When Amanda & David arrived to the beach for their Oahu Destination Wedding, we were so impressed by how kind and happy they were! A sweet couple enjoying a great time in Hawaii with their family. They looked amazing too!

We love Amanda’s beach bride style, and her tropical bouquet added the perfect touch to their look. David’s blue shirt ended up matching the water perfectly. Barefoot and sun-kissed, these two were made for a beach wedding!

A Relaxed Oahu Destination Wedding

Reverend Kawena guided Amanda & David through a lovely ceremony. Most of our couples exchange leis with each other, but these two also had leis for all their guests! It was a great way to include their family in the ceremony. Their two kids were great too – excited and ready to help with anything. We’re so glad we got to meet them!

The group was staying in Waikiki, the perfect area for a fun family vacation. Waimanalo Beach provided a more quiet atmosphere for a relaxed ceremony, so it was worth the drive. It also features great lighting and scenery. Check out all the great photos Karma Hill Photography captured for them there!

Eight Years in the Making

Amanda & David chose a destination wedding in Oahu because they didn’t want to stress over a big event. After booking their vacation here, they realized it would be perfect to get married here too!

They had been engaged for over 8 years, but they acted like a newly engaged couple — totally smitten with each other! After their barefoot ceremony, they got lots of romantic portraits all around Waimanalo Beach. They even got in the water for some trash-the-dress shots! Scroll down to see Amanda looking like a mermaid in the waves!

Congratulations Amanda & David We are so glad we got to be a part of your Oahu Destination Wedding!!

Sarah & Anthony traveled from California for their beach wedding in Oahu. Turquoise blue water and gentle sea breezes greeted this beautiful couple and their guests as they arrived to the beach. They even had an ukulele musician playing Hawaiian songs for them!

Waimanalo Beach is a remote location away from the hotels, so the group all rode there together in a party bus. They were all having a great time and we loved being a part of this beach wedding in Oahu!

Sarah arrived separately so that Anthony wouldn’t see her before the ceremony started. Their onsite coordinator from Simple Oahu Wedding helped get everyone in place, and made sure that the bridal reveal was a super special moment. Karma Hill Photography was there to capture it all!

Hawaiian Traditions for a Beach Wedding in Oahu

Reverend Kimo Taylor included some Hawaiian traditions in their ceremony. He used strands of shells and Kukui nuts for a handfasting, led them in a lei exchange, and offered a blessing in Hawaiian. The newlyweds even had their first dance to a Hawaiian song! We loved sharing some of our island’s traditions with everyone at the wedding!

Tropical & Elegant

Sarah wore a tropical flower crown and a dramatic veil for a look that was both elegant and beachy! After the ceremony, the newlyweds took pictures all around Waimanalo Beach. Their portrait time gave them the chance to slow down and enjoy their beautiful surroundings! Karma Hill Photography also made sure to get some special shots that highlighted Sarah’s bridal look.

Eventually the sun went down and it was time to send the happy couple on their way. We hope we to welcome them back to Hawaii before too long. After all, in Hawaii we don’t say goodbye. Instead we say A Hui Hou (until we meet again).

Congratulations Sarah & Anthony! It was such a joy to be a part of your beach wedding in Oahu!

BEACH WEDDING IN OAHU – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Cove

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: Jeremy

Hair and Makeup: Reveal 

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

Faith and Andrew’s Oahu Venue Wedding took place on the private shore of Kualoa Ranch’s Secret Island. It was a beautiful occasion with dreamy skies and the gorgeous backdrop of China Man’s hat on the glistening ocean. Faith and Andrew were excited to say, “I do” on the same island that they were engaged on!

Oahu Venue Wedding

The Secret Island of Kualoa Ranch is the perfect venue for a private wedding along the beachside. In order to arrive at the ceremony, our couple and their guests sailed over an ancient Hawaiian fish pond on a private charter. Wearing an elegant gown with butterfly sleeves and a vibrant flower crown, Faith looked beautiful as she walked arm in arm with her father down the aisle. The sweet smiles were everything! 

Our Couple’s Story

Faith works for the school district in Lodi, CA, and runs her own little Etsy shop. Andrew is a delivery truck driver for JB Hunt. They’ve been together for over six years and love going to the beach! But of course, they do! Just look at how natural they look on the sandy shore! 

Andrew first noticed Faith in their freshman year of high school. The crush was almost immediate, but it took him until their junior year to “make a move” and get to know her. Turns out, he had all the right moves and Faith felt the attraction too! In 2019, they vacationed to Oahu and during a romantic walk on the beach, Andrew popped the big question. The rest of their story is right here on our blog!

Congratulations, Faith and Andrew! Thank you for choosing us to coordinate your Oahu venue wedding. We wish you all the happiness and love in the decades ahead!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Wedding Location: Kualoa Ranch – Secret Island

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Bride’s Father

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videography: HI Focused Cinematography

Hair and Makeup: Faith & Beauty 

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

Brooke and Jamie’s Oahu Micro Wedding on the shore of Secret Island was like a private oasis. It was pure bliss. Together for over half a decade, Brooke and Jamie love to travel and felt a destination wedding was the perfect way to meld their passions with their “I do’s.” 

The Oahu Micro Wedding

With Jamie’s teenage children serving as Maid of Honor and Best Man, and in front of a simple yet elegant arch that framed the glistening ocean, this was a ceremony filled with love and beauty. Looking gorgeous in a gown with intricate beading and a flared princess-cut, Brooke is dazzling. We love how Jamie’s cream suit ties in with the mellow tones of the beachside. As spectacular as they looked, it was clear that they felt even better! Those smiles say it all. 

Our Couple’s Story

Brooke works as an accountant for a real estate developer, and Jamie works in finance for an academic medical institution. They’re a blended family of four, and Brooke and Jamie love to travel, watch football, and attempt to work out.

High school brought Brooke and Jamie together, but it turned out to just be the first stepping-stone of fate and not the moment that started the romance. It took over a decade, and lots of growth and experiences in between for fate to pair them up once more. They rekindled their connection in their early thirties. And the magic was instant! After six years of dating, they were engaged at a fancy restaurant and the rest is history! 

Congratulations, Brooke and Jamie! It was a joy being your Oahu Micro Wedding planner! We wish you only the very best in the years ahead!

OAHU MICRO WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Wedding Location: Kualoa Ranch – Secret Island

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

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

Sara and Leigh’s Oahu beach wedding was flooded with love and magical lighting! Did we mention love? Because there seemed to be an infinite amount of love on the shore that day! Set against the glistening backdrop of Paradise Cove Beach and with a handful of loved ones cheering them on, this was a heavenly ceremony.

The Oahu Beach Wedding 

Leigh watched with love in his eyes as Sara was escorted in by her father and then her children. It was a sweet and touching moment. Wearing a gorgeous and aromatic flower crown and draped in a mermaid-cut dress with a fresh-faced glow, Sara looked like the goddess she is! 

After Kahu Dennis Chong blessed the ceremony, Sara and Leigh exchanged their heartfelt vows and tied their lives together through marriage. It was a joyous moment! We followed up the big kiss with spectacular couples photos against the setting sun. Keep scrolling for all the sweet shots!  

To celebrate their marriage, Sarah and Leigh shared a little dance (and a good laugh) on the sand! When you’ve just tied the knot, it’s hard to keep from dancing! We loved their cute moves!

Mahalo nui loa, Sara and Leigh, for trusting us with your wedding day. It was a beautiful occasion, and it was a joy getting to know you and your family. We wish you all the love and tender memories in the many years ahead.

HAWAII WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Beach Cove

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Dennis Chong

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair and Makeup: Reveal 

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

It was a gorgeous day for Chastine and Jonathan’s Oahu Destination Wedding on the shore of the Secret Island of Kualoa Ranch. With a stunning circular arch decorated with tropical blooms, Oahu’s famous islet in the backdrop, and a soft, white sandy shore all to themselves, it was a day bursting with love, happiness, and beauty. 

The Oahu Destination Wedding

Dressed to the nines, Jonathan watched the procession and waited patiently for his bride. Aria acted as the cutest little flower girl, laying a perfect river of flowers along the sand just moments before her mom made her grand debut. Wearing a princess-cut gown with delicate lace details and a show-stealing smile, Chastine is simply beautiful. When the big moment came, and Chastine and Jonathan were joined in marriage, the crowd erupted in cheers and celebration. The joy was tangible!

Our Couple’s Story

Chastine has two amazing kids (Alex – 7 and Aria – 5) and a fur pup named Schmidt. During their free time they enjoy hanging out as a family, cooking, watching movies, going for walks, and going to the park. 

Oahu Destination Wedding: Our Bride Tells Their Story

When asked how they met, Chastine shared the story: “We met on Match.com. I had been single for 3+ years… I think Jon had been single for that amount of time too.  We had both come out of really difficult previous relationships. I was convinced I was done with relationships… Forever. 😂”

“After my last deployment one of my friends was doing my hair, and she told me to give online dating a try.  I was pretty hesitant but fast forward a couple of years later I felt like I should give it a try because all I did was work and spend time with the kids–chances of me meeting someone in person were pretty slim. I was about to give up on online dating when I saw Jon’s profile. He looked like a genuinely nice person so I messaged him.”

Our Bride Tells Their Story

“I had already deleted all my info and pictures from my Match.com profile so I didn’t even think he would respond. He did and I had to give him my social media info to “prove” I was real.  A couple of days after we started chatting I was going on vacation with my kids to meet up with my family at Disney World and spend time with them in Washington state.”

“We were gone for about a month. I was convinced Jon wouldn’t “wait” for me to come back before we could go on a real date but he did. We both love Korean BBQ so that was our first date! We just clicked. He’s such a wonderful person.  The fact that my kids warmed up to him right away was a great sign too.  My son hardly opens up to people and he cuddled up with him right away. 🥰”

Congratulations, Chastine and Jonathan! It was a joy being your Oahu Destination Wedding coordinator. We wish you all the very best in the years ahead!

OAHU DESTINATION WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Wedding Location: Kualoa Ranch – Secret Island

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Dennis Chong

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videographer: Origmedia

Musician: Jeremy (guitar)

Hair and Makeup: Grace Nicole Glam

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

There was endless aquamarine everywhere you looked during Atsumi and Bryden’s Oahu Beach Elopement. Set on the shimmering white sands of Waimanalo with just the bride and groom and a few loved ones in attendance, this beautiful ceremony featured love, love, and more love. 

The Oahu Beach Elopement

As vibrant and stunning as the Hawaiian shoreline was that morning, it couldn’t outshine our radiant couple! Dressed in a lace gown with a sheer overlay that flowed with the island breeze, Atsumi looked simply beautiful in a tropical flower crown and that sweet smile!

In a classic with a modern twist, Bryden tied his life together with Atsumi while sporting a French Blue suit and leather accents. These two were their own drop of sunshine on the beach that day! 

Atsumi and Bryden originally planned for a large wedding with friends and family from the US and Japan. Since Oahu was right in the middle, they hoped to have an island wedding with plenty of loved ones in attendance. Unfortunately, due to COVID, they canceled the bigger ceremony. But they were thrilled to still have an Oahu Beach Elopement. And, wow, did it turn out beautiful! 

Our Couple’s Story

Atsumi works as a dental assistant and moved to Seattle from Japan eight years ago. Bryden works at Amazon corporate and grew up around Seattle. Together they have two sweet cats and recently bought their first home–congratulations! They now love getting their style on and playing interior designer with their new house.  

Atsumi and Bryden were engaged during a trip outside of the city. On their visit to a Japanese shrine, Bryden surprised Atsumi with the Big Question. And, of course, she said yes! 

Congratulations, Atsumi and Bryden! Thank you for choosing us to coordinate your Oahu Beach Elopement! It was truly and beautiful ceremony. We wish you all the joy and happiness in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH ELOPEMENT – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

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

Kayela & Calvin’s Oahu Beach Wedding was filled with love everywhere you looked! Papa’iloa decorated for the special day with creamy lighting and emerald-algae rock embankments. With a handful of loved ones joining in the celebration, this wedding was nothing short of beautiful. 

The Oahu Beach Wedding

Overcome with gratefulness and joy, Calvin bowed his head as he took in the sight of Kayela crossing the sandy threshold arm-in-arm with her father. Wearing a lace gown and a cathedral-length veil tucked neatly into her princess-worthy up-do, it’s easy to see why Calvin was so overtaken! With a private musician strumming their first dance and their beloved boxer AKA “good dog” showing up for a quick photobomb, Oahu weddings don’t get much better than this!

Our Couple’s Story

Kayela works for the State of TN as a Social Worker in Child Welfare, and Calvin is a Logistics Coordinator for Trevecca Nazarene University and coaches soccer for a Private (all boys) high school. They don’t have any human kids at this time but hopefully in the future!

Kayela and Calvin crossed paths eight years ago while they were both attending the same college. But the timing wasn’t quite right yet. Kayela was pursuing her graduate degree and Calvin was focusing on his career. Fast forward to 2020 and the stars aligned! Once they found their way back to each other, it felt like they’d never parted. And the rest of their story is right here in this blog!

Mahalo nui loa, Kayela and Calvin, for trusting us with your Oahu Beach Wedding. We wish you all the happiness and joy in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Papa’iloa Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kimo

Wedding Florals: Custom Cascading Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videographer: Orig Media  

Musician: Kalei

Hair and Makeup: Reveal

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