Elspeth and Paul’s Oahu Micro Wedding was simple and elegant, with cool tropical breezes and endless love and smiles. Kualoa Beach Park set the stage, decorating their Big Day with a glistening ocean and the striking view of Oahu’s valley mountains. The islet of Mokoliʻi (Chinaman’s Hat) watched on from a distance, greener and lusher than we’ve ever seen it. This was truly a ceremony worth celebrating! 

The Oahu Micro Wedding

Elspeth made her debut on the arm of her adoring sister. Beaming with love and excitement, Elspeth looked radiant in a simple gown with goddess pleating and accents of tropical island flowers. Paul awaited her on the sand, wearing a bold bowtie paired with an elegant suit and an expression that says it all: Elspeth is the love of his life. Unknown to Elspeth, Paul worked with us to secretly add on a musician to their Oahu Micro Wedding! She was serenaded like the queen she is as she walked down the sandy aisle!

Our Couple’s Story

Elspeth is an ER nurse and Paul is an ER doctor. They met while serving in the military overseas in South Korea. Paul recently moved with the Army to a new assignment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and he proposed on a brisk spring morning under the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. How romantic is that?! 

Together, Elspeth and Paul love to be outdoors together, with Elspeth enjoying gardening and hiking, and Paul being drawn to surfing and snorkeling. And it’s little wonder why! Paul grew up in Oahu, and his parents still live on the island. Elspeth and Paul felt an Oahu Micro Wedding was the perfect way to take advantage of the gorgeous landscapes while fitting in quality time with his family.

When asked, Elspeth and Paul said they wanted their wedding to be “a meaningful expression of our love and commitment to each other and to God through a simple, intimate and relaxed ceremony.” And we feel this is the perfect way to describe it! Keep scrolling for more of this sweet couple!

Congratulations, Elspeth and Paul! Thank you for trusting us with your Oahu micro wedding. It was a beautiful day, and you were a joy to work with! Mahalo for your service, and we hope to see you again in the future! Until then, we send our fondest Aloha.

OAHU MICRO WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Kualoa Beach Park

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Ellsworth Simeona

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet and flower crown by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: Jeremy on Ukulele

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/natalya-pavels-maui-beach-elopement/

The island sun draped Paradise Cove Beach with vibrant colors and warmth during Natalya and Pavel’s Oahu Beach Elopement. Our couple dreamed their wedding day would be tropical with all the sunny goodness they’d come to love in Hawaii. The reality? Enough sunshine and love to last an eternity! 

The Maui Beach Elopement

Situated on the windward side of Oahu, Paradise Cove Beach faces the western horizon, which means bursting sunsets and vibrant mornings. Natalya and Pavel said their “I do’s” in the early hours with their three daughters and Pavel’s brother cheering them on.

The sound of the churning sea and the reverberating call of the conch shell was the only background music needed for this airy and natural Oahu Beach Elopement. 

Our Couple’s Story

Natalya is a registered nurse who works at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland WA in the Surgical department, and Pavel works as a software engineer in Seattle. Together, they’re a mixed family with three brilliant and beautiful daughters who Natalya and Pavel were thrilled to have in attendance at their Oahu Beach Elopement.

During their free time, our couple enjoys hanging out as a family, watching Formula 1, and sharing fun stories about their day. Clearly. this crew loves to be together, just look at that sweet group hug!

Natalya and Pavel have been friends for a long time, and their romance happened naturally at its own pace. And so did their wedding! After discussing the Big Day for quite some time, Natalya and Pavel realized they were ready, and they knew the magic place to say “I do.” Hawaii.

They told the kids their plan but made it clear that this time it was more than a vacation. This time there would be a wedding! Keep scrolling for more of this beautiful couple and their sweet Oahu Beach Elopement. 

Mahalo nui loa, Natalya and Pavel, for trusting us with your Oahu Beach Elopement. It was a beautiful day, and we loved meeting you and your incredible family. We wish you all the love and joy in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH ELOPEMENT – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Cove Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Tropical Elegance Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair and Makeup: Whikd

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/maya-zachs-oahu-beach-wedding/

We wonder what Maya’s reaction would be if someone were to tell her that the boy she’d meet at a friend’s sixth-grade birthday party would eventually be standing by her side during their Oahu Beach Wedding! This gorgeous morning ceremony on Waimanalo Beach featured a couple deeply in love, the cheers of loved ones, and soft, dreamy lighting. 

The Oahu Beach Wedding

Wearing an elegant gown with a natural up-do paired with a delicate flower crown, Maya is simply radiant. Zach’s look says it all: this is his person. Kahu Kimo opened the ceremony with the echoing sound of the Hawaiian conch shell, and the wedding party watched on as Maya and Zach tied the knot against the glistening ocean backdrop of their Oahu Beach Wedding. 

Zach is a manager at an apartment complex and just received his bachelor’s degree in autonomous unmanned aircraft application systems, and hopes to become a pilot or work for NASA. Maya has been teaching for 6 years as a special education teacher and is also the special education lead for her middle school. She loves being able to help other teachers and support their growth. Together, Maya and Zach enjoy spending time working out, going to yoga, playing video games, watching movies, painting, and playing board games.

Our Couple’s Story

Maya and Zach met in sixth grade at a mutual friend’s party. Although they didn’t attend the same school, they occasionally ran into each other at events. Eventually, they wound up at the same high school and began getting to know each other during their sophomore year. It didn’t take long for Maya and Zach to realize what they had. Within a few months of that same year, they were officially dating! 

On their tenth anniversary (10/10, how cool is that?!), Zach surprised Maya with a trail of presents around the house. One box led to another, each getting smaller and smaller. And tucked inside of the tenth box, there was an engagement ring! Having known each other for most of their lives, you can practically see the deep love and friendship radiating from Maya and Zach. Keep scrolling for more of their Oahu Beach Wedding! 

Thank you, Maya and Zach, for trusting us with your Oahu Beach Wedding. It was a gorgeous ceremony, and we wish you all the happiness in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanlao Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: Jeremy on Ukulele

Videography: Origmedia

Hair and Makeup: Reveal 

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/charissa-christopher-elope-in-oahu/

With COVID safety and restrictions in mind, Charissa and Christopher shifted plans away from a large Texas wedding and decided to elope in Oahu instead. We were thrilled to help make their “just us” wedding a reality! The morning at Waimanalo Beach featured spectacular lighting and lush, tropical backdrops. With endless smiles and tender moments, this wedding in Oahu was “take-your-breath-away” beautiful. 

Oahu Beach Elopement Ceremony 

Nestled in the heart of a small, windward community, Waimanalo Beach served as the stage for Charissa and Christopher’s ceremony. The sounds of the ukulele and the soft morning sun filtered through the air as the Oahu tradewinds kept the affair comfortable and relaxing. We loved the way Charissa’s boho-chic dress draped against the sand. And can we just draw attention to her gorgeous retro-inspired hair and makeup? Simple and elegant never looked so good! 

Our Couple’s Story

Charissa and Christopher have been together for half a decade and are proud parents of a sweet furbaby named Nash. Charissa runs a dental office and Christopher is both a lawyer and a professor. They met at a lowkey BBQ and got engaged in the sweetest spot, Christopher’s parents’ backyard. Keeping the simple yet romantic tradition alive, Charissa and Christopher opted to forgo a wedding back home in Austin and chose to elope in Oahu. And we’re so happy they did! Keep scrolling for all the beautiful moments!  

Mahalo nui loa, Charissa and Christopher, for trusting us to coordinate your wedding in Oahu. We wish you all the love in the decades ahead!

ELOPE IN OAHU – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanlao Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: Jeremy on Ukulele

Videography: Origmedia

Hair and Makeup: Reveal 

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/vy-sangs-oahu-beach-elopement/

Vy and Sang’s Oahu Beach Elopement was their Plan C, or as we like to say, “Plan Couldn’t Be Better!” Their big day was initially set for somewhere near their home in Massachusetts. Then the plan was Vegas. But with COVID and all the complications of coordinating, they figured why not Hawaii?! Vy had her work cut out when it came to convincing Sang, and he pulled out his best puppy dog eyes. But soon he agreed that an Oahu Beach Elopement was the best (and most beautiful + least stressful!) way to say “I do.” 

The Oahu Beach Elopement

Waimanalo Beach set the stage for beauty and simplicity. With lush valleys silhouetted in the backdrop and the glistening ocean cheering them on, Vy and Sang had a wonderful time on the white sand beach of Oahu’s eastern shore. 

Vy’s son, Tayen, walked her down the shore where Sang was waiting. Dressed in a show-stealing gown of floral lace and carrying a custom-created bouquet by our friends at Sweet Blossoms Hawaii, Vy is simply gorgeous! 

Later in the ceremony, Tayen shared a sentimental speech to congratulate his mom and Sang, who has become the most wonderful stepfather. It was a touching moment of honesty and genuine love. There was no hiding the immense amount of support on the beach during that very special day. This family is truly blessed to have each other. 

Our Couple’s Story

Vy and Sang met initially through friends while they were both in relationships. Several years later, they were reintroduced and going through individual breakups. It didn’t take long for them to hit it off and realize how much they had in common. In 2014, Sang finally made the first move and made it clear that romance was definitely in the cards.

We love how Vy summed it up: “Our story is literally like a fairy tale with a happy ending. Best friends make the best lovers!” Looking at these photos from Vy and Sang’s Oahu Beach Elopement, and it’s so clear these two love to laugh together and have truly found their person. Keep scrolling for more! 

Mahalo nui loa, Vy and Sang, for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding to coordinate your Oahu Beach Elopement. We had a wonderful getting to know you! We wish you only the best in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH ELOPEMENT – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanlao Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Dennis Chong-Imamura

Wedding Florals: Custom Wedding Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/together-paradise-candace-dennis-oahu-wedding/

For their Oahu beach wedding, Candace & Dennis chose to have a small and intimate beach ceremony, and with modern-day technology, we were able to broadcast their big “I do” to friends and family right in their homes! Our Virtually There Package is COVID-safe and allowed Candace and Dennis’ special day to be enjoyed by all. We could almost feel the well-wishes and warm virtual hugs, not to mention the very real chemistry happening on the beach! Just look at that reaction when Dennis sees his gorgeous bride! 

The Oahu beach wedding location

Mellow waves and mirrored tide pools set the stage for Candace and Dennis’ Oahu beach wedding. With white sands and a lava rock outcropping, Paradise Cove Beach is the best of the best when it comes to sandy shores on the Leeward side. As the sun set, the southwestern skies came alive with the prettiest rose and cream pastels. 

Our Couple’s Story

Candace and Dennis met at a music concert with a group of mutual friends. They were both the only aquantance they didn’t know. Candace caught Dennis’ eye right away, but she was totally oblivious. They talked through the night as friends, and soon enough, Cupid did his thing, and the rest is history! 

Candace and Dennis live in Oahu and during pre-COVID times, they loved to discover secret beaches and hole-in-the-wall restaurants. They’re proud parents of a French bulldog named Bosco and three guinea pigs (AKA balls of adorableness that squeak in your hand). These two find adventures wherever they go, and we have a feeling that the biggest and sweetest adventures are still ahead of them!    

Mahalo nui loa, Candace and Dennis, for trusting us with your beautiful Hawaii Beach Wedding. We wish you all the best in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Cove Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Dennis Chong-Imamura

Wedding Florals: White Wedding Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videographers: Albert Olsson 

Check out another recent Oahu beach wedding on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/paige-lelands-oahu-beach-wedding/

Undoubtedly we love beach weddings, and adore military weddings, so when Paige and Leland reached out for us to plan their Oahu beach wedding we just knew it would be smooth sailing!!

We met them and their close family at Waimanalo Beach last week for their intimate wedding ceremony. It was a perfect day, with thin cloud cover, soft white sand, and barely another soul on the beach. The slight breeze to keep them cool and heartfelt ceremony to warm the heart; it was everything this pair had asked for and more!

I mean they nailed that iconic sailor dip kiss pose! Do you know the one with the nurse that was taken at the end of world war 2? Nice work guys! We do love our Oahu military weddings; there is nothing better than getting married in paradise.

Mahalo to you both Paige & Leland for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding to be a part of your wedding day!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videographers: Orig Media

Check out another recent Oahu beach wedding on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/elvia-jeffs-oahu-beach-elopement/

We were excited to meet Michelle & Kenneth for their Oahu venue wedding last week! This sweet couple met 3 years ago by “saying Hi” as Ken puts it! They were just passing by each other in Waikiki when their eyes met! That quick little hello eventually led to a lifetime commitment!

View this gorgeous couples beautiful photos at one of Oahu’s most picturesque wedding venues.

Their Oahu wedding day was like that of royalty! The Royal Hawaiian Golf Club offers gorgeous green lush backdrops that stretch for miles making it the perfect Hawaii venue wedding location. With the round arch set in front of all that gorgeousness, adorned in orchids, its beauty is unmatched. That is, until Michelle came walking down the aisle. Scroll down to see what we mean!

The gorgeous floral arch framed the newlywed couple perfectly with the lush valley vegetation adorning the background.

After their Mauka (towards the mountain) wedding ceremony, this sweet couple headed Makai (towards the ocean). Waimanalo Beach really showed out as well this particular day. Her soft pastel colors and dreamy light really add to the perfection of Michelle & Ken’s Oahu wedding.

Mahalo Michelle & Ken for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding to coordinate your Oahu wedding day! You were such a pleasure to work with!!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Hawaii Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photography: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Arch: Aloha Artisans

Oahu Wedding Venues: Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Oahu Wedding Portrait Location: Waimanalo Beach

Time of Day: Early Evening

See another Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, Oahu wedding here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/laura-makoto-oahu-venue-wedding/