Oahu Beach Weddings

Our happy newlyweds are ready for their next chapter of life together! Martine and Allen’s Oahu elopement was a lovely and relaxed affair that reflected their zest for life and love! They met at a social meetup in 2019 and were engaged just two years later! Let’s see how their magical day unfolded…

Our beautiful couple is brimming with love in these photos! And a passion for life! Martine and Allen enjoy attending art and music cultural events together…they always wanted to take a vacation to Oahu together, so they planned two in one! Their Oahu elopement and a Hawaiian holiday!

This gorgeous setting is Papa’iloa Beach, known for its rugged, long stretch of sandy beach with coconut and palm trees along the shore…the views are breathtaking! And our newlyweds savored these magical moments in the tropical ambiance, as you can see!

The luminous glow created stunning photos of our happy newlyweds that are simply stunning! Oahu has some of the most dramatic and postcard-worthy landscapes for an Oahu elopement…How beautiful does Martine look in her beachy, relaxed lace dress?!

Congratulations, Martine and Allen! It was a joy to capture your beautiful day! We hope to see you again!

OAHU ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Beach Wedding Location in Oahu: Papa’iloa Beach

Florals: Tropical Elegance Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Dennis Chong-Imamura

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Surrounded by loving friends and family, Veronica and Charles’ Oahu vow renewal was a special and elegant affair. And what’s more important to celebrate other than true love?! Our darling couple wanted to remember and honor their sacred commitment to each other…Let’s see how their lovely day unfolded!

Even though the sky was a little overcast, our darling couple savored this moment of remembrance. And their vow renewal photos are so soft and pastel-like…which adds to the dreaminess of their day at Kualoa Beach Park! We love this location because it offers beach access and has incredibly stunning views of the mountains in the distance! Truly the best of both worlds…

Veronica looks exquisite in her Haku flower crown! And Charles couldn’t stop smiling at his beautiful wife! Even though they were previously married, our sweet pair wanted the authentic and complete Hawaiian experience for their vow renewal! It is heartwarming to see that these two are more in love than ever!

It was a joy to coordinate and capture your vow renewal, Veronica and Charles! May you continue to grow in love in the years ahead with aloha in your hearts!

OAHU VOW RENEWAL – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Vow Renewal Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Kualoa Beach Park

Florals: White Wedding Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Minister: Kahu Kelehua Kawai

Oahu Vow Renewal Photography: Laura of Karma Hill Photography

“He knows how much I love this island, and he has never been, so it was only right we have an Oahu elopement,” Marielle told us before her big day! She has been many times, but since Jonathan has never been, she was thrilled to show him the island and celebrate their wedding with their closest friends and family! Let’s re-live their beautiful day with them through our favorite highlights…

Our delightful couple met on a dating app in 2020 and hit it off instantly…it was pretty unexpected, but it was the best outcome – it was meant to be! These two love the water and the beach. They joke about getting a small cottage by the beach and escaping it all! But an Oahu elopement isn’t too bad either, we think! And they couldn’t have asked for a better day…

And to the cheers of their friends and family, they said, “I do!” Our beautiful newlyweds radiate happiness and love in these photos, don’t you agree?

Let’s talk about this lighting for a minute… how stunning are these first intimate portraits as newlyweds? The light is so soft and golden, illuminating the tropical scenery…

This scenic location is Papailoa Beach, and it offers the privacy and natural beauty that our beautiful couple dreamed of for their Oahu elopement!

Marielle looks so radiant! We love her beachy yet elegant off-the-shoulder dress – it was perfect for a beach wedding!

As the sun lowered in the sky, these two shared many laughs together…it was like a dream that they didn’t want to end!

We wish Marielle and Jonathon all the love, happiness, and peace in the years ahead! We can’t wait to see you in Hawaii one day again! Sending you lots of aloha…

OAHU ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Photography: Laura of Karma Hill Photography

Beach Wedding Location in Oahu: Papailoa Beach

Oahu Minister: Ellsworth Simeona

It was a long time coming for our beautiful pair! Nora and Travis’ Oahu beach wedding was a simple and elegant affair that was our pleasure to photograph! Please keep reading to see other moments of their special day…

Our beautiful couple has been together for nearly 15 years! And they have lived together for 10! So, naturally,,, they were so ready for their big day!

To Many More Years…

The ceremony for their Oahu beach wedding was heartfelt and personal. The waves rolled in at Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park as they exchanged their traditional leis, vows, and rings…

A photo that ecapsulated their many years together in one…it was so moving to witness!

Nora looked ethereal in her flowy, glittering gown as they shared their first kiss as husband and wife! Their friends and family gathered to celebrate with them on their fantastic day!

After their friends’ and familys’ warm well wishes ventured around the rocks to capture these intimate moments… it was so romantic!

After so many years together, our darling newlyweds were so excited to begin their new journey together as husband and wife! Their Oahu beach wedding will be forever cherished in their hearts!

Even though it was an overcast day, our happy newlyweds didn’t mind one bit! We appreciated their easy going attitude! They were blissfully happy they walked down the beach together…

We want to send a warm mahalo to Nora and Travis for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding! We wish you the best in your next chapter together with many more years to come!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photography: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Wedding Packages: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park 

Wedding Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Recently, we had the pleasure of capturing Joann and Marcell’s Oahu beach wedding! Our newlywed’s private beach ceremony was an intimate and elegant celebration with their closest friends and family. There is something so magical and surreal about getting married on the beach! Hawaii was our lovely couple’s dream wedding destination, as you’ll see in their stunning photos below…

A Life Commitment – Their Oahu Beach Wedding

Let’s rewind a bit and share how are delightful couple met! Thanks to the modern dating scene, they met on a dating app in 2018! They went out for Korean BBQ on their first date and never looked back! After that, they began dating, and three years later, they vacationed in Hawaii to celebrate Joann finishing nursing school and preparing for her board exam! What an accomplishment!

On that trip, Marcell asked the big question – he was so nervous that he proposed right in the hotel room as opposed to his original plan! We were touched when we heard their endearing story…

The quiet ceremony truly felt like a sacred moment, especially with the beautiful natural surroundings! Beach weddings are incredibly moving for this very reason! The turquoise waters and salty breeze that carried a plumeria fragrance added to the tropical ambiance of their precious moment! Our sweet couple had the most epic backdrop for their very first kiss as husband and wife! Oahu beach weddings have that inexplicable something…we call it Hawaii magic!

Joann and Marcell were elated to celebrate with their friends and family after the ceremony. It was a treat for all to visit the island! When planning their nuptials, Joann suggested Hawaii because of her close connection with the islands. She thought there was no comparison between Los Angeles beaches to Oahu’s – we couldn’t agree more!

After we took a few photographs with their nearest and dearest, we were delighted to capture a few special moments of our newlyweds. They couldn’t help but be playful, laughing in between shots! It was adorable to see what best friends they were…

A New Journey Together

We took these lovebirds around the corner to showcase the natural elements and beauty of Paradise Cove. This location is ideal for an intimate Oahu beach wedding because it is secluded and calm. The weather-worn rocks and tide pools added to the tropical feeling of their day!

Joann gingerly made her way across the rocks in her stunning lace gown – not an easy feat with such an exquisite train! But, of course, her doting new husband, Marcell, was happy to help!

As the sun began to set, the sky turned to a pale golden hue that illuminated our lovely couple. It was the perfect Hawaiian ending to a splendid and joyful day! They were glowing in the sunlight in the photos below!

It was an honor, Joann and Marcell, to photograph your Oahu beach wedding! With wish you all the happiness and success as you start your new life together! Mahalo for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding for your special day!

PARADISE COVE OAHU BEACH WEDDING – ALL THE DETAILS

Time Block: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Cove

Oahu Wedding Packages: Simple Oahu Wedding

Ceremony Officiant in Oahu: Kimo Taylor

We recently captured Ellie and Terry’s stunning Oahu beach wedding, to our delight! Our newlyweds couldn’t contain their excitement about their intimate ceremony. Sometimes the most uncomplicated weddings are the most moving! Please keep reading to see our favorite highlights of their special day….

With Thanks

Our beautiful couple wanted an easy, relaxed affair to celebrate their commitment to each other. We could feel their mixed emotions of happiness, excitement, and a few nerves! During the ceremony, Terry, whose family is of Peruvian and Chinese descent, wanted to extend their thanks to the Earth (Pachamama) for bringing them together and supporting them as they grow as a couple. We were deeply touched by this sentiment, which resonated with our Hawaiian values… They were just moments away from being declared husband and wife!

Hand in Hand

After their intimate ceremony, our fun-loving and easy-going couple walked side by side for the first time as husband and wife! Then, we walked down the grassy lawn to the sandy shoreline at Waialae Beach Park.

We love this beach park because it has plenty of palm trees and is conveniently located next to the larger resorts in Waikiki. Our happy couple didn’t even notice the onlookers who wished them well because they were so swept up in the moment!

They couldn’t have asked for a better day for their Oahu beach wedding! It was nearly a cloudless sky with a gentle breeze. So we went around the corner to capture a few playful moments of our darling newlyweds…

Finally, as you’ll see in the following photos, Ellie and Terry know how to have fun together! Their wedding portraits were just as silly as they were significant! We laughed right alongside them the entire day…

After the giggles and smiles, our lovely couple sought a secluded beach area for some intimate portraits. As you can see, it wasn’t for long until their playful side came out again! Their easy and relaxed nature made capturing their Oahu beach wedding a joy for us!

Mahalo Ellie and Terry, for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding for your special day! It was our pleasure to capture your Oahu beach wedding! We send you the warmest aloha and wish you all the love, happiness, and fun in your next adventure together!

WAIALAE BEACH PARK OAHU WEDDING – ALL THE DETAILS

Time Block: Morning

Oahu Beach Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Beach Wedding Location In Oahu:  Waialae Beach Park

Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Ellsworth Simeona

There was so much emotion and beauty during Lani & Alex’s Beach Wedding in Oahu. The stunning couple traveled from Washington to marry on our glowing shoreline. For them, this destination wedding also felt like a homecoming.

Lani’s parents live on Oahu, and this island girl was radiant at their wedding. Surrounded by the warm Hawaii sun and a small group of loved ones, Lani & Alex committed their lives to each other.

We were all in tears! From the bride’s grand entrance to their big pronouncement, each moment was unbelievably sweet.

Karma Hill Photography captured so many moments from Lani & Alex’s Beach Wedding in Oahu, and we’re excited to share some of our favorite images here!

By Calm Waters

Ellsworth Simeona officiated Lani & Alex’s beach wedding in Oahu. He led the pair in traditional vows and Hawaiian customs, like a lei exchange and chant.

The ceremony was full of personality and warmth. Lani & Alex are grounded and authentic, but also elegant and modern. They brought that balance both to the tone of their ceremony and in their visual styling.

Lani wore a tropical haku flower crown with a simple and timeless wedding dress. Alex’s tan suit was perfect for a beach wedding in Oahu. These two would have looked amazing anywhere, but their fantastic style really worked on these scenic shores.

With a tall palm tree swaying gently overhead, and calm waters behind them, Lani & Alex had a wedding ceremony that was as dreamy as it was down-to-earth. We love it!

From a Beach Wedding in Oahu to a Beautiful Forever

After their ceremony, Lani & Alex enjoyed some newlywed portraits with Karma Hill Photography. These two were born to be in front of the camera! Part of it is their natural good looks, and part of it is their curated attire. But it’s also their amazing chemistry.

Lani & Alex each bring their great personalities to their relationship, and they go so well together. You can tell this is a couple who brings out the best in each other. We love to see it!

Spending this late afternoon with Lani & Alex was such a joy, and we’re grateful we could be a part of their Beach wedding in Oahu!

Now with the big day behind them and the rest of their lives ahead of them, they’re ready to go change the world! We know they’ll do amazing things as a married couple, and we’re honored to see this beautiful beginning!

Congratulations, Lani & Alex! Your Oahu wedding was so fun and gorgeous, and so are you!

Beach Wedding in Oahu – Session Details

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Beach Location: ​​Wai’alae Beach Park

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planners in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy from Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Ellsworth Simeona

Wedding Florals: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent Hawaii wedding here!

When you imagine a wedding in Honolulu or anywhere in Oahu, you likely picture marrying on the beach. Endless pristine sand, scenic views, and serene water. It’s an idyllic picture, and your photos will likely embody much of that. 

After all, Oahu is a beautiful place, and it’s hard to find a bad spot to get married. But your wedding is more than photos – it’s an entire experience. 

There are two main choices for having a Honolulu wedding: marrying on the public beach or renting a dedicated venue. 

A public beach wedding is great for many laid-back couples who want a budget-friendly and no-frills event. A commercial wedding venue is a bit pricier but comes with more comfort and amenities than the beach, plus there are fewer restrictions.

Do you think a beach wedding is the best choice for you? Ahead, we’ll outline some key considerations so you can make sure you’re booking the best Honolulu wedding package for you. 

The Beach Crowds

A wedding at a public beach involves, well, the public. You don’t get exclusive access to any part of the beach, so you will be sharing your wedding site with swimmers, sunbathers, spikeball players, and day drinkers. 

This is where experience vs. photos really comes into play. Our photography partner, Karma Hill Photography, photoshops nearly all the people out of wedding photos. So while you will be joined by strangers on your big day, you don’t have to remember them forever in your photos. 

But how will these strangers make you feel during your wedding in Honolulu?

Couples often enjoy a quiet beach for their wedding in Honolulu and Oahu, but it’s a gamble. We try to predict the least crowded days by avoiding weekends and holidays as much as possible, avoiding peak hours during the day, and avoiding the most popular locations (sorry, that rules out a Waikiki Beach ceremony). 

So while we do our best to get each couple the most serene beach wedding experience possible, many unknowns could cause the beaches to be busier. 

The Wedding Plan

Each day is different at the best beaches in Oahu. Our team of experienced photographers and onsite coordinators are used to working in various conditions, but they have to make many calls only minutes before the ceremony.

What does that mean for your planning experience? We can plan many key elements ahead of time, but other things depend on each day’s unique circumstances. 

Here are some things we can plan for at beach weddings:

• If the couple would like not to see each other until the ceremony begins
• Timing the ceremony for the best photography lighting
• A meet-up spot for guests
• A point of contact in case you need help finding the meet-up spot
• What will your officiant say, and if you’ll share your own custom vows

Here are things that your team will decide as they show up shortly before the ceremony:

• Where on the beach we’ll have the ceremony
• Where the entrances will begin and where guests will stand
• What kind of photo backdrops are available based on beachgoers and the tide
• If parking is full, we’ll direct guests to a backup lot, which could cause one of your guests to serve as a shuttle from a distant lot to the beach.
• If the weather is turning bad, we’ll decide if we need to wed under umbrellas or if we can wait out a passing shower.

If you and your guests are ok with going with the flow and following the guidance of your trusty onsite coordinator, you could really enjoy a relaxed beach wedding. But if you get anxious over the unknown, you may be better off booking a commercial venue, where we have a set location and more certainty. 

The Risks of a Beach Ceremony

A commercial wedding venue in Honolulu or nearby will be a controlled space where we can manage seating, enjoy more privacy, and be in touch with a venue contact leading up to the ceremony. 

A beach wedding leaves more opportunities for things to go wrong. This could include rain, strangers in the background, permit enforcement checking for paperwork, wind, noise, and parking struggles. 

If you are so excited about a fun, relaxed beach wedding and hiccups like these won’t phase you, then go for it! But if you’ll be distracted on the day, or worried leading up to it, you may want to consider Oahu wedding venues instead. 

Your Guest Count Is Important

Did you know that you can only have about 25 guests at a public beach wedding in Hawaii? This includes a beach wedding in Honolulu and throughout Oahu. And that 25-count limit could decrease if you hire many vendors or if the state changes the rules at any time. 

There are no exceptions to the guest count cap, so you’ll definitely want to control your group size if you book a beach wedding. 

If there is any chance that you could have 25 or more guests, then you should book an Oahu venue, which will be more flexible with guest count and provide a more comfortable experience for your larger group. 

Based on our years of experience, we’ve actually found that guest counts of 15 or less work best at beach weddings. Most of this has to do with parking challenges at the beach and the fact that we aren’t allowed to set up seating. 

Cost Of Oahu Beach Weddings

Having your wedding on the public beach does cost less than having it at a venue. This is because we don’t need to pay a site rental fee. Instead, we just need to secure a permit to have the wedding legally on the beach. 

Budget-minded couples will likely first consider beach weddings, and that could be an excellent choice for you. But if you have concerns about some of the risks and unknowns involved with beach ceremonies, then you may need to look at your overall wedding and vacation budget to see if you can swing for a lower-cost venue. 

What about couples with a larger wedding budget who really want to marry on the beach? If you have the funds for your dream wedding, then consider that a public beach wedding is the cheapest option. A beach on private/commercial property or any commercial venue could allow you to have a more elegant wedding while still being only steps away from the ocean. 

Choosing a Beach Wedding in Honolulu and Oahu

If you’ve considered these key factors and still think a beach wedding is perfect for your laid-back and scenic vision, then we are excited to plan that for you! Check out our Honolulu wedding packages here. 

If you think these elements could affect how you enjoy your wedding, from the planning to the day of to the memories of it, then let’s talk more! Contact our Honolulu wedding coordinators to see what options are available and how we can help create a simple yet beautiful wedding for you. 

There are so many ways to have a beautiful Hawaii wedding. You just need to narrow down the best option for you. Want more advice about choosing between the different wedding options? Check out our blog post to learn more about picking your perfect Oahu wedding location.