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A destination wedding or elopement on one of Hawaii's gorgeous beach seems like such a dream! But coordinating all of the details around your special day can be overwhelming, especially from thousands of miles away. Here at Kona Wedding Officiant, we want to help you enter your wedding planning era with confidence! For this reason, we've written up a step-by-step how to guide to obtaining your marriage license in the Aloha State. Hawaii is relatively one of the simplest state

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

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 Kona Wedding Officiant®. Their black sand beach elopement took place at the stunning Mackenzie State Recreation Area located in Big Island, Hawaii. Mackenzie State Recreation Area offers a gorgeous location for a wedding with breathtaking views of the ocean, lush greenery, and a serene atmosphere. Here the couple is seen during their ceremon

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

If you're searching for some great places to stay while visiting Kailua Kona, Hawaii there are many hotels to choose from near this small town in West Hawaii. Here are some options: • Four Seasons Resort Hualalai: This is a luxurious resort, which features spacious rooms and suites with ocean views, multiple swimming pools, a golf course, and several restaurants. It is located on Kuki'o Beach and offe s guests many activities including paddle boarding and on-site restaurants

Carrie and Troy recently eloped with us here at Kona Wedding Officiant® at this rustic Black Sand Beach in East Hawaii Big Island on their wedding day. This down to earth couple came with bright smiles and great attitudes, perfect for this day with on and off rain showers, very typical for the lush tropics here on East Hawaii Big Island. If adventure is what they were seeking, it is certainly what Carrie and Troy got in their special day here with us in Hawaii. Blessed with a

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

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

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

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

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

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

Katherine and Cody were recently married on Hawaii Big Island in Waikoloa at the beautiful Anaeho`omalu Bay Beach. This young couple wed in the presence of their immediate family, just south of the Lava Lava Beach Club on this bustling beach. Cody choose an intimate location along the shoreline for his first look with Katherine, and we began this couple's first photography session just after. Anaeho`omalu Bay, also known as Waikoloa Beach, is a wonderful wedding location fo

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...

The scent of fresh-baked shortbread first greets visitors from all the way out in the parking lot at Big Island Candies, where wafts of...

The best way to see, smell and taste East Hawai'i Island's tropical bounty - fresh off the produce truck from the countless farms and gardens making up the island's rainy, fertile side - is at the Hilo Farmers' Market. Operating inside a new, large open-air shelter located along the city's famous, iconic bayfront, the market boasts rows of plastic folding tables piled unimaginably high with colorful mounds of all the typical mainland fruit and vegetable fare along with some

We love weddings in Pololu Valley, and it is no surprise why! Hawaii Big Island's Pololu Valley offers so much to couples coming to elope. From the lush green forest, to the black sand beach, to the sweeping cliffs - who can ask for a better location? Megan and Cody recently eloped in the beautiful location of Pololu Valley. We typically recommend mornings between 8 and 9am for the best chance of weather in Pololu Valley since showers are likely in the afternoons. See some

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