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Congrats Nrstewart81 That's crazy you guys are heading out to Afghanistan right before! I'm sure you'll be counting down the days to head off to Maui. So we also are using Jayanne and yes she is GREAT! I'm actually staying in Utah this summer for my fiance's work so I have the summer off. I've been doing crazy planning but it's still really nice to have someone who is familiar with the island. I have noticed...I'm not sure if you've read all these forums but they do set the prices of the vendors up a little more instead of charging a 20% coordinator fee. But I've been calling about prices and seeing what Jayanne can do. I just started with her so I'm still waiting to hear back. I'm also using Ian for my photographer! He looks great and really has an eye for artistic shots. I initially really wanted Gordan as well but he is away in July...luckily I really am glad we're going with Ian though. I've heard he really has fun taking shots if you want to get a little crazy or do trash the dress . We still are figuring out our venue but I did call the Makena resort and found out they are doing renovations and will be done by the end of the year. I guess that spot that Deetskc mentioned...Makena Point used to have a gazebo for a movie they shot years ago and now they are tearing it down. I think we may end up going to Gannon's for our ceremony but still deciding? Good luck with your deployment...and I'd love to see pictures of your wedding! Are you doing a reception?

Humm...that doesn't sound good. That's what I really loved about the Makena Point. I'll have to check on that with my coordinator to see if they're rebuilding. How about Olowalu...did you find that the prices for catering and setting up everything to be really pricy compared to doing it at a restaurant? I also am looking into Gannon's but not sure about entertainment They seem to have strict rules with that unless your out on the lawn area.

I'm also using APDW We are getting married July 29th 2012. I got sucked into their reviews and fell in love. We are actually have a pretty big wedding of about 40-50 ppl. I'm not sure if your allowed to use outside vendors?? I actually just emailed my WC today to see. The website mentions that they like to coordinate all the vendors themselves. Then again I did read a review with someone who used her own vendors...so??? I noticed some of their prices were higher such as the Lei's were $160 for 2. I'm pretty sure they use Della's for their florist. Has anyone heard anything about Makena Beach Gulf Resort? We are thinking of having our ceremony and possible reception there.

Hi girls, I'm also planning my wedding on Maui for July 2012. We are thinking that our guest count will be about 40-50. I've been looking into the Makena Golf Resort or Gannons for our ceremony/reception. I've actually never been to Hawaii and won't be able to go till my wedding date...ouch. So I'm interested if either of you have been to these places? I'm not sure yet what the costs will be. Larisa that place sounds really nice at the Mala. Ruthie