When couples ask us to make their Hawaii wedding feel truly Hawaiian, we guide them toward the ceremony traditions that have been part of these islands for generations. Each one carries meaning, and when woven together, they create a ceremony that feels rooted in place rather than borrowed from one. Here are the traditional Hawaiian wedding ceremony elements we incorporate most often, what they mean, and how to include them in your Big Island ceremony. The Pu (Conch Shell) Blowing If you have...

Kailua-Kona is, without exaggeration, the wedding capital of the Big Island. More ceremonies happen along this 20-mile stretch of coastline than anywhere else on Hawaii Island, and there are real reasons why. Our team has officiated over 3,000 weddings in and around Kailua-Kona since 2017, and we want to share what we know about getting married here, from neighborhood to neighborhood, beach to beach, morning to sunset. This is the local guide we wish every couple had before they booked. Why...

There is no wrong answer to this question. We have officiated beautiful morning ceremonies and unforgettable sunset weddings, and both have their devoted fans. But they create completely different experiences, and choosing between them is one of the more important decisions you will make for your Big Island wedding. Here is everything our team has learned about morning versus sunset ceremonies on the Big Island, including lighting, temperature, privacy, and what each one feels like in real...