Island of Oahu
One of the largest and most populated islands of the archipelago — Oahu — is best suited for weddings. It is on this island that the state capital Honolulu is located, which attracts at least 6 million tourists a year. Oahu is not just an exotic island, it is a place of abundance of plants and animals. In addition, this island has the most beautiful and equipped beaches. And where else to hold a wedding in Hawaii, as not on the beach?
Waikiki Beach
Hawaii’s most popular beach is a coastal strip about three kilometers long. In addition to traditional beach activities, Waikiki offers guests the opportunity to experience Hawaiian culture, learn traditional crafts and embrace the local culture. Waikiki Beach is the perfect place for a wedding, which can be held either on the ocean or in a cozy restaurant nearby. Waikiki has clubs, stores, bars, surf schools and ornate sculptures. All of these can be part of a delightful ceremony held on this beach.
Diamond Head Volcano
If you want exotic but secluded, Oahu has a volcano that has been extinct for centuries. You can climb it and see the full panorama of the island from the height. The volcano is the highest mountain on the island and can be seen from anywhere on Oahu. For the ceremony you will have to climb Diamond Head on the ready, beaten path, or you can make your own route and give your guests a little adventure on the way to the ceremony.
The island of Maui
The second largest and one of the most visited islands in the archipelago — Maui — lives not only on tourism, but also on agriculture. Coffee, fruits and a huge number of flowers are grown on the island. Maui is considered the benchmark of Hawaii because it has everything: gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, jungles, volcanoes and developed infrastructure.
Maui’s beaches are a magical place to get married
The island of Maui is unique in that if you visit it at any time of the year, you can find yourself in beautiful weather conditions. Maui’s beaches are diverse and cater to a variety of activities. Lahana, Kapalua, Napili and other beaches can be highlighted on the west coast. This part of the island offers chic hotels and luxurious facilities for weddings. In the southern part of the island you can highlight the quiet, picturesque, with warm water and soft sand, beaches of Kihei and Wailea Makena. The northern part of Maui is a haven for athletes, the beaches on this side of the island almost always have waves, but this does not make them less attractive, because where surfers, there are the most unhinged parties. The northern beaches are perfect for those who want to have an energetic, fun wedding.
Jungle and lavender
One of the most exotic options for a wedding on Maui can be considered a ceremony held in the impenetrable, relic jungle. By the way, this is where the TV series «Staying Alive» was filmed, so you can find yourself in the place of your favorite characters and bring unique photos. In the jungle you can find amazing corners, almost untouched by man, such as bamboo groves or picturesque waterfalls. Visitors to the island are often surprised to find an unusual plant for this climate — lavender. The fact is that on Maui this plant has taken root and is actively cultivated, so you can organize a wedding on a lavender farm. And coffee lovers will love the idea of holding the celebration on a coffee plantation.
Hawaii Island
The largest island in the state is Hawaii. To avoid name confusion, Americans and visitors to the archipelago simply call it the Big Island. The uniqueness of the Big One is that it is home to the world’s most active volcano. The Big Island is famous not only for its beaches, volcanoes and entertainment, but also for its orchids. In addition, this island can offer more than 10 climatic zones for the celebration, which means year-round accessibility and beautiful weather at any time of the year. Places to get married on the Big Island include:
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park;
- Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park;
- Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo;
- Kealakekua Bay Marine Reserve;
- Nani Mau Gardens Botanical Gardens, etc.
As for the beaches of the Big Island, there are plenty to choose from. You can get married on the quiet, beautiful Hapuna Beach or on the exotic black volcanic sand Punalu’u Beach. The traditions of the wedding ceremony do not depend on the choice of beach, the celebration will be unforgettable and amazing.
Hawaiian wedding traditions
It is hard to imagine a Hawaiian wedding without traditional flower garlands. They are considered on the archipelago as symbols of love and devotion, garlands before the wedding are exchanged not only by the bride and groom, but also by the guests, and the newlyweds during the ceremony tie their garlands, symbolizing a long and happy marriage. Hawaiians have many of their own wedding traditions, but this smiling people are always willing to go out of their way to accommodate guests and make changes to the ceremony as needed.
To ensure that all wishes were taken into account and no little things are not forgotten, it is better to contact a wedding agency, where all the details of the upcoming celebration will be taken into account, and the newlyweds and their guests will only have to enjoy the splendor of the Hawaiian Islands!
