BEYOND all expectations - experience of a lifetime
Trilogy made our wedding one of the best days of our entire lives, and curated an experience that each one of guests will always remember.
It wasn’t just a wedding on a boat- Trilogy’s magic made it an insanely impactful moment in time that could never be replicated; one we & all of our guests felt incredibly grateful for, deep in our souls. This experience was profoundly special, and we will always feel the utmost love and respect for Trilogy for making it happen. They truly care- like no one we’ve ever worked with; and it showed.
The majority of our 44 guests came up to us individually (that day and since then) in amazement, trying to find words to describe their gratitude - thanking us for getting married ‘this way’. Almost all of them have expressed similar sentiments - the experience they had that day was one of the best days of their lives.
Even the guests who were worried about seasickness had no issue (due to the care and thoughtfulness of the captain and crew) and were so thankful we had encouraged them to get on a boat for the first time in decades! They were even begging for an additional hour to keep sailing around.
Our main goal was to show our guests an amazing time while creating a vibe and environment that allowed us to fully embrace the meaning of marriage, the spirit of Hawaii, and the power of the ocean’s beauty with our favorite humans, and WOW - did this check that box and even more.
[Planning and Coordination]
From day one of booking, Linda and Jenny were on top of EVERYTHING- constantly going above and beyond in every aspect of the planning process, being super flexible and accommodating with our unique requests. They helped curate this group of amazingly talented, Impressively professional Maui vendors that not only fit our style, but displayed a level of unique artistry and generosity that added to the already amazing experience. Many times Jenny and Linda even provided additional recommendations for lodging, transportation, and just Maui tips in general. They truly are the best people, and we left feeling like they were friends or even family, they have a talent for making every aspect of the wedding planning and day of coordination fun, natural, and stress free.
[The Day and the Sail]
We elected to do the 4 hour ceremony, dinner, and reception at sea. Trilogy helped flawlessly weave in and maintain many of the important wedding traditions and rituals, while also treating our guests with a unique experience they would always remember and cherish. This was the perfect way to celebrate the people who were there to support us!
The day of the wedding was rainy on shore, and the Captain, Raquel, made sure to always find the sunniest spots (as we were told they would). We never once felt it raining on us. Added bonus: Due to the weather everywhere else besides our sunny area, we were constantly surrounded by multiple rainbows.
As if we couldn’t get any luckier, a school of dolphins even swam next to the boat multiple times! Two whales were breaching in the background while we were saying our vows with the amazing Uncle Mike Lopez (officiant). At the end of the sail, one whale even waved goodbye, breaching with its entire fin about 20 Yards off the side of the boat set to the beautiful sunset backdrop. That all may have been ‘lucky’, but could have also been all the captain, Raquel, and crew who were constantly making sure to get us in the most magical spots on the ocean at all the right times.
After the ceremony, the crew then passed around deliciously refreshing appetizers and served cocktails as we enjoyed the views and listened to some perfectly fitting songs curated by DJ Liam Grist.
We all then enjoyed our impressively tastes dinners while enjoying the view, then some friends and family gave toasts while more whales danced in the not-so-distant background. After the crew then passed dessert, Lance and I leapt off the front of the boat (fully clothed) into the water to celebrate ‘Leap Day‘, one of those unique requests the Trilogy Wedding team, captain, and crew happily accommodated for us.
This was followed by about an hour of the most spectacular sunset views and dancing -almost always surrounded by rainbows- all set to the most perfectly curated songs from the DJ. The setting was truly magical and absolutely breathtaking.
The food was amazing, delicious options, and always a beautiful presentation - and the amount was more than we could have ever imagined! The drinks were absolutely delicious and the service and crew were some of the nicest people we have ever met in our entire lives!
The Trilogy Wedding team, captain, and the crew made all of these things happen flawlessly, and almost ALL of this was completely customizable and flexible. Our guests could even tell that everyone involved worked SO hard and cared so much. We are deeply thankful for the countless times that everyone graciously met our requests and matched our style, while always showing that aloha and welcoming spirit. They took our vision and perfected it, then surpassed our expectations with their attention to detail and some of the most thoughtful touches imaginable.
If you are at all considering Trilogy for your wedding, or any celebration at all, don’t even think twice about it - this was the best decision we’ve ever made.
***Photos by the amazing Matias Ezcurra of ‘NV Maui Media‘, Floral’s by the gifted Noni of ‘Maui Palm Tree Florals‘, Hair and Makeup by the talented MeiLi of ‘MeiLi Autumn Beauty‘ and DJ described is the genius ‘DJ Liam Grist’