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

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

The 10 Best Restaurants In Kailua Kona Hawaii (For All Budgets): Ulu Ocean Grill and Sushi Lounge ($$$): Located at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, this restaurant offers an elegant dining experience with a focus on fresh seafood and sushi. Merriman's ($$$): One of Deanna's favorite spots, this upcountry down to earth location has a commitment to using locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients. Merriman's offers a farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally. Fosters($): Situ

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

Allison and Douglas said I DO with us recently at the magical Pololu Valley Black Sand Beach here on Hawaii Big Island. This couple,...

Most of the time lava flows on the Big Island of Hawaii destroy beloved swimming spots completely and irreversibly, but in the case of...

Raw power, imminent danger, idyllic beauty and subtle mystery all intersect at MacKenzie State Recreation Area, known locally as "Mackenzie Park", found along Lower Puna District's rugged, jungly coast of ironwood trees and weathered black lava boulders. The park is small - only 13 acres of land perched atop formidable lava bluffs with violent, swirling royal blue ocean below sending waves smashing into the cliffs with such force that the ground shakes. And to make it even m

Many of our couples say, "In Hawaii, every beach is a beautiful beach to be married on!" And while it's hard to disagree, there is something incredibly magical about being married under the setting summer sun on a beach in Kailua Kona, Big Island. West Hawaii summer skies, particularly those right here in beautiful Kona should not be missed. Offering our eyes the most brilliant of pinks, purples and oranges, summer skies in Hawaii make my heart melt. Congratulations to the lo

Lillian - INDIGO GRACE - Kona Wedding Officiant® - Associate Photographer Brittany Renault When you are planning your special day one of the most important elements of preparation for a bride can be beauty. Brides often do not know where to begin in Hawaii or who to turn to when selecting an artist for the most important day of their lives. Katherine - BIG ISLAND HAWAII MAKEUP - Kona Wedding Officiant® - Associate Photographer Loryn Restivo With over 5 years of business and

The waters at Keaukaha Beach Park's tidal pools and swimming holes are almost always peaceful, but just 100 yards off this placid coast...

At the top of a gently sloping hill along Hawai'i Island's Kohala Coast north of Kona rests Puʻukoholā Heiau, the last great ancient...

Ornate stone bridges, footpaths looping past planting of strange-looking tropical shrubs, and serene fish ponds full of darting, colorful fish can all be found just a short walk away from Hilo's Bayfront heading toward Waiakea Peninsula. This is Liliuokalani Gardens, a 24-acre park southeast of downtown Hilo adjacent to the bay, which is home to 100-year-old Edo-style Japanese gardens. The bridges, ponds, pagodas, statues, and "torii" - the iconic traditional Japanese gates

Punalu`u Black Sand Beach, near the bottom of Hawaii Big Island, is a great place for an early morning or sunset wedding. Couples love it for its rich black sand, diverse scenery, crashing waves, and magnificent lava rocks. Take a look at some of Justin and Tony's elopement wedding at this black sand beach location and explore this unique Big Island Hawaii wedding location. Aloha - Deanna - Kona Wedding Officiant®, Licensed Minister and Marriage Officiant. Kona Wedding Of

Two miles north of downtown Hilo, along a rocky coastline studded with black lava rocks, lies Honoli'i Beach Park, a favorite surfing, paddle-boarding, sunbathing and boogie boarding spot in East Hawai'i Island. Honoli'i is the name of the stream which meets the ocean below Hilo's Wainaku neighborhood hills, creating a sandy beach and immense sandbar perfect for sunbathing. On an average surf day, small to medium sized waves roll onto the beach, while larger barrels crash at

Hawaii is one of the easiest (and best) states to have a getaway elopement. You do not need a witness and you can research many marriage officiants and wedding planners online. What’s more, you can fill out Hawaii’s Marriage License Application online before you even get to the state. It’s valid online for one year. 1. Pick Your Travel Dates Decide when you’re coming to the islands and which island you’re coming to. Check AirBnB and VRBO for great rates and eccentric rent