Hawaii Wedding

Hawaii Wedding

Hawaii Wedding

Hawaii weddings can be planned with ease by following our tips for finding the best Hawaii wedding locations and hiring a wedding planner for your destination wedding in Hawaii.

Searching for Hawaii wedding spots? Looking for picturesque mountaintops, palm trees or white-sand beaches? Find the perfect place to get married — on the Big Island of Hawaii.

What's unique about a Hawaiian destination wedding? 

The Big Island of Hawaii boast some of the most magical and serene backdrops in the world. The aloha spirit, the weather, the scenery and the simple fact that Hawaii is still a part of the US is a huge draw for destination weddings.

What details do couples typically include in their Hawaiian weddings? 

We tend to see greenery in the design to tie in the greenery that surrounds us. The infusion of Hawaiian flowers, such as orchids, proteas and eucalyptus, is very popular as well as Hawaiian details that personalize the weddings like a ukulele player and Hula or fire knife dancers. After all, your guests have traveled a long way to celebrate this special day with you so adding in personalized items or services to make it uniquely your own is always a huge hit.

What's challenging about planning a wedding in Hawaii?

With any destination wedding, it’s the logistics of getting your guests here. Luckily, this is also the draw of a destination wedding because it often reduces your guest count instantly and lends itself to an intimate wedding where the wedding budget can go a long way.

What are some insider tips you'd share with us about planning a destination wedding in Hawaii?

Limit your time searching the web. There is so much information which can unfortunately make the thought of having a destination wedding in Hawaii seem too overwhelming. That is not the case! Entrust in a wedding planner for your beach wedding that is based in Hawaii, who will point you in all the right directions. A good wedding planner will offer you Hawaii wedding packages, help with your marriage license and even assistance in preparing your wedding vows for a wedding or a vow renewal. To get married in Hawaii does not have to be stressful.

Hire a professional wedding photographer. The light at the beach is very different from what you encounter back home and by having professional wedding photography you can you have a beautiful memory of your dream wedding in Hawaii.

Consider a Hawaiian wedding ceremony. A Hawaiian officiant will make your wedding day a true Hawaiian experience.

What are some of the things a couple need to know, logistically, about planning a wedding in Hawaii?

When choosing your venue, keep in mind the location of your guest accommodations. You don't want your guests driving over an hour to get to your wedding venue in an unfamiliar place or to be stuck in a remote area such as Puna when your wedding is on the Kona side. Keep in mind who your guests are and what areas would accommodate their needs the best. Some parts of the island are better centered around families and provide a variety of activities and amenities, while other parts offer 5-star accommodations with great dining and spa services for adults. In general the weather and beaches on the west side of Hawaii, aka Kona side are nicer. If inclement weather is at the top of a list of concerns, choose a wedding on the Kona side or if you must be on the Hilo side choose a morning wedding.

Lastly, what's one thing you can get in a wedding in Hawaii that you can't get anywhere else in the world?

The Hawaiian Islands are know for its warm, comfortable weather almost year-round with beautiful beaches to choose from!