Distinctive Weddings

Maui Wedding Officiant and Planner

Maui Hawaii

808.727.2449

Are you looking for a romantic, affordable and stress-free Maui destination beach wedding package with a heartfelt ceremony and professional photography? I am a Maui wedding officiant offering personalized, intimate Maui weddings and vow renewals. Celebrate your love in Hawaii with a Maui wedding experience that is loving, customized, unique, memorable and meaningful to your relationship . . . presented with aloha.

BASIC PACKAGE  $450 plus tax

  • Introductory phone conversation

  • Advice/assistance for location selection

  • Choice of Traditional, Religious, or Romantic ceremony

  • Face-to-face meeting prior to ceremony (optional)

  • Optional lei exchange

  • Performance of ceremony

  • Fees, and Beach Permit including Liability Insurance included

  • Advice/assistance for obtaining a marriage license ($70 state license fee not included)

  • Completion of all necessary filing for official marriage license

  • Recommendation of photographers if requested

CUSTOM PACKAGE  $650 plus tax

      all of the above plus:

  • Personal consultation (by phone, and/or face-to-face if you are on Maui) to discover pertinent and unique information about your relationship.

  • An in depth questionnaire to assist in developing a personalized, custom ceremony

  • Choice of a personalized, customized ceremony from a variety of styles (Religious, Traditional, Spiritual, Romantic, and more)

  • Opportunity to provide readings, or write your own vows and/or service

  • Option for Family and Friends to participate in the ceremony, if requested

  • Opportunity to edit wedding copy and give final approval

  • Personal copy of ceremony and vows

  • Recommendations of photographers and coordinators, if desired

    UPGRADES for Basic and Custom

  • Conch blowing before and after the ceremony ($50 plus tax)

  • Bridal bouquet (+ $170 and up plus tax)

  • Flower leis (+ $25 and up plus tax)

  • Musician(s) (+ $225 and up plus tax)

  • Videography (+ $700–$4000 and up plus tax)

JEWISH/JEWISH INTERFAITH PACKAGE

all of the above plus:

  • Specific traditional Jewish marriage rituals and types of ceremonies to be determined after talking to the couple about their preferences

  • Explanation of rituals provided before or during the ceremony, if desired, (for example, the meaning of the chuppah, breaking of the glass, etc.)

  • Inquire directly for prices

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Following a preliminary phone meeting with Rev. Joseph, 808.727.2442, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your wedding date. Until the deposit is received, the date remains open. Deposits are non-refundable.

  • Payment for the deposit may be made in U.S. dollars by cash, check, money order, bank draft, PayPal or Credit Card. Cash as well as any of the above may be used for the balance at or before the ceremony.

  • Rehearsal fee starts at $200

  • Locations: weddings in Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, Upcountry, and Central Maui are included in the overall ceremony fee.

  • Weddings north of Lahaina (such as Kaanapali, Honakawai, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua or beyond) have an additional $75 fee for travel time. Huelo weddings also have an additional $75 fee

  • Ceremonies on Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day, and all major U.S. holiday are subject to an additional $250 fee

  • Sunrise weddings and weddings in remote locations (such as Hana, Kahakaloa, and Haleakala) are subject to an additional fee, starting at $400.