Merriman's Kapalua Maui

l were on point, communication with multiple vendors ran smoothly, even if we thought we were behind on schedule. The food were to die for, our wedding group raves over the precision of meals cooked. Thank you again for such a memorable day!

ng. I stressed for nothing! Val my wedding coordinator at Merrimans was the epitome of everything you want and need from a coordinator. She was fast to respond to my many many emails and made sure the day went off without any problems. The experience, the food, the vendors all were pivotal in creating a dream wedding experience and best day of my life. The view is breathtaking and you will never regret picking Merrimans for your wedding.

e also great. The food was amazing, by far the best wedding food we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to spend anniversaries back at Merrimans!

passed around during cocktail hour, they not your typical wedding apps, better, much better! And dinner, I could have the caesar salad everyday, who knew green fried tomato croutons would be everything it was missing. There was honestly nothing that I did not like about the plated dinner menu options we chose. The dinner service was great. Our server was charming and funny. Val and her team, executed my every wish to the T. They coordinated with our vendor ever so seamlessly. Every email was answered within 24hours, every question answered, Val is thorough. In fact I might have asked my husband, fiancé at the time, I hope Val does not think I am crazy with all my emails and questions. The very next day my brother texted me asking for the wedding coordinators info.. so we might be going back for his wedding! We definitely plan on visiting Maui and Merriman's for our Anniversary.

conversations with Merriman's and they were not very proactive with the planning process. The venue is affordable, so spend a little extra for a coordinator. Biggest complaints were I asked for table runners that never showed up and our pineapple centerpieces didn't make it on the table when our photographer took photos. Also the day-of coordinator disappeared after the ceremony, so we were in the hands of the servers after that. Besides that it was a great day! You really get so many beautiful amenities with your Merriman's wedding, and the food/cocktails cannot be beat. It was a very special day, and I won't let the small stuff ruin it. Just want other brides to be prepared!

ation wedding, Merriman’s list of vendors made everything easy and kept things consolidated. Ashley was our wedding planner and despite being unexpectedly reassigned to our wedding only 4 weeks prior, it was the biggest blessing in disguise. She made sure our day was everything we pictured and took care of every detail, even the things we hadn’t thought of. This venue offers many options to fit any budget and if you are looking for a place with spectacular views, privacy from random beach goers and a flawless wedding day I cannot recommend Merriman's enough. You will not be disappointed! This place deserves 10 stars!

ienne was amazing to work with and was quick to respond to all my questions. It took me 2 days to plan my ENTIRE wedding! All vendors booked, inspo photos sent and I only had 4 months till our wedding! I never thought I would be planning my entire wedding only by email!! Adrienne was so helpful from start to finish of our wedding, she made sure to keep me up to date with our timeline, keeping our vendors up to date with any changes I made and even let us come in for a rehearsal walk thru the day prior! The wedding day was an absolute DREAM! From the venue, the decor, staff, food/beverages and all the vendors we were blown away! Never thought a couple emails would turn into something so beautiful and intimate! We cannot wait to visit Merriman's in the future on our anniversary and remember how special this day truly was!

autiful wedding. Of course the setting is stunning, but we were not expecting it to feel so cozy and private. Having never been to Merriman’s before we didn’t know what to expect, and were happily surprised by the quality, professionalism and attention to detail by everyone at Merrimans. The service was outstanding, food and drinks were exceptional and our table couldn’t have been more beautiful with all the flowers and candles. One of the highlights was when our entrees were served, an army of waiters came out delivering everyone’s meals at once to make sure we could all eat at the same time. At first I was a little put off by the fact that we could only use people from your vendor list, thinking that this was a racket, but after seeing the quality of those vendors it’s obvious that you’ve chosen them carefully. Reverend Joe was absolutely wonderful and made a great impression on us and our guests and set the tone for a beautiful evening. It was the nicest ceremony I’ve ever witnessed. The flowers and table were exquisite, the waiters were great and the photographer, from the little I’ve viewed so far, seems to be superior (photos I’ve seen look like they’re out of a magazine).

erriman's was so professional and friendly, and very organized. My guests raved about the food, we especially loved the chow fun noodles and the kona kampachi... though each dish was incredible. Merriman's also made our wedding cake, a macadamia nut cake with mango filling and vanilla buttercream... it was simply delicious. The service to our cabana throughout the night was impeccable, and really the star of the show were the mai tais! Best on the island! My husband and I can't wait to be back to Merriman's, it was a night I will never forget and the food was a part of that :) Also you can't beat the views from Merriman's, just gorgeous. Many of our guests said it was the best restaurant they had ever been to and I have to agree!

ly manner. I cannot imagine a more beautiful venue. All our guests raved about the view and the food.

I cannot rave enough how everything was absolutely perfect and everything we had hoped for. The service was top notch, a huge thank you to Adrienne and Renee! Wonderful job ladies. The food was truly amazing and the scenery gorgeous. We highly recommend Merriman’s to anyone considering this venue for their wedding and reception.

people, checking in from time to time when things were needed. I never saw the venue until the day before the wedding, but saw so many pictures on Pinterest, and it was even better in person. I worked with Adrienne & Val, they were so amazing, from my initial call and questions, up until the day. Questions I had via email were always responded to promptly (and courteously!), and they really do so much coordination, that for our small group I didn't use a planner. The list of vendors was great for us, made decisions easy, and I love that they do all the contacting for you, but when you need to work with each individual vendor that's easy too. Closer to the wedding, our harpist had an emergency, and without skipping a beat, Adrienne had a stand-in taken care of, it was so nice to not even worry about it. Price: I picked this venue for pricing, for our small group it was really great compared to many places I looked, AND for the reviews on the food, which it lived up to. And even more. It was easy to budget up front and plan based off the docs they sent, and I'd say in the end it was about what I planned if not a bit less for food & drink than I thought. For our group of 28 I can't recommend enough for price & quality. (Can't speak to large groups as I think it's more of a buyout approach.) Ceremony: OH MY GOD the grassy knoll is perfect for a small group. We went with Ernest as our officiant, and a traditional Hawaiian ceremony with lei exchange, flowers from Bella Bloom, it was perfect. Because it's over the beach there was a nice breeze with the sunshine. Food: We went with a 3 entree option menu, and just like all the other reviews, everyone was raving about the food for days. We even went later in the week to the Monkey Pod restaurant to try another Merriman's spot, it was that good. For cocktail hour we got a veggie platter and Ahi Tuna bites and was a good amount to start before dinner. I was really impressed with the amount of food for dinner, and the service was AMAZING. Our 2 main servers checked in with me and my husband the perfect amount, making sure we were happy, and somehow every dish came out at the same time for everyone. At the end of the night, they were so so courteous about the curfew and making sure we had everything we needed, and packed us up bags to take our pineapple decor with us - made for great breakfast the rest of the week! And leftover cake ; ) I can't recommend this venue enough for the whole sha-bang. More than I could have dreamed!

ith at times due to communication issues (especially for what we paid to rent out the entire venue for the day). Luckily, everything came together beautifully in the end and the food and drink was delicious!

d I was hesitant. I never wanted to do a destination and having never seen Hawaii let alone the venue I was nervous it was not going to be what I wanted/envisioned for my wedding. It was everything and more. The coordinators were so helpful along the way and were in constant communication with me and connected us with the vendors so we got to piece together our dream wedding. Doing this on a tight budget and site-unseen seemed like a big challenge but they made it easy as pie and I got to just enjoy being a bride as opposed to stressing over the details of the wedding. Day of was magical and the venue is absolutely breathtaking, even with a little bit of rain it was a dream come true. The food was excellent the service was the best I had ever experienced and the drinks were strong and delicious! Much needed after the craziness of a wedding! The cake from Merriman's was so good and the day was perfect. We haven't stopped getting compliments on everything! I would recommend this place to anyone, even if you aren't considering a destination wedding, RECONSIDER! you can do it on a limited budget and keep it intimate and have the wedding you dreamed of. TRUST ME!

n house coordinator and get your own. I was not happy when I saw the servers walking around with loads of cocktails waiting for them to be grabbed. I was contracted for drinks per consumption and made to order. They pretty much made whatever they wanted, and walked around with watered down drinks till someone grabbed them all then slapped them on the bill. I was also upset I had contracted to have my cocktail hour on the deck, in which they needed up having food both inside at the reception and on the deck which led to our guests being really spread out and hard to take pictures and socialize. The servers were awesome , and the food was awesome! The venue is beautiful however, I recommend getting your own coordinator and being clear with the restaurant what you want. Their in house coordinator was very little help and felt she didn’t care enough to put effort into our questions or when we needed assistance. I would also be aware of how they add to the tab and be clear with your choices. Overall beautiful experience but if I could make it better I hope this helps future brides.

ienne as the wedding planner was spot on and a very calm person during the planning and event! I will also say that dinner or happy hour on a regular day is also a treat.

les away. All of the vendors Adrienne booked for me were incredible from my photographer to my flowers! The staff is so attentive and professional. They really make sure you feel like it's your day. And then to top it all off the food is phenomenal. Everything was perfect, I can't wait to come back for our anniversary!

and they took care of all our needs. My guests were all in good hands and we can’t wait to come back and enjoy the bar, the deck, and the food. Best filet I have ever had!!

mptly. For our luncheon buyout wedding, the food and drinks were delicious. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. We never saw the venue in person prior to our wedding rehearsal which was the day before our wedding. During the email communications I worked out a timeline with Adrienne for the wedding day. A luncheon buyout wedding is only four total hours (10a-2p) which is not a lot of time. The timeline was immediately interrupted and delayed by 15 minutes due to rain that started immediately before the ceremony was to begin (obviously nothing any of us could control). We made the call to move ceremony inside (was to take place on the deck) and they had everything set up within minutes – it was amazing to see how quickly they did it. Adrienne was there the day of our wedding. Here are my issues, which after 7 months still upset me. 1. Our parent dances (bride/dad, groom/mom) just didn’t happen despite being discussed in email as part of the timeline. No word about them, no prompting, nothing – they were completely overlooked. There was certainly time to do them despite the timeline hiccups. Was I responsible for prompting Adrienne to stay on schedule? Honestly, no, I won’t fall on the sword for this one – we were being swept away for photos, speaking with our guests, and were lost in the moment. Before we knew it, it was 2p and we were getting the signal to vacate the venue. 2. Just before the cake cutting ceremony, Adrienne informed us that our wedding cake never arrived (Maui Wedding Cakes). Our gluten free cupcakes did though (though they dropped the ball on that as they were not placed on the table as we had discussed so GF guests could eat them – they were behind the planters in their packaging so no one knew they existed). In lieu of that cake, Merriman's made us a new one. Miraculous – it was a lovely three-tiered wedding cake they managed to whip up within hours. As the new cake headed back to the kitchen to be cut for our guests, evidently our actual wedding cake arrived in the kitchen. We were never informed it arrived and therefore we never saw it, but we did eat it. It was on Merriman's to confirm with the vendor that the cake arrived and on time, and that did not happen (though I do appreciate that they made one). 3. Our photographer did a lot of the prompting/communicating with us. She informed us it was time for the first dance, that the cake cutting was to begin shortly, etc. I’m not sure why it was my photographer’s responsibility to keep us on schedule. That timeline should have been glued to Adrienne’s hands, and she should have literally been checking off the days events as the day went on. At the end of the day, we got married by the absolutely wonderful Rev. Tino Rosete. That’s what we went to Maui to do, and we did it. I was and I still feel let down about our wedding day. It honestly breaks my heart that I couldn't dance with my dad (he was so looking forward to it and kept asking me to dance but I said no because I was expecting to have our father/daughter dance ::sobb::) and no other dance will ever replace that one. I know that things go wrong, but all issues except the rain could have easily been prevented.

background, highly recommend Merriman's as your venue. We got married here on 12/15/17 and we chose this venue because of the scenic view. You really don't need a lot of decorations, because the backdrop sets the tone, mood, and well ambiance for it all. Absolutely gorgeous. The food here is AMAZING. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with their food here. Our day turned out to be beautiful, and our guests fully enjoyed their time here and definitely left full. The only downside and why I gave this a 4 out of 5 was the communication between the event planner/coordinator. Don't get me wrong, they were responsive to my emails,call, and answered questions or requests that I had. I just felt a majority of the time that I was alone on the process and had to follow up with them as to what steps/planning I would need to have down versus them telling and updating me what should be done next. It was a bit frustrating and left me feeling uneasy, especially since we don't live in Maui and planning a destination wedding was a stressor within itself. I followed up constantly with the vendors, which thankfully they were a dream to work with, but it would have been nice to have the coordinator follow up with them as well just to relieve some of the stress away from me. Overall, everything came out beautifully and went smoothly the day of the wedding. Still highly recommend this location as a venue, and we definitely will be back to visit for our anniversary :)

party of 23 guests with a beautiful private cabana and it was just perfect! The food and drinks were amazing and all of our guests loved the Mai Tai! The service was impeccable and thank you to the entire staff for making our dinner extra special and memorable!

owever, where Merriman's missed the mark is on their actual wedding planning services. If you're planning from out of state like I was- from the mainland, it was an extremely frustrating process. There were times incorrect information was passed, slower than anticipated responses, and honestly their services don't do anything but provide you a list of vendors to use. You will have to follow up with all vendors, with merriman's on all items. They did not make the wedding planning process easy and created a lot of extra stress when in theory it was supposed to be simple and stress free. I shared my experience w/the management team and they were receptive to the feedback, but nonetheless I was extremely unhappy with the overall process. I would say if you're having a wedding at Merriman's, just be prepared to be doing everything even though you have to pay merriman's a service charge. They don't do a whole lot.

l! Adrienne and Lauren (coordinators at Merriman's) were amazing to work with and helped us coordinate everything from the time we booked the venue to the day of the event. The food was fabulous, the service was top notch, and the setting was breathtaking! I would do it all over again if I could, so amazing. They helped us find and work with a florist, the flowers and centerpieces were so perfect (we used Sunya's for the flowers). Planning a Hawaii wedding from Colorado could have been very stressful, but working with Merriman's took all of the stress out of it.

The service was attentive, professional, and efficient; they provided warm, genuine service that made our night exceptional. The ambiance goes without saying, yet I will point out that the sunsets are breathtaking, and the 360 degree view of the sea is unforgettable. This experience was one for the history books, and we will never forget it.

thing for you and I loved that they have a vendor list, so we didn't have to do much research. From the staff to the food and a breathtaking view to add to the mix, made for a night we will never forget. Our guest that attended our wedding are still talking about how perfect Merriman's was. Thank you to everyone that helped make our day more than special and if you are planning a destination wedding I strongly suggest go to Merriman's Kapalua.

essional I am hard to please, but this place exceeded all expectations!

's. Also the day of, they took care of everything which made the day of the wedding stress free. Additionally Merriman's is in a beautiful location and the rocks along the water's edge made for some awesome pictures. We had such a great experience. Special shout out to Adrienne who helped with our wedding so much! We will be visiting for our anniversary.

2017 at Merriman's. We had 19 guests and booked the private cabana on the deck. It was perfection! The events team was a pleasure to work with and loved that they offered family style. All of our guests raved about the event. It was the perfect intimate setting for our rehearsal dinner. We can't thank the team at Merriman's enough. Mahalo ~Michelle & Keith

cessible through email, so the entire process was so easy. I honestly couldn't have asked for more. It was a perfect venue.

wedding without a wedding planner. The food was amazing, probably the best on the island from our experience especially being from Vancouver. Dinner was served all at once and no one ever had an empty glass. Not to mention the incredible backdrop! There were even whales and a rainbow. I had really positive feedback from our guests and everyone had a great time. I was overall very pleased, however I am rating 4/5 because there were a few (minor) details missed in communication that caught me off guard. For example, the officiant included a prayer to God even though we clearly asked for a non-religious ceremony. I was also very clear about flowers and that I wanted extra long ribbons to each bouquet and that my daughters flower crown should have a ribbon which was also missed. In addition, the musician was supposed to play a ukulele but he played a guitar instead. Like I said, minor details that no one noticed except my husband and I. With that said, I would highly recommend Merriman's to anyone planning a wedding in Maui. We will never forget what a magical and special day it was!

tiful than I could have ever dreamt! Everyone was so easy to work with and made the planning process (over a year!) so easy, especially Val/Adrienne. Location, food, service I just can’t say enough how amazing everything was…we have received so many compliments. About a week before the wedding Adrienne/Val had some input on the bar selection and suggested adding imperial bottles of champagne…that was such a fun touch and probably one of my favorite things throughout the night. I think it absolutely set the tone for the night and everyone had a blast! Val/Adrienne dealt with all my changes/request and emails without any complaints and they were always helpful when I had questions/concerns. I can truly say all the planning and attention to detail really paid off and they did an amazing job executing everything I wanted, and It will be a day we remember and cherish forever! Special thank you to Val/Adrienne for everything you both did to make the day run smooth and for the constant communication throughout this past year of planning!

re list were amazing. The staff were so nice and really made our night. Val and Adriene were such a pleasure to work with, we didn't have a wedding planner we used them and they did a terrific job. Our wedding went very smoothly. Everyone raved about the food and that view....spectacular! I am still beaming from our special day. We rented the private dining room and the Deck for our ceromony and cocktail hour. The deck was such a great space if you have lots of kids attending, lots of room to run around. We also hung outside for drinks after diner, I would definitely recommend both spots to use for your wedding. Excited to come back for many anniversaries! ❤️

e and professional. While planning the wedding, they were super responsive and gave us great suggestions on vendors. On the day of the wedding, they took care of each detail, which freed us to enjoy every moment of our wedding ceremony and party. Merriman's food is fantastic and the setting glorious. The new deck, furniture, and fire pits were the perfect compliment to the perfect place. Thank you Marina, Lance, and all the staff.

it! The food, service, and event coordinators were all top notch. The weather started out pretty rainy and cloudy but we were in a covered area so we didn't have to worry. The rain cleared up and it ended up being an epic sunset! What a great start to our wedding weekend!

d the reception was held in the dining room. We had beautiful weather, breathtaking views and amazing food. There is not a thing we would change and wish we could relive the day. Valerye and Adrienne were amazing from day 1 until the day of wedding. Planning a Maui wedding from the Midwest is not the easiest thing but they answered every single question I had and made the process smooth and simple. I will recommend Merriman's to anyone looking to host a wedding - or anyone looking to have an amazing meal and drinks!

nswer any questions I had. My husband and I had been to Maui a few times before but had never been to Merrimans so we were taking a chance that it would be lovely. When I walked in for the rehearsal I was speechless- Merrimans beauty brought tears to my eyes. It was so much more beautiful than any of the photos could capture and our families were shocked! The view is unlike any other view on Maui. It's unreal! We did the lunch buy out option which we loved! The mai tais were awesome! Our guests raved about the mahi mahi and the filet! The service was excellent and they were great about serving us while people were giving speeches. Marvin Tevaga played the Ukelele- he is so very talented and kind. The flowers from Bella Bloom were GORGEOUS and exactly what I wanted! I could go on and on... All I can really say is that our wedding day was beyond our wildest dreams and we are SO happy we choose Merrimans! Thank you Valerye for helping to make our wedding day so perfect! Mahalo! Carly and Spencer 10.10.2016

wedding ceremony and hosting dinner for your guests at Merriman's! We will be back in July to have dinner at Merriman's to celebrate our 1 year anniversary.

t away and willing to answer all questions. The vendors that my husband and I chose were amazing and we would definitely recommend them! (Mike Sidney Photography, All Time Media, Sunya Flowers) Thank you to all for such a beautiful wedding! We couldn't be happier!

ad never been to Hawaii, could not stop raving about the location/service/decor. If we had to do it all over again, we would not change a thing.

When I noticed a post on IG of a beautiful reception out on the lanai (where we always request to be seated), I knew that's where we needed to book our reception! I emailed Merriman's that very morning and got a reply within hours! From then on, all of the communication with, Megan, the coordinator, was exceedingly prompt, cheerful and very helpful! She made planning from California a lot less stressful and even put me at ease as the date got closer and I started to send frantic emails ;) Megan took care of so many details, so I didn't have to worry and the night was PERFECT! Some of thing she took care of included: the table decor, beautifully wrapped house-made shortbread cookie favors, personalized place cards and menus, the great musician and she referred an awesome baker! She also made wonderful menu and beverage recommendations that really personalized our evening. We obviously love the food, but our guests were even more delighted by the variations and options we offered, starting with family-style appetizers of kalua pork quesadillas, poke, and lobster crab cakes to a fresh salad and then their entrees including the must-have Monchong and duo of filet mignon and mahi-mahi and finally a chicken option ... mouth watering yet? We love that they are "farm to table" and that we could share this type of Hawaiian regional cuisine with our guests. Don't forget the drinks! She helped us choose some great wines and our guests also enjoyed the specialty cocktails all night! The lanai was a perfect location for our intimate gathering - we had room to move and felt like we had the entire restaurant to ourselves. The staff took great care of us and made sure everyone enjoyed the night. Note: I had already started my search for ceremony and reception venues and wasn't thrilled with the options and rules I was finding at other locations ... this is the one time I thank social media! We are so very happy with our decision and the memories they helped us create. We can't thank and say enough about Megan and the entire Merriman's family! XO, Dulce & Mark

t exactly as planned and it was a fairy-tale day from start to finish. I couldn't have wished for a better wedding. Their vendors were great (Bella Bloom, flowers - Dmitri and Sandra - photography, Ernest Pau'a - officiant and Marvin Tevaga - music) The food and drinks were amazing too! I highly recommend Merriman's and Valerye (and her husband Eric who was also a delight on the day of the wedding and eager to please!)

stly say that it is the perfect place for such a special day. The ocean view is breathtaking; the quality and service of the food and beverages is superior; and their event manager and coordinator are extremely friendly and organized, so the entire experience was so much fun and stress-free!! If I could do it all over again, I would do the exact same thing. It was THE fairytale wedding! 5+ Stars for sure!

happier with Merriman's.

t wedding they had ever been to. The service was AMAZING and everything just flowed so so well. All of the vendors were absolutely wonderful and I can not have imagined how perfect and fun it would have been. The entire process far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for making it so perfect. You are wonderful at your job and I am so thankful for you and Valerye's assistance during this whole process. Thank you for working through my requests for the food and making everything so flawless for us. It could not have gone ANY better.