120-ft waterfall · fully private venue · Package for 2 included · +$75 per additional guest (up to 8) · Includes commercial liability insurance
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See a Wedding at Kulaniapia Falls
A real Kona Wedding Officiant waterfall ceremony filmed on-site at Kulaniapia Falls.
Filmed on location at Kulaniapia Falls · North Hilo, Big Island
LOCATION
North Hilo
WATERFALL
120 ft (Private)
CAPACITY
Up to 8 Guests
ADD'L GUESTS
$75 Each
⸺ Hawaii Waterfall Wedding
About Kulaniapia Falls
Kulaniapia Falls is a privately owned 120-foot waterfall located in North Hilo. Our all-inclusive wedding packages at this location are for 2 or up to 8 and include package planning, your officiant, 2 hours of professional photography with 100 images, and commercial liability insurance for everyone on site.
We love this location due to its incredible beauty and privacy. Regardless of the direction you look while standing at Kulaniapia Falls, all you see is beauty around you.
The property is home to the fully sustainable Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, four waterfalls, a bamboo garden, and of course the magnificent 120-foot Kulaniapia Falls itself — 40 feet taller than Rainbow Falls.
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⸺ What's Included ⸺
What Comes With Your Kulaniapia Package
Our all-inclusive Kulaniapia Falls package covers the planning, the officiant, 2 hours of professional photography, and liability insurance. Package is for 2 persons — additional guests $75 each, up to 8 total.
Included in Your
Kulaniapia Package
Everything you need for your waterfall wedding, in one all-inclusive package.
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Venue Fee for 2
+$75 per additional guest (up to 8)
Wedding Officiant
Licensed Hawaii officiant
Commercial Liability Insurance
For everyone on site
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Package Planning
End-to-end coordination
Professional Photography
2 hours · 100 images
Private Waterfall Access
Fully private venue
⸺ About the Location
Planning Your Kulaniapia Falls Wedding
Kulaniapia Falls is a privately owned 120-foot waterfall in North Hilo — 40 feet taller than the well-known Rainbow Falls, and almost entirely private to visitors. The property is home to the fully sustainable Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, four waterfalls in total, a bamboo garden, and the magnificent main waterfall itself.
What's Included
Our all-inclusive wedding packages at Kulaniapia Falls are for 2 persons, and the venue fee for 2 is included in your package. Each additional guest is $75, with a total capacity of up to 8 people.
The package includes:
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Package planning
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Wedding officiant
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2 hours of professional photography (100 images)
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Commercial liability insurance for everyone on site
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Full access to the Kulaniapia Falls property for your ceremony
Why We Love This Venue
We love Kulaniapia for its incredible beauty and privacy. Regardless of the direction you look while standing at the falls, all you see is beauty around you. Between the 120-foot main waterfall, the three other smaller falls on the property, the bamboo garden, and the inn, there's photo backdrop in every direction.
Where It Is
Kulaniapia Falls is in North Hilo, on the east side of the Big Island. If you're staying in Kona, plan for the drive across the island — many couples make a day of it or stay a night at the Inn at Kulaniapia Falls to make the trip easier.
⸺ The Kulaniapia Experience ⸺
Six Reasons Couples Choose
Kulaniapia Falls
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120-Foot Waterfall
A privately owned 120-foot waterfall — 40 feet taller than the well-known Rainbow Falls, and the centerpiece of your wedding photos.
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Fully Private Venue
Kulaniapia is privately owned — no public crowds, no beach permits, just your ceremony on a quiet, beautiful property.
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Four Waterfalls on Site
Beyond the 120-foot main falls, three smaller waterfalls on the property offer more scenery and photo backdrops.
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Bamboo Garden
A lush bamboo garden on the property adds another distinctive setting for ceremony or photos.
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Stay On Property
The fully sustainable Inn at Kulaniapia Falls sits on the same property — many couples stay a night to make the Hilo-side trip easier.
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Truly All-Inclusive
Package covers planning, officiant, 2 hours of photography with 100 images, and commercial liability insurance for everyone on site.
⸺ COMMON QUESTIONs ⸺
Kulaniapia Falls Wedding FAQ
Kulaniapia Falls is a privately owned property in North Hilo, on the east side of the Big Island. If you're staying in Kona, plan for the drive across the island — many couples stay a night at the on-site Inn at Kulaniapia Falls.
120 feet — 40 feet taller than Rainbow Falls. It's the main waterfall on the property, and the one you'll see as the backdrop of your ceremony.
Package planning, your wedding officiant, 2 hours of professional photography with 100 images, commercial liability insurance for everyone on site, and the venue fee for 2 persons.
The package is designed for 2 persons, with additional guests at $75 each, up to a total of 8 people.
No. Kulaniapia Falls is a privately owned property, which is what makes it so quiet and secluded. There are no public crowds and no beach permits to worry about.
Beyond the main 120-foot falls, the property is home to the fully sustainable Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, three additional smaller waterfalls, and a bamboo garden — four waterfalls in total, plus multiple photo backdrops in every direction.