Hawaiian weddings in Oahu can incorporate cultural traditions and settings of the island.
Couples who get married in Hawaii, whether they are native-born or just island-struck admirers, can choose to take advantage of the state's natural tropical beauty and unique customs. Many of these weddings incorporate Hawaiian cultural themes in the ceremony and setting, including beaches, bright flowers, tiki torches, Elvis' "Hawaiian Wedding Song" and a spread of local seafood and fresh fruits. Pearl Harbor, and the rest of Oahu, have a number of wedding locations that feature these Hawaiian cultural traditions.
Loulu Palm Estate, Haleiwa
Created in 2007, Loulu Palm Estate offers a wedding venue on a mile-long private beach on the north shore of Oahu. Completely private and secluded, the estate allows for an intimate wedding location between the tropical waters, white sands and mountain backdrop. The estate offers services such as barefoot traditional beach weddings, a full catering menu and a helicopter to take the wedding couple away after the ceremony.
Moana Surfrider, Honolulu
The Moana Surfrider, a Westin resort, offers couples a beachfront lawn on Waikiki for their sunset wedding location. Couples also can choose to have their ceremony on the rooftop garden, with a panoramic view of Waikiki beach. Afterwards, the resort has a turn-of-the-century ballroom for an extravagant reception. The Moana Surfrider is not only a resort, but also a beachfront spa, so couples can enjoy a relaxing honeymoon on-site after their special day. The resort offers on-site catering for the wedding.
Paradise Cove, Kapolei
Paradise Cove offers three different traditional Hawaiian settings for weddings: an ocean side wedding on Paradise Cove beach, a tropical garden facing the ocean or a location surrounded by the ocean and mountains called The Point at Paradise Cove. The staff at Paradise Cove acts as wedding planners, caterers, florists and DJ, freeing the couple from the rigors of wedding planning. Couples can choose to have a private reception afterward, or celebrate with others during Paradise Cove's nightly luau.
Above Heaven's Gate: Beach and Waterfall Weddings in Oahu
If secluded tropical gardens, out of the way private beaches, and secret waterfalls sound like the ideal Hawaiian wedding venue, then check out Above Heaven's Gate. The Rev./Capt. Howie takes couples and their guests to locations in Oahu off the beaten path, ensuring privacy and unfettered tropical venues. Couples also can choose to have their ceremony aboard the Lotus Flower, a 56' teakwood sailing ship modeled after the Mayflower. Ceremonies incorporate Hawaiian cultural traditions like leis, bright flowers and the blowing of a conch shell three times to signify the start of the ceremony to guests and the Hawaiian spiritual gods.
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