Typically, a group deposit will be required at the the time the contract is signed.  In addition, there will be some type of verbiage protecting the property in case the number of rooms agreed to be use don't materialize. Since people attending a wedding are usually paying their own way, it is difficult to project how many will actually be in attendance. It also difficult to know the number of nights someone will actually be staying at a property because people coming to Hawaii usually stay for more than three or four days.

We work with the accommodation providers here on Maui to make sure the agreed upon terms are favorable to you and reduce your exposure as much as possible.