tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53107206000869648782018-03-05T06:19:12.044-10:00Destination Maui Weddings in HawaiiCelebrate your special day at one of the world's finest tropical resorts at its very best. Maui Weddings on a scenic crescent sand beach, create perfect moments for your Dream Hawaii Wedding in paradise.Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-29508901094259536002011-03-02T10:57:00.000-10:002011-03-02T10:57:55.600-10:00Maui Weddings<a href="http://hawaii-weddings.hawaiianislandweddings.com/2011/03/hawaii-civil-unions-ceremonies-in-maui.html">Ceremonies in Maui</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-30971406063273084002010-05-06T07:38:00.002-10:002010-05-06T07:41:58.493-10:00Maui Weddings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9OBRKDaS0WQ/S-L_RNHyXbI/AAAAAAAAADI/zkb7iIlvFx8/s1600/5CED0120.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9OBRKDaS0WQ/S-L_RNHyXbI/AAAAAAAAADI/zkb7iIlvFx8/s320/5CED0120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468213568626384306" border="0" /></a>Wedding Planning - The Wedding Reception<br /><br />Everything about a wedding reception is super. The planning, the budget, the arrangements, the event. The key is to make it super fun, not just a super headache.<br /><br />Pick a date as far in advance as possible. The longer you have to plan the less likely you are to go insane before the big day. You'll have a better chance of getting the caterer or photographer you want. You'll be better positioned to lock down the right flowers and favors.<br /><br />Also, keep in mind that costs vary considerably from season to season and day of the week. Most weddings take place between May and September. Booking off-season saves you money on the ceremony, the reception hall, airline tickets and much more.<br /><br />Saturdays are the most popular day, so picking a day in the middle of the week will also save you money. Most guests will take a day off of work, or at least be able to make a late afternoon or early evening reception.<br /><br />What sort of reception area you seek depends, of course, on how many guests you plan for and where they're located. Some couples do just fine with a few guests gathered at the house of a friend or relatives. Others will want that hall that accommodates 1,000. Some won't be satisfied with anything less than the best hotel in New York or Las Vegas.<br /><br />That choice is more than just a matter of money, though. Reception halls do typically charge by the head, especially if catering is part of the deal. But the larger the reception, the longer in advance it's necessary to book. With larger receptions the decorations take longer, the food preparation effort scales up and transportation and parking can become more complicated.<br /><br />Naturally, you'll need to contact the photographer, too. Most good ones will book as much as a year in advance. Some, two years. So, unless you plan to have your cousin take a few snapshots, you'll need to make arrangements. Allocate the budget early, since many will want a deposit.<br /><br />Have a backup plan as much as possible. Mistakes do happen and sometimes a venue may slip up on your date. More often, though still rare, a caterer may find themselves backed up and unable to come through for you. Accidents happen and a photographer may be unable to show.<br /><br />These things are unlikely, but they're sufficiently important that it helps to have some alternatives. You won't generally want to afford to double book another venue. But give some thought to what you would do if the reception hall became unavailable two weeks before the wedding. It's not unknown, for example, for roofs to collapse from heavy snows right before a winter wedding reception is scheduled.<br /><br />Ditto with the caterer, photographer and other important aspects of the reception. Since weddings do sometimes get called off, some professionals may be available on short notice. Investigate and have some phone numbers at your fingertips.<br /><br />Good preparation decreases stress. Part of that is having a sound plan that incorporates contingencies. That way your reception will be super, rather than just supper.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-53354278600945723952010-04-12T16:53:00.001-10:002010-04-13T14:53:21.912-10:00This blog has moved<br /> This blog is now located at http://maui-weddings-in-hawaii.paradisemaui.com/.<br /> You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click <a href='http://maui-weddings-in-hawaii.paradisemaui.com/'>here</a>.<br /><br /> For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to<br /> http://maui-weddings-in-hawaii.paradisemaui.com/feeds/posts/default.<br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-66531352336280243782010-04-11T18:24:00.000-10:002010-04-11T18:24:56.904-10:00Paradise Maui Weddings in Hawaii<span class="HgYomf"><span class="QGJaM Ig Uqtsze" style="display: block;"></span></span><br /><span class="HgYomf"><span class="QGJaM Ig Uqtsze" style="display: block;">Today’s date reminded me that I needed to do some basic work on how Google sees my sites. I’ve been working on my home page a lot lately, trying to update from the unruly behemoth of the last two decades into a lean, mean, Paradise <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a> in Hawaii machine. Oddly enough, the words you actually have on the page still make a big difference to Google, even in this day of algorithmic love for links.</span><span class="QGJaM Ig Uqtsze" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="QGJaM Ig Uqtsze" style="display: block;">Back in those last two decades that ParadiseMaui.com/weddings/index.html has existed, I used to be able to make sure that I had the right keyword density on the page, and Google would love me. Those days are gone. Now that the Google Bot has gotten a college degree in web literature, it understands related words, and it wants to see them. If it just sees the same words repeated enough times to get some level of density, you’ll be ignored. It’s like the bot is grading essays, and vocabulary counts.<br /><a href="http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/1888621/Paradise_Maui_Weddings_in_Hawaii" title="Wordle: Paradise Maui Weddings in Hawaii"><img align="right" alt="Paradise Maui Weddings in Hawaii" src="http://www.wordle.net/thumb/wrdl/1888621/Paradise_Maui_Weddings_in_Hawaii" style="border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 4px;" /></a><br />I’ve been using a great tool to help you get a feel for your cloud of keywords: <a href="http://wordle.net/">Wordle</a>. Here’s the ParadiseMaui.com Wordle image, on the right. Click through to see the better detail, but even this thumbnail reveals that I’ve managed to increase my Hawaii influence, which used to be small, and thereby increase the Maui Weddings relevance. This is a measure of density mostly, but if you click through, you’ll get a whole bunch of other words about ParadiseMaui.com, including maui wedding packages, specials, marriage certificates, Honeymoon packages, maui wedding photography, and photographs. Also included on the page, but not in this Wordle, are Maui Wedding Receptions, all inclusive, affordable, and more.</span><span class="QGJaM Ig Uqtsze" style="display: block;"><br />When the Google Bot sees the page, with prominent h1 and h2 tags claiming this site is about maui weddings, it then expects to see a whole cloud of words that fit into that category. These Wordles are a great help with that. Most of you might be surprised to see that the most prominently featured words on your sites or blogs are not the ones you thought they were. Wordles are a great tool to help you see what your site is about, and to point you in the direction of the content you really want. In my case, I mentioned Hawaii a lot more than I wanted or needed to (since I have a whole site about Maui Hawaii), and hadn’t stressed all the other words that are components of Hawaii Weddings on Maui. Thanks to Wordle, I’ve fixed that. Now I just have to do it for all my sites, and that, I’m afraid, is going to take more than one information day.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-18641383275819364622010-02-08T15:07:00.000-10:002010-02-08T15:07:22.264-10:00Maui Weekly Weddings MentionWe recently got good press about our <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/" title="Maui weddings">Maui weddings</a> business at <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/" title="Hawaii weddings information">Paradise Maui</a>. Recently, we got a <a href="http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/infoPages.detail/advertiser/2.html" title="Maui weekly weddings listing">mention for our Maui weddings</a> in our favorite Hawaiian newspaper, the <a href="http://mauiweekly.com/" title="Maui Newspaper">Maui Weekly</a>.<br /><br />Anyway, I digress. We recently added <a href="http://paradisemaui.com/weddings/eco/" title="Environmentally correct Maui Weddings">green Maui weddings</a> as an option and that apparently caught the eye of the editors of the Maui Weekly website, so they gave him a one page blurb, which is very nice coming from a site like theirs.<br /><br />Our Hawaiian weddings packages handle everything you need for a beautiful wedding ceremony on Maui, whether you want a beach wedding, a mountain wedding, or a waterfall wedding. You pick the place, and our people take care of every detail.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-59809306581927797422009-09-29T12:28:00.001-10:002009-09-29T12:32:32.879-10:00Maui Wedding Packages Hawaii Weddings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/heart-717455.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 171px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/heart-717441.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Paradise <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a> is a leading wedding consulting and event planning company. Whether your gathering is for five or five hundred, we will ensure that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. We will work with you to develop a plan and a budget that meets your specifications for the most perfect event.<br />Your wedding is one of the most exciting and special times in your life! It should be fun, relaxing and enjoyable. Sunset <a href="http://www.paradisemau.com/weddings/">Hawaii Weddings</a> will help make this possible. Our goal is to provide everything it takes to create the wedding you have always dreamed of with limitless creativity that celebrates your unique sense of style.<br />We believe complete organization, attention to every detail, along with a special eye for design, layout, and flow are the key factors to developing a successful event. Because every bride has unique tastes, every wedding celebration should be distinctive. We look forward to creating an event that will match your own personal style and taste.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-65814656769869954522009-09-27T09:31:00.001-10:002009-09-27T09:36:28.495-10:00Maui Weddings, Maui, Hawaii offers Eco Friendly, Sustainable, Fair Trade, Organic, Green wedding packages<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/welcome-copy-798100.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/welcome-copy-798090.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">日没のハワイの結婚式は</a>一流の結婚式の相談およびでき事の計画の会社である。 あなたの収集は5か500のためであるかどうか、私達はすべてが滑らかにそして計画に従って走ることを保障する。 私達はあなたと計画をおよび最も完全なでき事のためのあなたの指定に合う予算を開発するために働く。<br />あなたの結婚式はあなたの生命の最も刺激的で、最も特別な時の1つである! それは弛緩楽しみ、楽しく、最も完全に重点を置自由な弛緩はずである。 日没のハワイの結婚式はこれを可能にさせるのを助ける。 私達の目的はあなたによってが様式のあなたの独特な感覚を祝う無制限の創造性との常に夢を見たあることが結婚式を作成するために取るすべてを提供することである。 私達の経験は研究の時間を通り過ぎることができ欲求不満および高価な間違いから救う。<br />私達は設計のための特別な目と共に完全な構成、あらゆる細部への注意を、レイアウト信じ、流れは巧妙なでき事の開発へキーファクタである。 あらゆる花嫁に独特な好みがあるので、あらゆる結婚式の祭典は特有なべきである。 私達はあなた自身の個人的な様式および好みに一致させるでき事の作成を楽しみにしている。<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-58788281057535115182009-09-25T16:18:00.002-10:002009-09-25T16:23:10.946-10:00Maui Weddings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/n1345862395_301324_6823557-762512.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/n1345862395_301324_6823557-762498.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <h1>Who is <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html" target="_blank">Paradise Maui Weddings</a>?</h1><br /> <br /> <p>When it comes to <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html" target="_blank">Maui Weddings in Hawaii</a> get ready to pick your favorite <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/wedding_packages.html" target="_blank">Maui Wedding Package</a> even <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/eco/index.html" target="_blank">Green Maui Weddings</a> the <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/eco/index.html" target="_blank">Earth Friendly Weddings Hawaii</a>. If you are looking for <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html" target="_blank">Hawaiian Weddings</a> then your <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html" target="_blank">Hawaii Wedding</a> is just a reservation away. Treat yourself to a <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/reception.html" target="_blank">Maui Wedding Reception</a> on Maui truly the most romantic <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html" target="_blank">Affordable Maui Weddings</a> available. These are the most <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html" target="_blank">Precious Maui Weddings</a> you will have to remember. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-29644295841745465672009-09-17T23:09:00.004-10:002009-09-22T21:45:30.406-10:00Green Maui Weddings - Earth Friendly Weddings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/couple-798009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 135px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/couple-797998.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Still many couples are extending their personal beliefs and values into their most highly valued day. Their wedding day. Below is a sample of what some brides and grooms are incorporating into their green weddings, taken from this article on how how some couples are taking going green all the way to the altar.<br /><br /><ul><li>buying and wearing recycled wedding bands</li></ul><ul><li>using locally grown flowers</li></ul><ul><li>organic wedding cakes</li></ul><ul><li>pesticide free flowers</li></ul><ul><li>recycled paper invitations</li></ul><ul><li>organic vegetarian fare</li></ul><ul><li>buying locally</li></ul><ul><li>hemp, soy, or silk gown</li></ul><ul><li>vintage or pre-owned dresses</li></ul><ul><li>throwing the affair in a beach or nature preserve versus the traditional ballroom</li></ul>Luckily, Paradise <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/eco/index.html">Green Maui Weddings</a> cater to green couples who desire to have earth-friendly nuptials.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-34022476227550952182009-09-14T15:50:00.002-10:002009-09-14T16:00:38.652-10:00Escape to Hawaii For A Affordable Maui Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/index_couple-770255.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/index_couple-770237.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="style1 style2 style3 style4">Whether you want a private romantic getaway for just the two of you, or perhaps an intimate ceremony with some of your closest friends in a lush tropical location, we have <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html">affordable maui weddings</a> which can make this most special occasion even more memorable. And best of all, your wedding preparations are done for you while you sunbathe, snorkel, or relax doing absolutely nothing!</span> <p class="style1 style2 style3 style4">Maui Weddings will make your day unique, relaxed, spectacular and truly memorable. We will work closely with both of you from your first email inquire until the moment you say "I DO".</p> <p class="style1 style2 style3 style4">So if you are looking for a spectacular sunset wedding surrounded by many family and friends, "<a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/index.html">Maui Weddings</a>" will make it happen. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-69731739753986101032009-09-13T00:50:00.003-10:002009-09-13T01:00:30.528-10:00Maui Weddings and Receptions | Renew your Vows<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwgZMV2Y1rdhQJqWBOjAOZltsQktTjCtKcolasjvi0I5h1D_-H3JeQbln6B7QTCS4ETGXJPgWWo275xN-N1Qw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0' /><br /><br />There’s no place like Hawai'i to get married, the ultimate in romantic, beautiful and unusual sites for <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a>, vow renewals and honeymoons.<br />The year round balmy weather allows for unforgettable outdoor settings - by the sea, atop a mountain, beside a waterfall, in a tropical forest or at many scenic spots on the grounds of hotels and resorts.<br />Hawai'i offers a full range of religious places of worship and officiating ministers, including some that are unique in America, thanks to the rainbow of cultures represented in the Islands.<br /><br />If you're looking for something small, informal and romantic, then consider a <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/wedding_packages.html">Maui Wedding on the beach</a> at sunset. Ceremonies on the beach and in public parks also have the added advantage of being free, compared to the location fees charged at private estates and churches.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-14212574613604130202009-09-10T13:45:00.005-10:002009-09-10T14:09:08.369-10:00Join the Paradise Maui Weddings FAN SITE now on Facebook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/fb-753614.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/fb-753585.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Paradise Maui Weddings has an official Facebook page where you can become a "fan". You can also upload photos, add comments, share your stories, post videos, and interact with the staff at Paradise Maui Weddings.<br /><br />If you are new to Facebook, please register.<br /><br />Become a fan of Paradise Maui Weddings on Facebook! By becoming a part of our family, you'll be able to: <ul><li>Chat with other Paradise Maui Weddings fans, brides-to-be and certified professionals. </li><li>Post your own pictures and share your stories. </li><li>Interact directly with Paradise Maui Weddings Staff. </li><li>Receive invitations to exclusive Paradise Maui Weddings events. </li></ul> Join the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wailea-HI/Maui-Weddings/127268007269">Maui Weddings</a> FAN SITE now!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-30397825925117407672009-09-06T16:33:00.004-10:002009-09-06T16:42:19.002-10:00Maui Wedding Packages in Hawaii - Affordable low cost Weddings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/apples-707318.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 99px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/apples-707306.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Why would anyone pay 6 times as much as they have to?<br /><br />Many Wedding firms call themselves low-cost. But, the truth is, many of them charge about six times as much as Paradise Maui Weddings. This can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.<br /><br />It's your money. Keep more of it. <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Paradise Maui Weddings</a>. The simple truth about Maui Weddings in Hawaii! It's important to keep an eye on costs.....<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-56590624786209537572009-08-20T22:43:00.003-10:002009-08-20T22:55:10.901-10:00Maui Weddings in Hawaii - Keali'i Reichel<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#91546f;"><b>The Road That Never Ends</b><br /> <br /> Here we are<br /> In This holy place together<br /> Bearing witness as the two of you<br /> Become man and wife.<br /> <br /> On this day<br /> As you join in heart and spirit<br /> You begin another chapter<br /> In the book of life.<br /> <br /> Love is a circle that surrounds you<br /> You can find it on the faces<br /> Of your family and friends<br /> <br /> Love, let it wrap its arms around you<br /> And guide you on your journey<br /> Down the road that never ends<br /> <br /> There's a song in your hearts<br /> You can hear it if you listen<br /> As it whispers through the branches<br /> High above the family tree<br /> <br /> And as time<br /> Plays its melody upon you<br /> You can rest assured in knowing<br /> That you're right where you should be<br /> <br /> <br /> Love is a circle that surrounds you<br /> You can find it on the faces<br /> Of your family and friends<br /> <br /> Love, let it wrap its arms around you<br /> And guide you on your journey<br /> Down the road that never ends<br /> <br /> Love is a circle that surrounds you<br /> You can find it on the faces<br /> Of your family and friends<br /> <br /> Love, let it wrap its arms around you<br /> And guide you on your journey<br /> Down the road that never ends<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span class="style1">Keali'i is one of Hawai'i’s most popular recording artists, and the award-winning kumu hula of Halau Ke'alaokamaile. His music, chant and hula represent the best of traditional and contemporary poetry and dance in Hawai'i today. Visit us</span> online, listen to his music while exploring our <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/wedding_packages.html">Maui Wedding Packages</a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#91546f;"><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-63147040413455369632009-07-27T21:58:00.002-10:002009-07-27T22:10:20.755-10:00Maui Weddings the most romantic place on earth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/pmr-714431.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/pmr-714425.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There’s no place like Hawai'i to get married, the ultimate in romantic, beautiful and unusual sites for </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, vow renewals and honeymoons.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The year round balmy weather allows for unforgettable outdoor settings - by the sea, atop a mountain, beside a waterfall, in a tropical forest or at many scenic spots on the grounds of hotels and resorts.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Hawai'i offers a full range of religious places of worship and officiating ministers, including some that are unique in America, thanks to the rainbow of cultures represented in the Islands.</span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >If you're looking for something small, informal and romantic, then consider a <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Wedding on the beach</a> at sunset. Ceremonies on the beach and in public parks also have the added advantage of being free, compared to the location fees charged at private estates and churches.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-16031598547731587502009-07-25T12:25:00.004-10:002009-07-25T12:57:24.728-10:00Maui Weddings Reception - All inclusive Maui Wedding<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyK3hgVmMcgJWC2xJUv9B8OTfPxBafckaE6GEN_EvKd2bvpyfaj_iPrrRfLiIEdbBWYyFMO7giS-tcAV9zU' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0' /><br /><br />Paradise <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a> Blog is the most favorite blog for Maui's bride & groom TO BE! Currently we have over 200 visitors daily and still growing! Updated few times a week - it is one of the most frequently updated wedding blog in Hawaii. We have this blog to share some of the things we see in the many weddings we do. We hope that some of these posts will be helpful for you too!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-89210796015776167842009-06-07T15:22:00.002-10:002009-06-07T15:30:21.206-10:00Should you use a Maui Wedding Planner?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/DSC_2687-743227.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/DSC_2687-742359.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Unless you are familiar with what Maui has to offer, a full service <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">maui wedding planner</a> is highly recommended. Besides making all the arrangements for you (something to consider if you're trying to make phone calls from a different time zone and racking up huge long distance charges in the process), they'll be able to keep an eye on costs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Be sure to look for a planner who is flexible, easy to understand, and prompt in their replies to you. A good planner should be able to accommodate your personal preferences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Ask a potential wedding planner who they typically use for flowers, photography, officiants, etc. It's vital that you know all the players in this most important event!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">If you're not entirely satisfied with the person or company the planner recommends, then make your OWN suggestions. It may cost you a little more to get the photographer, floral designer or musician of your choice, but the payoff can be great!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">When planning a destination wedding Paradise <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a> is your answer.<br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-12195007839897281232009-06-03T00:35:00.002-10:002009-06-03T00:38:07.719-10:00Weddings in Maui RequirementsA marriage license agent for the State of Hawaii will issue your license. Both the bride and groom must be present when the license is issued. You each must present a valid picture I.D. (drivers license or passport), and applicants 19 or under must have written parental or legal guardian permission. There is no waiting period, no residency requirement and no blood tests or shots required. <br /><br />The license is good for thirty days. The fee is $60.00 in cash. Your birthplace, the names of parents and final divorce decree information, if applicable, will be required on the license application.<br /><br />An appointment to obtain the license should be scheduled directly with a licensing agent, located on all islands in Hawaii. For agent contact information, call the local office of the Hawaii State Department of Health:<br /><br />Maui: (808) 984-8210<br />Lanai: (808) 565-6411<br />Molokai: (808) 553-3663<br />Kauai: (808) 352-3498<br />Hawaii: (808) 974-6008<br /><br />The central marriage license office is located in Oahu at the Hawaii State Department of Health, Kinau Hale, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Recorded information is provided by phone (808) 586-4545. The office will send a “Marriage License Application” packet to interested parties from out of state.<br /><br />The person performing the marriage must be licensed by the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Upon completion of the ceremony, the officiant sends the marriage license directly to the local Department of Health Registrar, to be filed as the official marriage certificate with the State Registrar and Vital Records Section.<br /><br />The certified copy of the marriage certificate is mailed to the married couple approximately 120 days after receipt from the officiant. If the certified copy is needed sooner, the marriage license agent will provide a request form, which can be mailed to the Vital Records Section along with a $10 fee charged by the Department of Health for this service.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a> are the most romantic events in Hawaii.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-18084001603145716812009-05-21T19:52:00.003-10:002009-05-21T20:16:24.946-10:00What's the procedure for obtaining a marriage license in Hawaii?<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >The Hawaii Department of Health web site goes into full detail concerning the requirements. Below are the main points...<br /><br />HOW TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE<br /><br />The prospective bride and groom must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.<br />The prospective bride and groom should be prepared to provide the necessary proof of age and present any required written consents and approvals. All of the necessary documents should be obtained prior to applying for a marriage license.<br />The prospective bride and groom must prepare an official application (you can fill most of this out before you get to Hawaii) and file the application in person with the marriage license agent (this must be done on Maui).<br />Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.<br />The marriage license costs $65.00, payable in cash at the time the application is made.<br />The marriage license is good only in, but is valid throughout, the State of Hawaii.<br />The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance, after which it automatically becomes null and void.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-76877334792061960342009-04-11T08:56:00.002-10:002009-04-11T09:03:58.366-10:00Maui Weddings :: WHERE SHOULD WE STAY?<p class="description"><span class="breadcrumb">Maui contains about 728 square miles of land. So now that you’ve decided that you’re definitely on your way to the island, the next step is to figure out what piece of that land you’ll be copping a squat on during your stay.<br /> <br />The island is broken down into six different localities: North, South, East, West, Central and Upcountry. Do to factors like trade winds, mountain ranges and varying levels of elevation you will find many different types of climates on this little lava rock that we call Paradise. Like everything, each section has its pro’s and con’s.<br /> <br /> Here’s the run down…</span></p> <p> <span class="breadcrumb"><br /> <strong><a name="northside" id="northside"></a>Northside:</strong> Paia Town, the surfing, kite surfing and windsurfing hotspot of the universe is located on Maui’s North Shore. Paia sits right at sea level so it tends to get hot…but that’s what you’re looking for, right? The weather is generally dynamite…lots of sun, nice trade winds, and the beach is so close to the town’s main strip that when you’re walking the street you can sometimes hear the waves crashing and feel the light spray of the sea.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Shacking up in Paia is for the adventurous “I love the feeling of sand between my toes, and salt on my skin…all day long” kind of person. You also have to be pretty open minded to appreciate all that Paia has to offer… Paia is not for the faint of heart or those that are easily offended. Out of all of the spots on the island, Paia is truly a melting pot of different cultures. Modern day hippies with designer patchwork pants, old time hippies wearing tie die clothes that you would swear haven’t seen a washing machine since the early seventies, tattoo artists dripping with body jewelry, tan locals hitching a ride with a soda in one hand and a boogie-board in the other, golden Europeans sipping lattes, tourists from all over the world enjoying the hustle and the bustle…you name it, Paia’s got it.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">So if you’re one that likes to explore and take in the true modern culture of another place, loves the beach, likes feeling sticky and salty twenty-four hours a day, has a serious caffeine addiction (i.e. coffee available around every turn…but no Starbucks), is attracted to hip and novel shopping experiences, and/or enjoys walking around town half-naked (or watching the people who do) Paia is the place for you.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">What you will not find is a luxury resort or a soul that gives a hoot that your khaki’s are now covered in “red dirt” (from the near by cane fields) stains. But you will find several great bed and breakfasts that will take great care of you and ensure that you’ve got great beach access and don’t miss a second of the fun that this individualistic town has to offer. For North Side accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p><p><br /><span class="breadcrumb"></span></p><p><span class="breadcrumb"><strong>Southside:</strong> Kihei, Wailea and Makena…Some of Maui’s preferred vacation nooks are located on the south side of the island. Kihei, Wailea and Makena are the spots of the island that you will usually see advertised as “Maui”. Beachside condos, tourist traps, luxury resorts and spas, “shave ice”, open air markets, umbrella drinks, suntans to kill for, sunburns to die from, bikinis, roller-bladers on side walks. Kihei is reminiscent of a clean Southern California boardwalk. Wailea is 100% luxury. Makena is old Hawaii meets a million dollars. If they were sisters, Kihei would be the Party Girl. Wailea the Aristocrat, and Makena the Earth Mama in Prada.</span> </p><p><span class="breadcrumb">The weather is dry out in Kihei, perfect for slathering on tanning oil and sizzling away till your heart’s content at one of the awesome, family friendly beach parks. The beaches in Kihei are filled with locals and visitors year round. You will not find privacy on the sands of Kihei, but you will find great weather, generally low wind and nice swimming conditions, and lots and lots of people watching.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">The main type of accommodation in Kihei is the condo rental. You can find anything from super-budget to high-class. Most are located just a hop skip and a jump from the beach and are close to fun activities and nightlife. For Kihei accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.<br /> </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">As you head out further south toward Wailea you’ll notice a climate change…the grounds get lush, there’s a lot more shade, and the breeze is definitely cooler. We locals can’t quite decide if it’s because of the mountains back-dropping Wailea or just great planning skills by developers. I guess it doesn’t really matter, because whatever it is, it works. Wailea is the type of place that makes you say, “Ah, luxurious”. It’s also the type of place that will bleed the money out of your wallet before you even know your cut. But if your budget allows it, please take our word for it…if you want to feed your island fantasy, Wailea is the place you’ve got to be.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Wailea is the home of the luxury resort, luxury dining, luxury shopping, luxury lounging, luxury golf, luxury beach…get the picture? What you won’t find in Wailea is a ton of locals (unless we’re working at the resorts)…the truth is that Wailea is just really expensive and most local people can’t afford to live or play there. But it is beautiful, and when we do get out there it’s usually to play tourist just like you. For Wailea accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Even further South from Wailea is Makena…a beautiful, almost “off the beaten path” kind of place. Oneloa Beach (Big Beach) is arguably one of the best beaches in the world. The beach is huge (3,000 feet long), with three entrances and paved parking areas. Parking can be hard to come by, but the frustration is worth it. The parking lots may seem packed, but I promise that you’ll be able to find your own little section of nautical heaven on the beach. Makena Beach is cozy, grand, romantic and basically a bunch of fun. Back in the late sixties and seventies hundreds of transients set up camp on the beach and called it home. When you dig your toes into the sand, you’ll know why…you’ll want to live there too. </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Makena has a “shore break” meaning that the waves break right on shore. This means that ocean fun should consist of frolicking around in the waves, body boarding, skim boarding and body surfing…it’s not a place to surf…don’t do it. I once saw some poor people attempting to long-board there and it wasn’t a pretty picture. Most of all, it was very dangerous. Remember, if you’re going to Makena bring fins, not a surfboard. Consider yourself warned. (There are a few sections of Makena that are okay for surfing, but only for people who know the waters extremely well)</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb"> As a note, head out to Makena beach first thing in the morning. On a typical day the clouds begin to roll in at around three in the afternoon.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Makena is basically the beach; an island get away at it’s finest. You can find a vacation rental in Makena, usually with a hefty price tag and a high minimum stay. The greatest thing about Makena is that you have the feeling of seclusion while being just minutes away to the “more happening” Kihei and Wailea. For Makena accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p><p><br /><span class="breadcrumb"></span></p><p><span class="breadcrumb"><strong>Upcountry:</strong> Upcountry, Maui is my favorite place on the island. Nestled on the slopes of Haleakala, it is truly a section of the island that offers tranquility, inspiration and healing. Because of its elevation level, the climate Upcountry tends to be very different from the rest of the island—cool breeze and lots of eucalyptus, pine and jacaranda trees. The air is different here up on the mountain—cleaner, fresher, thinner. There are often refreshing daily showers that bathe the abundant pastureland until it shimmers. Upcountry is a place to escape to, a place to listen to your heart.</span> </p><p><span class="breadcrumb">Makawao Town is the center of it all. In fact, local residents have dubbed it “The heart of the Planet”—the place where all good energy circulates. It can be a fantastic spot to vacation. It’s conveniently located just fifteen minutes from the airport, fifteen minutes from the beach, and only about thirty-five minutes from the resort areas of the Southside. The perk is that while you’re close to everything, you’ll still feel like you’re a million miles away.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Makawao Town has a handful of high-end boutiques, salons, natural health practitioners, a general store, bakery, and even a medicinal herb shoppe. Think: the Beverly Hillbillies find Buddhism… </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">If you want magic, in the figurative and literal sense, body and soul conscience Makawao is the place to be. Common sights are cows (named “happy cows” by the local dairy), quaint, old buildings erected in the days of the Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy), locals horseback riding down the road, kids of all backgrounds and ages cruising the sidewalks, old guys playing chess, a musician on the corner strumming on his guitar…</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Makawao is special; eclectic like Paia but more refined. The people are friendly and will chat your ear off for hours if provoked.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">You won’t find a real fancy place to stay here, but there are a lot of clean, comfortable, historic bed and breakfast’s that are run by some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable hosts on the island. </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">If you’re a reader, writer, artist or hopeless romantic you’ve got to stay in Makawao. For Makawao accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">As you head further up the hill toward the summit of Haleakala you’ll reach Kula. Kula is a very quiet, minimally developed (besides local residence) area of the island.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Kula is the crème of the crop. The Realtors are always saying, “location, location, location”. You’ve heard it, haven’t you? Well, Kula’s high elevation, and low rolling hills provide the best, and I mean the best views of the island. On a clear day you can see all of Central Maui, North Maui and South Maui, Molokini Crater along with the island of Lanai, Kaho'olawe and sometimes Molokai—beautiful in the day, stunning at night. It’s also a fantastic place for stargazing.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">The problem being that if you’ve come to escape the cold, Kula may not be your first choice. Most of the time you’ll need a space heater or fireplace (yes, year round) to be comfortable at night. If you like getting bundled and cozy to sleep, rest assured that by mid morning the temperature will be comfortable and by mid afternoon it’ll be blazing hot.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">There are no hotels, but there are a few lodges that overflow with 100% country elegance. Staying up in Kula is like time traveling to a simpler place in history long forgotten. For Kula accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p><p><br /><span class="breadcrumb"></span></p><p><span class="breadcrumb"><strong>Eastside:</strong> Welcome to the jungle! East Maui weather tends to be muggy, damp and intensely tropical…in the best possible way. </span> </p><p><span class="breadcrumb">In East Maui you’ll run into some of the island’s most memorable sights: vibrant double rainbows, powerful waterfalls, and thick trails filled with rustling bamboo and trees heavy with succulent island fruit like guavas, rose apples, and papayas. Things grow wild and strong here.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Unfortunately, pests like mosquitoes and rodents are hip on the East Maui scene as well. So, if you squeal like a pig at the sight of a rat or break out into hives with every mosquitoes bite, you might want to reconsider adopting East Maui as your home away from home.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">The weather is warm, the air is thick, and the ground is damp—kind of like one big greenhouse. East Maui is Maui in its most raw form. You’ll find flower farmers, fruit stands and barefoot kids engaged in rotten guava fights (serious business to an eight year old) around every bend.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">The land becomes more and more secluded and pure the closer you get to Hana from the “more or less” domesticated East Maui town of Haiku. There are no hotels outside of the high-class Hotel Hana, but you’ll find a lot of bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Travelers beware….East Maui has a tendency toward pulling the “Lord of Flies” spirit out of people. You just may find your savage self and never want to come back to modern day life.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">The only downfall that East Maui has is that you are so far away from everything else. It’s a great place to spend a few days of your vacation but as far as staying anywhere East of Haiku, don’t plan on it for the entirety of your stay. You don’t want to spend a third of your hard earned vacation cooped up getting motion sick from winding roads in your rental car… For East Maui accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p><p><br /><span class="breadcrumb"></span></p><p><span class="breadcrumb"><strong>Central:</strong> Central Maui—Kahului, Wailuku and Ma’alaea, is located on the isthmus between East and West Maui. Kahului and Ma’alaea are located at sea level. This means hot, dry weather that is similar to Kihei. Wailuku has a slightly higher elevation (331 feet) and is a lot cooler and cloudier than the rest of Central Maui.</span> </p><p><span class="breadcrumb">The good thing about lodging down centrally is that you’re pretty close to just about everything. The bad thing about it is that you’re going to be submersing yourself into an area of the island that doesn’t take much time to cater to tourists. With the exception of Ma’alaea, Central Maui is not a vacation section of the island, it’s more of a real-life, going to work kind of place…and that’s what you’re trying to escape, right?</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Ma’alaea would be your best choice…the closest thing to a resort town that you’ll find down here. Down by Ma’alaea Bay, there are nice views of the ocean, Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains. Over the past decade, Ma’alaea has gone from sleepy little community with a few condos, and a couple of restaurants to quite a happening little spot…shopping, activities and the famous Maui Ocean Center.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">For Ma’alaea accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.<br /> </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Second choice when it comes to staying in Central Maui would be Wailuku. Wailuku is a town that is rich with history. It’s a town that even with all of its recent development has remained quite the same…old plantation houses, old theatre buildings, the Bailey House museum (preserved missionary house) old, old, old… Wailuku is filled with local people and it is where the County Building, Maui Community Correctional Center, and State Building are located. </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">The pros for staying in Wailuku are for its quirky, local-style, and no BS type of atmosphere. The cons are the same as the above. Also, there are certain nooks and crannies of Wailuku that you just really don’t want to find yourself lost in. Some locals, especially those that feel slighted by “foreigners” would not take it lightly if they feel that their personal space is being trampled on. As a side note, what they deem their “personal space” can vary daily, so tread softly.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Wailuku has some comfortable and clean places to stay—no resorts or hotels. Do your research and ask a lot of questions. Remember that while most places in Wailuku are relatively affordable, if the price sounds too good to be true it probably is. You get what you pay for. For Wailuku accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.<br /> </span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Kahului is not the Hawaii that you see advertised, and it is not the Maui that you dream of at night. It’s functional and practical. There is nothing luxurious about it. Now, don’t get me wrong…there are lots of things to do in Kahului—movies, shopping, eating…but there’s no added flare. There is a strip of little hotels that offer an okay night’s stay, but with all of the other great places to be on the island, why stay in a motel on the side of one of Maui’s most congested roads? Also, these motels may advertise that they are “beach front” but in reality they are “harbor” front. The harbor is not the cleanest place in the world and these motels are local icons for a random night’s stay of partying and (dare I mention it?) “affairs”. Trust me on this one…harsh as it may sound, it’s the truth. Ask any local if they’ve ever stayed at one of these places and if you get a nod, you’ll also get a telltale grin. If you’re dead set on it, check our Recommendation List for Kahului hotels.</span></p><p><br /><span class="breadcrumb"></span></p><p><span class="breadcrumb"><strong>Westside:</strong> The west side of the island—Lahaina, Ka’anapali, Honokowai, Kahana, Napili, and Kapalua, is a popular and fantastic place to stay on Maui. When the weather on the rest of the island is less than optimal, the west side usually holds up its end of the “I came to Maui for some sunshine” bargain.</span> </p><p><span class="breadcrumb">The beaches are clean, the shopping is fun, the people are friendly, the lodgings are high-class and the history is rich. What more can you ask for? How about access to just about every activity there is—from horse back riding to sunset and cocktail sails? How about good music and fun bars? How about world-renowned shows? A round of some of the snazziest golf on the planet, anyone? You name it…the Westside has got it.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Lahaina is an old whaling town and used to be the capitol of Hawaii back in the day (until 1840 when King Kamehameha moved the capitol to Honolulu). The beaches are popular with the local’s…consistent waves and good swimming. Lahaina is hot, dry and dusty. It’s a great place to eat shaved ice and wander around on a lazy day.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">There is so much to do in Lahaina, and you can find most of these things on Front Street. Front Street goes on for a few blocks and is filled with shops and restaurants that cater to tourists…mostly tourists with money. It’s a fun place to shop and mingle, with beautiful people (and even parrots) lining the sides of the road.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">There are a lot of nice places to stay at in Lahaina, from the moderately priced condo to an old time luxury inn; you’ll have no problem finding somewhere that meets your needs.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">As you drive further west from Lahaina the next spot that you’ll hit is Ka’anapali. Ka’anapali is translated “rolling cliffs” and while it is hot and dry like Lahaina, there is more foliage and therefore tends to be a little bit (teensy bit) cooler.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Ka’anapali has some of the most pristine swimming and snorkeling spots on the island. Shopping is fun, and the restaurants are reputable. Prices out in Ka’anapali tend to be comparable to Lahaina, meaning a little more than most of the island, a little less than Kapalua.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">There are no shortages of hotels and condos to choose from in Ka’anapali…most are pricey, but all are worth the stay. For Lahaina and Ka’anapali accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.<br /> <br />Honokowai and Napili have been called the “Kihei” of West Maui. This is due to the towns’ high condo content. Both tend to be more affordable than the other places in West Maui (but still not budget). There’s not too much in the ways of shopping, but this can be a good thing if you want some peace and quiet while still being a hop real close to the hustle and bustle of Lahaina.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Honokowai has a beach with tide pools that is ideal for little kids, and Napili has a few really beautiful beaches that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">There are tons and tons of condos in this area and a few nice hotels that are generally low-key and laid back while still providing quality accommodations for travelers. For Honokowai and Napili accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Kapalua is first class, high class, and popular with the celebrities and golfers. Kapalua is home to some of the most prestigious golf courses and resorts on the island. Kapalua tends to be cooler and definitely lusher than the other areas of the Westside. Locals think that it has a climate that is closer to Upcountry than West Maui.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Kapalua looks like money and have no doubt that it’s going to take a lot of the green-stuff to stay out here. It’s worth it. Kapalua is like south Maui’s Wailea. It took a heck of a lot of money to plan and build, even more to maintain it, and has a fancy reputation to uphold, so expect to financially contribute to its beautification.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Restaurants? Only the best. Cuisine from around the world. There is no doubt that even the pickiest food critic in the world would never utter a negative word about the menus offered in this resort town.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">Beaches? Oh yeah, don’t worry about the beaches. They are well behaved, not over crowded and clean. There’s nothing more to say besides the fact that Kapalua is Maui at its finest.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">To feel like a million bucks and/or to blow a million bucks stay in Kapalua. It’s like being royalty, and we all deserve that once in a while. For Kapalua accommodation suggestions see our Recommendation List.</span></p> <p><span class="breadcrumb">I see only two problems with staying out on the Westside. The first problem is that there is no hospital out there. I know it’s not something that you want to think about on your vacation, but believe me; it’s going to be a huge deal to you if you find yourself or a loved one in a medical emergency during your stay. The second problem is that if there is a car accident on the Pali (the main way to the West Side) and the road is shut down you can be stuck in traffic with no way out for hours. Literally, hours…like a very long and frustrating time. It’s gotten so bad in the past that people turned off their engines and started tailgating with fellow would-be-drivers…no joke. Now put the hospital and the traffic problem together and you have a super bad situation. Although unlikely, it is something to be aware of.</span></p><p><br /><span class="breadcrumb"></span></p><p><span class="breadcrumb">No matter where you will end up staying, <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a> are the best. If you are having a <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/wedding_packages.html">Maui Wedding reception</a> you want to stay in South Maui.<br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-2790040706488432232009-03-21T13:16:00.012-10:002009-03-21T15:20:30.247-10:00May I Marry Your Daughter :: Fathers feelings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/me-724951.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 165px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/me-724881.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >A day like any other when my phone rang - My daughter's boyfriend was calling! Last time he called me was when he reported a bad accident my daughter was in. I answered the phone hesitantly and after a few words said, he asked me for my daughters hand.<br /><br />The conversation took "guts,". "It was a respectful thing to do. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >In my social circle, it's not so much literally asking the dad for her hand in marriage, but rather more a matter of formality and respect.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br />I had no idea what to say at that moment - I held back my tears of joy - my recordings went on rewind as I played back all I remembered of her - of how she grew up, how her life transitioned from then to now. I also replayed my memories I have of her boyfriend - how he first asked her on his knees with a rose in his hand once before and now 8 years later she finally said YES this past Wednesday "their anniversary".<br /><br />As I sit here ( <span style="font-size:78%;">with tears running down my face </span>) and try to write,</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > the day slips softly into night.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > It seems I can never find the words,</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >I never know where to start. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >It's impossible to express the feelings,</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >I have for you in my heart.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > I hope the following says it all. I love you!<br /></span><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >You'll never really know, my dear,<br />Just how much you mean to me,<br />A mother's love, buried so deep,<br />That only my heart can see.<br /><br />When I sit and really stare at you,<br />All I can do is grin,<br />Somewhere down deep inside,<br />I see myself within.<br /><br />I'd never change a thing in you,<br />I thank God that your so fine,<br />Even when your at your worst,<br />I'm so proud that you are mine.<br /><br />The roads we have traveled,<br />were not always that good,<br />I would take back all the pain you've felt,<br />Only if I could.<br /><br />I know that I'm not perfect,<br />It's the best that I can do,<br />But everyday, I thank the lord,<br />For a daughter as special as you.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I gave him my blessing and hope that they will share the rest of their lives together.</span><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-46341295788009956152009-03-11T23:54:00.003-10:002009-03-12T00:06:17.182-10:00All inclusive Maui Wedding & Honeymoon Packages<p class="style4" align="center"><span class="style11 style22"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="style42">Contact our Maui Hawaii Wedding Planners Now</span><b><br /> </b></span></span><br /> <iframe src="http://free.timeanddate.com/clock/i1e2or1v/n103/fn17/fs10/fc8d6f4e/tt0/ts1" width="235" frameborder="0" height="16"></iframe><br /> <span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><span class="alacarte style22">call us</span><span class="style29"><span class="alacarte"> (808) 280-1585<br /><br /> </span></span><span class="style42">W<span class="style12">e promise to accommodate all maui wedding package reservations</span></span></span></p> <p class="style4" align="center"><span class="style42"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><img src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/images/paradise_maui_weddings_tile_2.jpg" width="398" height="68" /><span class="style12"><br /><br /> ~ </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="style8"><span class="style9"><span class="style28">For <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wailea/index.html">all inclusive Maui Wedding Packages</a> visit our Honeymoon Packages for <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/wailea/index.html">WAILEA</a> or <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/kaanapali/index.html">KAANAPALI</a></span></span></span><span class="style28"> ~</span></span></span></p><p class="style4" align="center"><span class="style42"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="style28">and for the Island of Oahu</span></span></span></p><p class="style4" align="center"><span class="style42"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:78%;"><span class="style12">~ </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="style8"><span class="style9"><span class="style28">For <a href="wailea/index.html">all inclusive Waikiki Wedding Packages</a> visit our Honeymoon Packages for <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/waikiki/index.html">WAIKIKI</a> , <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/oahu_north_shore/index.html">North Shore</a></span></span></span><span class="style28"> or <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/koolina/">Ko Olina</a>~</span></span></span></p><br /> <p class="style4" align="center"> </p><br /> <p class="style4" align="center"> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-31989404205885204662009-03-08T16:48:00.002-10:002009-03-08T17:10:35.790-10:00Affordable Romantic Maui Weddings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/1.2-714918.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/1.2-714915.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I just discounted another Maui Wedding rest assured it will not be the last one for the year. As a matter of fact I have not turned down a reasonable offer to date to enable a romantic Maui Wedding making it affordable in today's economy. The fact we discount a little has no impact on the quality of service you get. In these difficult times we are willing to work with our brides more so giving them their dream wedding on Maui. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">We have a good proven variety of <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui wedding packages</a> to choose from. We also offer a variety of Hawaii wedding and honeymoon packages; a <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/kaanapali/index.html">Maui honeymoon</a>, and <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/waikiki/index.html">Oahu honeymoon packages all inclusive</a>. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">These top resorts offer all of the amenities you expect - from beauty and spa services to exotic tropical drinks by the pool, you will be impressed with the Hawaiian hospitality and aloha spirit shone upon you at these top resorts. Your wedding photographer will be sure to capture all the beauty of your wedding and your wedding honeymoon will be one that you will never forget.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-40388478327099022682009-03-05T22:28:00.005-10:002009-03-06T11:24:41.828-10:00Maui Weddings | Hawaii Weddings | Wedding & Honeymoon Packages<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/bridesmaids-&-girl-712218.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/bridesmaids-&-girl-712215.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" >When you plan a wedding with Paradise <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/">Maui Weddings</a>, we'll take care of every detail. With personal attention and luxurious service, we will make sure your special day is truly fun-filled and memorable.<br /><br />Our <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/wedding_packages.html">Maui wedding packages</a> have been designed based on a 10 year stretch of experience of what items the majority of brides wanted for their wedding. Take a look at our different <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/kaanapali/index.html">Maui weddings & honeymoon packages</a>. We look forward to talking with you soon.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310720600086964878.post-56295451579660645162009-03-03T20:44:00.004-10:002009-09-22T23:24:05.583-10:00私と結婚するか。"Kekkon shite kuremasu ka" :: "Will you marry me?"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/sachiko-736232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/blog/uploaded_images/sachiko-736191.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />"Isshou kimi no soba ni isasete kudasai" translates to: " Please let me be by your side for the rest of my life." "Boku o sekai-ichi shiawase na otoko ni shite" which means: "You would make me the happiest man in the world." .....<br /><br />I have a Japanese girlfriend and ONE DAY I will be ready to propose marriage to her. "I am going to be asking my Japanese girlfriend to become my wife.<br />I plan to say it in Japanese and then repeat it in English, since our marriage will be a beautiful fusion of the two. We've never talked about what our wedding will be like, but it will entail features from both Western and Eastern marriage ceremonies, to symbolize the union.<br /><br />However, I do know that she would appreciate that I would learn Japanese, and she would be just thrilled any time if I'd make an effort to say something, even if it's said with mistakes or mispronunciation. She would feel that it is a sign that I appreciate her and her culture. So I plan to do both with my proposal.<br /><br />NOW... The first thing that I should do is to figure out how to propose to my girlfriend. I have a lot of freedom here since she knows that I am a gaijin and I might propose like a gaijin. But still, I will make it special for her by bringing out some of the traditions of Japan. I will pick a romantic location, and just say it from the heart. It may even be on a cruise ship to Alaska or ????<br /><br />The parents are the next step. And I will work with my girlfriend to make sure that that part goes right.<br /><br />We are both in love with the Islands and may just have a <a href="http://www.paradisemaui.com/weddings/oahu/">Waikiki Wedding</a> some day!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Paradise Maui Weddings http://weddings.paradisemaui.com/</div>Klaus Bandischnoreply@blogger.com0