Before we start, we should be clear that this is not a full list of all the great places on Maui to take wedding photos. That will take a few articles, or even a book, to cover.

However, at the very least, this list will give you a great place to start and some ideas of what you can have in your wedding pictures if you’re getting married on Maui. Let’s take a look at some of our picks.

1. Maluaka Beach – This beach has a lot going for it, including easy access. It is located right in front of the Maui Prince Hotel so you have the advantages of plenty of parking nearby. You have a little walk still to get there, but nothing strenuous.

Another reason for its popularity? It's a fantastic place to use for the sunset backdrop. You can never go wrong with a Hawaii sunset in your wedding photos. It’s just common sense.

2. Polo Beach – This Maui beach is another one that’s located right by a hotel. This time it’s the Fairmont Kea Lani. In addition to offering a lot of parking it’s a bigger sized beach so you have more room to get different photo angles.

Polo Beach is also known for its attractive lava rock. Those always add great visual contrast and interest to wedding photos. The light sand/black rock is eye-catching, never failing to draw the eyes.

3. Road To Hana – The Road To Hana offers incredible views, stunning Maui scenery and cascading waterfalls that cannot be beaten for backdrops. However, this option is best for those who can dedicate an entire day, or at least a large portion of a day, to taking photos.

A strong stomach can be important, too, as the road does a lot of winding. Some find that to be hard on the tummy. The Road is famous for being an ‘adventure’.

The rule here is to only do this if you have a lot of time, have it well planned out and have a photographer who knows the Road well. Otherwise this trip could become a disaster very quickly. That said, the scenery is spectacular and will make your wedding photos something truly special.

4. Kalahaku Overlook – Want something different for your Maui wedding pictures? Check out this lookout. Your scene here is one of deep browns and reds, something you almost expect to see on the Moon or Mars.

This terrain was formed from the now extinct Haleakala volcano, which last erupted and coated this land with its lava around 1790. The crater is an incredible vista of natural formations you’ll rarely find anywhere else in the world.

You’ll also have a great story when your friends see your photos from here. Isn’t that part of the fun of wedding pictures? The story? Kalahuku gives you that in spades.

These are just a few places for great wedding photos on Maui. We’ll explore more in following articles. For now, these are sure bets and a great place to start when planning your Maui wedding.