Sugar Beach Events of Hawaii

We are so glad that we had our wedding at Sugar Beach Events!
The venue is beautiful and the service was excellent! We completely trusted that our site coordinator Denise had everything under control. She has a ton of experience in the wedding industry in Maui and it was obvious that she knew her stuff. She was always relaxed and very honest!
We chose this venue about a year before the wedding. The reasons why we picked it were
1) It was a brand new beautiful venue 2) Everyone always raved about Chef Lee and her food! 3) We wanted an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception by the beach 4) We didn’t have to rent a tent (like a lot of other private estates on the island make you do) because we could just easily move the wedding inside if it rained.
The day of the wedding went very well. Everything that we had been planning came to fruition. Everything went better than we expected. We had a beautiful wedding in a beautiful place and could not be more pleased with the whole experience.

This wedding venue is better than anything I had ever seen before. The moment my fiancé and I walked through the doors we knew this was the place for our ceremony. Not only is it a big space with amazing views, but it has a restaurant quality kitchen on site (Chef Lee, the venue owner, is fantastic!). Having the food prepared on site was super important to us because we didn’t want our guests to be served rubbery reheated food. We were not disappointed! Everything we chose from the appetizers to the cake was delicious! Also, from what my guests tell me Carl, the bar manager, is great! Of course, I wouldn’t know that because throughout the course of the night the staff made sure I always had a fresh drink in hand so I never made it to the bar :).
The venue interior is certainly big enough to fit over 100 guests but Denise, the on site coordinator, masterfully arranged the setup inside so my intimate wedding (30 guests) didn’t feel like it was being swallowed up by the space. She is super professional and was always so quick to respond to any of my questions, which really put me at ease. I wouldn’t change a thing if had it to do all over again! Thanks for a great experience SBE!

This venue is AMAZING! We got married here in October and had a wonderful experience. We saw the venue for the first time the day before our wedding and knew we had made the right choice. It is right on Sugar Beach at the north end of Kihei with a great view of West Maui and Lanai. The grounds are beautiful, and unlike the hotels of Wailea it is private. We planned everything from the mainland and Denise was extremely helpful with making sure we had all the details covered. There is a gorgeous bridal suite stocked with all the necessities (deodorant, hair spray, a steamer, etc) which was perfect for getting ready and looked great in photos. The food was also excellent (we did the Diamond Buffet). The staff was very attentive to myself and the groom and brought us drinks right after the ceremony, made us a plate of all our appetizers and went through the buffet for us to make sure we ate :) The indoor reception area was the perfect size for our 99 guests, but I’m sure it could easily fit more. I will note that there is no A/​C other than in the bridal suite, but they leave the big sliding doors open so there is a nice breeze. If I had to list any cons I would say that the bartenders were a little surly toward the end of the night, but otherwise it was perfect. I highly recommend this venue. Thanks again Denise!

My sister got married here over the summer and what a beautiful location. The grounds are immaculate and the views are absolutely spectacular. The outdoor lawn area is gorgeous and everything you’d expect from a Hawaiian wedding venue. I loved the proximity to the ocean. Just steps away but still providing the necessary privacy from those that might be walking alongside the shore. Yet still easy for the wedding party to access for pictures.
The indoor reception area opens out so you can still bring the outdoors in. The only problem is that you bring in the heat and humidity along with it. There was one small room off to the side where the bridal party was able to get ready that was air conditioned but otherwise, it felt like the reception was outdoors. The dressing room was very comfy, nicely decorated which was great for taking pictures when my sister was getting ready.
I think the food was excellent as well. My sister chose a buffet and a carved meat section and the staff did an excellent job serving and getting people through the line quickly.
If your looking for a Maui wedding destination, I’d definitely keep this venue in mind.

I helped my friend plan for her destination wedding in Maui. We looked at venues at resorts, private venues, beach front venues, ocean view venues… all the venues that are possible for wedding in Maui. After pros and cons, she decided to go with Sugar Beach Events. Absolutely the best decision she ever made!
Pros: –Ocean front view.
— Plenty of parking for guests at no additional cost
— Amazing views
— Professional staffs
— Great food and drinks
— Private
Cons: –It is right next to Sugar Beach Resort so keep an eye out for the sign to the venue.
If you are planning for a destination wedding, look no further than Sugar Beach Events. You will not regret it.

Special thanks to Kara at Your Aloha Wedding Company for bringing this venue to our attention. I knew that this was the venue I dreamed about the moment I saw it. It had everything my now husband and I were looking for in a venue and even included a spacious bridal suite for me. The oceanfront property was private enough to restrict other people from intruding, but still allowed my guests the freedom to explore the beach. We wanted a venue that was modern in design and tradition, this was it. We didn’t want the typical tent wedding or club house feel, especially since this was a Maui Wedding. We wanted something mesmerizing and breathtaking, this does it. Photos could be taken anywhere: the beach, sand, grass, side garden entrance, inside the venue. There wasn’t a bad spot for photos! Another reason we liked this well maintained and clean venue was that it included items like tables and chairs to help keep the wedding within budget limits.
This venue also was flexible with outside vendors, unlike resorts that require the use of their vendors only. Chef Lee has her own catering that you can also use as a vendor here. She’s great to work with and definitely wants to see you happy and willing to go the extra mile for anyone. We wanted the guests to enjoy a delightful dinner without guilt! Sugar Beach Events absolutely met expectations with the catering. We were pleased that we were able to try the appetizers after our taking our photos, because the catering staff saved us a plate of all the appetizers the guests got too. The food was fresh and flavorful, absolutely perfect!
We were able to enjoy the delicious food with great cocktails. The Mai Tai was one of the best cocktails that our guests ever had! We initially chose a Lava Flow as our signature cocktail, but went with the Blue Hawaiian to fit our wedding theme. The day of our wedding, we were told they could not do frozen cocktails, which we were expecting after paying for the package… that «includes FROZEN TROPICAL COCKTAILS»! Could you imagine how extremely disappointing this was? Also, my husband wanted a specific seasonal beer from Kona brewing company and with the minimal confirmed amount of guests, it seemed that purchasing a keg may be too much and would be better with bottle instead or we could pay an additional fee, after paying for other additional fees like service on cake cutting, bar, and food.
Although there were some minor bumps along the road, our wedding planner at Your Aloha Wedding Company, Kara was able to resolve the keg problem.
Sadly, the ice cream bar was disappointing, especially paying $ 10 per person. The presentation was poor and seemed to be thrown together extremely quick. The ice cream choices were vanilla and chocolate, even though these half gallons could be purchased at the same price for various flavors at most stores we found. This would probably be one decision we regret, especially since we made the decision to stretch our budget for this.
Some things to keep in mind that we wish we knew, since it could possibly increase your budget. The included «In-​House Sound System» doesn’t really matter or make a difference. The DJ will still bring and charge for his own equipment. Also, the dance floor isn’t included. It is quite expensive and required if guest want to dance.
Although this venue took a large chunk out of our budget, we don’t regret the decision, because this venue was perfect!

Sugar Beach makes excellent food and provides great service. Chef Lee and her team catered my July wedding at a house in Paia. Since I was planning a destination wedding from California, I put my trust in Sugar Beach to suggest a great menu and I was not disappointed. Via email, I worked with Jessica and she was very professional and responsive. She made the process very easy. At our wedding here’s what we ate: appetizers: coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and brie/​green apple toasts. Our main dishes were fresh catch and NY strip, with purple mashed potatoes and a strawberry salad. The cake had a lilikoi frosting. Everything was so good, I can’t even pick out a single thing that was my favorite, I recommend each thing! My friends and family raved about the food. I would recommend Sugar Beach to anyone planning a Maui wedding :)

We were recently married in Maui on July 4 and had our wedding catered by Chef Lee and her team at Sugar Beach Events. It started with a private tasting at their incredible venue right on the beach when we came to visit the island a year before our wedding. Chef Lee was there to bring out and explain every dish they custom tailored for us based on a list of likes/​dislikes we provided. There’s not enough room to go into everything, but it was without question, the best meal of our life! Chef Lee is an incredible chef. Her and her team know how to put interesting spins on typical foods and make them taste incredible. We literally were full halfway through, but kept eating because it was food we couldn’t pass up. She’s super nice too! They did an awesome job at our wedding and worked with us to get a price that fit our budget. During our wedding she stopped by several times to make sure everything was perfect. All our guests loved the food. I highly recommend meeting Chef Lee and her incredible team at their amazing venue! Thank you for everything!

Excellent venue! I did a destination wedding and coming from NYC, I’ve never seen the location before. My first time was the rehearsal, a day before the actual wedding. I was a bit nervous but the location is gorgeous! It’s right by the beach so you can take pictures on there any time, which is a must for a Maui wedding. The venue provides their own catering so that’s one less hassle deal with. The food was amazing, all my guests finished their food which is high praise coming from picky New Yorkers!