just4susan

Hi Jackie, thanks for sharing your lovely photos! I booked my photographer (Amity) last week and am getting the following for $3,500 in Maui: 1 photographer, 5 hours of coverage, 8x10 art book, all images on a dvd with rights to reproduce, and posting of pictures online. I was able to negotiate the price down slightly. Amity was actually the most reasonably priced (with palatable sample portfolios) off a list of preferred vendors from the Grand Wailea. If she is consistent in her approach, I think (and hope) she will be worth it!

Hi Huey! Thank you so much! This is helpful. Since my party is fairly small (~35) and I won't be needing a projector or dance floor, Humu is prob. not a bad option. Too bad there aren't any interior photos available though. I don't think you'll be disappointed w/ Spago. .it's elegant, modern, and food quality is consistent! Best of luck! - Susan

Hi everyone! I am debating between having my reception at either Humu Humu at Grand Wailea Resort or Spago at Four Seasons. From reviews, I gather Spago's quality of food is better but I really like Humu's ambience (from pictures I've seen of it). Has anyone tried Humu Humu and if so, would you highly recommend it? If food is bad, that could sway my decision and I'd be okay (and may be better off) w/ Spago. Thanks!

Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't heard of any of those photographers. I have been looking for a local Maui photographer myself for a wedding in Wailea and have found the average cost to be around $2,500 for only an Art Book (or photo album) that includes 75-100 images (no 3x5 or 8x10 or rights to images included) for 3 hours of coverage. For $2,500 I can get a lot more (pictures, hours of coverage, and a second photographer) with a photographer here in the state I live in (CA.). I wonder if flying out a photographer while costing more in the end (due to paid airfare and other travel expenses for photographers out of my pocket) might be more worth it due to how much more I'll get back. If you are looking for a photographer in Maui, how do the prices and wedding photo packages seem to you? Seems they charge more and give back less. If you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them. Thank you!! Susan

Feb 11, 2009: Trish + Bill @ Makena Secret Cove + Kimo's Restaurant Sep 26, 2009: Jackie + Jeff @ Fairmont Kea Lani (Wailea) Oct 14, 2009: Deb + John @ Kalaeokai'a Estate + Five Palms Restaurant Nov 12, 2009: Karina + Cory @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua Feb 10, 2010: Laura + Jim @ Maria Lanakila + TBD Reception May 22, 2010: Huey + Isaac @ Honua Kai Lani + Spago June 7, 2010: Brenna + Doug @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Old Lahaina Luau June 17, 2010: Krystall + Nick @ Olowalu Plantation House + Old Lahaina Luau June 12, 2010: Autumn + Mike @ Ritz-Carlton Kapalua July 28, 2010: Lisa + Al @ Olowalu Plantation House Oct. 19, 2010: Amanda + Patrick @ Kula Botanical Garden + Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Feb 11, 2010: Jane + Mark @ Makena Secret Cove + Capishe? May 2010: Susan + David @ Grand Wailea + TBD

Hi there, congrats and welcome! i am booked at the grand wailea for a may wedding. hopefully we can share some tips

Thank you all for your warm welcome and tips! =)

Hi everyone! i came across this site when i was looking for information on destination weddings (and reviews) and have found the posts helpful already. My fiance and i are looking to get married in maui in may 2010 and are deciding between fairmont and grand wailea. if anyone has any insight into these places for weddings, i'd be very appreciative to heard about it. i look forward to exchanging posts with you ladies - susan