Wedding Budget in Maui
What a typical Maui wedding for 100 guests costs in 2026, how it breaks down by category, and where the hidden costs hide. Built on Linden's pricing engine.
How a Maui wedding budget breaks down
The categories below reflect what Linden's engine allocates for a typical 100-guest wedding in Maui. Venue and catering together usually consume over half the budget; photography, flowers and entertainment make up another meaningful share. All amounts include applicable sales tax and service charges.
| Category | Share | Amount | Line items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering | 14% | $7,100 | 11 |
| Venue | 14% | $6,900 | 11 |
| Bar & Beverages | 7% | $3,500 | 6 |
| Photography | 7% | $3,500 | 4 |
| Miscellaneous & Contingency | 6% | $3,000 | 2 |
| Music & Entertainment | 5% | $2,600 | 4 |
| Flowers & Florals | 5% | $2,600 | 7 |
| Attire | 4% | $2,200 | 8 |
| Pre-Wedding Events | 4% | $2,200 | 3 |
| Accommodation | 4% | $2,200 | 2 |
| Videography | 4% | $1,700 | 5 |
| Décor | 4% | $1,700 | 4 |
| Planning & Coordination | 4% | $1,700 | 4 |
| Transportation | 4% | $1,700 | 3 |
| Beauty & Grooming | 3% | $1,300 | 4 |
| Rings & Jewelry | 2% | $1,100 | 3 |
| Stationery & Paper | 2% | $900 | 6 |
| Cake & Desserts | 2% | $900 | 2 |
| Gifts & Favors | 2% | $900 | 6 |
| Ceremony | 1% | $700 | 3 |
| Insurance & Legal | 1% | $700 | 4 |
| Technology | 1% | $400 | 2 |
| Total | 100% | $83,985 |
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Hidden costs most couples miss
The engine flags 6 hidden costs for a wedding in Maui:
- Service charge is NOT a gratuity
- Sales tax on everything
- Miscellaneous & Contingency below market
- Venue overtime charges
- Vendor travel & accommodation
- Vendor tipping budget (5-10%)
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Seasonal price swings
Peak-season weddings in Maui carry a ~56% premium over off-peak pricing. Saturdays in May–September are the most expensive slots; Fridays, Sundays, and winter dates can cut 10–20% off venue and photography costs alone.
Typical vendor costs in Maui
Deep-dive pricing guides for the biggest wedding categories — built on the same engine that powers the Maui breakdown above.
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