• Why is Hawaii a popular destination for weddings?
    • Who hasn't dreamed of a Hawaiian destination wedding?
  • What makes each Hawaiian island unique for weddings?
    • The beautiful islands of Hawaii each have their own personality.
  • What type of wedding venues can you find in Hawaii?
    • White sand beaches, lush mountains, historic homes, tropical gardens, and luxury resorts offer seemingly endless views of sky and sea.
  • What types of weddings can be held in Hawaii?
    • Whether you seek the simplicity of a beach wedding for two or a lavish celebration for 250, there's an ideal wedding location for everyone in Hawaii.

Best Time to Plan a Wedding in Hawaii

  • April to October – Ideal for warm temps, minimal rain, and stunning beach settings.
  • June to September – Peak season with sunny skies and perfect conditions for outdoor ceremonies.
  • May & October – Shoulder months offering great weather and fewer crowds.
  • November to March – Off-season with occasional rain, but lush landscapes and lower costs.
  • December & January – Popular for destination weddings, but higher prices and more tourists.
  • February & March – Whale-watching season with mild temps and scenic ocean views.

For Younger Couples

Turtle Bay Resort

Host breathtaking beachfront weddings with panoramic ocean views and tropical elegance.

Turtle Bay Resort

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Turtle Bay Resort is a dream destination for couples on Oahu’s North Shore. This idyllic locale has it all, from rocky shorelines to sugary white sand beaches in tranquil bays to pounding open ocean surf. As one of the top ten honeymoon hotels in Hawaii, couples will want to get organized early. The resort hosts around 350 weddings per year, so it’s easy to miss out on a preferred date. On-site venues are varied enough to appeal to couples with any wedding style in mind. Choices include Kuilima Cove, 18th Green, Stables, Bay View, Kuilima Point, and Pavilion. Kuilima Cove and Pavilion are limited to 50 guests for ceremonies and receptions. The others offer beach and lawn combinations for larger weddings.

Address: Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI, Phone: 800-293-6000

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

Celebrate luxurious, seaside weddings with stunning white-sand beach backdrops.

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

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Located on the Big Island, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is nestled among bluffs overlooking the pristine white sands of the Kohala Coast. This luxury resort features a contemporary Hawaiian style boasting a stunning open-air lobby with gigantic stately columns, a rotunda ceiling, and curved staircase, ideal for gorgeous wedding photos. The resort offers four exceptional wedding packages that can be personalized by their expert wedding coordinators. They can create everything from barefoot beach ceremonies to grand and opulent indoor ceremonies fit for royalty. The hotel provides all of the amenities and accessories needed for a dream wedding, including on-site wedding managers, marriage license agents, professional musicians, photographers, videographers, flowers, and numerous add-ons such as rose petal walkways.

Address: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kauna’Oa Drive, Waimea, HI, Phone: 808-882-5463

Holualoa Inn

Plan intimate, romantic weddings with lush gardens and panoramic views.

Holualoa Inn

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Located on 30 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical flower and fruit gardens, Holualoa Inn is a charming estate featuring more than 4,100 Kona Coffee trees overlooking the scenic Pacific Ocean. Originally built in the 1970s to serve as a private residence, Holualoa Inn offers a home-away-from-home ambiance that draws in couples who want an intimate and romantic experience in a tropical setting.

They can cater to small elopement-style weddings or grand, lavish weddings with the use of their four unique venues. These include an open-air pavilion, a six-room Big Island Hawaii bed and breakfast, a vintage one-bedroom cottage, and their newly renovated Red Barn.

Address: 76-5932 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI, Phone: 808-324-1121

For a Unique Event Space

Cafe Julia Hawaii

Exchange vows in a charming, historic venue with island-inspired elegance.

Cafe Julia Hawaii

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Located in the historic YWCA Laniakea Center, Cafe Julia Hawaii is a private 1920s-style dining room featuring an opulent design encircled by stately arched windows leading to a magnificent outdoor courtyard. This allows for seamless transitions. Guests can enjoy an elegant cocktail hour within the charming café boasting soaring ceilings and a neutral palette, before moving outside to watch the couple say “I do” beneath an arched walkway situated atop steps overlooking the large patio. They offer three wedding packages that can accommodate up to 250 people and provide white linens, tables, Chiavari chairs, and string lighting in the courtyard. Café Julia also provides hors d'oeuvre, buffet, and beverage menus specially designed for each couple.

Address: Cafe Julia Hawaii, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI, Phone: 808-533-3334

Dillingham Ranch

Enjoy rustic, countryside weddings with sweeping mountain and ocean views.

Dillingham Ranch

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A historic 2,700-acre property, Dillingham Ranch is situated on the North Shore of Oahu in Mokuleia, Hawaii. Dillingham features 19 glorious acres of oceanfront property extending to the Waianae Mountains and the ridge line of the Mokuleia Forest Reserve. There are also scenic views of the North Shore’s world-famous surf beaches and Kaena Point. The grounds themselves boast premiere equestrian grounds, a legendary polo field, and the state’s largest coconut tree grove. It is also home to the Dillingham Lodge, a completely restored and renovated “Big House,” which includes an opulent 3,000-square-foot great room. The diversity and beauty of the ranch allows couples to choose from an array of nature-infused wedding locales.

Address: Dillingham Ranch, 68-540 Farrington Highway, Waialua, HI, Phone: 808-637-8088

For a Luxury Wedding

Haiku Gardens

Celebrate serene, garden weddings with lush tropical beauty and mountain views.

Haiku Gardens

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Haiku Gardens is the ideal venue for tropical weddings. Nestled in Haiku Valley, this hidden gem offers couples their own secluded paradise. Couples can choose from their three beautiful event spaces – the stunning open-air chapel, gorgeous private botanical garden, or elegant, raised white gazebo stretching out onto a serene pond. The majestic Ko’olau Mountains serve as the scenic backdrop to this 4-acre property, highlighting the lush, tropical landscape of the gardens. They offer a handful of wedding packages that can accommodate up to 200 guests, and their expert wedding coordinators work with each couple to design every aspect of their wedding, including musicians, photographers, stylists, entertainers, florists, and officiants.

Address: Haiku Gardens, 46-336 Haiku Road, Kaneohe, HI, Phone: 808-247-0605

Hawaii Polo Club

Plan unique beachfront weddings with open-air charm and equestrian elegance.

Hawaii Polo Club

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The Hawaii Polo Club is situated on Oahu’s picturesque North Shore, tucked between the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean and the magnificent Waianae Range. Its location offers couples the perfect blend of high style and rugged natural beauty. This exclusive oceanfront property provides couples with two venues, a barefoot-style beach wedding or an elegant polo field wedding. Either option can be followed with a reception in the club’s beautiful event tent or on the clubhouse deck. The venue can accommodate up to 500 guests, and couples are allotted 12 hours to set-up and break-down their event. The ceremonies are handled by the club exclusively, however, the reception details need to be arranged by the couple.

Address: Hawaii Polo Club, 68-411 Farrington Highway, Waialua, HI, Phone: 808-220-5153

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