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Dina and Gerry enjoyed a just beautiful morning wedding with their family at Kuki`o Beach. This couple decided on this location for its ease of access, beauty, and so that they could stay and enjoy this great location’s beach access after their wedding day. Kuki`o Beach on Hawaii Big Island is such a great spot for both morning and sunset weddings, offering brilliant blue morning skies and crystal blue ocean waters - and intense,vibrant sunsets with straight on West Hawaii s

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 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

Holualoa Beach is a small, tucked away beach in the heart of Kailua Kona Hawaii and is is one of my favorite locations for an intimate, secluded elopement. Right off Alii Drive, it is the perfect spot for couples staying in town who want to be married in a private, rustic wedding location. This beach is best for couples who do not mind uneven, slippery footing when walking out to the location. There are two small beaches for elopements at this location. This spot is ideal f

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....

Congratulations to Diane and Kyle, who recently said I DO with us at the beautiful Kuki`o Beach in North Kona, Hawaii. We were so blessed to

Gorgeous! Is The Only Word For These Two Newlyweds - recently married with us here at Kona Wedding Officiant® in beautiful Kailua Kona Hawaii! This couple eloped at Kuki`o Beach on a bright and sunny morning. They chose our Lehua Package with custom floral add ons from our Wedding Shop - to create their perfect matching haku + bouquet ensembles. We were so blessed to be part of their Big Island Hawaii beach elopement and wish them so much ALOHA as they begin their next journ

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...