Maui Wedding Adventures for the Fun at Heart

Tying the knot with someone is an adventure in and of itself, right? No way, according to an increasing number of couples who wish to begin their union with a whole lot more than the sweet but simple sound of wedding bells. Whether you want to exchange vows atop a live volcano or as you challenge the Big Kahuna on the waves of the Maui surf, here’s a look at a few ways you can say, “I do” with adventure – and style!

A Wedding on Top O’ the World

Although the spewing lava of Mount Haleakala hasn’t erupted since the 18th century, it’s still a magnificent site to experience. More than ten thousand feet high, views atop this dormant giant invite inspiration and awe. Considered by many in Maui to be the island’s spiritual center, wedding vows take on extra-special significance when exchanged at the rim of this mountain’s three-thousand-feet-deep crater.

It’s a two-hour drive along a scenic winding road to the summit of Haleakala, but worth every minute, according to those that have been there. There’s nothing to compare when the bride and groom gaze across toward the east to view yet two other volcanoes (Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii), to the west at the islands of Lana’i Moloka’i and Kahoolawe, and then into the eyes of one another when promising the rest of their lives together.

Tying the Knot While Hanging Ten

Maybe you’re idea of pairing up for life includes the action of shooting the curl on a famed Maui beach. With waves to delight the most ardent surfers, making this sport the venue of your nuptials guarantees a wedding to remember. You can perform the ceremony while riding the wild, wild surf with just you (the couple) and the officiate or be escorted from the waves to the beach by a dozen bare-chested men bearing flaming torches as you all ride in on your boards.

Other Avenues to a Unique Wedding

Volcanoes and surfboards make up just two of the many ways to have an adventurous wedding instead of the traditionally serene ceremony. There’s also kayaking, scuba diving, a helicopter ride to a remote waterfall, a long ride aboard a luxurious yacht…the list goes on. It’s really up to your imagination (and your budget).

Hire a Planner for the Best Experience

If you’re looking for a wedding with “wow,” think outside the chapel. For most, planning a wedding adventure should be left in the hands of the pros. Professional wedding planners – found online at a host of Maui wedding sites – can arrange everything right down to timing the pull of the ripcord while speaking your vows as you leap from a plane over Maui’s ocean waves.

So spend some time on your favorite search engine. And most wedding planners offer toll-free numbers for those wishing to firm up the details over the phone. But most of all, keep in mind this should be planned as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure – so plan for some serious fun!