Oh, the Mauna Lani. How addictive you’ve become. Hooked, after just one trip. And now that the cold weather and snow have officially inundated the Hole, it’s time for a little visual trip back.
While the prices were a bit in the upper echelon, I couldn’t be happier about choosing to have our wedding there. Lauren was the first person to respond after I shot out a flurry of emails to hotels on the Big Island. Seriously, I think I emailed 15 places the moment we decided that Hawaii was the place to be.
Lauren emailed me back, got a general idea of what we wanted and immediately began working with me to ensure the best experience. Rather than pay a holy buttload up front, she allowed us to make a feasible deposit and pay down the rest over time. Which worked like a dream.
When the time came, she and Pinkie did everything to make sure we were within our means and had the best effing party at the same time.
And it wasn’t just them. EVERYONE at the Mauna Lani was amazing. From the service when we first arrived, to the helpfulness of everyone ranging from spa coordinators to front desk to bartenders to pool attendants. There was such sincere friendliness and genuine caring.
When they say the staff at the Mauna Lani becomes your ohana, they truly mean it.
Glass elevator. Open-air.
Oh, a few fish ponds? Sure. Why not.
View from the top.
Not bad for a little beach ceremony action.
Nice place to be a fish.
Beachy keen.
I like turtles.
How's the serenity?
Venue: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Photos: Persimmon Images
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