If a beach wedding in Hawaii is your dream, you will need to prepare several months in advance for it. Hawaii is a popular destination for weddings, as its natural beauty and temperate weather draws people from all over the world there. Here are some of the rules for having a Maui beach wedding.
Beach Wedding Rules
Since all beaches in Maui are public, you must apply and obtain a permit to hold a beach wedding. Wedding services providers, like companies who offer wedding party rentals in Maui, must be listed on the permit application. The providers must also have a Maui county business permit and a Hawaii GET, which refers to taxation in the state.
Keep it Small
Only small weddings are allowed on beaches, with a maximum number of guests at 20. The number of people includes the officiant, bride, groom, their bridal parties, guests, and service providers like photographers. If you think you’re going to have more than 20 people at your wedding, you could hire space near the beach, such as at a park or a private residence, to hold the ceremony.
Alternatives for Beach Weddings
Nothing can be set up on the beach for a wedding – no chairs, chuppahs, or any other equipment or furniture. The best way to have a beach wedding for a larger guest list and allow people to sit down is to hold it at a site adjacent to the beach.
There are some parks adjacent to the beach where you could hold a ceremony without needing a permit. This will allow you to have the beach in the background during the ceremony. To get information about wedding party rentals at a beach park, contact us for more information about reserving chairs, chuppahs, or other needs for the reception at the park.
