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Get married at Mackenzie State Recreation Area in Pāhoa, Hawaii — a secluded black sand beach wedding location perfect for intimate elopements and family weddings. Learn about the free 45-day special use permit, travel tips, and how Kona Wedding Officiant® helps you plan every detail.

Dreaming of a wild and romantic wedding in Hawaii? Kehena Black Sand Beach on the Big Island offers one of the most dramatic and unforgettable settings for your Hawaii elopement or intimate ceremony. With its shimmering black sand, turquoise ocean waves, and lush coastal cliffs, Kehena is perfect for adventurous couples seeking a unique, off-the-beaten-path experience. Located along the scenic Puna coastline near Hilo, this beach captures the raw volcanic energy and natural s

Sunrise vows on Punaluu’s black sand—intimate, dramatic, unforgettable. Book your Big Island elopement with a local officiant who knows how to honor place, people, and aloha. #PunaluuWedding #KonaWeddingOfficiant

Say “I do” beneath a private Big Island waterfall. Discover Kona Wedding Officiant’s all-inclusive Kulaniapia Falls elopement packages in Hawai‘i.

Kailua Kona, Hawaii is filled with casual dining spots perfect for couples, families, and friends looking for great food without the fuss.

Recently married couple at Mackenzie State Park In Pahoa Hawaii. My name is Deanna. I'm the owner of Kona Wedding Officiant® in sunny Kailua Kona Hawaii. I'm here to help keep things simple for you. That's my job, that's what I do. Dreaming of a beautiful, stress-free elopement in Kona Hawaii? Good choice! We have some of the best weather in the world here. Kailua Kona on Hawaii Big Island is home to terrific landscape - a mix of striking black little rock and white sandy be

If you’re dreaming of a romantic beach wedding on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Kukiʻo Beach in Kailua-Kona is one of the most breathtaking spots to exchange your vows. With golden sand, clear turquoise water, and peaceful surroundings, it’s easy to see why so many couples fall in love with this location.

Planning your Big Island or Kona wedding? While most Hawaii beach weddings are standing-only by state permit, a few locations allow arches and chairs. Explore our favorite local vendors for rentals and learn which spots on the island make it possible!

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So many couples want to know - where should we eat? Whether it's just for a bite after their ceremony, or a delicious Hawaiian meal, many of our couples don't know where to begin. We've compiled a listed of THE BEST fish around! Mahalo to these restaurants for bringing Kona consistent places time and time again!

Shelli and Brian tied the knot with us recently during a gorgeous sunset elopement at Kuki`o Beach on Hawaii Big Island - Kailua Kona.

Dina and Gerry enjoyed a just beautiful morning wedding with their family at Kuki`o Beach. This couple decided on this location for its...

We had a wonderful Big Island Hawaii sunset beach wedding with Kristine and Gregory earlier this summer at Kuki`o Beach. This couple...

Gretchen and Scooter planned a simple morning Big Island elopement wedding with us on Kuki`o Beach during their recent trip to Hawaii....

For a dreamy wedding day surrounded by the serene beauty of nature, look no further than Kulaniapia Falls, a hidden gem nestled in the...

A destination wedding or elopement on one of Hawaii's gorgeous beach seems like such a dream! But coordinating all of the details around...

Oxana and Max recently chose to elope at the beautiful Kaimu Black Sand Beach with the help of Kona Wedding Officiant®. The stunning...

What better way to make your wedding day unforgettable than by eloping in Hawaii? Sehar and Kyle recently did just that with the help of...

Thinking of eloping to Hawaii? Kona Wedding Officiant® and Malama Luxury Picnics can curate the wedding day of your dreams.

We recently had the honor of meeting and marrying this sweet couple at Pohoiki Black Sand Beach. Jeff and Lisa eloped privately with Kona...