Are you dreaming of a destination wedding in Hawaii? Hawaii is one of the most romantic destinations to get married. It offers stunning wedding ceremony and reception venues, gorgeous tropical florals, and an excuse for your family and friends to enjoy an unforgettable vacation!
The Fairmont Kea Lani Resort boasts multiple stunning oceanview ceremony venues, as well as 37 newly-renovated villas that are great for family or group rents, and an amazing spa. Fairmont Kea Lani is located on the sunny southern shores of Maui’s Wailea coast. The natural beauty of the southern shore makes it an ideal location for a Hawaii destination wedding. The Fairmont Kea Lani has a great Wedding Designer and Culinary Team on the property to make your wedding planning a breeze. The property received recognition from the Travvy Awards as “Best Destination Wedding Hotel/Resort”.
You’ll love the gorgeous Hale Aloha Gazebo for your dream wedding ceremony at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. Following the ceremony, you can invite your guests to join you under the stars at the Aloha Pavilion. The sound of nearby cascading waterfalls and swaying palm trees provide the perfect setting for a magical Maui wedding. Don’t forget to check out the oceanfront dining at the Tropica Restaurant & Bar.
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Grand Wailea is a great choice for couples that want to say “I do” on a romantic Hawaiian resort, but also want to honor their religion with a chapel ceremony. Facing Wailea Beach, you’ll find the charming stained-glass Seaside Chapel wedding venue. Following the ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy a reception on the Chapel lawn overlooking the beach. You can also opt to hold your reception on the property’s outdoor lanai.
St. Regis Princeville Resort is perched over Hanalei Bay in Princeville, Kauai. Wedding ceremonies at St. Regis Princeville on the Kamani Cove beach lawn which looks over Hanalei Bay to the Makana Mountain. Perhaps the most romantic aspect of this venue is the amazing sunset over the bay and mountain. Additionally, guests looking for more accommodation options near this venue can stay at the studios or condos at the Westin Princeville nearby.
The Grand Hyatt Kauai offers couples a variety of venues to choose from for their ceremony and reception. Celebrate in the lush garden with sweeping ocean views, an elegant ballroom, or a dreamy beach wedding. You’ll love the wedding reception food options, including Hawaiian island-inspired entrees like Alaskan king crab legs and miso-marinated top sirloin. In addition, the Grand Hyatt’s luau is on the property and is an attraction your wedding guests are sure to love!
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Call us today to speak to one of our specialists about destination wedding packages Hawaii. You can reach us at 402-390-9291. In addition, you can get started here.There are many reasons to choose Hawaii as your destination wedding location. The beautiful white sand beaches and the lush green foliage create an unforgettable backdrop for an outdoor wedding. Furthermore, Hawaii has a vivid history, influenced by Polynesian, Asian, and Western cultures. Incorporating Hawaiian traditions into your wedding pays homage to this beautiful place and by doing so, we can also create a unique experience for you and your guests. Whether it's the gentle melodies of a ukulele or the colorful lei, here's a list of traditional elements to consider for your Hawaiian wedding ceremony.
When thinking of Hawaii, one of the first things most people will think of will be the lei. The flower garland worn by ancient Polynesians has nowadays become the symbol of Hawaii. Receiving a lei symbolizes friendship, kindness, honor, peace, and love. What could be better at a wedding? Usually, the groom will wear a lei made of maile leaves around his neck and the bride will wear a haku lei resembling a flower crown around her head. Tuberose, plumeria or pikake flowers are common in haku lei. You could also greet your guests upon arrival by giving out these traditional garlands. There are various options available. Having years of experience as Maui destination wedding planners, we can suggest the best option that fits both your wedding style and personality.
All island cultures draw inspiration from the surroundings and that can be seen in their traditions. Water influence is present and felt throughout Hawaii. A very sacred ceremonial tradition is blowing of the Pū, which is the Hawaiian name for conch shell. Traditionally, blowing of the Pū marks the beginning of a ceremony. The hollow sound stretches far and wide, and the Pū usually gets blown in all four cardinal directions. What better way to let the world know of your special day!
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Music adds a deeply personal touch to any wedding. The songs chosen will often stay with you and your guests long after. Musical instruments that are native to Hawaii like slack-key guitars and ukuleles are a popular addition to Hawaiian weddings and not without a good reason. Whether it's a rendition of a well-known song or a traditional melody, you cannot help but think of romantic vibes when hearing these soft sounds. Traditional Hawaiian music will create the perfect ambience to celebrate your special day, both at the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception.
If you have traditional Hawaiian music at your wedding, why not also add hula dancers? Hula is a traditional dance and an art form created by Polynesian settlers on Hawaii. Accompanying a song or a chant, hula dancers interpret the words with various hand and body movements that resemble water, trees, even emotions. Hula dancers are a lovely addition to the wedding reception and it can be a fun way how to get your guests involved by learning hula moves themselves.
Wedding traditions differ all over the world. In some places, couples lock their marriage and their love into a love lock that is attached to a bridge to symbolize the unbreakable nature of their union. In Hawaii, it's another kind of tradition and it's called the Blessing of the Rings. It involves using Koa wood and Ti leaf and both have symbolic meanings in Hawaiian culture. The Koa wood is a strong hardwood and it represents values of any marriage, like strength and integrity. Ti leaf symbolizes health, prosperity, and blesses the body and soul. The blessing of the rings happens by filling Koa wood bowl with water and then dipping the Ti leaf in the water and sprinkling the water over the rings three times.
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Many will agree that the best part about different cultures is the food. And how can it not be? We all love food and introducing your guests to new flavors can easily be the highlight of their trip to the islands. Hawaiian cuisine has many gems that fit perfectly into any wedding feast. From beautifully prepared seafood to tender kalua pork and pu pus (Hawaiian for appetizers). Hawaiian cuisine has formed from Polynesian and Asian influence and many influences and settlers that arrived in Hawaii over time. How about a bowl of fresh Poke? Poke, pronounced (po-kay), which means to dice or cut into pieces, is a traditional preparation that consists of fresh seafood prepared with shoyu (Hawaiian soy sauce), green onions, sweet onions and sometimes even garlic, ginger and sesame oil. This dish can be served as small bites or even the main dish along with steamed white rice and Laulau which consists of meat or fish prepared in taro leaf pouches and cooked in the ground in a traditional imu.
As experienced destination wedding planners, we are here to make your dreams a reality. We will help you pick Hawaiian wedding elements that best fit your vision. Sometimes less is more and if you feel like you only want to add one feature, choose the one that speaks to you the most. At the end of the day, it's a celebration of love between you as a couple and the people closest to you and that should be the center of the attention.
Music adds a deeply personal touch to any wedding. The songs chosen will often stay with you and your guests long after. Musical instruments that are native to Hawaii like slack-key guitars and ukuleles are a popular addition to Hawaiian weddings and not without a good reason. Whether it's a rendition of a well-known song or a traditional melody, you cannot help but think of romantic vibes when hearing these soft sounds. Traditional Hawaiian music will create the perfect ambience to celebrate your special day, both at the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception.
If you have traditional Hawaiian music at your wedding, why not also add hula dancers? Hula is a traditional dance and an art form created by Polynesian settlers on Hawaii. Accompanying a song or a chant, hula dancers interpret the words with various hand and body movements that resemble water, trees, even emotions. Hula dancers are a lovely addition to the wedding reception and it can be a fun way how to get your guests involved by learning hula moves themselves.
Wedding traditions differ all over the world. In some places, couples lock their marriage and their love into a love lock that is attached to a bridge to symbolize the unbreakable nature of their union. In Hawaii, it's another kind of tradition and it's called the Blessing of the Rings. It involves using Koa wood and Ti leaf and both have symbolic meanings in Hawaiian culture. The Koa wood is a strong hardwood and it represents values of any marriage, like strength and integrity. Ti leaf symbolizes health, prosperity, and blesses the body and soul. The blessing of the rings happens by filling Koa wood bowl with water and then dipping the Ti leaf in the water and sprinkling the water over the rings three times.
Wedding Venues In Hawaii
Many will agree that the best part about different cultures is the food. And how can it not be? We all love food and introducing your guests to new flavors can easily be the highlight of their trip to the islands. Hawaiian cuisine has many gems that fit perfectly into any wedding feast. From beautifully prepared seafood to tender kalua pork and pu pus (Hawaiian for appetizers). Hawaiian cuisine has formed from Polynesian and Asian influence and many influences and settlers that arrived in Hawaii over time. How about a bowl of fresh Poke? Poke, pronounced (po-kay), which means to dice or cut into pieces, is a traditional preparation that consists of fresh seafood prepared with shoyu (Hawaiian soy sauce), green onions, sweet onions and sometimes even garlic, ginger and sesame oil. This dish can be served as small bites or even the main dish along with steamed white rice and Laulau which consists of meat or fish prepared in taro leaf pouches and cooked in the ground in a traditional imu.
As experienced destination wedding planners, we are here to make your dreams a reality. We will help you pick Hawaiian wedding elements that best fit your vision. Sometimes less is more and if you feel like you only want to add one feature, choose the one that speaks to you the most. At the end of the day, it's a celebration of love between you as a couple and the people closest to you and that should be the center of the attention.
