Hawaii wedding
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hawaii wedding
My daughter is planning a wedding in Maui, Hawaii. Her fiance is from Australia and we are from NJ. They decided that Hawaii would be the best place in terms of meeting. It is small. 10 adults and 4 kids under 10. She wants to have the ceremony at Kukahiko estate, but we would all stay at the Grand Wailea for a few days. Any opinions would be more than welcome as we have never been to Hawaii. Also, suggstions for a wedding dinner afterwards. Either at the hotel or she mentioned a restaurant called Gannon's.
Thanks for any direction.
Thanks for any direction.
#3
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Our family visited Maui 8 years ago & love it! Our favorite restaurant there is Mama's Fish House in Paia - maybe 30 or 45 mins from Grand Wailea. The restaurant food is incredible & the ground is breathtaking lovely!
#5
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,544
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
14 people requires some planning... to transport, reservation, timing, ... call the hotel concierge after you reserve your rooms and tell them the story... they will help you fully plan your dinner and arrange transport... the tip for this should be at least $50 when you get there...
#6
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Although I would consider renting a people mover van and heading to Mamas for a late lunch, I suggest bev Gannon. Her catering company likely serves the ceremony venue, or just a stroll up the hill she will cater all your needs. And it is easier transport and makes for a beautiful sunset. Proximity and they do weddings all the time of all sizes.
#8
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 16,907
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why not go to the nearby highly rated hotel(grand wailea or Fairmont)? No fuss, no muss, 4 kids can be put to bed while other adults continue to celebrate
Transportation of a large group just adds unnecessary complications.
Make it simple, enjoy!
Transportation of a large group just adds unnecessary complications.
Make it simple, enjoy!
#10
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
per their website
http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/reservations/
'We are unable to seat parties larger than 8.'
http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/reservations/
'We are unable to seat parties larger than 8.'
#14
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Let me get this straight.
I warn the op to scratch a restaurant off the list to save them time on what could be a dead end.
You question me
I offer a source = the restaurant
And you question that that is not what the restaurant means
I suggest you call the restaurant
And you say Jesus relax?
They don't seat parties over 8 and don't do private functions.
Why are we here if not to offer authentic advice.
I warn the op to scratch a restaurant off the list to save them time on what could be a dead end.
You question me
I offer a source = the restaurant
And you question that that is not what the restaurant means
I suggest you call the restaurant
And you say Jesus relax?
They don't seat parties over 8 and don't do private functions.
Why are we here if not to offer authentic advice.
#15
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 16,907
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Regardless: Mama's is WAY overpriced (check their menu) and quite aways from the wedding. There are better options (esp. with kids) close to the ceremony, with terrific sunset views, food, and ambiance..
#16
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Off topic. Yes Mamas is pricey- very pricey.
But when I return I will do like an elderly local couple did. They shared a soup $16 and a side of Koloa pork $8 and poi free with the house bread. A couple of iced teas and they were in heaven. We looked at our entrees and were envious.
But when I return I will do like an elderly local couple did. They shared a soup $16 and a side of Koloa pork $8 and poi free with the house bread. A couple of iced teas and they were in heaven. We looked at our entrees and were envious.
#19
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,544
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah... maybe the wedding could seat just eight, get the leftovers in to go boxes and feed the rest in a parking lot tailgate.... aND we could watch you two slap each other silly as wedding entertainment.... aloha...