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Pololu Valley Black Sand Beach, near the top of Hawaii Big Island, is a great place for an early morning wedding. At Kona Wedding...

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

The beachfront Robertson House, located on Holualoa Beach in Kailua Kona, Hawaii is one of the most treasured Airbnbs that we know of here at Kona Wedding Officiant®. Deanna learned of this location after she performed a wedding for a couple several years ago at this home. This beachfront Hawaii home is situated directly in Kailua Kona on a secluded cove with a private upper lawn that overlooks the ocean, lava rocks, and breaking waves. Due this home's location and most pe

We provide much for our couples with our All Inclusive Group Wedding Packages here at Kona Wedding Officiant®, but a few things we do not...

At Kona Wedding Officiant®, we love Beauty Lux Salon and have been referring our brides to them since the day we opened! Mara McMichael and her team are quick to respond, provide above and beyond service, and our brides always come to ceremonies looking fabulous. Beauty Lux Salon has two convenient locations – one in Kailua Kona and one in Waikoloa. Better still, this team will come to your hotel, Airbnb, or home to get you wedding ready. Our favorite thing about Beauty L

Big Island Hawaii newlyweds can find a romantic retreat in Kealakekua, Hawaii at this house made entirely of Glass. Hinu Hale Glass House is a unique home, made entirely of glass and surrounded by 360 degrees of nature. It is located on a picturesque horse ranch with private access to the Ka'awaloa Trail (Captain Cook Trail), which leads down to the Captain Cook Monument. Couples will enjoy this hale for its access to hiking, snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument, seclusi

History buffs and tree lovers alike won't want to miss a sunny seaside walk down Banyan Drive along Hilo's famous Waiakea Peninsula during their visit to Hawai'i Island's "Big City". That's because the street is lined with the massive, ancient and strangely intriguing trees called Banyans, planted nearly a century ago by movie stars, politicians, sports heroes, religious leaders, adventurers and native Hawaiians of the era. The trees were sown as saplings after completion of

From the town of Pahoa head straight to the ocean, down Kahakai Boulevard and its looping S-curve, through the neighborhood of Hawaiian Beaches until the wide band of deep blue appears on the horizon, and then take a side-street that hugs the coast for a block or two, and you'll find the towering trees, expansive green lawn and colorful art installation of Papio Ocean Park. This pet-friendly seaside recreation spot is owned and managed by the local neighborhood, and is open d

Kathleen and Paul were recently married at Kikaua Point Park in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Here is a look at some of their Hawaii sunset...

Kuki`o Beach is one of my top recommended locations for intimate elopements and small and large family weddings. Take a look at some of...

Found along Lower Puna District's jagged coast of black lava rock, this group of tidal pools locally known as "Mermaid Ponds" is a rugged, secluded swimming spot to take a refreshing dip on those hot, humid East Hawai'i Island afternoons. The path across the rough beach of lava boulders can be treacherous at points, but the reward at the end of the trail - a large, semi-protected swimming hole that's surprisingly deep in places - makes the trek well worth it. Big rolling wav

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A quarter-mile walk down a red cinder footpath leading away from the sprawling market complex known locally as "Uncle Robert's" in...

Sharyl + Chris had an adventure elopement wedding at the beautiful Kiholo Bay Black Sand Beach in North Kona, Hawaii. This family had...

Kona Wedding Officiant® Big Island Elopement Packages Holualoa Beach Weddings

Kelly and Tim were recently married in the gorgeous Pololu Valley on Hawaii Big Island. Pololu Valley is home to one of Hawaii's...

Mandilee + Victor had a small family wedding at the beautiful Kikaua Point Park in North Kona, Hawaii. This couple had some hiccups from...

Kona Wedding Officiant® employs a team of highly talented Big Island-only photographers. Our photographers are interviewed for our...

Deanna DiMichele, owner and licensed minister of Kona Wedding Officiant®, brings heart, expertise, and aloha to every Hawaii wedding. Naturally introverted, Deanna shines when all eyes are on her, guiding couples through intimate beach weddings, waterfall elopements, and off-the-beaten-path ceremonies. With deep knowledge of island locations, permits, and Hawaiian traditions, she crafts meaningful, personalized ceremonies that celebrate each couple’s unique love story.