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Hello, my name is Mari, and I am a Destination Wedding Photographer. Thanks for being here and discovering my journal. Here, I share thoughtful guidance for couples planning their wedding alongside my inspiring travel experiences.
My desire to chase beauty and light drives me to co-create with wonderful people from all over the world. I work alongside my couples to help design a wedding that is felt & remembered. When traveling, the intrigue of the unknown and the wonder of life keep me passionate about what I do.
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HOW TO ELOPE IN HAWAII:
A Refined Guide to Your Dream Island Celebration
By Maricarmen Maffioli, Hawaii Wedding & Elopement Photographer
There’s something undeniably magnetic about Hawaii — the lush cliffs, untamed coastlines, and golden light that seems made for love stories. For couples dreaming of a meaningful, effortless way to say I do, eloping in Hawaii offers both intimacy and adventure in equal measure. As a destination wedding photographer, I’ve had the honor of capturing elopements across Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island — each with its own rhythm and sense of wonder.
If you’re wondering how to elope in Hawaii, this guide walks you through every essential step — from choosing your island to crafting a celebration that feels intentional, personal, and deeply romantic.
ALL-INCLUSIVE HAWAII ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
As a destination wedding and elopement photographer, I’ve witnessed how simplicity can bring out the most profound emotion. My approach to Hawaii elopements blends fine-art aesthetics with intentional planning — so your day feels natural, timeless, and deeply personal. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small gathering, the focus remains on your connection and the beauty that surrounds you.
KAUAI ELOPEMENT PACKAGES ALL-INCLUSIVE
Known as the “Garden Island,” Kauai is where untouched beauty meets soul-stirring intimacy — the perfect canvas for a luxurious, heartfelt elopement. My Kauai, Hawaii elopement packages are designed for couples who want a deeply intentional experience surrounded by cliffs, waterfalls, emerald mountains, and the wild coastline that makes this island unlike anywhere else in the world.
With an editorial eye and a heart for genuine emotion, I create elopements that feel effortless, elevated, and entirely your own.
BIG ISLAND ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
The Big Island is a place of contrasts — black sand beaches, fiery sunsets, lush rainforests, and rugged lava fields that feel otherworldly. My Big Island elopement packages are designed for couples who want an experience that feels bold, intimate, and deeply connected to nature.
This island invites you to slow down, breathe, and savor a celebration that’s beautifully simple yet visually extraordinary.
MAUI ELOPEMENT PACKAGES ALL-INCLUSIVE
Maui is where romance feels effortless — warm breezes, golden light, and a slower pace that invites you to simply be together. My all-inclusive Maui elopement packages are created for couples who want a beautifully streamlined experience, where every detail is thoughtfully curated and every moment feels organic, luxurious, and naturally intimate.
Your celebration should feel like a breath of fresh air — and on Maui, it truly can.
"My approach to photography is more than simply curating, designing, and capturing your best moments. It's about you being present and me blending in, so those photographs are honestly felt and experienced, not just seen."
-Mari
Schedule a discovery call to see if your date is available. My couples deserve the best, so I accept a limited amount of weddings per year to ensure you receive the attention you deserve.
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On this call, you will...
I - Learn what services I offer
II - Share your vision for your celebration
III - Receive a custom proposal curated for your wedding
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