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oaring from the northern Rocky Mountains and across the blue Pacifi c to the bluff s of Maui—every bride’s dream wedding awaits! Leaving the dramatic vistas of Idaho, we head way, way west to the equally dramatic island of Maui, Hawaii,
and Mendes Ranch for the ultimate Hawaiian wedding extrava- ganza. And the ranch locale assures that horses are involved, which makes it a trail blazin’ great gait-away of epic aloha proportions. T is may be the magical set ing you’ve dreamed about. And
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in planning your wedding, you have choices for your favorite set ing—nothing is carved in lava rock. Imagine gazing out over the blue ocean from the edge of a bluff . Picture the sun dropping below the jagged mountains just as you say “I do.” Picture your photo album with stunning images of a gazebo holding the wedding party. Your future mar-
ried life may involve many “must haves” and “must dos,” but for this special day, options are necessary. In fact, this Mendes family-run ranch is commit ed to provid-
ing guests with the feeling of ohana (family) and will welcome you and your wedding party with open arms. T e views will wow you, but the warmth of the staff is what you’ll remember most. T eir ancestors came to Maui from Portugal in 1866, so they have a strong emotional connection to the land. Built from nothing—no electricity, running water or heavy equipment—you will marvel at today’s 3,000-acre ranch, home to 300 head of cat le and 80
horses. Family members love to compete in the annual Makawao rodeo, and you may catch them practicing their roping skills in the rodeo arena. T rill the wedding party with a morning or aſt ernoon oceanside
trail ride before or aſt er the ceremony. Rides begin at the ranch corral and you’ll head down the edge of a scenic valley to the coast. A photograph with the Pacifi c as a background will be a lasting memento of your dream wedding. ATVs are also available to rent, or you could really go big (Hey, how many times are you going to come to Hawaii?) and combine your trail ride with a helicopter tour and barbecue lunch. As Cowboy Joe would say, “Get in’ hitched is the easy part.
Stayin’ hitched is like ridin’ a bull blindfolded. Just hang on tight and try to stay in the saddle.” Aloha kakou (farewell to all). A hui hou (until we meet again).
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