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Why Maui is an A+ Choice for your Destination Wedding

Now that you have planned a wedding/honeymoon adventure, I am going to tell you that a Maui destination wedding is “no ka oi,” which means “none better,” in Hawaiian. In comparison with other destinations, Maui is affordable, exotic yet practical and safe.

Choosing a Maui destination wedding and planning ahead with a good wedding based travel consultant, like you will find at Merry Maui Weddings and Vacations, will reward you will reward you with surprisingly affordable prices. Flight specials direct to Maui abound. Pleasant beachfront condos can commonly be found for as little as $100 per night. Of course, you can spend more to stay in a luxurious world-class resort. An abundance of healthy, exotic or familiar, food can be found for any budget. A good agent can get you great prices on rental cars and activities for your Maui honeymoon.

Maui offers an incredible diversity of cultures on one island. Food, entertainment, clothing and language of Hawaiian, Tahitian, Japan, Marshallese, Portuguese, Mexican, Chinese and Puerto Rican, and more can be readily found and enjoyed by visitors.

But, on the other hand, if you are the cautious type who wants to play it safe, Maui is an American Wedding destination… you can easily find familiar grocery stores, fill a prescription or see your favorite television shows. People drive on the Right Hand side of the road and everyone speaks English, although “pidgin” and other dialects sometimes flavor it and will, hopefully, charm you.

Decent roads, streets signs and an abundance of maps will make traveling much more comfortable than you might imagine a destination wedding and honeymoon could offer.

So, Maui offers the best of all worlds in a destination wedding choice: First-World amenities and security, diversity, economy and ease. You will most probably return again and again. You might even move here. It happens!

To learn more about how easy it is to book your Maui destination wedding, or to see how inexpensive a Maui Wedding package can be, please contact the Maui wedding vacation experts, “Merry Maui Weddings & Vacations,” toll-free at (888)588-0400.

About the Author

If you want to know more about how to go about planning a Maui Wedding, please contact Rev. Ayesha Sandra Lee from Merry Maui Weddings & Vacations, at (888)588-0400. Mahalo!

How much money will we receive at our wedding?

I do not want to seem like a jerk or anything like that, but I was wondering how much money do you think we will receive at our wedding from our guests? We have approx 160 people coming to it. We spend alot of money upfront, and were wondering if we will at least break even. What does everyone think?

It depends on how much money you spent on everything.

It is very possible that you may not break even. Just remember, this will most likely be the biggest celebration you and your future wife to be will ever throw for yourselves. It will be worth all the wonderful memories.
Make sure you have a GREAT TIME!

Just like every other party you attend the person that is throwing it is the person that takes the financial loss. If your parents are not helping with the cost you should expect a loss.

That is why some gals become 'bridezillas'. ha ha. Just make sure you both enjoy it. It is no different than taking a dream vacation to your favorite destination. The only thing you gain is a GREAT time and awesome memories. In my opinion a wedding is the same.

My husband and I have been through a rough time with Immigration. It has put such a strain on our marriage. I can't help but think back to our Wedding Day and how special it was to me. I forget all about the "hell" that Immigration has put us through and focus on us. He gave me the nicest memory and it will remain with me forever. I think making 'memories' is what will keep us together for more years to come. :0)

Just make sure you are spending what you both can afford.

We took a loss on our wedding.
I doubt very few people profit from a wedding in 2008 unless your parents are paying for it, or know someone that is a caterer, photographer, Dj, baker, florist or something like that. You would need to make major cuts in many areas or know alot of people willing to help you out.

You have to remember you will receive 'gifts' for the Bridal Shower. If you have more 'women' in the family it will be profitable since they will attend the bridal shower and give a gift at the wedding. ha ha.

Anyways, good luck.
FYI
Oh ya, where I am from in the U.S. is customary to give money at the Wedding Reception. The guests usually put money in the wishing well or a box for the bride and groom. You receive majority of your gifts at your bridal shower.

Also, I don't know if your family has the tradition you can dance with the bride and groom by giving them some 'cash' towards their honeymoon. My family is not keen on this dance so I couldn't do it. I have been to weddings where couples got a bit of extra spending money from this..

When I attend a wedding I think to myself how many places can go that allows you to dress up, have a nice meal, booze all night long, and dancing. If you were to afford a day or Night Out like this it would cost you quite a bit. However, some people don't think like this. I have gone to weddings and saw guests leave early after they had their meal and alcohol.

My family and friends stayed all night and had to be kicked out of the place. lol. It was a good idea that we had our wedding at the hotel since many ended up renting a room and staying the night. lol. Also, it helped that when my wedding was over the bar inside the hotel was alive. Many friends and family went there after my weddding..

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