Hawaii has a variety of romantic locations for a tropical wedding.
With its famous beaches, lush tropical forests, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking sunsets, Hawaii inspires romance. While it has long been a popular location for honeymoons, brides and grooms looking for the perfect destination wedding location also have a variety of beautiful ceremony and reception venues to choose from on the Hawaiian islands.
Beach Weddings
The Hawaiian Islands are home to a variety of beaches, each beautiful in its own way. Every beach here has its own vibe, so brides and grooms can check out several to find the one that suits their wedding style and can accommodate everyone on the guest list.
Brides seeking attention and looking for a recognizable Hawaiian backdrop may enjoy iconic Waikiki with its views of Diamondhead. Other beaches, such as Makena Cove in Maui, are known for their Hawaiian features like black lava rocks and sparkling sea views.
Waterfall Weddings
For many people, the word "Hawaii" brings to mind waterfalls plunging past exotic tropical plants and into crystal clear pools. A location with a waterfall view can provide a beautiful and memorable wedding experience.
Some wedding venues, such as Pukalani Falls Hawaii Wedding Garden, are specifically designed to serve as wedding venues. Other waterfall sites, such as the Haiku Natural Waterfall site in Maui, retain a more rugged and secluded feel.
Hotel Weddings
For weddings with many guests or guests who might have difficulty accessing natural locations like beaches, a hotel is a good option. Hawaii has a variety of hotels and resorts to suit a range of budgets. Many Hawaiian hotels have designed beautiful venues for weddings and offer packages to help you plan the big day.
At a hotel you can have the best of both worlds: a ceremony at an accessible gazebo overlooking the ocean and a reception in a lovely hotel ballroom.
Church Weddings
For a traditional wedding with a Hawaiian twist, a church can be an unexpected and beautiful venue. Many churches in Hawaii have stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings and chandeliers, but with a touch of Hawaiian charm.
St. Andrew's Cathedral in Honolulu features a fountain of St. Andrew surrounded by spouting dolphins. St. Peter's Church on the Big Island is a small, picturesque church with Pacific views, surrounded by tropical plants and flowers.
Plantation or Historic Home Weddings
A plantation or other historic home provides a beautiful setting with the charm of pre-statehood Hawaii, when the islands were a less bustling paradise. For example, Kauikeolani Estate, which dates back to the 1800s, features a veranda, gardens and a fish pond.
On the Kona Coast, the Plantation House and Zen Cottage is reminiscent of Hawaii's sugarcane plantations.
Loulu Palm Estate, on Oahu's North Shore, can accommodate up to 500 guests on a lawn in front of a plantation home dating from the 1940s. A wide selection of historic locations will impress guests with the inherent beauty.
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