Tips For A Hawaii Wedding
March 18, 2010 by Hanna08
When you want to get married in a stunning place like Hawaii, you will have to make sure that your planning is done well in advance. You’ll need to get everything organized from your side as well as in Hawaii. The best way to do this is to have a Hawaii wedding planner who can arrange the details from there.
Any destination wedding takes a lot of planning and Hawaiian weddings are no different. Simply getting everybody there on time is hard enough, but then you have the catering, the dress, the bridesmaids’ dresses and even the priest to get organized. And don’t forget the reception venue and the photographer and … miss out even one of these, and you will be left looking a bit embarrassed. Luckily the internet can help you.
Most people have no idea what is involved in getting married on an island so far away from the mainland. You have to organize the flowers, the venues for the ceremony and the reception – and if they aren’t the same, then you have the transportation between these to set up. In fact there are 101 things to get done at a time when you feel like just sitting down and crying. Most people don’t, of course, and just get on with it because they don’t have the time to think of themselves.
Now, when you get married you will need to have your dress and the bride’s maids dresses as well. These will probably have been made at home, so you’ll need to have them shipped to the venue. If you have thought really far ahead, you might have already chosen a dress in Hawaii when you were there to pick out the venue. Just remember that you might have lost weight during the time between then and now, so make sure you have a seamstress ready in case there are alternations needing to be done.
If you get your dresses made at home, then ship them over in carefully packed boxes sealed in plastic. They should also be steamed beforehand. Ensure they will arrive on time by shipping them well before the wedding. Mail them to someone you trust to hold them for you.
You can also plan Hawaii weddings easily using a hotel there. Most hotels in Hawaii have wedding planners and a wedding team specifically to help those coming in to get married from another place. They will sort out everything for you so you will simply arrive to a fabulous wedding set up.
Another thing you should consider is using a local photographer. They know the best areas and will be able to offer advice as to where you’ll want to do your photo sessions.
GreatHawaiiWeddings.com offers detailed information to a wedding in Hawaii. Find cheap Kauai wedding packages and Big Island wedding package deals.
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Congratulations! No matter which island you choose, I wish you the best of luck. Between the three, the only one I would probably axe is Lana'i, just because it's quite small and doesn't have as much to offer as the other two islands in the way of entertainment outside of its two luxury resorts (assuming that you're also honeymooning in Hawaii).
Between Kaua'i and Moloka'i, I think Kaua'i is better. Though both islands are beautiful, travel gurus like the Wedding Channel pick Kaua'i as their favorite Hawaiian island to get married on (see the link below). Here are a few popular spots for getting married in Kaua'i:
FERN GROTTO
Cruise up Hawaii's only navigable river, the Wailua, to see a lava rock grotto draped with emerald green tropical ferns. Then, let local musicians serenade you at the natural amphitheater, as you and yours truly tie the knot. Mt. Waialeale looms in the distance, making wedding photos truly unique. There is a site fee to marry here.
Contact: 808-274-3446
Location: Wailua Marine State Park, Kauai, HI
KILAUEA LIGHTHOUSE
The northernmost point of the Hawaiian islands, Kilauea Lighthouse is one of Kauai's most famous landmarks. This spot offers spectacular views of Kauai's churning coastline and is a hot spot for bird watching. A donation is requested.
Contact: 808-828-1413
Location: Kilauea Road, Kilauea, North Kauai
MAHAULEPU BEACH
Large and mostly deserted, secluded and unblemished Mahaulepu Beach boasts reddish-gold sand and dramatic sea cliffs, and is an ideal spot for couples who value privacy. As with all of Hawaii's public beaches and parks, Mahaulepu Beach is free to marry at, however there are no facilities.
Contact: 808-274-3446
Location: 3 miles east of 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI
POIPU BEACH
One of Kauai's most popular beaches, soft white sands and crystal waters make for a romantic and memorable wedding setting. Free to marry at.
Contact: 808-274-3446
Location: Po'ipu Road, Po'ipu, South Kauai
* Note that Poipu Beach Park, which overlooks the beach, has restrooms, but is super busy on weekends and holidays.
POLIHALE BEACH
Meaning "Home of the Spirits" in Hawaiian and known as the mini-Sahara, this sweep of dazzling white sand in Polihale State Park is the largest beach in all of Hawaii. From the northern end of the beach, the beginning cliffs of the Na Pali can be seen. The sand dunes along this beach can reach up to 100-feet in height and Polihale is the most western point in the US, so sunset ceremonies are even more special here, as you'll be catching the last rays of sun for the day. Free. There are restrooms, showers, picnic tables and pavilions.
Contact: 808-274-3446
Location: Old Mana Road, West Kauai
KILOHANA ESTATE
Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of this historic plantation and say "I Dos" in a magical garden setting. Swallow this: This fab spot is free with dinner, if you can believe it.
Contact: 808- 245-9593
Location: Between Kukui Grove & the community college, Lihue, HI
KUKUI HEIAU
One of only few heiau (sacred Hawaiian sites of worship) available for weddings, Kukui is near the mouth of the Wailua River and is particularly scenic at sunrise. Free to marry here.
Contact: 808-274-3446
Location: Papaloa Rd along the Coconut Coast
CHAPEL BY THE SEA
Designed just for weddings, this lovely, octagonal chapel is part of the Kauai Marriott Lagoons. Features European flair in a tropical setting with tranquil lagoons.
Contact: 808-245-5050
Location: 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
THE CHAPEL AT COCO PALMS
The famous chapel from "Blue Hawaii", Coco Palms offers a thatched roof, swaying palms, and nearby lagoon. Located in the famous Coconut Grove.
Contact: 808-823-0760
Location: Coco Palms Resort, 4-241 Huhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI
CHURCH OF THE PACIFIC
This pretty Princeville church lies on a serene country road and overlooks the ocean and mountains. Select the sanctuary or an outdoor gazebo.
Contact: 808-826-6481,
Location: 4520 Kapa Ka Road, Princeville, HI
KILAUEA LAKESIDE ESTATES
The 5-acre Kilauea Lakeside Estate features fairytale swans gliding about the lakes and streams.
Oh, and if you choose to get married in Kauai, here's a wedding planner that can help:
WEDDING IN PARADISE
Recommended by Modern Bride Magazine and Fodor's Travel, and in business since 1983. Their prices range from $325 (for just the minister) to $1725 (for the minister, location, leis and bouquet, album, musician, video, small cake and coordinator). Here is a link to their website:
Best of luck!
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we are so sorry for our big island visitors to volcanoes national park. there was hardly any lava flow since the last june 16 flow. the Puu Oo has currently no lava flow, which is quite unusual. geo physicist Mike Poland even predicts that lava flow patterns are changing but lava will be flowing again in a few weeks. don't let that stop you from visiting the big island's volcano. first of all, one never knows what mother nature has up its sleeps and secondly just visiting hawaii volcanoes national park, is wortwhile your time. aloha, pua
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