Huey

Hmmm, is it me or does da.schmoopies have a review to post!!!! =) I want to hear about your wedding!! (Someone let me know if she has because I can't find it!!)

I remembered struggling to find pictures. The best I could do was google "Flickr Humu Wailea" and found a few under images. But Flickr is such a goldmine if people happen to have photos. Here, this one gives a few views: Maui 2008 Resort - a set on Flickr

Good for you guys! I'm very excited to hear that you have plans in place now! It's always such a hard step to commit to because there's so many wonderful options. Congrats!

Another edit. Try to copy the most RECENT list or else you might get dropped off!! Hopefully I've readded everyone. Looks like there is no shortest of Maui brides. Yay!! *** Feb 11/09: Trish + Bill @ Makena Secret Cove + Kimo's Restaurant (mplscold) Sep 26/09: Jackie + Jeff @ Fairmont Kea Lani (PaddleAddict) Oct 12/09: Rina + Yuriy @ Kapalua Bay + Son'z Restaurant at Hyatt Regency (rina) Oct 14/09: Deb + John @ Kalaeokai'a Estate + Five Palms Restaurant (da.schmoopies) Nov 12/09: Karina + Cory @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (1sunshine) Nov 18/09: Vanessa + Jared @ Maui Tropical Plantation (brightesthour) Feb 10/10: Laura + Jim @ Maria Lanakila + TBD Reception (laura&james) Feb 11/10: Jane + Mark @ Makena Secret Cove + Capishe? (hawaiidreaming) Feb 25/10: Adam and Sandra @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (sehender) Mar 10/10 Ruth & Erik @ Makena Cove & TBD (madiamondgal) May 4,5 or 6?/10: Leah + Dillon @ Royal Lahania (photopia) May ??/10: Susan + David @ Grand Wailea + TBD (just4susan) May 22/10: Huey + Isaac @ Honua Kai Lani + Spago (Huey) June 7/10: Brenna + Doug @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Old Lahaina Luau (Brenna) June 12/10: Autumn + Mike @ Ritz-Carlton Kapalua (asharp) June 17/10: Krystall + Nick @ Olowalu Plantation House + Old Lahaina Luau (azulskies) July 28/10: Lisa + Al @ Olowalu Plantation House (lwav8176) July 29/10: Julie + Brent @ TBD Ceremony & Reception (jewels0729) Aug 9/10: Lisa + Daniel @ Wailea Golf Club (lower knoll) + SeaWatch Restaurant (pjlisa) Oct 19/10: Amanda + Patrick @ Kula Botanical Garden+ Ruth's Chris (Amanda81)

Hey Susan! I was tossing up between Humuhumu and Spago too. Humuhumu just has a beautiful ambience, but I changed my mind for a few reasons. Lemme dig up the emails... 1) What wedding numbers can you accommodate? WE CAN DO PARTIES ON UP TO 60 OR SO. BUT IT WOULD BE IN SEPARATE SECTIONS. 2) Do you have photos of the site itself? Especially the interior? THERE ARE PHOTOS ON OUR WEBSITE Maui Hotels - Grand Wailea Resort- Maui Resorts, Reservations, Vacations, Getaways 3) What time does the restaurant have to close? WELL OUR LAST SEATING IS AT 8:30. SO DEPENDING ON OUR LAST RESERVATION TIME. 4) Can it accommodate AV equipment (projector and screen) + dance floor? YES WE MOST CERTAINLY CAN. BUT FOR THOSE ITEMS TO BE UTILIZED THAT EVENING YOU WOULD NEED TO BUYOUT THE RESTAURANT. I HAVE ATTACHED OUR BUYOUT INFORMATION PAGE FOR YOU TO TAKE A LOOK AT. 5) How far in advance do I need to book? I WOULD BOOK IT AS SOON AS YOU KNOW SO THE DATE WILL BE SAVED. "We can accommodate a party of your size for drinks and dinner. But unfortunately not with the AV equipment and the slide show etc. The restaurant still will be open to the public and we cannot have all of that going on during our normal dinner service. Would you be interested in possibly having your dinner somewhere on property other than the restaurant? If so than you may contact our catering dept. If you decide to change your mind about the AV equipment and slide show definitely let me know and I would be more than happy to assist you with your dinner at the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a restaurant." Hope that helps you!

A quick edit... to make things more chronological... Feb 11/09: Trish + Bill @ Makena Secret Cove + Kimo's Restaurant (mplscold) Sep 26/09: Jackie + Jeff @ Fairmont Kea Lani (PaddleAddict) Oct 12/09: Rina + Yuriy @ Kapalua Bay + Son'z Restaurant at Hyatt Regency (rina) Oct 14/09: Deb + John @ Kalaeokai'a Estate + Five Palms Restaurant (da.schmoopies) Nov 12/09: Karina + Cory @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (1sunshine) Feb 10/10: Laura + Jim @ Maria Lanakila + TBD Reception (laura&james) Feb 11/10: Jane + Mark @ Makena Secret Cove + Capishe? (hawaiidreaming) Feb 25/10: Adam and Sandra @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (sehender) May ??/10: Susan + David @ Grand Wailea + TBD (just4susan) May 22/10: Huey + Isaac @ Honua Kai Lani + Spago (Huey) June 7/10: Brenna + Doug @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Old Lahaina Luau (Brenna) June 12/10: Autumn + Mike @ Ritz-Carlton Kapalua (asharp) June 17/10: Krystall + Nick @ Olowalu Plantation House + Old Lahaina Luau (azulskies) July 28/10: Lisa + Al @ Olowalu Plantation House (lwav8176) Oct 19/10: Amanda + Patrick @ Kula Botanical Garden+ Ruth's Chris (Amanda81)

Quote: Originally Posted by BoBride I'm getting married at Sugarman Estate in 2 months and I was able to do a scouting trip last fall. The location is beautiful and I am so excited! It's one of my WC's favorite venues and she has done many weddings there. I have not eaten at Spago but I heard the food there is fantastic. You made some excellent choices, good luck planning! Aw thanks. Are you staying at the Sugarman for dinner as well? I debated back and forth, but it was really adds up after a while, doesn't it? Who is your WC? I think it'll beautiful...I'm really excited for you and can't wait to see the final product! Actually do you have any of your scouting pics that I can sneak a peek at?

Congratulations! Oahu will be beautiful! =)

Congrats!! I'm always happy to see another Maui bride! This forum is super helpful - and addictive!

Yay a Maui bride! Congrats! =)

Getting married in Maui. The budget, as I understand, is steeper than it is at other islands, but easily cheaper than anything I can throw back home! Pricewise for the guests, if they view it as a vacation and a chance to enjoy Hawaii, it's entirely reasonable. You maybe want to throw an extra group event since people are flying all the way in to see you get married!

I agree - I know sending out during the Xmas season will be stressful, but what's the alternative? Sending AFTER Xmas...and knowing full well that budgets are often a bit tight after the holiday season. It might be even more stressful and the guests might wish that you told them a bit sooner! That's my two cents. =) Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by hara_3d Hi I was wondering if anybody has dealt with white orchid weddings before? Hey there, I am working with White Orchid right now, doing a wedding in Maui. They've been really great - prompt, good ideas and certainly flexible to what my needs are.

I bet you opened this thinking I was going to have a picture of my cake. No such luck. I was hoping to solicit ideas about flavours and ingredients... My coordinator suggested something called "Vanilla Whip Cream Custard with a layer of Logsdon Lilikoi (passionfruit) with a white sponge cake". It sounds DELISH! But I have no idea what that would taste like... it sounds a little tart. What do you guys think? What kinds of cake are you having? Will they melt if I cut mine in the outdoor ceremony? Thanks for reading... Huey

I do think they are expensive!!!! There is a 20% coordination charge on top of everything they organize for you, but Barb is nice enough to tell me when she doesn't think her help is worthwhile in certain things (like booking dinner with a restaurant or booking a group tour). She'll just put me in touch with the right people and that saves the coordination cost! When I see the final product in 8 months...I'll let you know!! =)