The rustic beauty of Makawao.


Todd and Leila originally planned to marry at the Olowalu Plantation House, one of Maui's most popular wedding venues. After COVID-19 hit, the Hawaiian islands were sent into limited options for venues and vendors. They had to make a lot of changes to their plans to avoid postponing their wedding date. With the help of their amazing wedding coordinator, Kim, from Exclusive Island Weddings, they were able to book the beautiful Ka Hale Olinda venue. Going from plans of those beach front views to a beautiful rustic, upcountry wedding vibe...it all worked out perfectly.

People watching a wedding ceremony take plact at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Wedding rings layed on top of a tree swing at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Flower arrangement placed on wedding alter at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
A bride's wedding dressing hanging on a tree branch at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Mother helping bride get dressed at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
A wedding ceremony set up with empty chairs at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Groom getting dressed in room at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Bride and groom lifting their arms celebrating at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Groom dipping the bride and kissing her in the aisle at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Bride and groom doing their first dance during the wedding reception at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Wedding cake place on top of a small tree swing at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Bride sitting on a tree swing covered in flowers and leaves at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Bride and groom standing in an open field watching the sun go down at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI
Wedding desserts placed on top of a decorative ladder during reception at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI

Upcountry Maui sunsets are magical.


The charm of Ka Hale Olinda is simple. It's an outside venue with a beautiful tree that supports a whimsical rope swing, wrapped in leaves and flowers. Just outside the reception area showcases a big open field that sets a beautiful stage for sunset views. It was the perfect ending to Todd & Leila's wedding day. Even though plans changed due to the pandemic, the nature and beauty of the island didn't. The love shared and well wishes given from masked guests still made it feel like a pre-pandemic wedding. I believe these will be memories cherished for a lifetime.

Bride and groom standing in an open field during sunset kissing at Ka Hale Olinda in Makawao, Maui, HI