When you’re planning one of the most romantic celebrations of your life, you want to pick the most charming location. This list of Maui rehearsal dinner locations is your guide to all things enchanting!
by guest writer Brita Corradini
The first thing most people notice is the lush, exotic landscape at the Maui Tropical Plantation. Perfectly manicured, this location adds the perfect amount of paradise and color. And your flower budget will be minimal, since all these gorgeous gardens are part of the deal! With the majestic West Maui Mountains in the background, every picture is a stunner.
Everyone knows that the food can make or break an evening. Thankfully, Maui Tropical Plantation was lucky enough to snag one on of the most revered chefs on Maui. Titled “Chef of the Year,” Chef Jeff Scheer will make all your dinner dreams come true, from local and sustainable ingredients to mouth-watering dishes that look as amazing as they taste! Their 5-star staff will make sure every little detail is taken care of and all you need to think about is having the time of your life.
One look at Merriman’s stunning ocean front location, and you’ll be sold. Aqua water gently laps the white sand beach in front of this popular restaurant. Add a sunset and the people you love the most all in one place, and this night will quickly become one of the most memorable nights of your life. With an excellent event coordination team ready to make your wishes a reality, The stress of planning is whisked out of your hands by their fabulous event team, which is a big reason why they were recognized as “Best of Weddings” by The Knot. The meal is prepared using locally sourced ingredients, featuring the islands freshest fish and seafood. This farm to table concept will make your meal as incredible as the view!
Zagat commented that the 5 Palms restaurant is known for “Their simply unmatched patio views, enjoying a cocktail in hand with the sweet Hawaiian breeze in your hair.” This wildly romantic location is perfect for rehearsal dinners, from their attentive staff to their fresh take on island cuisine. Perfect from the beginning to the end, your rehearsal dinner will be one for the books!
If you’re looking for “casual elegance and island style ambiance,” the Plantation House is the spot for you. With their incomparable vista looking across the rolling golf course fairways of the Kapalua Resort. Views of the vibrant Maui sun setting over the Pacific Ocean makes the perfect backdrop for any rehearsal dinner! The hardest part will be picking your menu from their world-class cuisine.
If you can’t pick between a view of the Haleakala mountainside and the sparkling ocean, Gannons offers your both. And as incredible as their views are, most people come because award-winning Chef Beverly Gannon and Chef Bret Pafford melt hearts with their sensational cuisine. Every amenity is thought of, each staff member is well-versed in the highest quality customer care and your happiness is the most important item on the agenda!
Many wedding parties travel from all over the globe to celebrate in Maui. If you’d like a truly authentic Maui experience, making a luau is one of the best ways. The Feast at Lele takes you on a historical adventure through song and dance while you enjoy their five gourmet courses, inspired from the Pacific island nations of Aotearoa, Tahiti, Samoa, and Hawaiʻi. With the ocean as the backdrop, this beautiful location makes you feel connected to the island and their culture. With entertainment and an island feast, your rehearsal dinner will be the biggest hit since sliced bread!
Yes, there is a spectacular ocean view and open air seating. Yes, its attached to the luxurious Four Seasons Resort. But most importantly, world-renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck is the mastermind behind this award-winning restaurant. Known for infusing his classic dishes with an exotic Hawaiian flair, this menu is reason enough to book your rehearsal dinner here! The way to anyones heart is through the stomach, and this rehearsal dinner will have people falling in love all over again!
Dinner in Maui isn’t worth going to unless the chef is adored, the ingredients are “just caught” fresh and the view is first-class. And when it’s your rehearsal dinner, you want to make sure you make it a night to remember. Morimotos has gone to great lengths to make sure your every desire is met, from the freshest fish to the celebrity status chef Masaharu Morimoto. Oh, and the view isn’t shabby either. This dazzling location is made for a fairytale rehearsal dinner!
Now that we’ve shared these 8 perfect locations for your rehearsal dinner, the hardest part will be picking just one!
