Wedding Planning Offerings

For couples who want a calm, well-supported wedding day while staying fully present.

Each package is designed to guide your wedding day with clarity, preparation, and attentive support — ensuring timelines flow smoothly, vendors are aligned, and you can focus on celebrating.

The Grand Passage — Full Service Wedding Planning

For the couple who wants every detail handled from the very first conversation to the last dance.

The Grand Passage is Shearwater's most complete offering. Designed for couples planning a destination celebration from afar who want a trusted creative partner to build, manage, and execute their vision from the ground up.

This is not a checklist service. It is a full creative and logistical partnership from the moment you book through the moment you say I do.

Includes:

  • • Venue sourcing if needed

    • Full vendor sourcing and management

    • Design direction and mood board development

    • Budget management and tracking

    • Contract review for all vendor agreements

    • Monthly planning calls throughout the planning process

    • Unlimited communication via email

    • Floor plan design

    • Detailed timeline creation and management

    • Rehearsal coordination

    • Full wedding day coordination and oversight

Average Investment: $7,500

Wedding Planning Packages

Wedding Planning Packages

Smooth Sail — Partial Wedding Planning

For the couple who has a vision and needs a skilled partner to help them execute it.

Full Sail is designed for the intentional couple who has begun planning but wants professional guidance, creative input, and someone to manage the moving parts so nothing falls through the cracks.

You bring the vision. We bring the expertise to make it real.

  • Includes:
    • Design direction and mood board development

  • • Vendor recommendations curated to your aesthetic and budget

  • • Contract review for all vendor agreements

  • • Up to 6 strategically scheduled planning calls from time of booking

  • • Floor plan design

  • • Vendor management and communication

    • Detailed timeline creation and management

  • • Rehearsal coordination

  • • Full wedding day coordination and oversight

Average Investment: $5,500

Compass — Wedding Consultation Call + Guide | $300

Ideal for: Couples planning their Maui wedding or vow renewal independently who want a professional set of eyes on their plan before they go too far down the road. If you haven't booked a venue or secured your date yet, we'll kick things off with a consultation call to help set your foundation.

Includes:

  • • One planning or detail review call (60 minutes)

    • Custom wedding day timeline built together on the call

    • Follow-up email support for any questions after the call

    • Wedding Planning Hub: a detailed month-by-month planning checklist, budget tracker, and preferred vendor list

    • Personalized restaurant and accommodation recommendations for the day of your event

    • The Shearwater Guide to Maui: a local's concierge resource with off-the-beaten-path recommendations for beaches, coffee shops, restaurants, activities, and example itinerary days including booking guidance so your guests can explore the island independently

Compass is a focused planning consultation designed for couples who are confident in their vision but want expert guidance before finalizing the details. In a single dedicated call, we review your plan together, identify anything that could go sideways, and build a realistic timeline so your wedding day flows the way you're imagining it will. You'll leave with everything you need to plan the rest with clarity and confidence.

Compass does not include on-site coordination. Couples who decide they'd like a coordinator present on the wedding day can upgrade to any coordination package, and your Compass investment will be credited toward the upgrade.

Which planning package is right for you?

Choosing the right wedding planning package comes down to the level of support you want on your wedding day and how involved you’d like professional guidance to be leading up to it. Here’s a simple way to decide.

  • You are planning a destination celebration from afar and want a trusted creative partner to build, manage, and execute your wedding vision entirely from scratch. You want every detail—from venue and vendor sourcing to budget management, design direction, and final execution—handled seamlessly so you can enjoy a full-service planning experience without the stress.

    Best for:

    • Full-service destination weddings

    • Couples starting at the very beginning of their planning journey

    • Anyone wanting complete design, budget, contract, and vendor oversight from start to finish

  • You already have a clear vision or have begun the planning process, but you need an expert partner to help bring it to life. Full Sail is ideal if you want creative guidance, curated vendor recommendations, contract reviews, and a steady hand to manage the logistics and timeline so nothing falls through the cracks.

    Best for:

    • Partial planning support

    • Couples who have secured a few elements but need design direction and vendor alignment

    • Those who want ongoing monthly guidance leading up to the wedding day

Travel + Destination Weddings

Shearwater Weddings is based on Maui and available for celebrations across Hawai‘i and destination weddings beyond the islands. Travel quotes are provided upon inquiry.

Still deciding?

Many couples book a consultation to walk through their wedding vision, guest count, and timeline. From there, we’ll recommend the wedding planning package that best supports your day.

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