State permit required · Apply 45 days before your wedding · We assist with the application · Travel fees apply (or book as part of our Kohala packages)
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See a Wedding at Hapuna Beach
A real Kona Wedding Officiant ceremony at Hapuna Beach, North Kohala.
Filmed on location at Hapuna Beach · North Kohala
LOCATION
North Kohala
BEST TIME
Mornings
BEACH TYPE
Large White Sandy Beach
PERMIT
State · 45 Days Ahead
⸺ North Kohala
About Hapuna Beach
A large white sandy beach in North Kohala. This gorgeous beach can be crowded during mid-day and sunset, so mornings are recommended for a secluded ceremony.
Unlike other locations, couples must apply to Hawaii State 45 days before their wedding to use this location. Don't stress — we assist with this simple process as part of your planning.
Travel fees apply to this location, or book as part of our Kohala Officiant or Kohala Wedding packages. Review travel fees to this location.
⸺ What to Know Before Booking ⸺
Planning a Hapuna Beach Wedding
A few things to keep in mind so your Hapuna Beach ceremony goes smoothly. We handle the permit and timing details as part of your planning.
The Essentials
What makes Hapuna Beach different from other Big Island beaches we work with.
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State Permit Required
Apply 45 days ahead of the wedding
Mornings Recommended
Most secluded time of day
Large White Sandy Beach
Gorgeous North Kohala setting
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We Assist with the Permit
Before the mid-morning crowds
Crowded Mid-Day & Sunset
Plan around busier hours
Travel Fees Apply
Or book as part of our Kohala packages
⸺ ABOUT THE LOCATION
Planning Your Hapuna Beach Wedding
Hapuna Beach is a large white sandy beach in North Kohala. It's a gorgeous, iconic stretch of Kohala Coast shoreline — well worth the drive for couples who want a large sandy setting for their ceremony.
Timing Your Ceremony
Hapuna Beach can be crowded during mid-day and sunset. For the most secluded ceremony, mornings are recommended. We'll help you time your ceremony to catch the quietest window of the day.
The State Permit
Unlike other locations we work with, couples must apply to Hawaii State 45 days before their wedding to use Hapuna Beach. Don't stress — we assist with this simple process as part of your planning. If your date is within that window, we'll let you know and recommend an alternate location.
Travel Fees
Hapuna Beach is in North Kohala, so travel fees apply to this location — or you can book this ceremony as part of our Kohala Officiant or Kohala Wedding packages, which bundle the travel. Review travel fees to this location.
⸺ The Hapuna Beach Advantage ⸺
Six Reasons Couples Choose Hapuna Beach
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Large White Sandy Beach
A gorgeous, expansive white sand shoreline — one of the Big Island's most iconic beaches.
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North Kohala Setting
A gorgeous North Kohala location, well worth the drive for a memorable ceremony.
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Secluded Mornings
Mornings at Hapuna Beach are quiet and uncrowded — ideal for an intimate ceremony.
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We Handle the Permit
The 45-day Hawaii State permit application is part of your planning — we assist with the paperwork.
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Spacious Shoreline
A large sandy beach means more room than most Kohala Coast options — easier for guests and photography.
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Flexible Booking
Travel fees apply, or you can book this ceremony as part of our Kohala Officiant or Kohala Wedding packages.
⸺ COMMON QUESTIONs ⸺
Hapuna Beach Wedding FAQ
Hapuna Beach is a large white sandy beach in North Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Yes. Unlike other locations we work with, couples must apply to Hawaii State 45 days before their wedding to use Hapuna Beach. We assist with this simple process as part of your planning.
Mornings are recommended for a secluded ceremony. Hapuna Beach can be crowded during mid-day and sunset.
If your wedding date is inside the 45-day window, the state permit isn't available in time, so Hapuna Beach won't work for that date. We'll recommend an alternate Big Island beach that fits your timing.
Yes. Because Hapuna Beach is in North Kohala, travel fees apply — or you can book this ceremony as part of our Kohala Officiant or Kohala Wedding packages, which bundle the travel. Review travel fees to this location.
All-inclusive Hapuna Beach wedding packages start at $995 and include a licensed Kona Wedding Officiant, professional photographer, Hawaiian leis, permit assistance, and marriage license filing. Larger packages range up to $3,995. Travel fees to Hapuna apply separately, or can be bundled through our Kohala Officiant or Kohala Wedding packages.