Maui’s elopement photography & planning co.

After nearly a decade of photographing destination weddings, founder Ajja noticed that a lot of her clients were looking for something different and truly original. They wanted an untraditional wedding experience that was intimate, nature-driven, understated and highly personalized. Her clients tend to be bohemian spirits who regard adventure and travel as tops. They pride themselves on forging their own path. 

Elope Maui offers couples everything from simple ceremonies of love in a gorgeously remote slice of Hawaii, to a full-day wedding adventure, curated to showcase their client's sensibility with effortless ease.  

Elope Maui's services range from destination scouting, logistical management, travel + concierge service, photography, floral offerings, and so much more. They believe your elopement should be a wonderful and stress-free day that connects you to off-the-beaten path locations for an unforgettable experience.  Expect a full service elopement experience from start to finish. 

Our Process.

Growing up on the island of Maui, Ajja has the knowledge, resources and cultural sensitivity to assist you in finding the perfect location for your elopement, whether it’s a white sand beach, a rugged lava rock coastline, an awe-inspiring waterfall or a lush jungle path in nature.  If you’ve already found your ideal location, Ajja will help you piece together the logistical details to bring your vision to life. She will draw out the essence of your relationship and translate that into images that have meaning, elegance and goofiness. The way you describe yourselves as a couple is the what you will see in her images.


So where to begin? During an in depth consultation with Ajja, she will get a sense of what kind of feeling you would like to evoke during your vows and what elements in nature— water, foliage, lava rock, wind, sun— are important to you. Together, you'll explore what intrigues you about Hawaii as a place and culture. Ajja’s hope is that Maui will shine and lead the way through cultural narratives such as sense of place, humility and aloha. Ajja will get a sense of your connection to your own home and nature and the kind of life you envision for your future as a couple. 

From there, Ajja will explore numerous location options that fit your wish list. Our team has a deep cultural understanding about the land and the meaning behind the name of a place. This connection is important to us. Once a location is decided upon, an Elope Maui officiant will design a personalized ceremony with you.  

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elope maui team

Our team is comprised of talented and creative individuals with an in-depth knowledge of Maui from its beautiful culture and deep, rich history to its abundant and wild nature. Consider us your most trusted travel companion. We live and breathe the aloha spirit and want to share it with you in the most genuine way that we know how. Our team of officiants and cultural advisors honor their Polynesian heritage daily and offer traditional hands-on activities to add a sense of place and meaning to your elopement. We want your time with us to be culturally enriching, genuine and authentic.

Ajja DeShayne

Elope Maui Founder

I can usually be found surfing my favorite break by my house after a morning coffee, relaxing with my friends in the backyard, belly laughing uncontrollably, snuggling Maila, my puppy, adventuring to a nearby waterfall or choreographing dances in the studio. I have a love affair with the outdoors, quiet moments of solitude and the mysteries of love and God. I have been capturing love stories for 10+ years, and I’d love to capture yours!

Mike Donohoe

Videographer

When I watch my grandma’s super 8 wedding film from 1958, it is not the lighting or composition that she comments on. It’s the people and the place and the time that she holds in her heart. That is what I want for your film.

My goals are to capture the in-between moments, subtle hand movements, stolen glances, and incredible backdrops to create a handcrafted heirloom film that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

NATE STRUBHAR

Videographer

Life can move by so quickly! Your wedding day is no different. There’s nothing more memorable than being able to hear and see your wedding day from a whole new perspective. This is why I love capturing the essence of your wedding day through stunning visuals and audio! My goal is to capture your wedding with the intention of creating a timeless film that will be loved for years and years to come.

Kahu Ka’alekahi

officiant & Cultural AdvisoR

Euta Lightsy

Officiant

Tamika

Officiant


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 FAQs

  • All of the time! That is the beauty of the islands. It may be a few degrees cooler in the winter and the humidity is a bit higher during the summer. But our weather is consistently beautiful. At times a location change may be necessary.

  • This is an important question to be asking. The officiants we partner with have a deep love for sharing their culture and have the belief that taking the moment on your wedding day learning and partaking in Hawaiian culture is their honor.

  • It is wise and also an honor to learn as much as you can about the history of these islands. It's a rich culture to learn from and understand.

  • A list of volunteer opportunities is given through our planning process. Happy to link you to an appropriate cause.

  • Yes! I cannot fill out the paperwork for you, but will make sure to help navigate and answer any questions that may come up in the process. I will also make sure you have the right timing an dinfo you need to do so.

  • Absolutely! The cost of these are included in every collection. However any private ceremony location fee is not included and will be discussed as needed.

  • An in depth location consultation is really important and helpful in determining which location is right for an amazing experience. I ask a lot of questions so I can determine a very personalized location.

  • Every image you see on my site was taken near sunrise or sunset. Which one is right for you will depend on a lot of things which we will discuss during our location consultation.

  • The best in the industry. I work with only those that I have built long standing relationships and trust with. Based on your dates availability.

  • I don't but am happy to point you in the right direction depending on the location, size of group and anything else that may come up as a need.

  • No I do not. I highly recommend having a rental car while on Maui. Lots to explore and many things can be spread out on different sides of the island. If you are looking to not drive on the day of your wedding I can recommend some great local car services

  • While I specialize in all things Maui I have planned and photograph weddings on all other major Hawaiian islands. And love to do it!

  • I ask for a signed contract and a 50% initial payment of Collection 1. The final invoice will reflect the exact collection and add on's decided upon.

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