Oahu Beach Weddings

Michelle & Anthony traveled from California for their Hawaii beach elopement. Holding hands at the calm shores of Waialae Beach, they vowed to spend the rest of their lives together. We loved being part of this beautiful moment!

We also loved meeting such an awesome couple! Michelle is an engineer – her job is to make sure rockets launch safely. She is a stargazer who practices martial arts and teaches self-defense. Anthony is an army vet who skateboards and also practices martial arts. He’s becoming a woodworker and teaches sword techniques. Individually, they each are so cool. Together they’re amazing!

These spiritual souls met at their Dojo as they were just starting to practice martial arts, and they fell in love because they share the same beliefs and values. Anthony proposed at one of their favorite spots for watching the moon, planets, and stars. How appropriate that their wedding date fell halfway between the summer solstice and June’s full moon! Scroll down to their sunset pictures and see how the moon made its own appearance at their Hawaii beach elopement!

Anthony and Michelle chose not to see each other before the ceremony. We love it when couples choose traditional elements for their Hawaii beach elopement! Karma Hill Photography captured their first look and emotional ceremony with Kahu Kawena.

The tide was high on this beautiful evening, so we picked a quiet spot right off the water’s edge for them to say “I Do.” After the ceremony, the newlyweds walked along the shoreline and enjoyed portraits as the sun set. Then they headed off for a celebration dinner in Waikiki. They were already having a great vacation, and now it was time for them to enjoy their honeymoon! Michelle & Anthony are hard workers who deserve a relaxing and fun time in paradise.

This was a memorable Hawaii beach elopement with a beautiful couple! Congratulations, Michelle & Anthony — Here’s to a lifetime of love and happiness!

Maui Photographers: Karma Hill Photography

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/

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/

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/

There was so much love and happiness at Sarah and Michael’s Oahu beach wedding, it felt like it was carried through the wind. Waimanalo set the stage with vibrant aqua waters and the purest white sands. With their children in attendance and a private musician serenading, this was a ceremony flooded with sweetness. 

The Oahu Beach Wedding

With a tropical breeze in the air, a handsome groom, and two awesome kids awaiting her entrance, Sarah was practically a goddess in white. Wearing a simple yet elegant gown with a bold front slit perfect for the sandy venue, Sarah expertly pulled off beachy sophistication.

We loved how the whole crew’s style pulled together, with the guys in classic suits and the ladies in flowing fabrics. Speaking of the whole crew being pulled together, how adorable are these matching smiles! Keep scrolling for all the sweet moments!

Our Couple’s Story

Sarah works in advertising, and Mike work’s in the print industry. It goes without saying, but these two love being creative! They also love being outdoors and enjoy hiking, camping, road trips, and finding new favorite food spots. 

Our bride tells their story: “I met Mike at my previous job at this Print Shop in Tempe, Arizona. He was in production and I was in sales, so it was a perfect yin and yang. Also, he fell in love with me the moment I walked in, ha! We were engaged last summer, just outside my hometown of Yuma. We took a jeep ride out with the kids to the middle of the desert in a spot called the Valley of Names to check out the Neowise comet. The valley of names is a spot where people go out and write their names in the light sand with these burnt, black rocks. A few years prior, Mike and I  had written our names out there, next to my family one done a couple of decades earlier. Once we found the spot Mike proposed!”

How sweet is that?! How sweet are these photos?! How sweet is this couple?!

Congratulations, Sarah and Michael! It was truly a joy working with you and your wonderful children. We wish you all the happiness and love in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Dennis

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videographer: Albert Olsson   

Musician: Alika 

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

Paradise Cove Beach was flooded with love during Angie and Montana’s Oahu Beach Wedding. Situated on the Leeward side, this beautiful shore featured spectacular sunset views and crystal waters. We were thrilled to be a part of this amazing couple’s big day!

The Oahu Beach Wedding

The day was bright and vibrant with a soft ocean breeze. Montana greeted the close family in attendance as they awaited the beautiful bride. Wearing an off-the-shoulder gown with pops of cerulean blue from her custom bouquet and flower crown, Angie was nothing shy of stunning.

We could not get enough of this bride’s great personality! She was so thrilled to be marrying the love of her life that she couldn’t stop smiling. And neither could the groom! 

Our Couple’s Story

Angie is a claims examiner for HMSA, and Montana works as an Automotive Tech for American Tire. They’re the proud parents of six fantastic dogs. In their free time, they love to go to the beach, get busy with car detailing, try new food places, or just play a game together. 

Both Angie and Montana grew up on the Leeward side of Oahu. They met through mutual friends and were engaged around midnight on New Year’s day in 2019. Let’s just say there were a lot of fireworks–lighting up the sky and lighting up hearts! Keep scrolling for all the sweet moments! 

Congratulations, Angie and Montana! Thank you for choosing us to coordinate your wedding on Oahu. We wish you all the best in the decades ahead!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan 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 Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair and Makeup: @gracenicoleclam

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

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/