions answered before calling.  Save yourself some time because I can usually answer your questions quickly when you call. Here are some of the things you can expect from me:

     I promise to answer the telephone. You don't want to be frustrated at not being able to reach your Maui Wedding Planner because they don't answer their phone.

     If I miss your call, I'll call you back soon. Your time is important, so I always try to call back quickly. You deserve to get your questions answered right away.

     I keep regular hours. This is my full time business, so you will know that I'm almost always here working for you.

     I will treat you with the spirit of aloha. You should notice our attitude right from your first telephone call. I promise never to take you for granted.

     Large or small, your wedding will be planned carefully — that's a promise. You want to know that I'm always just a single phone call away.

Before you book your flight to Hawaii from the mainland or reserve your Maui lodgings, talk to me. I am also a licensed travel agent with my own Hawaii Travel website. I have booked travel for a large number of our wedding couples (and their families). Here are some of my Hawaii travel tips:

     Don't trust the "stars". Those little stars in the online travel brochures don't tell the full story. I can give you extensive feedback from my couples as to which accommodations are best.

     Save money on accommodations? I can also tell you about some superb Maui lodging locations that are inexpensive, but which may couples rave about. I know several inexpensive properties where the service is awesome.

     Buy a travel "package" instead of individual fare and accommodations. I can get you lower prices because I have great package deals.

     Stay on the south side of the island. Why? Because West Maui is getting more and more crowded with traffic congestion. This could impact your getting to or from your South Maui wedding location (or make it difficult for us to reach you if you are getting married on the West Side). 

Because my prices often beat some of the bigger Internet travel companies like Travelocity and Expedia, if you haven't already booked your accommodations, you will want to talk to me. If you want more info on Hawaii travel, check my website here: