Olowalu Plantation House
Olowalu Plantation House Wedding Photos
I’m gonna say it – Ololwalu Plantation House is my favorite wedding venue on Maui.
Because I’ve shot SO many Olowalu Plantation House wedding photos, I decided to dedicate a whole page to this venue on my site.
You can see more Maui wedding venues under the INFO tab in the menu. But if you’re here, chances are that you’re looking for photos of Maui’s most sought-after wedding venue.
And I gotchu covered.
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OLOWALU PLANTATION HOUSE
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS OCEANFRONT WEDDING VENUE IN MAUI
There are so many things I love about the Olowalu Plantation House, but the best thing about this oceanfront wedding venue in Maui is that it is large enough for 100+ people, but doesn’t feel overwhelming if you have under 20 guests.
It’s also oceanfront with amazing views on the pier for sunset portraits.
Additionally, there are THREE getting-ready rooms on-property so you never have to leave the venue to get ready. This in itself saves time and money as your vendors don’t have to travel from the hotel to the venue during getting ready time!
FAQS ABOUT OLOWALU PLANTATION HOUSE
QUESTIONS I OFTEN GET ABOUT THE OLOWALU PLANTATION HOUSE
The Olowalu Plantation House is the most popular wedding venue on Maui. If you are looking into this venue, reach out ASAP to the property manager.
Currently, Olowalu Plantation House currently has limited availability through 2024 and is booking for 2025!
Sure can! The Olowalu Plantation House has its own vendor list, but if your favorite vendor isn’t listed there, just ask what the next steps are (they’ll need proof of insurance).
This is subjective, but my favorite time of the year over there is whale season!
The humpback whales are here from December 15 – April 15. What’s better than watching whales at your cocktail hour with your guests?
There is a strict 10 PM curfew at Olowalu, but this is typical for most private wedding venues on Maui. Usually, the DJ plays their last song at 9:45 to be respectful of the Olowalu residents.
There are two Olowalu experiences:
1. Rent it from 2 PM to 10 PM
2. Rent it from 10 AM to 10 PM (this is my preferred so you can do all the getting ready on the property!)
Rates are based on the time you’ll need the property and how many guests you’re expecting.
Rates begin at $12,000.
No, it’s not. There were not slaves on this property. From the research I’ve done, plantation homes were more of a descriptor of a settlement rather than the use of the word “plantation” that we are familiar with from the Southern parts of the US.
Maui became a home to many different ethnicities from all over the world. China, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia – a plantation, while these people did work on farms and such, was used as a term for “settlement” rather than enslavement.
This is completely up to you. During the rainy season, you may have rain on your wedding day. But in my experience (I shoot many Olowalu Plantation House weddings), we may get a few sprinkles but not full-on rain.
That said, it absolutely can happen. If you’re going to stress about it, spend the $500 and get a tent! Your coordinator can help with this!
WHERE TO HAVE YOUR CEREMONY AT OLOWALU PLANTATION HOUSE
OCEAN + PALM VIEW
This is the most common place for a ceremony at Olowalu.
Pros: great views of the ocean that is framed by the single palm tree.
Cons: The light can be BRUTAL here (photography-wise) and your guests can get very hot very quickly because there is no shade. Also, if there are people out on the pier, they’re visible from your ceremony.
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BETWEEN PINE & PALM
For partial shade for your guests, this a great option
Pros: partial shade for your guests. Framed nicely by the pine tree and the palm tree. You also won’t see any people out on the pier.
Cons: partial ocean view instead of a full ocean view.
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IN THE SHADE
I really like this spot because it’s away from the reception location and offers partial to full shade for your guests
Pros: for photography, the lighting is more even and your guests aren’t roasting in the sun.
Cons: No direct ocean view during the ceremony (but let’s be honest, the ceremony is only 20 minutes!
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IN FRONT OF THE TREE
I’ve only photographed a handful of ceremonies under the tree – but they were my favorites. The tree has changed a lot over the years, but I loved the backlighting it provides while keeping guests comfortable.
Pros: backlighting is killer for photos
Cons: Tree isn’t as full as it used to be.
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Questions about Olowalu Plantation House?
Happy to answer any and all questions you may have!
If you’re thinking of getting married at the Olowalu Plantation House, drop me a note so we can touch base and we can chat about your wedding!
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Award-winning Maui and Michigan Wedding Photographer specializing in adventurous wedding and elopement photography across Hawaii and the Mainland. Personalized wedding albums, wall art, venue expertise, and business coaching for photographers.