soulful elopements on
the island of maui
Elope Maui’s founder, Ajja, will lead you on an elopement journey that is rooted in deep connection, rich culture and exploration in Hawaii’s abundant nature. Beyond planning every detail and capturing the raw emotion of your special day, Ajja will share her personal lens of Maui and seeks for you to experience Hawaiian culture in all it’s richness.
The Experience
After over a decade of photographing destination weddings, Elope Maui founder Ajja noticed that a lot of her clients were looking for something different and truly original. They wanted an untraditional wedding experience that was intimate, nature-driven, understated and highly personalized. Her clients tend to be bohemian spirits who regard adventure and travel as tops. They pride themselves on forging their own path.
Elope Maui offers couples everything from simple ceremonies of love in a gorgeously remote slice of Hawaii, to a full-day wedding adventure, curated to showcase their client's sensibility with effortless ease.
Elope Maui's services range from destination scouting, logistical management, local travel expertise, photography, videography, florals and can source almost any of your elopement dreams. Your elopement should be a wonderful and stress-free day that connects you to off-the-beaten path locations for an unforgettable experience. Expect a full service elopement experience from start to finish.
Connection & Trust
Elope Maui exists to create a wedding day experience that is rooted in nature and bound by your great love. Growing up on the island of Maui, Ajja has the knowledge, resources and cultural sensitivity to assist you in finding your dream location for your Maui elopement— whether it’s a white sand beach, a rugged lava rock coastline, an awe-inspiring waterfall or a lush jungle path. Ajja will orchestrate and document an elopement experience that is the culmination and declaration of your love, grounded by the natural beauty of Maui.
Elope Maui will plan the logistics so that you can enjoy the journey
Elopement Planning & Photography
Let’s dream up an experience as beautiful and meaningful as your love for one another.
The Process.
So where do we begin and what’s included?
During an in-depth consultation, Ajja will get a sense of what kind of feeling you would like to evoke during your vows and what elements in nature— water, foliage, lava rock, wind, sun— are important to you. She will get a sense of your history and your unique story as a couple.
Together, you'll explore what intrigues you about Hawaii as a place and culture. Ajja’s hope is that Maui will shine and lead the way through cultural narratives such as sense of place, humility and aloha.
When it comes time for your elopement, Ajja will draw out the essence of your relationship and translate that into beautiful imagery. The words that you use to describe your love is what you will see documented.
We will then discuss what elopement collection if the right fit for you. Our collections include photography, officiant, images, leis, attention of planning, permitting and more!
Meet Ajja
I have been photographing love and human connection for over a decade. I want my photographs to make you feel deeply and tell your story honestly and intentionally.
I grew up on Maui playing at the beach, doing gymnastics, taking endless dance classes and observing my parents as successful entrepreneurs. All of this is the foundation of who I am today. Maui is my home and it’s an honor to share it with you in my own unique way.
Beyond my love for photography and dance, I enjoy relaxing with my family in the yard and exploring new places. I love making people laugh and surrounding myself with people who I can laugh with. I love the adventurous outdoors, especially finding new waterfalls. I love surfing—there is something about being in the sun with friends, and the challenge to ride the perfect wave with style. I love to discover the love and mysteries of God in my life. I adore quiet. I love artists and their passion.
FAQs
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All of the time! That is the beauty of the islands. It may be a few degrees cooler in the winter and the humidity is a bit higher during the summer. But our weather is consistently beautiful. At times a location change may be necessary.
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This is an important question to be asking. The officiants we partner with have a deep love for sharing their culture and have the belief that taking the moment on your wedding day learning and partaking in Hawaiian culture is their honor.
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It is wise and also an honor to learn as much as you can about the history of these islands. It's a rich culture to learn from and understand.
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Yes! I cannot fill out the paperwork for you, but will make sure to help navigate and answer any questions that may come up in the process. I will also make sure you have the right timing an dinfo you need to do so.
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Absolutely! The cost of these are included in every collection. However any private ceremony location fee is not included and will be discussed as needed.
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An in depth location consultation is really important and helpful in determining which location is right for an amazing experience. I ask a lot of questions so I can determine a very personalized location.
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No I do not. I highly recommend having a rental car while on Maui. Lots to explore and many things can be spread out on different sides of the island. If you are looking to not drive on the day of your wedding I can recommend some great local car services
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While I specialize in all things Maui I have planned and photograph weddings on all other major Hawaiian islands. And love to do it!
Do you see yourselves in these images?
Let’s plan your Maui elopement together.
Giving Back.
Elope Maui is committed to supporting the preservation of Hawaiian culture through the protection of its land (‘aina).
3% of proceeds go to the following organizations for their unique contribution to land preservation:
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Auwahi Project originated in 1997 as a grassroots, community-based effort working in collaboration with `Ulupalakua Ranch to save tracts of highly endangered dry forest at Auwahi as biological and cultural sanctuaries. Based on ecological success and community support, the Ranch committed progressively larger tracts towards forest restoration and preservation. Since its inception, the Auwahi project has restored forest primarily with the efforts of supervised volunteers from the community. As time proceeded, we have developed a large group of volunteers that are passionate, informed, and with a strong sense of ‘aloha ‘aina (love of land) for Hawaiian places, forests, and culture.
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The Coral Reef Alliance is an environmental non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Oakland, California that is dedicated to coral reef conservation. CORAL operates at the local, regional, and global levels to reduce threats to reefs and ensure that reefs can adapt to climate change.
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The Hawaii Land Trust is a non-profit organization established in Hawaii to “protect the lands that sustain us for current and future generations". The organization works with landowners to protect important areas by restricting commercial or other development.
