Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Entertaining Guests At Your Maui Destination Wedding

By Ella Hemmings


Generally, couples don't worry much about entertaining wedding guests beyond planning a reception. However, when you plan a Maui destination wedding, guests typically don't simply fly in for a day. They make a vacation out of this experience, and it nice for the wedding couple to offer some fun excursions and perhaps even host one or two.

Place a gift bag in each hotel guest room, and one handy option would be to purchase beach bags which can then double as a helpful tote. Load it up with a few amenities such as sunscreen, snacks and water as well as a bunch of local information. People need to know where to purchase items such as medicine or toiletries if the need arises, so provide a list of close-by grocery stores or drug stores. It's also nice to include a wedding itinerary that lists information about the ceremony, reception and other wedding-related events. You also should provide information about cool local excursions that people might enjoy.

Many people flock to tropical islands to enjoy their leisure time on the beach, and Maui offers some of the best beaches in the world. Your guests probably want to spend at least some of their time enjoying the ocean, so be sure to provide a list of beach options. You don't have to include every Maui beach, simply select three or four you think might appeal to your guests. Spending time on the beach is especially easy if you book your reservations at a hotel or resort that has its own beach and swimming pools. Sometimes, group rates are available to help everyone save some money.

If your guests have an entire day free, consider booking a tour that takes them along the Road to Hana. While this 68-mile stretch of road can take an entire day to traverse, it's a wildly popular excursion and a great way to spend a day in Maui. The journey is almost entirely within a tropical rainforest and provides opportunities to hike to waterfalls, walk through jungles and enjoy some of the most beautiful coastline on earth. While you can rent a car and do the drive yourself, taking a tour bus frees you up to simply enjoy the scenery. Most tour companies provide food, which is important because food is only available at the beginning and the end of the journey.

Sometimes guests might prefer a shorter excursion, and there are plenty of other options to consider. Whale-watching cruises are very popular, and you are pretty much guaranteed to see quite a few whales as well as enjoy a view of the island from the sea. Kayaking adventures, surfing lessons or even horseback riding are a few of the many other activities that are available in Maui.

For couples wanting to tie the knot in Maui, consider contacting Love Maui Weddings. These Maui wedding planners have been helping couples plan ceremonies and receptions for more than 20 years. They can help with all the details regarding your Maui wedding and even offer several amazing wedding packages that truly make wedding preparation a breeze.




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