Will reality meet your expectations?

When dreaming about your Hawaiian beach wedding, you probably imagine beautiful blue skies with a handful of white, puffy clouds. The trade winds are blowing. Your photographer’s snapping away, framing the moment around an amazing backdrop of ocean and mountains. The temperature’s a comfortable 83 degrees, which is around 27 degrees Celsius for our international couples. ;-)

You’re probably picturing something like this:

As your trusted Hawaii wedding planners, we do our best to make sure your day goes as smoothly and perfectly as possible, but there are a few things that are up to you. These are the tips and reminders we’re always trying to communicate to our couples.

We speak from experience here, so please trust us that these are some of the best tips you should consider for your special day.

Here Are Our Top 10 Tips for Your Hawaii Wedding Day:

1. Bring Your Marriage License and Wedding Rings

Don’t forget your marriage license and wedding rings! Your officiant needs your license, and your rings are part of the ceremony. You will need to pick up your marriage license from the Hawaii Department of Health or a license agent before your ceremony to be legally married. Here are more details on the marriage license process.

(Note: a marriage license is not required for vow renewals.)

It’s not uncommon for family and friends to reach out to us before your Hawaii wedding, and we often hear many of the same questions. We’re always happy to help, but we thought it’d be nice to provide some of the information ahead of time to help you and your guests plan better.

We focus on providing a stress-free wedding or vow renewal for our couples, but we want your entire party to have a relaxing, wonderful experience.

We feel this is a great link to send your guests, and we encourage them to send us an email (coordinator@wedhawaii.com) if they have a question not answered here. That’d help us improve the list!

And one bonus tip for all guests: Don’t be late! If the couple is waiting for you, that means they are losing ceremony, photography, video, and transportation time (depending on their wedding package). Be safe and arrive early!

Okay, here we go. We hope these help!

When having a destination wedding in Hawaii, most couples want to find a special place to celebrate, and a common question we get is whether we offer assistance with planning.

Yes, we most certainly do! We're happy to help you plan your dinner. We work with several venues that we feel are perfect for your post-ceremony celebration (see below).

Reception Decor Packages

We’re happy to announce we’re now offering reception decor packages! Our amazing designer put together four beautifully unique options, and we think she did a fantastic job. Our team can now decorate your reception with any of the packages below.

Prices range from $195-$385 per table for up to 10 people and includes the decoration setup as seen in the photos below (food and drink are not included).

Happy New Year! Congratulations to all the couples who will be starting your new chapter together in 2025!

A new year is all about new beginnings, but sometimes new things can be scary, and it’s hard to know where to start. We've got you covered as your Hawaii wedding planners!

Most of our couples are excited about getting married in Hawaii but don’t know where to start. 

Why Get Married in Hawaii?

First and foremost, do you want to get married in Hawaii? We’ve helped thousands of couples tie the knot in paradise, but you’ll want to make sure it’s the right choice for both of you. Hawaii is not only one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but it's also one of the easiest places to get married. Simply apply online, bring a photo ID to pick up the marriage license you applied for, and bring it to the wedding. Here’s the full breakdown of the process, but we assure you it’s easy as pie, and we're always here to help!

And if you’re doing a vow renewal or commitment ceremony, all you have to do is show up! 

 The beaches and the mountains make Hawaii such an amazing wedding destination.

At Weddings of Hawaii, we only work with a select team of professional photographers to capture the unforgettable moments of your special day. Our team has expertise in capturing amazing images at our beautiful island locations. They have extensive experience with Hawaii weather at each location, so you know they’ll get you in the best light!

Here are more details on photography options to ensure you have beautiful pictures to commemorate your special day.