Olowalu Plantation House

d bistro lighting create the perfect ambiance for any wedding. With unblocked ocean views and one of a kind sunset photo opportunities on the jetty, you can count on having the wedding of your dreams.

is! It’s also Secluded (not at or next to big resorts) but only a few minutes drive from the resort towns.

9. Go to Olowalu Plantation's website and see how perfect it is many of the weddings you see in these pictures were planned by Makena Weddings. https://olowaluplantationhouse.com/

we had our wedding here!! Only downside was having a wedding in August it gets pretty hot, and the house didn't have A/C in all rooms. The room the men were getting ready in was very hot, so would just suggest adding more cooling inside.

y. Recommended to everyone.

e still getting compliments about how amazing our location was. Unfortunately, it was 100% humidity the day of our wedding so it was warm (got marring May 2nd) but luckily they had put air condition in the bridal room and the mens room, so it was nice to go cool off from time to time. I can't say enough how beautiful this location was for us, it was worth every penny. <3

t that you aren’t connected to a more populated area. Only tip would be that there is no AC in the rooms so I would highly recommend getting hair & makeup done elsewhere and just getting dressed at the venue :)

on the ocean. The area gets plenty of sun, has tons of space, and is on one of the driest areas of Maui with great sunsets, not far from Lahaina. There are plenty of beautiful venues but Olowalu is so quiet, friendly, beautiful, and bright. As an added bonus Donna the property manager is great to work with, the outside area has a paved area for dining and dancing, and there are tons of parking for vendors and guests. If you value privacy, open space, and a beautiful scenic view in a convenient area of Maui for guests, then you will not do better than Olowalu Plantation House!

n the one bedroom and very weak in the other. Other then that, worth it!

g. The booking/contract process with the property manager, Donna, was very easy. She held our date until the deposit was received, and we received the damage deposit refund within a month after our wedding date. You are required to have a wedding planner in order to use this property, as well as liability insurance (our planner provided this). The House itself is old and charming. There is no A/C in the house, but our wedding was in November so we opened the windows and doors, which allowed a nice cooling breeze to go through the house. We booked the property all day, so arrived for 10:00am to get ready. The guys got the front room to get ready in, while the girls had the rest of the house. I was set up in the Bridal room which had a beautiful view out across the lawn to the ocean and it was so nice to be able to sit and look out as I sat having my hair and makeup done. The property is beautiful, clean, has a variety of vegetation/flowers, and is well-maintained. We only had 40 guests but the property didn’t seem too large or empty at all, in fact it was nice that we had plenty of space for everything (drink table, ceremony area, guest book table, cocktail tables and ottomans, bar, cake table, 4 dinner tables plus our sweetheart table, DJ table, ice cream sundae table). There are many beautiful locations for photos in the House and around the property. There is a full catering kitchen for your caterers to prepare dinner, 2 bathrooms in the house for the wedding party, bathrooms outside the house for the guests, and plenty of parking available. There is a locking closet to put your valuables in once your group is mostly out of the house (say during the ceremony/reception) so you don’t need to worry about anything being stolen that you lock up. We had our ceremony under one of the large palm trees overlooking the ocean. It could not have been more picturesque. We had cocktails and dinner set up on the concrete pad which we liked so the tables didn’t have to sit on the grass. The concrete pad was also used for the dancefloor during the reception. The sunset was stunning from southwest-facing Olowalu. A few guests found it a little difficult to find, but in all cases this because they were given wrong directions from their hotel (they were sent to the Plantation House, even though everything we sent out clearly stated the correct property name and address). We were able to get onto the property the day before to have a quick tour with our planner and photographers to decide on photo locations, as well as to have a ceremony rehearsal. It was a little disappointing to have to be off the property at 10:00pm (Maui law for outdoor weddings), but we thought that people typically start leaving weddings around then anyway, and some people who wanted to keep celebrating moved on to another location together. The only thing we were disappointed with was the use of sparklers was disallowed between us booking the venue and our wedding, so we sadly were not able to have sparklers as we had planned. Everyone commented that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended, and I’m sure that was largely due to the beautiful Olowalu Plantation House venue.

under the giant trees in the lawn. It was perfect! I couldn't have asked for a better venue!

nd it looks obvious to park in the back with the vendors, where the mud is. It's a known problem because the manager told us about it, but after it was too late for us to send a note to our guests. Other than that, this is the perfect wedding spot.

The house itself is very comfortable and charming with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a nice living space and a great commercial kitchen. I felt so comfortable getting ready for my wedding day and it housed quite a bit of people-so it is quite spacious. The natural lighting you let in, from open windows and doors, is awesome for photos. The back lawn is gorgeous, spacious, green, and picture perfect with the ocean front off the back lawn. There is a paved area under a grand beautiful tree and an awesome peninsula off to the left side of the property (amazing for capturing some incredible photos! the view looking back to the island from that spot is unforgettable). This venue was such a major key factor in having an absolutely flawless wedding. The venue's team was great. The property manager responded promptly when we requested information and a quote. They also worked so willingly and sweetly with my wedding planners and were available anytime we needed them once we were there. Huge props the maintenance and cleaning crew who keeps this venue flawless. As if all of this wasn't enough the location of the venue is great. It is right on the edge of the really trendy and peaceful town of Lahaina (very much worth exploring if you are unfamiliar with the area). Also, Leoda's-a great and yummy restaurant & pie shoppe is right across the street. I held a wonderful rehearsal brunch there and the manager (Rosie) and the entire staff were great. It is conveniently in front of the venue and worth the visit. To sum it all up: you will not regret booking the flawless Olowalu Plantation House. I was so blessed to have had my wedding at Olowalu Plantation and it will forever be a special place dear to my heart.

ing. I can't wait to see my professional pictures. Donna who runs the plantation was very friendly and helpful. I had the property for 12 hours, and wish I could have stayed forever.

house that the wedding party is able to get ready in (tip: Rent a portable AC unit, the house does not have AC and gets very warm, especially in the summer!). I briefly worked with Donna before getting my wedding planner, and she was very easy to work with. You do need to rent all of your chairs and tables – the venue fee is just for the location and use of the house. But it is worth it! The ocean was a perfect backdrop to our wedding and our photos. I highly recommend Olowalu Plantation House for anyone that is looking for a private venue in one of the most beautiful spots in Maui.

the other. But convenient to Lahaina. A magical place. Check out the website! Olowalu was recently featured in Bride Magazine as one of the top destination wedding spots! I guess the secret is out. Donna, the contact for Olowalu was a wonderful lady to work with. Responsive to email questions and very accommodating.

m also. On our Wedding Day it was perfect, we had a storm in the morning and after it was sunny and warm. My guests are constantly telling me still that is the most perfect venue they have ever been to. I can not think of one negative thing about this venue. It truly is a step back through time with the architecture and the seclusion.

stunned how magical it was. The house itself was so beautiful. It had the classy "old hawaiian" feel and made a perfect backdrop for pictures! I loved that my girls and I could get dressed in two of the rooms without worrying about the guys seeing us. There was a great room for the guys to get ready in as well. The porch served as a great place to hang out before the ceremony. Our ceremony was held overlooking the ocean with a stunning palm tree to the side of our bamboo arch. The trade winds were blowing during the ceremony, which made a huge difference considering it was a July wedding. I didn't realize when booking that Olowalu is a sacred place to the Hawaiians, but it made me so happy hearing from all the vendors that I couldn't have picked a prettier spot. Our caterers also loved that Olowalu has a full kitchen for food prep:) I would 100% recommend Olowalu to anyone getting married in Maui!

! We were mostly sheltered from the afternoon trade winds and had the most beautiful sunset. The whales even put on a show for us during and after the ceremony. We opted for the 3 hour rental to help keep the cost down. It was the perfect amount of time to have 45 minutes to get dressed, have the ceremony, champagne toast, sunset pictures, and then we all went off to a nice sit down dinner in Lahaina. You won't be disappointed with Olowalu!!