Kukiʻo Beach Weddings in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi

Why This Sunset Spot Is One of the Big Island’s Most Magical Places to Say “I Do”

Aerial view of Kukiʻo Beach showing orange sky, palm trees, sunset, and volcanic rock shoreline.

If you’re dreaming of a romantic beach wedding on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Kukiʻo Beach in Kailua-Kona is one of the most breathtaking spots to exchange your vows. With golden sand, clear turquoise water, and peaceful surroundings, it’s easy to see why so many couples fall in love with this location.

Morning or Sunset?

Many couples ask if they should plan their ceremony for the morning or the evening. While morning weddings offer calm waves and soft, glowing light, there’s something truly magical about a Kukiʻo Beach sunset.

Bride and groom at sunset on Kukiʻo Beach, Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaiʻi

As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into shades of pink, gold, and violet — the perfect backdrop for a romantic Hawaiian “I do.”

What Makes Kukiʻo Beach Special

Kukiʻo Beach feels secluded and serene, yet it’s conveniently close to Kailua-Kona. It’s known for its tide pools, lava rock formations, and wide open shoreline — a photographer’s dream!

Whether you’re planning a small elopement or an intimate beach ceremony with family, this beach offers plenty of space and natural beauty.

Couples love this location for its balance of luxury and authenticity. Just north of the Four Seasons Hualālai, Kukiʻo captures that exclusive Kona feel while keeping things relaxed and full of aloha.

Newlyweds celebrating with a kiss on the beach at Kukiʻo during a romantic sunset ceremony.

Tips for Your Kukiʻo Beach Wedding

✅ Timing is everything: Schedule your ceremony about one to one hour to ninety minutes before sunset for the best lighting.

✅ Keep it simple: Most couples opt for light décor — the scenery does the work!

✅ Book early: Kukiʻo is a popular choice, especially for sunset weddings.

✅ Respect the ʻāina: Leave no trace and honor the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi.

Smiling couple standing on sand at Kukiʻo Beach in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, during a colorful sunset wedding shoot by the ocean.

Vendor Tip Box: Our Kona Favorites

Planning your Big Island wedding or elopement is easy when you have the right local team! Here are a few of our favorite vendors who bring aloha to every celebration:

🌸 Floral & Decor:

• Kea & Loa — keaandloa.com

• Kona Wedding Officiant Shop— konaweddingofficiant.com/shop

📸 Photography:

• Kona Wedding Officiant - konaweddingofficiant.com/portfolio

🎪 Rentals:

• Kona Event Rentals — konaeventrentals.com

• Big Island Tents — bigislandtents.com

💍 Officiant Services:

• Kona Wedding Officiant — konaweddingofficiant.com

These trusted professionals know the ins and outs of Hawaiʻi beach weddings and will help make your day effortless and unforgettable.

Bride and groom standing barefoot in the ocean at Kukiʻo Beach on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, sharing a kiss as the sun sets over the water.

💫 Officiated With Aloha

At Kona Wedding Officiant, we’ve had the joy of performing countless ceremonies at Kukiʻo Beach — each one unique, heartfelt, and filled with the spirit of aloha. Watching couples exchange vows as the sky turns gold never gets old.

If you’re wondering where to tie the knot on the Big Island, Kukiʻo Beach might just be the place where your forever begins.

📍 Kukiʻo Beach, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi💍 Officiated with aloha by Kona Wedding Officiant®

Smiling couple standing on lava rocks at Kukiʻo Beach in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, holding hands during a colorful sunset wedding shoot by the beach.