SIMPLE Oahu WEDDING BLOG

Hawaii is known for its beaches, but those who visit will soon discover that the lush green mountains and valleys are unparalleled in beauty. The Royal Hawaiian Golf Course is hidden in the heart of Kailua and embraced by the towering ridges of the Nuuanu Pali State Park. This location is perfect for couples who want a wedding in Oahu with an abundance of tropical greenery and a spark of adventure (Spoiler: this golf course venue comes with a cute set of mini wheels!).

If you’re hoping to say “I do” at this gorgeous venue, or if you’d like to learn more, follow along and we’ll go over all the details of booking your wedding in Oahu at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club!

✦ Royal Hawaiian Golf Course Booking Details

We offer morning ceremonies at 8:30 am & sunset at this venue. The Royal Hawaiian Golf Course arranges its own schedule, so we will inquire about their availability on behalf of the couple. Just like with any wedding in Oahu, it’s best to have at least three dates in mind for your ceremony.

We will take care of all communication with the venue, so you can simply relax and enjoy your vacation. The only time you may need to reach out is if you’re interested in a reception at their clubhouse restaurant — if so, we’ll be happy to put you in contact with the event planner at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club.

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✦ Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Package Details

Our Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Oahu wedding package starts at $4000 +tax and includes all of the following: 

• The site fee
• Oahu minister/officiant
• Bridal bouquet of your choice. See Bridal Bouquet Options
• Leis for ceremony exchange
• 1.5 hours of photography coverage by the  Karma Hill Photography team
• 100 retouched high-resolution images included. Additional edited images, professional prints, and albums available for purchase a la carte.
• Up to 30 brown wood chairs (pictured)
• Small Bamboo Arch, Wood pillars, and Sound System
• On-site coordinator to ensure your ceremony goes smoothly
• Our list of top recommended vendors for hair & makeup, caterers, car service restaurants, etc.
• Complimentary Consultation with a Travel Specialist.
• Complimentary Concierge service to book activities, dining, and more!

Sunset ceremonies are timed within the allotted photography time, so your actual “I do” will shift according to the season and when the sun sets. If you’d like beach portraits, the Karma Hill Photography team can add 1 hour of additional photography to capture newlywed photos at Waimanalo Bay Beach.

Other perks about having your wedding in Oahu at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club:

• The venue also has a bridal suite that the couple has access to prior to the wedding ceremony to get ready in. 
• The venue comes with a small golf cart/trolly that will take you around the property to take couples photos with your photographer. See more below!

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✦ Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Ceremony Options

Our package for this venue comes with a simple arch that elegantly draws the eye to the couple during the ceremony. However, if you’d like something more simple, you can opt to have no arch and let the tropical backdrop do the framing for you, or you can upgrade to include flowers and drapery for $600.  

Custom arches and Oahu wedding upgrades are also available. Pricing for custom arches depends on how elaborate the design is as well as individual quotes from our florists and vendors. Browse the photos above to get an idea of all the beautiful ceremony options that are available to you!

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✦ Portrait Options at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Perhaps the biggest perk to having your wedding in Oahu at this venue is the sheer variety of gorgeous backdrops. The venue comes with a small golf cart/trolly that will whisk you around the property to capture you and your loved one against spectacular locales that will take your breath away. A rustic rock wall, rainforest greenery, stone bridges, and a serene pond are all part of the adventure!

Even the ceremony terrace itself has an abundance of photo opportunities! When you choose the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club for your wedding in Oahu, you’ll have the opportunity to sign your wedding license while the sacred valleys of the island bear witness. There’s also a variety of backdrops for group portraits just beyond the ceremony site that are easily accessible for guests of all ages.

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✦ Reception Options at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

This venue has an onsite restaurant known as the ‘Olena on the ground level of their clubhouse. Receptions at the ‘Olena need to be made directly with the venue, so we’ll happily connect you with their events manager.

We do not plan receptions but would be thrilled to add reception flowers such as centerpieces or table garlands to add some “wow” to your reception decor. The Karma Hill Photography team also offers additional reception photography.

If you have any questions about this venue or your wedding in Oahu, please don’t hesitate to contact us! While you’re browsing, come check out our guide to Booking your Kualoa Ranch Wedding on Oahu.

It’s nearly summertime and all of us at Simple Oahu Wedding are feeling the sun and dreaming of Hawaii wedding bouquets! We see a lot of beauties. With choices ranging from our gorgeous bouquet options to one-of-a-kind creations custom made for you, our talented friends at Sweet Blossoms Hawaii have the perfect arrangement to make your floral dreams bloom into reality! 

Since we’re at the tail end of May, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate the many gorgeous bouquets of our Oahu brides. After all, “May Day” is one of our favorite Hawaiian holidays! On the first of the month, kiddos and adults alike sport their best aloha gear to celebrate Hawaiian traditions like lie making and hula — and instead of ribbons or balloons, the room decor is simply blooms of endless florals! It might be a little late in the month, but we wanted to share the spirit of May Day with all of you to bring some aloha to wherever you are in the world! 

We’ve sorted these 40 Hawaii wedding bouquets from real Oahu brides into 3 categories: Spring & Pastel, Tropical & Vibrant, and Leafy & Green. Of course, we’ve included our custom bouquets as well as our 4 stunning bridal bouquet options: Our Rustic Hawaiian, Tropical Elegance, Boho Dream, and White Wedding Bouquets. We’ll cycle through all of them, so come ‘petal’ along with us! 

Spring & Pastel

The beauty of these Hawaii wedding bouquets is as subtle and sweet as their enchanting fragrance. From lilac and baby-soft yellow to hues of popping pink, we love the spring feeling of these flower arrangements!

This collection features Oahu wedding floral from our bridal bouquet selection, including custom arrangements and our Boho Dream, White Wedding, and Tropical Elegance bouquets. Keep swiping for a burst of sweetness!

Tropical & Vibrant

For the bride who can’t get enough of our Hawaiian sunsets, the tropical & vibrant style is total eye-candy! With king proteas, ginger, and anthurium sitting front and center, these bouquets bring a touch of the Aloha spirit to your Big Day.

Several of the following bouquets were custom made to meet the bride’s requests, but most are our Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet, one of four gorgeously designed floral options available in our wedding packages. With fiery orange, vivid reds, and just the right amount of mellow yellow and baby pink, this bouquet style is like holding a mini sunset between your hands!

Leafy & Green

Goddess green is one of the biggest trends in Hawaii wedding bouquets — with ferns, succulents, eucalyptus, and lush tropical leaves to choose from, this style is anything but boring!

You can custom create a bouquet and fill it to your heart’s content with endless greenery, or our Boho Dream and White Wedding bouquets might have the simple splash of emerald you’re looking for!

With our beautiful Oahu wedding packages, you can custom create your own Hawaii wedding bouquet or simply select one of our stunning floral options to make an unforgettable impression. We’re happy to work with you to make all of your wedding dreams come true! Contact us today to learn more.

Want to see more beautiful blooms? Visit our sister company’s site and browse Simple Maui Wedding’s collection of 100 Beach Wedding Bouquets.

Lilian and Kevin’s serene Oahu venue wedding was on the beach at the Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay, beneath a softly framed arch with the ocean stretching endlessly behind them. And somehow, it felt like the world gave them just a little extra space to breathe that day.

Tucked near the stables, their ceremony location felt wonderfully private, almost secret. The waves rolled in steadily, the breeze carried the scent of salt and sun, and everything about the setting whispered this is exactly where you’re meant to be. Turtle Bay has a way of blending wild beauty with quiet luxury. And here away from crowds, surrounded by open coastline, it felt deeply personal.

Their guests arrived in cheerful aloha shirts, instantly setting the tone: relaxed, joyful, and full of heart. There was no stiffness, no pretense, just people they love, gathered to witness something real. When Lilian and Kevin exchanged vows beneath the arch, the moment felt grounded and meaningful. Every word landed softly but stayed. Promises spoken with intention. Love spoken out loud. Keep reading to see more of their special day with us!

Time To Celebrate

And oh, they looked so happy! Not the posed-for-photos kind of happy, but the kind that shows up when you’re completely at ease with the person standing beside you. Their ceremony was intimate and personal, just what they envisioned. No frills, no fuss, just two people choosing each other in the most sacred way. And what made their Oahu venue wedding even more unique is that they were able to have both the beach option and the privacy of the venue!

Their portraits captured all of it: the quiet pauses, the joyful movement, the way the setting wrapped around them without ever stealing the spotlight. Walking along the beach, soaking it all in, they looked like two people who knew—deep down—that this day would always matter.

Their beach portraits felt effortless and intimate, the kind of moments that unfold when there’s nowhere else to be and nothing else to do but enjoy each other. With the sand beneath their feet and the ocean stretching wide behind them, Lilian and Kevin leaned into one another like this was exactly how it was always meant to be.

It was meaningful. It was beautiful. And it was private and full of joy.
And most importantly, Lilian and Kevin had the best time, the kind of wedding day that feels less like a production and more like a memory you’ll return to forever. Congratulations to you both!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay

Oahu Wedding Package: The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay Ceremony by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Lindsay ‘Kawena’ Opunui

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Florals: Leis, Arch Arrangements, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Sweet Blossoms

Ready for a sweet Oahu venue wedding story? Every great love story has a little sparkle, and for Jinyi and Raymond, it began quite literally under the glow of the Hope Diamond. They met at the Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., where fate (and maybe a shared love for history and art) drew their eyes to the same gem. A few years later, Raymond recreated that magical moment, proposing with a model of the museum and hiding the ring right where the Hope Diamond would have been. The rest, as they say, is history!

Their Oahu wedding at Crystal Chapel was every bit as radiant as their beginning. The chapel, with its tall arched windows and soft natural light streaming through, seemed to glow around them. As they stood together, exchanging vows in the light, the entire space felt filled with love, gentle, reverent, and utterly beautiful. It was an intimate ceremony, shared between two souls who’ve crossed oceans and time zones to find home in each other…

Light & Elegance

As Jinyi and Raymond exchanged vows, there was a stillness, the kind of quiet that comes when love and light fill the room.

What made the moment even more special was the warmth of their loved ones gathered together. Friends and family had traveled across oceans to celebrate with them, too! Their smiles and tears of joy blend into the rhythm of the day. You could feel the pride, the affection, the sheer gratitude in every hug and every shared glance.

Afterward, Jinyi and Raymond stepped onto the beach for their newlywed portraits. The sun was soft, and the rain finally cleared! Jinyi’s dress fluttered in the wind while Raymond held her close. The sea shimmered, the light danced, and their joy was absolutely contagious!

It was a day filled with beauty and meaning, a gathering of hearts to honor two souls who’ve found home in each other. Congratulations, Jinyi and Raymond! Your love story truly shines.

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Kelsey from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant, Leis by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Crystal Chapel

Onsite Coordinator: Christine of Simple Oahu Wedding

Acoustic Musician: Henry

Oahu Wedding Packages: Crystal Chapel by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Jordan and Jacob’s Oahu venue wedding at Paradise Cove was everything they dreamed of: comfortable, laid-back, and full of heart. It was a day that celebrated not just their love, but the story that brought them together: one that started with a book, a friendship, and a shared love for all things Disney.

Their connection feels like something straight out of a storybook. Jordan first met Jacob through his mom, a young adult author Jordan admired growing up. What began as online friendship slowly blossomed into something deeper, and years later, after moving in together “as friends,” they realized their story was destined for more. So we were delighted to bring their dream wedding day to life! It was worthy of a Disney love story!

The Best Day

So it only made sense that their engagement took place in front of the Beauty and the Beast castle at Disney, a nod to Jordan’s grandparents’ romantic French love story and their mutual obsession with Disney magic. When it came time to plan their wedding, Oahu felt like the perfect choice. It’s an island Jordan has loved since her first visit, a place filled with meaning and memories.

Their wedding day at Paradise Cove was bright, joyful, and filled with love from family and friends, many experiencing Hawaii for the first time. The ceremony was intimate and relaxed, framed by palm trees and soft ocean light, and every laugh and happy tear felt genuine.

Our Disney Fairytale

After the ceremony, we took advantage of the gorgeous Oahu sunshine and wandered around the Paradise Cove property for newlywed portraits. The light was vibrant and bright, wrapping Jordan and Jacob in that signature Hawaiian glow. They were completely at ease, laughing, holding hands, and soaking in the joy of finally being married. We captured them beneath swaying palms, along the garden paths, and finally down by the beach, where the ocean shimmered behind them.

Our Oahu wedding photography style focuses on capturing those unposed, heartfelt moments, the natural smiles, the colors of the island, and the emotions that make a wedding day unforgettable. Jordan and Jacob’s portraits reflected all of that: warmth, connection, and joy!

Congratulations, Jordan and Jacob! Your day was as magical and meaningful as your love story. Here’s to a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and happily ever after!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Paradise Cove

Oahu Wedding Package: Paradise Cove Luau Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Keani of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Acoustic Musician: Henry Makua

Oahu Wedding Florals: Leis, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Some love stories stretch across continents but still find their way home. Donald and Akina’s Oahu venue wedding at Kailana Chapel was exactly that: a celebration that brought two families together from opposite sides of the Pacific, wrapped in sunlight and ocean breeze.

Donald, a quality assurance manager for a California-based company, now works in Japan, where Akina also lives and works in project finance for a Japanese bank. They first met through Tinder, a modern beginning that led to a first date over Italian food in Tokyo. What followed was years of love, distance, and persistence. When Akina was assigned to London, they kept their connection strong until Donald flew to Europe to propose, in Florence, under a soft, rainy sky, with a rugby player’s personalized message tucked beside the ring. Romantic doesn’t even begin to cover it! So we are delighted to share moments of their special day below!

Under The Morning Sun

Their wedding day at Kailana Chapel felt like a full-circle moment, a perfect middle ground between their two worlds. The ceremony took place on the deck outside the chapel, where friends and family gathered under clear skies and a sweeping ocean view. Half of their loved ones traveled from Colorado and California, while the rest came from Japan, so meeting in the middle, in beautiful Hawaii, felt perfectly meant to be!

The Pacific stretched endlessly behind them, the light turning everything vibrant and colorful.

Akina looked radiant in the warm Hawaiian sun, her smile brighter than the ocean itself. Donald stood beside her, calm and overjoyed, the two of them framed by sea and sky. When they sealed it all with a kiss, their loved ones cheered right alongside the sound of the waves. There ceremony was intimate, heartfelt, and effortlessly beautifulm, a perfect reminder that love knows no borders, only connection.

After the “I do’s,” they wandered down to the beach for their newlywed portraits. The sunlight made the ocean a bright turquoise and glitter as the waves rolled in. And their Oahu venue wedding photos captured it all, easy affection, quiet joy, and that newly married glow that only Hawaii seems to create. Every photo glowed with that unmistakable joy, the kind that comes from knowing this is exactly where you’re meant to be.

Congratulations, Donald and Akina, your happiness was the brightest part of an already beautiful day! We wish you nothing but the best!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Lauren from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant, Leis by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Kailana Chapel

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Packages: Kailana Chapel & Gardens Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Chris Cain

Some couples are a perfect balance, like sunshine and shade, logic and laughter. Kateland and Jordan’s Oahu venue wedding at Kailana Chapel was exactly that: a blend of calm simplicity and joyful connection, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Hawaiʻi.

Both working in technology, Kateland and Jordan share the same foundation but bring such different energy to the table, a balance that makes them stronger together. They met the way so many modern love stories begin, through a dating app back in 2017. And it didn’t take long for things to click! Over time, they built a life filled with shared adventures, cozy nights with their dog Murphy, and plans for a future filled with family.

When it came time to plan their wedding, they knew they wanted something easy and meaningful. No stress, no fuss, just a celebration focused on what mattered most: each other. Kailana Chapel offered the perfect setting, with its luminous windows, delicate tropical light, and timeless island charm…

Love & Light

The day was intimate but beautiful. Kateland looked radiant in her gown, her smile glowing against the soft hues of the chapel’s white arches. Jordan, standing tall and a little emotional, couldn’t take his eyes off her. Their ceremony felt peaceful and intentional, a moment of stillness in one of their favorite places on Earth.

Kailana Chapel itself was breathtaking, pure white with soft touches of tropical greens. As sunlight poured in, it turned everything bright and serene. The ocean shimmered nearby, and the entire room felt weightless, full of warmth and peace.

Afterward, they stepped outside into the sunshine, where the day opened up into color and warmth. The ocean shimmered just beyond the chapel, and the setting couldn’t have been more postcard-worthy! Their portraits on the lawn were bright, joyful, and effortless.

Kateland’s veil danced in the wind while Jordan held her close, both of them relaxed and completely at ease. They clearly are so in love and have so much fun together!

The property offered countless little spots to slip away and capture beautiful photos. It’s hard to pick a favorite photo from their Oahu venue wedding! Aren’t they a gorgeous couple?!

Congratulations, Kateland and Jordan! Your day was the perfect reflection of who you are: balanced, bright, and full of love! We’re so happy for you both and wish you a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and light, wherever life takes you next! Enjoy your time in Hawaii!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Boutonniere, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant, Leis by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Kailana Chapel

Videographer: Sophia Roud

Acoustic Musician: Henry Makua

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Packages: Kailana Chapel Wedding Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Justin Phillips

Dallas and Erin’s Oahu beach wedding was a day straight out of a love story, one that began way back in middle school. Though they first met as kids, it wasn’t until high school that they reconnected through mutual friends. By senior year, they were inseparable. From studying side by side at the University of Minnesota to adopting two cats and exploring their favorite hiking trails, every step together led them here, to saying I do with the sound of the ocean in the background.

For their first trip to Hawaii, they couldn’t imagine a more meaningful reason to go. They’d always dreamed of visiting the islands. And now, surrounded by their loved ones and the gentle sea breeze, that dream unfolded into something even more magical. The ceremony took place on Kualoa Beach Park where the turquoise water met the dramatic mountains. Erin looked radiant in her flowing gown, her bouquet bursting with tropical blooms. And Dallas stood tall in a sharp blue suit, the perfect contrast against the island’s lush mountains. Curious to see more? Keep reading to see more highlights of their amazing day!

My Forever Person

Their Oahu beach wedding felt like something out of a dream. The ceremony took place with the gentle sound of waves rolling onto the shore and the soft trade winds. Erin’s dress flowed like the tide, light and effortless, while Dallas smiled at her with that look — the one that says you’re my forever person.

As their officiant spoke about love, commitment, and partnership, the two held hands, smiling at each other with quiet awe. Their guests looked on, misty-eyed, as they exchanged heartfelt vows, promises shaped by years of growing together.

The New Mr. & Mrs.

After sealing their vows with a kiss, they snuck away for some newlywed portraits. Their portraits are our classic photography style: soft, romantic, and timeless, a reflection of a love that feels both brand new and deeply rooted.

Against the dramatic cliffs and soft blue skies, Dallas and Erin held each other close, savoring the moment of having just been declared husband and wife. Each photo felt alive, filled with motion, affection, and the unmistakable joy of two people who know they’re exactly where they’re meant to be.

Congratulations, Dallas and Erin! Your Oahu beach wedding was a breathtaking beginning to a lifetime of shared adventures!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding: Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Beach Wedding Package: Elegant Wedding on the Beach Package #4 – by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel, Leis by Dellables

Oahu Beach Location: Kualoa Beach Park

Minister for Oahu Wedding: Justin Phillips

Oahu Wedding Photography: Laura of Karma Hill Photography