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For a dreamy wedding day surrounded by the serene beauty of nature, look no further than Kulaniapia Falls, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Hawaii's lush landscapes. At Kona Wedding Officiant®, we understand the allure of intimate elopements, and we're thrilled to highlight this breathtaking Hawaii waterfall location as the ideal backdrop for your special day. Imagine exchanging vows with the sound of cascading waterfalls as your symphony and the scent of tropical greener

Oxana and Max recently chose to elope at the beautiful Kaimu Black Sand Beach with the help of Kona Wedding Officiant®. The stunning black sand beach provided the perfect backdrop for the couple's special day, and we were thrilled to officiate and capture the moment. The wedding ceremony took place at the water’s edge, with the sound of waves crashing in the background and a gentle sea breeze blowing through. The couple exchanged vows against the picturesque scenery of Kaimu

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 Wedding Officiant® in the presence of their children. The couple's only request was a simple and easy elopement on the beach with their children. The magnetism of their loving relationship, 18 years strong, glimmered as intensely as the ocean waves. The blue skies, black sand, and lush greenery at Pohoiki Black Sand Beach was the perfect ba

Cindy and Chris visited us from the East Coast, US for their intimate Big Island Hawaii Black Sand Beach elopement early 2023. This couple chose one of my favorite locations for their destination wedding on Big Island - the lush and incredibly beautiful Pololu Valley on the north end of Hawaii Island. This location is rich with many features, including black sand, lava rocks, a gentle river, and an ironwood forest nestled along the shoreline. The beach is set between two hi

We had the pleasure of meeting and marrying these gorgeous Canadians recently on Kuki'o Beach Hawaii Big Island! McKenzie and Justin are a perfect match and a heck of a lot of fun. They elope privately with Kona Wedding Officiant® at this secluded beach at sunset this past January 2023. Explore their wedding gallery and some beautiful sunset photos of Kuki'o Beach on this blog post. Mahalo nui loa for letting us be part of your wedding day! Mahalo to Team Associate Photograph

Have you ever been to a Hawai'i Black Sand Beach? Punalu'u Black Sand Beach in Ka'u, Hawai'i is one of the most widely known black sand beaches in all of Hawai'i. This beach is known for its genuine black sand, which hugs the coastline. In addition to fine black sand, scattered coconut palms, black lava rock, tide pools and honu all around (Hawaiian sea turtles) make this location a top site for many Big Island visitors. For couples seeking a black sand beach elopement, Punal

Couple recently married with Kona Wedding Officiant at Kikaua Point Park Beach. 💍 Planning a Hawaii Elopement on a Budget with Kona Wedding Officiant Are you planning to elope in Hawaii and wondering how to make it work within your budget? Take it from someone who lives here — Hawaii is an incredible place to get married, but it can also be expensive if you don’t plan carefully. With the right preparation, though, you can have a beautiful Big Island elopement without breakin

So you want to get married on Hawaii Big Island but you don't know where to begin? KOA?! ITO?! Not sure what airport to fly into? No...

So you want to get married in Hawaii and keep it simple? Planning a trip to an unknown place can a undertaking on its own...add an elopement?! Couple just married at Kuki`o Beach with Kona Wedding Officiant. Don't stress! I'm here to help keep it simple for you. That's my job, that's what I do. My name is Deanna. I'm the owner of Kona Wedding Officiant® in sunny Kailua Kona Hawaii. Deanna DiMichele, owner, Kona Wedding Officiant. How To Get Married In Hawaii and Keep It Simpl

Bryan and Tanner recently tied the knot with us at Old Kona Airport Beach in the heart of Kailua Kona Hawaii. We love this beach for big groups who are looking for a no stress location close to town. This beach offers plenty of parking, has limited permit restrictions, and allows for chairs, arches, and even has pavilion space for rent through Hawaii County if you would like to stay for a party afterwards. Hosting plenty of beach access, public restrooms, and a grassy park ac

Congratulations to the beautiful Angel and Gretchen who traveled around the world on a cruise line to say I DO! with us here on Hawaii Big Island. From Tennessee, Angel and Gretchen came 5,000 miles aboard a Princess Cruiseliner to say their vows with Kona Wedding Officiant® on the beautiful shores of Hawaii. We were so blessed to finally meet and marry Angel and Gretchen, who continued to plan their special day with us after many hiccups and covid-postponements. This coupl

These newlyweds, Dominoe and Andrew came from the US West Coast to be married with us here on Hawaii Big Island this past a October 2022....

Are you planning your Big Island Beach wedding from somewhere other than the Big Island and don’t know what the island’s beaches look like? It can be difficult to get a sense of Hawaii’ Big Island when possibly you have never even set foot on this Big Island itself! Photos, maps, and internet search can tell you a lot, but when you are planning your special day, be sure to reach out to a local to obtain the most accurate information about your wedding location. As you plan

No Rental Car? No Problem - Have Kailua-Kona Hawaii Beach Wedding Without Wheels! Many couples ask whether or not they should rent a car when they visit the Big Island of Hawaii. My answer to all couples is a resounding yes! The Big Island is a 125 mile drive around on Highway 11 with so many diverse landscapes and features to see within just a few short miles. Public transportation is not plentiful nor reliable on Big Island, so couples without a vehicle will be walking, t

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Q: We want to get married on a beach, do we need a permit? A: The simple answer is yes. The State of Hawaii requires all individuals...