You may have heard about Hurricane Felicia in the news recently barreling its way towards Hawaii. It ended up being WAY milder than we anyone feared, it does give pause.

Tropical Storm Felicia Affects Vacationers and Wedding Couples. Pic shot from my Lanai with my Blackberry.

While hurricanes, tropical storms, or even macro low pressure weather system are rare in the summer months (May-September) in Hawaii, every so often a storm like Felicia pops up and affects vacationers and wedding couples’ Maui plans. The probability of getting rained out increases in the winter months.

It therefore pays to consult with your coordinator or research backup plans on your own. Researching possible contingency plans, will give you a good idea what it costs to have a 100% fail-safe.

Like I said though, it might not be as important in the summer months: passing sprinkles, especially in windward areas (north shore Maui) and those affected by certain micro climate factors (Kapalua getting the the wind driven sprinkles, and Makena side having the Makena cloud effect) are usually brief and mild. Waiting it out or moving to another nearby beach are both typically sufficient options.

In the winter months, the risk increases and researching indoor backup plans becomes more important. Ask your wedding coordinator or call local restaurants and resorts about pricing. For good restaurant recommendations, checkout TripAdvisor.com.

Aloha,

Stephan