Oahu Wedding Locations
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WAIALAE BEACH PARK
Ten minute drive outside of Waikiki proper, this location boasts white sand, turquoise water and a palm tree rock island making for incredible photo opportunities. Ample parking with moderately easy access to ceremony site. Less busy than most other locations in the Honolulu/ Waikiki area.
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MAGIC ISLAND
This popular location is found in the heart of Honolulu. There are multiple picturesque ceremony spots right along the water: Diamond Head and Waikiki serve as iconic backdrops. Large parking lot with side walk access to sites. It does get busy here, especially on weekends and holidays.
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MAKAPU'U BEACH PARK
Exchange your vows on a secluded beach surrounded by thousand year old lava rock without a building in site. This site is where the mountains meet the ocean. There are multiple parking lots and restrooms available. Parking can get full, but ceremony sites are uncrowded. Some walking on uneven ground required but can be done in sandals.
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SANDY BEACH
This is the premier sunrise beach wedding location on Oahu. Feel the fine soft sand and hear the crash of waves during your special Hawaiian ceremony. Sandy Beach is a 15 minute drive from Waikiki, with plenty of parking and ease of access. Weekends are busier than weekdays due to local surfers and beachgoers.
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KEA'AU BEACH
An hour drive west from Honolulu puts you at Kea’au Beach with its endless sand beach, breath taking cliffs and lava rock formations. This location rewards you with a raw undeveloped Hawaii of old. There are no structures taller than a palm tree here, but there is ample parking a short distance from the beach. Crowds are minimal and this location does have bathrooms as well.
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KAWELA BAY
Walk through an enchanted pine forest, past a hundred year old Banyan tree to get to one of the most secluded beaches on Oahu. You may even see a sunbathing turtle or two. Kawela Bay is ideal not only for a wedding ceremony but for a variety of unique photo opportunities to commemorate your special day. Kawela Bay is located just outside the famed North Shore and minutes from Turtle Bay Resort.
Kauai Wedding Locations
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SHIPWRECK BEACH
Located in the of heart Poipu, this beach embodies a dynamic range of backdrops including white sand, clear blue water, iconic cliffs and a hidden forest providing for breathtaking photo opportunities. Plenty of parking and easy beach access make this spot popular for ceremonies.
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HANALEI BAY
Known for a gorgeous mountain range surrounding this enormous bay, there is plenty of space to find the perfect site for your ceremony. The pier here is an ideal spot to capture your special day. Large parking plus bathrooms add to the convenience factor.
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HAENA BEACH PARK
Situated in front of the famous dry caves in Kauai, Haena Beach provides the perfect scene for your ceremony- lush green mountains dropping into the ocean. Unlike many beaches on this side of the island, access to parking, bathrooms and cell service add to the ease.
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ANINI BEACH
Located in secluded Kalihiwai, this is one of the more unique, off the beaten path beaches in Kauai. The Hawaiian vegetation seemingly grows right into the ocean. Waters are calm throughout the year. Ample parking, picnic tables and bathrooms are also available here.
*All Hawaii state beaches and parks require a permit for use and liability insurance ($1,000,000 Policy). Hoku Pacific Officiants will secure both for the day of your ceremony so you can rest assured of legality accordance.