Hawaii Wedding and Ceremony Locations
About Locations:
We use what we consider to be the best wedding sites at the times we recommend. Our primary selection criteria for locations are: scenic value for photos, easy accessibility for you and your guests, proximity to your other planned events, the services which will be able to be performed, and of course, cost considerations. You can of course, select any location you wish even if it's not on our form.
Free public sites:
If you are having a small wedding party (under 30) and want it to be as simple as possible, a public beach site is your best choice. These sites are not private (what site really is?) though, most of these areas are large enough and Hawaii people respectful enough (they see weddings all the time), that you may experience as much privacy as you would at ae hotel site. Note: Alcohol is illegal in public areas.
Note: As per beach permit rules, chairs, arches, Tiki torches, altars, or any fixed set-ups (except a small cake table) are not allowed..
Paid Sites
The information we provide for these locations are for selection and information purposes only. Except for Lanikohonua and Waimea Falls, contracts are made directly between the client and the facility and all fees are paid by the client directly to the facility. Consequently, we suggest that either you contact the locations directly to check upon availability and to reserve your date.
Hotels:
If you are having more than 30 guests or want many of the traditional ceremony set-ups i.e. gazebo, chairs, aisle runner, stanchions, a hotel will be your best choice. There are of course many hotels on Oahu though, only a relative few have the appropriate facilities and services and maybe more importantly, the “look and feel” that says Hawaii wedding. It's a certainty, given your desires and wishes, that there is only one or possibly two hotels, among the many you have to select from, which will be best for your wedding. The unfortunate aspect is that they are quite costly.
Private Estates:
There are semi-commercial locations and residential homes which are commonly referred to as "private estates". You can have your ceremony and reception at most of these locations though some do not allow food service. If you are renting a vacation rental, check with the rental agent before to make sure you can have a reception and any rules or conditions which may apply. Generally, if you are having a small ceremony, want something simple, or have a limited budget, we'd recommend using a free public site over a private estate and allocating those saved monies to other products and services of more lasting value.
Churches: There are a small number of churches which provide universal wedding services to non-parishioners and these churches are becoming fewer and fewer. Unfortunately, most are now contracted out, all day, to Japanese wedding companies who only really desire to service their Japanese clients. We have a few churches still available though we ask that you really consider getting married elsewhere. If you must get married in a church, we'll try to help you.