Please note: · First come first served · Walk along a rocky shoreline required · Foot traffic is fairly high · Consider KukiÊ»o Beach for more privacy
⸺ Watch a Real Ceremony ⸺
See a Wedding at Pauoa Bay
A real Kona Wedding Officiant ceremony at Pauoa Bay, Fairmont Orchid.
Filmed on location at Pauoa Bay · Fairmont Orchid
LOCATION
Via Fairmont Orchid
BEST FOR
Elopements & Small Groups
SETTING
Lavascape · Tiny Sandy Beaches
ACCESS
Rocky Shoreline Walk
⸺ At the Fairmont Orchid
About Pauoa Bay
Accessed via the Fairmont Orchid, Pauoa Bay is a small shoreline access area, good for elopements and very small groups who do not mind a walk along the rocky shoreline out to the bay.
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This area is first come first served with many tiny "bays" along the shore, offering lavascape and small sandy beaches.
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Check out Check out Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid during the walk back to your car or hotel for dinner right after your beachfront wedding ceremony with our team.
Foot traffic is fairly high at this location, so if you are desiring a more intimate setting for your wedding, consider Kukiʻo Beach.
⸺ What to Know Before Booking ⸺
Planning a Pauoa Bay Wedding
A few things to keep in mind as you plan your ceremony at the Fairmont Orchid shoreline.
The Essentials
What makes Pauoa Bay a good fit for an elopement or very small ceremony.
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Accessed via Fairmont Orchid
At the hotel
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Rocky Shoreline Walk
Walk out to the bay required
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Lavascape & Sandy Beaches
Dramatic shoreline setting
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Elopements & Very Small Groups
A small shoreline access area
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First Come First Served
Many tiny bays along the shore
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Brown's Beach House
Walking distance for dinner after
⸺ ABOUT THE LOCATION
Planning Your Pauoa Bay Wedding
Pauoa Bay is accessed via the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. It's a small shoreline access area — not a traditional beach, but a stretch of coastline with many tiny bays, lavascape, and small sandy spots to choose from.
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The Walk Out to the Bay
Getting to Pauoa Bay requires a walk along the rocky shoreline. Everyone attending should be comfortable with that terrain. For couples with mobility concerns or larger guest counts, this isn't the right beach.
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First Come First Served
This area is first come first served, with many tiny bays along the shore. There's no reservation system — we'll time your ceremony and choose a spot once we arrive.
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Dinner After the Ceremony
Check out Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid during the walk back to your car or hotel for dinner right after your ceremony.
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About the Foot Traffic
Foot traffic at Pauoa Bay is fairly high. If a more intimate setting is important to you, we'd recommend Kukiʻo Beach instead.
⸺ The Pauoa Bay Advantage ⸺
Six Reasons Couples Choose
Pauoa Bay
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At the Fairmont Orchid
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Accessed via the Fairmont Orchid — convenient if you're staying at the hotel.
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Lavascape Setting
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A dramatic shoreline of black lava and small sandy beaches — a distinctive Hawaii Island setting.
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Tiny Shoreline Bays
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Many tiny bays along the shore give you several possible ceremony spots to choose from.
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Good for Elopements
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A small shoreline access area well suited to elopements and very small groups.
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Brown's Beach House
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Walking distance to Brown's Beach House for dinner on the way back to your car or hotel.
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Close to Your Hotel
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If you're staying at the Fairmont Orchid, Pauoa Bay is a short walk from the resort.
⸺ COMMON QUESTIONs ⸺
Pauoa Bay Wedding FAQ
Pauoa Bay is accessed via the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island.
For the right couple — yes. Pauoa Bay is a small shoreline access area, good for elopements and very small groups who don't mind a walk along the rocky shoreline out to the bay.
Access requires a walk along the rocky shoreline. Everyone attending should be comfortable with that terrain. For couples with mobility concerns, we'd recommend a different beach.
No. The area is first come first served, with many tiny "bays" along the shore. We'll pick a spot once we arrive on your wedding day.
Yes — Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid is walking distance during the walk back to your car or hotel.
Foot traffic at Pauoa Bay is fairly high. If you're desiring a more intimate setting for your wedding, we recommend Kukiʻo Beach instead.
All-inclusive Pauoa Bay wedding packages start at $995 and include a licensed Kona Wedding Officiant, professional photographer, Hawaiian leis, beach coordination, and marriage license filing. Larger packages range up to $3,995.