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Maui Weddings*Maui Wedding Packages*Maui Hawaii Weddings & Packages Maui Weddings & Wedding Packages Celebrate your marriage with a heavenly beginning. Hotel Hana-Maui is the perfect location for the most memorable day of your life. Our professional and friendly staff is on hand to personally assist you with every detail, start to finish, so that you may relax and enjoy your special day. From cake selection to the design of the perfect bridal bouquet, we will create the wedding of your dreams. Hotel Hana-Maui also offers on-site, professional salon and spa services. Our wedding and catering staff will assist you every step of the way in coordinating the ambiance you deserve. A professional wedding coordinator is included in all wedding packages. We look forward to being your host in paradise and making your most special day a memory to last a lifetime. Please feel free to email us at weddings@hotelhanamaui.com with any questions. Maui Wedding Packages The "Aloha" Wedding Package $1600.00 plus tax ♥ Choice of outdoor location on property or the Historic Wananalua Congregational Church located directly across the street from the Hotel ♥ Member of the Clergy to preside ♥ Traditional Hawaiian Leis or Bouquet and Boutonniere for the bride and groom ♥ Arrangement of Marriage License Appointment ♥ Transportation to and from the Ceremony Site for the bride and groom The "Plumeria" Wedding Package $2800.00 plus tax ♥ Choice of outdoor location on Property or the Historic Wananalua Congregational Church located directly across the street from the Hotel ♥ Member of the Clergy to preside ♥ Traditional Hawaiian Leis or Bouquet and Boutonniere for the bride and groom ♥ A personalized gift from Hotel Hana-Maui to the wedding couple ♥ Bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne ♥ Arrangement of Marriage License Appointment ♥ Choice of any one and a half hour massage for the bride and groom at Hotel Hana-Maui's Honua Spa. ♥ Transportation to and from the Ceremony Site for the bride and groom The "Paradise" Wedding Package $ 5000.00 plus tax ♥ Choice of outdoor location on property or the Historic Wananalua Congregational Church located directly across the street from the Hotel ♥ Member of the Clergy to preside ♥ Bridal Bouquet or Traditional Wedding Lei ♥ Groom's Boutonniere or Traditional Wedding Lei ♥ A personalized gift from Hotel Hana-Maui to the wedding couple ♥ Bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne ♥ Solo Musician to play during ceremony ♥ A professional Photographer to capture the memories of your wedding ♥ A wedding photo CD with pictures from the ceremony ♥ Arrangement of your Marriage License Appointment ♥ Choice of any one and a half hour massage for the bride and groom at Honua Spa ♥ Transportation to and from the Ceremony Site for the bride and groom ♥ A romantic in-room champagne breakfast for the bride and groom A La Carte Selections Design the Wedding of Your Choice Your wedding coordinator will take you through all of the steps of the wedding planning process. After you purchase one of our wedding packages, your wedding coordinator and you will determine what type of flowers, music and photographer you would like for your ceremony. Your coordinator will handle all hiring, ordering and confirmations of the vendors. A professional wedding coordinator is included in all wedding packages. Wedding Site Enhancements Add to the natural beauty of your Maui wedding site with the following suggestions. White plastic garden chairs $ 5.00 each White wooden folding chairs $ 7.00 each Wedding Arch (per day rental) $ 125.00 Throwing Petals (per bag) $ 35.00 Officiator / M.C. $ 175.00 per hour Hawaiian Enhancements Hawaiian Luau Show (45 minute show) $ 800.00 Hula Dancer (1 Hour) $ 175.00 Lei Greeter (1 Hour) $ 150.00 Tiki Torches $ 15.00 each Fresh orchid leis $ 15.00 each Wedding Reception Enhancements Cameras $ 20.00 each Customized Place Cards $ 3.00 each Customized Menus $ 5.00 each Floral Center Pieces $ 75.00 each Wedding cakes are custom-designed by our pastry chef and vary in price, please ask your wedding coordinator for a pricing sheet. Entertainment Enhancements A wide variety of entertainment options are available to Hotel Hana Maui Guests. Listed below are the most popular requests and prices per hour: Solo Guitarist $ 350.00 per hour Musical Duo $ 500.00 per hour D.J. $ 550.00 per hour Classical Instruments (Harp, Violin, Flute) $ 600.00 per hour Site fees for Ceremony and Receptions Garden Pool $ 1000.00 per day Surround yourself in the lush tropical greenery of Hotel Hana-Maui accented with the manicured lawns and gardens surrounding our relaxing pool. Hamoa Beach Pavilion $ 1000.00 per day One of Mother Nature's most spectacular settings. Pristine, white sand beach, lush tropical setting, spectacular sunrises and warm trade wind breezes make this one of Maui's most beautiful spots. Kaihalulu Beach Overlook $ 1000.00 per day Overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Ocean and rugged coastline of Kai'halulu Beach the overlook also encompasses a spectacular pastoral setting with touches of ancient Hawaii not seen anywhere in the world except in Hana. Historic Plantation Guest House and Grounds $ 2500.00 per event The Plantation Guest House provides the ultimate in private elegance. Our showcase on property, lovingly restored, turn of the century home is accented by warm Hawaiian woods, earthy island hues and Hawaiian art. The Plantation Guest House combines sweeping views of the ocean and Hana Bay with lush tropical manicured gardens and grounds in an elegant setting that takes you back to a Hawaii most never get to experience. Hamoa Beach Sunset Dinner Package $ 1000.00 per couple Create a memory to last a lifetime by having a romantic, candlelight dinner right on the beach at scenic Hamoa Beach. Perfect for Surprise Proposals, Anniversary Dinners, or just to relax and enjoy the beautiful splendor of Maui. Dinner includes: A gourmet, three course, custom-designed menu from our award winning chefs A bottle of champagne Transportation to and from Hamoa Beach A Hawaiian solo musician to serenade you for an hour and a half Floral arrangement for the table A personal server to pamper your table A private Chef who prepares your dinner at the beach within view of your table Tiki torches to enhance the wonderful atmosphere *Must be booked 48 hours in advance Hawaii Wedding License Requirements There are many state licensing agents available throughout Maui. Listed below are the names, telephone numbers and availability for these agents. Should you need assistance securing an appointment upon arrival, please do not hesitate to call us. Kihei Cynthia Wolfe 875-8459 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 8:00pm Linda Albright Saturday Only 8:00am - 12:00pm Lahaina Debra Cohn 661-6288 Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm Lynn Steberg 667-4099 Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm Sat - Sun By Request Sherilyn Takushi 661-6288 Mon - Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm Florence Hasegawa 661-0887 Mon - Sat 9:00am - 2:00pm Basic Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. There is no waiting period, residency or blood test (rubella) requirements for either the bride or groom. The cost is $50.00 (subject to change) and is payable directly to your licensing agent in the form of cash only. No credit cards or personal checks are accepted. The license must be obtained in Hawaii. Both parties must be present when applying for the license. The license is good only for 30 days, including the date of issuance, prior to the actual wedding. Your marriage license is recognized worldwide. Proof of age in the form of a certified birth certificate may be required for anyone 19 years of age and under. Driver's license and/or ID cards are not acceptable. If the bride or groom have been separated by death or divorce from a previous marriage, it is important to know the date and the location of the separation. No documents are required. Photo by Ray Mains Photography Book Rooms or Packages Online Join Our Mailing List Tell a Friend About us Request a Brochure Weddings Groups & Meetings About Us : Contact Us : Sister Resorts : Awards : Media : Travel Agents : Guest Comments : Links : Mailing List Maui Weddings & Maui Hawaii Wedding Packages Summary: For over 50 years Hotel Hana-Maui has been a favorite romantic destination for weddings and honeymoons in Hawaii. A professional wedding coordinator is on hand to personally assist you and comes with all Maui wedding packages. Find luxury Maui wedding packages like the Aloha Wedding Package. Highlights include an outdoor wedding location, clergy, Hawaiian Leis or bouquet & boutonniere, professional wedding coordinator, marriage license appointment, and transportation to and from the ceremony site. The Plumeria Wedding Package includes even more, like a personalized gift for the Hotel Hana Maui to the wedding couple, a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne and a choice of any one and a half hour massage for the bride and groom at Honua Spa. Another wedding package is the A La Carte Selections. Design the Maui wedding of your dreams. After you purchase one of our wedding packages, your wedding coordinator will help you determine the flowers, music, photography and more. Other wedding enhancements include a wedding arch, throwing petals, officiator/M.C., Hawaiian Luau Show, hula dancer, Lei greeter, tiki torches, and many more wonderful touches. You can also have wonderfully prepared gourmet wedding dinners from our award-winning Chefs. 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Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii - Father Damien. Some 2,200 miles (3540km) southwest of California, in the heart of the Hawaiian islands, is the island of Molokai. Shaped somewhat like a fish (the locals say a shark) with its head facing east, its tail in the west and a dorsal fin rising from its back on the north shore. That dorsal fin is the nearly flat, ten-square-mile (25.9 sq km) Makanalua Peninsula which juts into the Pacific below the world's highest sea cliffs. A place of stunning beauty, it's been blessed by nature's grandeur, and cursed by humanity's ignorance and fear. While this area is generally referred to as Kalaupapa, in fact, Makanalua Peninsula is divided into three districts: The Kalawao district on the eastern edge; Kalaupapa and the settlement of Kalaupapa to the west; with Makanalua in the center. Inhabited from about 650 AD, the Hawaiians fished the rough surrounding ocean by outrigger canoe with nets and spears for over 1200 years . They also farmed the land, coaxing sweet potatoes, onions and taro from the harsh volcanic soil. With the vines of the sweet potato, their main vegetable, they fed their pigs, which in turn they used to barter with other villagers in the eastern valleys. While the peninsula was not largely settled, it was traveled much and used extensively. The entire area is divided and subdivided by low rock walls that continue for mile after mile, creating thousands of small lots of every imaginable shape. There is no written history of the people who built them; historians theorize that they were constructed as pens for raising pigs, as windbreaks for growing crops and possibly as property boundaries and land divisions. The early Hawaiians built fishing shrines called heiau as places to make offerings for their safety while fishing in the rough waters that surrounded the peninsula. These heiau were platforms built of stone in circular and square shapes. Some of their surfaces are filled with coral, while others have elaborate enclosures lined with flat rocks on which offerings of fish or shells were placed. Today, the trail from Topside Molokai to Kalaupapa is traveled by mule, by hikers, and on foot by some of the workers at the settlement. Hugging the nearly perpendicular cliffs, the trail is over three miles (5km) long and descends 1,600 feet (488m) to the peninsula. Along its course are 26 switchbacks that corkscrew in and out of canyons and ravines. There is also a small airstrip at the northern edge of the peninsula, used daily to bring in food, supplies and visitors. Once a year in the summer, when the seas are calm, a barge from Honolulu anchors at Kalaupapa, delivering thousands of pounds of rice, cases of beer, drums of gasoline and supplies to stock the grocery store and hospital. More Kalaupapa photos . Kalaupapa's reputation as a leprosy colony is well-known. Hansen's disease, the proper term for leprosy, is believed to have spread to Hawaii from China. The first documented case of leprosy occurred in 1848. Its rapid spread and unknown cure precipitated the urgent need for complete and total isolation. Surrounded on three sides by the Pacific ocean and cut off from the rest of Molokai by 1600-foot (488m) sea cliffs, Kalaupapa provided the environment. In early 1866, the first leprosy victims were shipped to Kalaupapa and existed for 7 years before Father Damien arrived. The area was void of all amenities. No buildings, shelters nor potable water were available. These first arrivals dwelled in rock enclosures, caves, and in the most rudimentary shacks, built of sticks and dried leaves. Taken after Damien had constructed most of the houses seen here, this photo shows the stark, barren peninsula and settlement at Kalawao in the 1880s. Folklore and oral histories recall some of the horrors: the leprosy victims, arriving by ship, were sometimes told to jump overboard and swim for their lives. Occasionally a strong rope was run from the anchored ship to the shore, and they pulled themselves painfully through the high, salty waves, with legs and feet dangling below like bait on a fishing line. The ship's crew would then throw into the water whatever supplies had been sent, relying on currents to carry them ashore or the exiles swimming to retrieve them. In 1873, Father Damien deVeuster, aged 33, arrived at Kalaupapa. A Catholic missionary priest from Belgium, he served the leprosy patients at Kalaupapa until his death. A most dedicated and driven man, Father Damien did more than simply administer the faith: he built homes, churches and coffins; arranged for medical services and funding from Honolulu, and became a parent to his diseased wards. Shown here in a rare pencil sketch from December, 1888, Damien contracted the disease, and after 16 years of selfless service, died in 1889. In 1886, Brother Joseph Dutton arrived at Kalaupapa to assist Father Damien. Dutton, an energetic and dedicated missionary priest, assumed many of the duties Damien was unable to perform as his leprosy progressed. Mother Marianne, another revered servant, devoted 29 years on the peninsula as an administrator, nurse and educator. She spent her life on the go, even as her age climbed well into the seventies. She died in 1918. In 1977, Pope Paul VI declared Father Damien to be venerable, the first of three steps that lead to sainthood. Pope John Paul II declared Damien blessed in 1995, the second step before canonization as a saint. With the advent of sulfone drugs in the 1940s, the disease was put in remission and the sufferers are no longer contagious. The fewer than 100 former patients remaining on the peninsula are free to travel or relocate elsewhere, but most have chosen to remain where they have lived for so long. The few cars on the peninsula travel at a top speed of five miles per hour, as there is nowhere to go and no reason to hurry. A broad smile and a friendly wave of the hand are commonplace and integral to the lifestyle. At Kalaupapa are the administration building, post office, book store, fire station, never-used jail and of course the hospital which, considering the size of the population, is one of the best staffed and equipped in Hawaii. In the center of the village stands the large town meeting hall, with a big blackboard nailed on its front and some chalk hanging nearby, just in case a message for someone needs to be written. While Kalaupapa is now a National Historic Site, it is also the home of the few former patients who chose to remain there. So access, is by law, strictly regulated. Unless you are invited by one of the residents, you must take the tour offered by Damien Tours of Kalaupapa (about $40.00). The peninsula can be reached by air or by way of the trail from upper Molokai. Visitors can hike in and out or ride one of the Molokai mules. Visitors must be at least 16 years old. Home | Photo Tour | Maps | Kalaupapa | FAQ | History | Activities Events | Molokai Ranch | Climate | Feedback Visitor Center