Weather is the only thing we can’t control and cannot guaranty... sorry :) The only way to truly "plan" for rain is to use a paid site like a hotel which can provide for an alternate location in case of rain. We actually don't think too much about rain and we do not watch the weather forecasts as they are almost always incorrect except for the most obvious weather patterns.

As it works out for most weddings, with a little patience or even a location change, we are able to have the wedding and get some unique photography. We actually don't think about it much until that day and we are at the location. In most instances, rain just blows through in a couple of minutes.

We suggest that if you are really worried about rain for your public beach wedding, select Makapuu or Waimanalo Beach as your ceremony site. Their location on the island seems to be the best for avoiding rain when all others are cloudy or rainy, plus they are our most scenic spots.

Here’s what we can do... at our sole discretion:

• We'll wait as long as we can to wait for the rain to pass and it usually does. We'll also bring an umbrella for the bride and groom in case it is drizzling though we prefer not to do ceremonies even in this condition if possible or where a tree canopy is not available. Our officiate/minister, photographer, videographer, and musician will stay at no extra time charge if they are available. Transportation and other services not dependent upon the weather may require a extra time charge.

• We'll try to divert you to the nearest location that has the best weather. Vendor travel fees will apply for locations outside of Honolulu/Waikiki. We suggest Waimanalo or Makapuu as your primary ceremony site at the start and many times we have used one or the other when one was rainy. Additionally, it's easier to drive back to Honolulu to a location like Waiale or Magic Island (if it's better) than it is to drive out to the Windward side from Honolulu (if it's raining).

• If it's really bad, at our sole descretion, we will reschedule for another day. If on that rescheduled day it's really be prepared to use a hotel suite or hotel balcony (this has never happened). FYI: You must get permission to get married on the hotel common grounds and possibly pay them as well.

  
  

• Heavy clouds, overcast, and/or intermittent showers of any kind are not a reason for us to reschedule a wedding and we will not reschedule a wedding until we are at the site at the time of your wedding to make a determination. Any reschedule will be at a time and place to fit our vendors schedules. Our officiate/minister, photographer, videographer, and musician will do this at no extra charge. Transportation and other services not dependent upon the weather will require an additional charge if you choose to use the service for a rescheduled day.

• There will be no replacements for any perishables and related products ordered for your wedding day i.e. cake, bouquet, flowers, lei, toast, any , etc.. Monies from vendors providing services not affected by the weather i.e. transportation, hair and make-up, or reception related services you may have ordered will also not be returned.