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Our Mission is for your most special wedding day to be filled with the mana of aloha and all the enchantment Hawaii's magical isle offers.

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• We promise to make fulfilling your dream of a perfect wedding in paradise our first priority.

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The Professionals

Your Wedding Planner Tamera Sandvold is currently living on Maui as a professional production and wedding coordinator. In addition to weddings, she has worked on television and film productions, extreme sports competitions, along with television commercials and print advertisements (a brief list of productions would include: Fine Living Television, Pottery Barn, The Amazing Race, Xterra World Championship, and Red Bull King of the Air). Tamera is a romantic with a deep appreciation for having this special affair be perfect with concentration on the fine points and confirmation that all is as planned. She is a keen listener seeking the nuances of the desires for this occasion. With respect for the Hawaiian culture and traditions. Tamera will assist you in fulfilling your dream of an enchanted wedding in paradise.   Sarah Elwell has worked with Tamera as an on-site wedding coordinator and production assistant for many years. Sarah's professional sports and modeling careers give her the foundation to be able to think and act quickly during those times that 'this day only happens once'. The amazing smile and warm heart you will experience with Sarah will give you a true sense of aloha during your dream come true moment. Sarah has a easy knack for keeping the party smiling and feeling relaxed. Go To: Mission Statement - Wedding Planner - Officiants - Photographers & Videographers Officiants There are many ways to begin your life together. Choosing to have your wedding on Maui, a beautiful tropical paradise, is one way. We understand that coming from afar for your wedding means you are placing a great deal of trust in us. We can help you select the appropriate officiator to perform you wedding ceremony. Each couple knows in their heart what it means to them to be married. Selecting someone to perform your ceremony is one of the most difficult decisions you will make concerning your wedding vows. Talking with us about what your heart is telling you concerning the type of ceremony will allow us to guide you in the direction of the best "officiant" for you. Whether you desire a deeply religious ceremony or one that centers around your own beliefs and personal commitments, we can help you find the right person. Our officiators are as individual and unique as you are. There are traditional wedding ceremonies, religious ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, Hawaiian Style ceremonies, and specific faith ceremonies. The following are a few of the top licensed marriage officiants and ministers we work with. They are in demand; you need to book early to assure you have the one who fits your needs the best: Reverend Alapaki "Al" Terry ~ Reverend Alapaki, the gentleman who is known as the "gentle man," is a non-denominational minister who knows the Lord. He can incorporate a little Hawaiian into your ceremony to enhance your special day. This Maui minister is known for his ability to make everyone (especially the wedding couple) feel very comfortable and stress free. You will appreciate this on your special day. South side only Reverend Valentine "Tino" Rosete ~ Whether presiding over a large ceremony or joining a couple in matrimony on a secluded beach, Tino approaches every interaction with the individual attention and respect it deserves. Though, he has married hundreds of happy couples with his Hawaiian non-denominational Christian and non-religious ceremonies, he continues to treat every new ceremony as a new chance to pour his sincerity and passion into every word he speaks. South side is the standard fee; North and West sides have an additional fee. Reverend Valentine Rosete Pastor Laki Ka'ahumanu ~ Pastor Laki, as he is called, is the senior pastor at the Harvest Chapel Church of God in Lahaina and the author of "Will You Marry Me." His ceremony can include the traditional Hawaiian Pu (conch) Shell sounding. He is the great great grandson of Hawaii's Queen Ka'amanu's adopted daughter. Reverend Richard S Lewis ... is a non-denominational, interfaith minister offering Spiritual, Contemporary, Hawaiian, Interfaith, Traditional, and Jewish-Interfaith Ceremonies. His ministry covers such areas as Human Potential Education, Multi-Cultural Healing Arts, Meditation Tutoring, Life Coaching, Relationship and Family Counseling, yet it is the Sacred Ceremony of Marriage and the Alchemy of Partnership for Couples that remains the primary emphasis and focus of his work. Rev Richard S Lewis Reverend Vance Ali'i Rosete ~ Pastor Vance feels honored and privileged to join two people before God in holy matrimony. Each ceremony he performs is sincere and heartfelt. He can make the most nervous grooms and brides feel comfortable with his warm and gentle spirit. South side is the standard fee; West side is an additional fee. Reverend Vance Rosete Reverend Paul Tangonan ... is an ordained United Methodist Pastor for over twenty-two years. He is the senior pastor for the Lahaina United Methodist Church. Additionally, he is a singer and songwriter. He will sing or write a special song for the bride and groom if they so desire. West side only Go To: Mission Statement - Wedding Planner - Officiants - Photographers & Videographers Photographers & Videographers Sun Maui Weddings Video only Steve Sundram an oil painter who also specializes in videos that are artistic, capturing the poetic beauty of this precious occasion which you will share and enjoy with your loved ones and friends for years to come. Steve Sundram's Art Maui Wedding Medias Video or Stills Sean Michael Hower and his associates specialize in high-end photography and videography for weddings. His company's objective is to provide you with the best possible memory collection of your wedding day, by capturing and refining the surreal experience. He has over 10 years of experience traveling the globe on assignment. Hower Maui Wedding Gallery www.MauiWeddingMedias.com LaShawn Photographic Stills only LaShawn Reynolds' background in photojournalism and art history is evident in his potent images which portray a refined sense of form, texture and light. He has exhibited in Europe and traveled throughout Japan and the continental US with his work. www.LaShawnPhotographic.com Ka'ua Stills only Born and raised on Maui, Ka'ua has been creating images for over a decade. He has a degree in photojournalism and an artist's eye. Ka'ua captures those special moments of your exceptional wedding day. Ka'ua Maui Wedding Photo Gallery www.KauaWeddingPhotography.com Arumakan Photography Stills only Karl Nakamura is a fashion photographer, who also does wedding photography. Nakamura Maui Wedding Gallery www.ArumakanPhotography.com Photography for All Occasions Stills only Cassie Pali has had the honor of creating beautiful photo memories for friends, family, and clients. Whether she is shooting a wedding with two people or a grand event of 500, she feels privileged and excited to be chosen as the person to create memories. Go To: Mission Statement - Wedding Planner - Officiants - Photographers & Videographers Special T  Weddings: PO Box 791930, Pa`ia, Maui, HI 96779 Phone: 808-344-8896, Phone: 808-870-5525, info@SpecialTWeddings.com Note: When sending an email, thanks to the spammers of the world, you will need to go through the two-step process by responding to a confirmation email. We apologize for this inconvenience, but we can avoid it no longer. We appreciate you cooperating with this process. Mahalo! It's  easy to be Just Maui'd! PayPal Verified Provider

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