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Surprise Wedding ~ Aixa & Gabriel’s Oahu Beach Elopement

Gabriel actually surprised Aixa with this Oahu Beach Elopement, and we loved helping him plan every detail to surprise his lovely bride! He’d been planning everything throughout the past few months all without her knowing. And she was so shocked and happy that of course, this sweet gesture brought her to tears!

It’s safe to say this is an occasion neither of them will ever forget. We know we sure won’t! It’s not every day we get to be part of such a special Oahu Beach Elopement, and we are honored we got to celebrate with this happy couple. To make things even more exciting they’re expecting their first child together in October, and couldn’t be more thrilled!

Thank you so much, Aixa and Gabriel, for sharing this evening with Simple Oahu Wedding. We hope you’ll be back again soon to show your little babe where you said, “I do”. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Elopement Planners: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Musician: David Asing

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

Check out another fabulous Oahu Elopement here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/rebecca-johns-oahu-elopement/

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Oahu Beach Weddings

A Special Date ~ Maryann & Rick’s Oahu Beach Wedding

Being part of Maryann and Rick’s Oahu Beach Wedding was such a sweet experience. For starters, it was an absolutely beautiful day! But to make it even better, this couple got married on our bride’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary! How special is that?!

From the moment Maryann made her entrance with her mom and dad, we knew this would be a ceremony to remember. And it definitely was! We could tell by the way Rick looked at his bride that she truly is the love of his life. And it’s obvious Maryann feels the same way about her groom 🙂 . We couldn’t be happier for these two and are so glad we got to celebrate with them! Thank you, Maryann and Rick, for trusting Simple Oahu Wedding to help plan an evening every bit as lovely as your relationship. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Coordinators: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Rev. June Dillinger

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair & Make-up: Faith & Beauty

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Forever Together ~ Jessica & Justin’s Oahu Venue Wedding

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Oahu Beach Weddings

Bright Blue Ocean ~ Deborah & Larry’s Oahu Beach Wedding

This couple chose the perfect location for their Oahu Beach Wedding! The lighting and scenery at Waimanalo Bay never ceases to amaze us. I mean just check out the amazing color of that water! Have you ever seen such a bright blue shade of the ocean? We seriously can’t get over it!

We especially love how this bride and groom made their entrance together! What better way to start a marriage than in complete unity from the beginning 🙂 . It’s easy to see these two love each other and have built their relationship on a deep friendship, which we adore! Thank you, Deborah and Larry, for sharing your special day with Simple Oahu Wedding. We loved celebrating with you and wish you all the best on the journey ahead! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Coordinator: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Jasmine of Karma Hill Photography

Officiant: Kahu Pomaikai

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Genuine, True Love ~ Gentry & DJ’s Oahu Beach Elopement

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Oahu Elopements

Oahu Wedding Coordinators – Inspirational Dream Shoot in Hawaii

As Oahu wedding coordinators it is incredibly fun to create gorgeous wedding inspirational shoots. We love showing future clients just what is possible by adding a few individual touches to their weddings in Oahu.

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous Oahu beach wedding on Waimanalo Beach in East Oahu.

Why an Inspirational Shoot?

From time to time we set up a styled shoot with models to show what’s achievable for weddings in Oahu. Inspirational shoots are a great way to see available options for floral, clothing styles, wedding locations and time of day. Oahu beach weddings are beautiful without extra decor, but for the person who wants something extra, there are lots of options.

Breathtaking Wedding Floral

Our company values sustainable practices so we were in love with the idea of using only locally sourced florals. Floral Designer Debbie Hemingway came through with this fantastic bougainvillea dream arrangement. Bougainvillea grows wildly all over Hawaii and comes in these amazing vibrant colors. It is also very fickle, so it must be picked right before it is used in any arrangements. The bouquet was made from dried bougainvillea to ensure it looked good for the full shoot and stood up to the hot sun.

Timing of the Wedding is Important

We started this wedding shoot at the same time we would start a morning wedding. We wanted to show off the kind of light our clients can expect at that time of day. Because of the exceptionally gorgeous day on the morning of the shoot, we were able to show off Waimanalo Bay beach in all its glory. Waimanalo Bay offers towering mountains in the distance and unreal aqua watercolor.

We loved the way the hot pink and coral in the bougainvillea stood out against the aqua water. You can only get that color blue in the early part of the day, as the sun gets more overhead the blues of the water get softer.

Wedding Attire

For the bride’s wardrobe, we kept it simple with a fitted lace dress by Alexis. We procured the dress from Rent the Runway which had a great selection. We love the concept of using Rent the Runway for your wedding clothing. Rent the Runway makes fashion accessible to all and is a more sustainable option than buying a dress you will only wear once. For our groom, we scored stylish navy pants, light blue shirt, and floral print blue tie from our favorite store for bargains, Nordstrom Rack. Who doesn’t like one-stop shopping at great deals!?

Wedding Hair & Make-UP

Our friends at Reveal Hair and Make-Up did such a great job with the hair and makeup. We loved the idea of a bold lip to tie in the bright bougainvillea floral arrangements. The loose braid hairstyle kept the hair out of our model’s face and was perfect for the shoot! Beaches in Hawaii are notoriously windy so a manageable hairstyle is a must.

Oahu Wedding Hair and Make-up Inspiration

Wedding Photography

Our sister company Karma Hill Photography knocked it out of the park with their signature soft, airy, cinematic style. The airy photographic feel accentuated the vibrant color of the floral and light-colored beach sand contrasts. As Oahu wedding coordinators we believe quality photography is of the utmost importance. Having amazing wedding photography is the only way to capture the real beauty of your wedding day.

This Oahu wedding shoot was designed to inspire clients to think outside the box of what is possible. Oahu beach weddings and Elopements have tons of styling options so please reach out for ideas!

Special thanks to our models Megan and Tim. Megan is one of the photographers on the Karma Hill Photography team, so it was fun for her to get to feel what it is like to be in front of the camera. She said it gave her a new appreciation for what clients feel like on their wedding day. Tim was such a great sport and took the day off from work to start his modeling career 🙂 .

View The Entire Oahu Beach Wedding

Time of Day: Morning

Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Oahu Wedding Photography: Karma Hill Photography

Floral Design: Designs by Hemingway

Hair and Makeup: Reveal

Bride’s Dress: Alexis from Rent the Runway

Groom’s Attire: Nordstrom

Looking for more Oahu wedding inspiration and ideas? Check out this amazing post about Sustainable Oahu Wedding Tips this for your wedding in Hawaii.

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Oahu Venue Weddings

Lush Greenery ~ Jasmine & Sean’s Oahu Destination Wedding

After getting engaged on Maui, this bride and groom were so excited to say “I do” at an Oahu Destination Wedding! And they chose the perfect spot for it. Jasmine and Sean come to Hawaii once a year, so we are thrilled they decided to get married on this beautiful island!

With the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club as their venue, these two could not have had a more amazing Oahu Destination Wedding. I mean just check out that scenery! Have you ever seen anything more amazing?! We seriously can’t get over the lush greenery or majestic clouds. It’s safe to say this is a day this couple and their wedding guests will never forget. We know we sure won’t! Thank you, Jasmine and Sean, for trusting Simple Oahu Wedding to help plan the wedding day of your dreams. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Videographer: Orig Media

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Musician: David Asing

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Wedding Venues: Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Time of Day: Early Evening

View our recent wedding: Locals in Love ~ Yuka & Tim’s Oahu Beach Wedding

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Oahu Beach Weddings

Smiling All Evening ~ Christina & Manuel Oahu Beach Wedding

Christina and Manuel’s Oahu Beach Wedding was full of so much love and excitement! Exactly how a couple’s wedding day should be! And we had the best time working with this bride and groom in preparation for this special occasion. It’s easy to see just by looking at them that they truly are the love of each other’s life!

We especially love the way they couldn’t stop smiling at each other all evening long 🙂 . And these wedding portraits perfectly capture the bonds they share, with each other and their loved ones! Thank you so much, Christina and Manuel, for trusting Simple Oahu Wedding to plan your dream wedding. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Package: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Johnelle of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Minister: Pastor John Fuchigami

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Interested From the Beginning ~ Lindy & David’s Oahu Venue Wedding

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Oahu Venue Weddings

Interested From the Beginning ~ Lindy & David’s Oahu Venue Wedding

After working on Oahu for a couple of summers years back, Lindy knew she wanted to get married here. So we loved helping plan this Oahu Venue Wedding! Having met on Bumble, a dating app where the women ask the men out, Lindy knew she was interested in David from the beginning. And we think they make a perfect match!

With loved ones there to celebrate with them, including our groom’s two sons, this was a ceremony full of love and excitement. Just as a wedding should be! So we’re confident this is a day none of them will ever forget. Thank you so much, Lindy and David, for letting Simple Oahu Wedding share in the joy of your special day. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Packages: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Hair & Make-up: Bride’s Sister

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Wedding Venues: Kualoa Secret Island

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Tangible Love ~ Alicia & David’s Oahu Destination Wedding

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Oahu Venue Weddings

Aloha Style ~ Polly & John Oahu Destination Wedding

With their 3 month baby boy Gus and loved ones in tow, Polly and John were so excited to get married at an Oahu Destination Wedding! They went full aloha style for their wedding party’s attire, and we thought it was so cute how our groom and his little son matched. I mean just check out how adorable these photos of them all together are! We’re obsessed.

We love how this Oahu Destination Wedding created an intimate yet festive setting for this couple to say, “I do” in paradise. One of our favorite parts of this location is the private boat access. Not only does it make for a memorable experience, but it’s also super fun for wedding portraits! Which is always a plus 🙂 . Thank you, Polly and John, for letting Simple Oahu Wedding be part of such a special day! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!