Lilian and Kevin’s serene Oahu venue wedding was on the beach at the Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay, beneath a softly framed arch with the ocean stretching endlessly behind them. And somehow, it felt like the world gave them just a little extra space to breathe that day.

Tucked near the stables, their ceremony location felt wonderfully private, almost secret. The waves rolled in steadily, the breeze carried the scent of salt and sun, and everything about the setting whispered this is exactly where you’re meant to be. Turtle Bay has a way of blending wild beauty with quiet luxury. And here away from crowds, surrounded by open coastline, it felt deeply personal.

Their guests arrived in cheerful aloha shirts, instantly setting the tone: relaxed, joyful, and full of heart. There was no stiffness, no pretense, just people they love, gathered to witness something real. When Lilian and Kevin exchanged vows beneath the arch, the moment felt grounded and meaningful. Every word landed softly but stayed. Promises spoken with intention. Love spoken out loud. Keep reading to see more of their special day with us!

Time To Celebrate

And oh, they looked so happy! Not the posed-for-photos kind of happy, but the kind that shows up when you’re completely at ease with the person standing beside you. Their ceremony was intimate and personal, just what they envisioned. No frills, no fuss, just two people choosing each other in the most sacred way. And what made their Oahu venue wedding even more unique is that they were able to have both the beach option and the privacy of the venue!

Their portraits captured all of it: the quiet pauses, the joyful movement, the way the setting wrapped around them without ever stealing the spotlight. Walking along the beach, soaking it all in, they looked like two people who knew—deep down—that this day would always matter.

Their beach portraits felt effortless and intimate, the kind of moments that unfold when there’s nowhere else to be and nothing else to do but enjoy each other. With the sand beneath their feet and the ocean stretching wide behind them, Lilian and Kevin leaned into one another like this was exactly how it was always meant to be.

It was meaningful. It was beautiful. And it was private and full of joy.
And most importantly, Lilian and Kevin had the best time, the kind of wedding day that feels less like a production and more like a memory you’ll return to forever. Congratulations to you both!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay

Oahu Wedding Package: The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay Ceremony by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Lindsay ‘Kawena’ Opunui

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Florals: Leis, Arch Arrangements, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Some wedding days feel like a deep breath: calm, intentional, and exactly right. Chase and Sarah’s Oahu venue wedding at the Lanikuhonua Cultural Center was one of those days. Thoughtfully planned and beautifully intimate, it was a celebration rooted in connection, family, and choosing what mattered most.

Sarah had visited Oahu three or four times before, but for Chase and his family, this was their very first experience in Hawaii. That made the setting feel even more meaningful. They chose Oahu not just for its breathtaking beauty, but for its accessibility and heart. With Sarah’s mother’s side of the family living in Japan, Oahu offered a place where her grandmother could easily travel, while still giving Chase’s family an unforgettable island experience. Rather than stretching their budget for a large destination wedding, they leaned into what felt right. It was a small ceremony with close family only, surrounded by love instead of crowds. Keep reading to see more

Our Love Story

Their story began in Washington at an ugly Christmas sweater party, the kind of meeting that feels random until you realize it was inevitable. A game of beer pong turned into something more, and not long after, Chase proposed at Gas Works Park in Seattle between a Seattle Sounders game and a Two Door Cinema Club concert. Joyful, spontaneous, and full of energy, very on brand.

Their ceremony was simple and elegant. It was a beautiful celebration of their love and their next chapter. Full of meaning, love, and the kind of devotion only true soulmates have for one another.

Both serving in the U.S. Navy, Chase and Sarah understand commitment in a way few do. Chase is currently deployed aboard the USS Ford in the Mediterranean Sea, while Sarah is stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, counting down the days until she moves back to Washington. Through distance, deployments, and busy schedules, they’ve chosen each other every time. Their beautiful portraits were so stunning around the property, too! From the palm trees to the lawn, every corner was the perfect photo opportunity for these two lovebirds.

At Lanikuhonua, a place rich in cultural significance and natural beauty, they looked completely at ease. Happy. Grounded. Certain. Their smiles said it all. It was a day that felt meaningful and lovely in every way, and the perfect beginning to their next chapter together. Congratulations to you both!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute

Oahu Wedding Package: Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Christine of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Leis, Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Lindsay ‘Kawena’ Opunu

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Some weddings feel like a beginning and an arrival all at once. And Aliantha and Albert’s Oahu venue wedding at the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute was exactly that. It was their very first time in Hawaii, a place neither of them quite knew what to expect… and yet, somehow, it felt like the island had been waiting for them all along.

Their story began far from Oahu, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where two lives crossed paths and immediately decided not to uncross. Aliantha, from Brentwood in Northern California, and Albert, from Orange County, a six-hour drive that turned into a year and a half of long distance, patience, and choosing each other over and over again. Eventually, Albert made the move north, a leap of faith that, in his words, became the best decision of his life! In short, these two were destined to be, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring their dream wedding to life!

Curious about their proposal? Because let’s be honest, we love a good proposal story! It was dramatic in the best possible way, on a cliff in Yosemite overlooking the entire valley. Albert was thrilled, nervous, and completely certain. (The best proposals usually include all three!)

Both working in the medical field, they’ve built a life rooted in care and dedication, balanced by a shared love of travel, nature, and adventure. Aliantha finds joy in family time, hiking, and capturing memories through photos, while Albert unwinds through cooking experiments and long runs.

They shared a few first look moments before their ceremony began. It was so special and intimate. There is something special about having this moment just for the two of them! It was so sweet to see Albert’s reaction, too!

Full Of Heart

Their wedding day at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute was deeply meaningful. Surrounded by friends and family, ocean stretching endlessly behind them, they exchanged vows in a place rich with culture, beauty, and intention. It felt intimate, grounding, and full of heart.

Their newlywed portraits captured everything perfectly: soft light, knowing smiles, and the kind of closeness that comes from choosing each other through every chapter. A day filled with love, laughter, and promise. Aliantha and Albert, your beginning in Hawaii was nothing short of magical! You can now official call one another husband and wife!

As the sun dipped lower, Aliantha and Albert made their way down to the beach for sunset portraits. And it was the perfect ending to an already meaningful day. The sky softened into warm hues, the ocean shimmered, and everything felt calm and unhurried. How beautiful do they look on the shoreline?

Congratulations, Aliantha and Albert!
Your Oahu wedding was heartfelt, beautiful, and full of intention. Wishing you a lifetime of love, adventure, and many more sunsets together!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute

Oahu Wedding Package: Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Leis, Tropical Elegance Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Lindsay ‘Kawena’ Opunu

Acoustic Musician: Rodney

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

What if your love story led you right back to paradise? For Brianna and Nathaniel, their Oahu venue wedding at Kailana Chapel was exactly that, a return to a place that already felt like home, filled with sunshine, joy, and heartfelt aloha.

Nate’s sister and brother-in-law are stationed at Pearl Harbor, so Hawaii has always been close to his heart. After years of visiting, eight trips in total, he finally brought Bri along, and she fell instantly in love with the island’s warmth, culture, and ocean breeze. So when they began planning their wedding, Oahu was the only destination that felt right! And now we couldn’t be more pleased to share some stunning highlights from their big day!

The Perfect Oceanfront Setting

Their story began back in 2018, working together at Van Meter, Bri balancing graduate school, and Nate beginning his career. Friendship grew into love, and seven years later, Nate proposed during a cozy Thanksgiving getaway in Minnesota, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the comfort of togetherness.

Their ceremony at Kailana Chapel was everything they dreamed of: intimate, romantic, and breathtakingly beautiful. They went all about when it came to floral decor! They said “I do” on the deck overlooking the Pacific, framed by white silk floral towers that glowed in the island light. The sound of waves blended with laughter and happy tears as their closest family and friends watched them promise forever.

And of course, no celebration is complete without the people who helped shape their story. After the ceremony, Bri and Nate gathered their friends and family for photos on the oceanfront deck that felt as heartfelt as the vows themselves. There were tight hugs, proud smiles, and that unmistakable sparkle of joy that only happens when your favorite people are all in one place.

Our Time, Our Future

The ocean deck, still sparkling from their ceremony, became the perfect setting for portraits that felt dreamy and effortless. The white silk floral towers fluttered softly behind them, adding a touch of romance as the waves crashed in the distance. We love this venue for that very reason! Saying “I, do” overlooking the Pacific couldn’t be more dreamy!

They continued to wander the property for their newlywed portraits, surrounded by lush greenery and golden light. Every smile, every glance felt effortless, the kind of beauty that defines Oahu wedding photography. We were honored to capture these priceless moments for the happy couple!

Congratulations, Brianna and Nathaniel! Your day was a perfect celebration of love, homecoming, and the magic of saying “I do” in paradise!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Lauren from Karma Hill Photography

Silk Floral Towers: Hawaii Arch Rentals

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Kailana Chapel

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Packages: Kailana Chapel & Gardens Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Couple provided their own

We are excited to share the beautiful story of Jane and Brian’s Oahu venue wedding! Every love story begins somewhere, some in grand gestures, others over a cup of coffee and a dash of chaos. For Jane and Brian, it started with a Coffee Meets Bagel match and one very memorable first date. She showed up sick, he insisted on paying, and before the night was over, they shared a hug that somehow changed everything. The next day, Jane called with unexpected news, she’d tested positive for COVID. Brian still jokes that she “tried to unalive him” on their first date. Thankfully, two negative tests later, love prevailed!

Fast forward two years, countless adventures, and one sparkly trip to pick out rings, and they found themselves saying “I do” in paradise. Their Oahu venue wedding was everything they’d dreamed of: simple, joyful, and filled with the warmth of friends and family…

The Perfect Day

With demanding careers and limited time off, Hawaii was the perfect choice! It’s a destination far enough to feel like an escape, yet close enough to truly enjoy. The day was absolutely beautiful: sunshine spilling into the chapel and distant waves crashing outside. The chapel was the perfect place to say their “I, do” because it filled their ceremony with love and light in the most ethereal way!

Jane looked radiant, her city-girl elegance glowing in the bright Kailana Chapel, while Brian brought his easygoing, outdoorsy charm.

Together, they make the perfect pair, balancing ambition with adventure, city lights with starlit beaches. And on their wedding day, surrounded by loved ones and their adorable pup Coco waiting back home, they celebrated the kind of love that’s both grounding and wild.

Just Us

After the ceremony, they wandered hand-in-hand through the venue’s tropical grounds and along the beach for their portraits. The soft, diffused light wrapped around them, turning every photo into a romantic dream. They laughed, danced, and soaked in that “just married” magic…the kind that lives forever in every image.

Congratulations, Jane and Brian! Your Oahu venue wedding was the perfect mix of laughter, love, and island bliss!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Afternoon

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Kailana Chapel

Oahu Wedding Package: Kailana Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Justin Phillips

Acoustic Musician: Henry Makua

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Laura of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Florals: Leis, Boutonnieres, Corsages, Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossom Hawaii

Ready for a sweet Oahu venue wedding story? Every great love story has a little sparkle, and for Jinyi and Raymond, it began quite literally under the glow of the Hope Diamond. They met at the Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C., where fate (and maybe a shared love for history and art) drew their eyes to the same gem. A few years later, Raymond recreated that magical moment, proposing with a model of the museum and hiding the ring right where the Hope Diamond would have been. The rest, as they say, is history!

Their Oahu wedding at Crystal Chapel was every bit as radiant as their beginning. The chapel, with its tall arched windows and soft natural light streaming through, seemed to glow around them. As they stood together, exchanging vows in the light, the entire space felt filled with love, gentle, reverent, and utterly beautiful. It was an intimate ceremony, shared between two souls who’ve crossed oceans and time zones to find home in each other…

Light & Elegance

As Jinyi and Raymond exchanged vows, there was a stillness, the kind of quiet that comes when love and light fill the room.

What made the moment even more special was the warmth of their loved ones gathered together. Friends and family had traveled across oceans to celebrate with them, too! Their smiles and tears of joy blend into the rhythm of the day. You could feel the pride, the affection, the sheer gratitude in every hug and every shared glance.

Afterward, Jinyi and Raymond stepped onto the beach for their newlywed portraits. The sun was soft, and the rain finally cleared! Jinyi’s dress fluttered in the wind while Raymond held her close. The sea shimmered, the light danced, and their joy was absolutely contagious!

It was a day filled with beauty and meaning, a gathering of hearts to honor two souls who’ve found home in each other. Congratulations, Jinyi and Raymond! Your love story truly shines.

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Kelsey from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant, Leis by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Crystal Chapel

Onsite Coordinator: Christine of Simple Oahu Wedding

Acoustic Musician: Henry

Oahu Wedding Packages: Crystal Chapel by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Jordan and Jacob’s Oahu venue wedding at Paradise Cove was everything they dreamed of: comfortable, laid-back, and full of heart. It was a day that celebrated not just their love, but the story that brought them together: one that started with a book, a friendship, and a shared love for all things Disney.

Their connection feels like something straight out of a storybook. Jordan first met Jacob through his mom, a young adult author Jordan admired growing up. What began as online friendship slowly blossomed into something deeper, and years later, after moving in together “as friends,” they realized their story was destined for more. So we were delighted to bring their dream wedding day to life! It was worthy of a Disney love story!

The Best Day

So it only made sense that their engagement took place in front of the Beauty and the Beast castle at Disney, a nod to Jordan’s grandparents’ romantic French love story and their mutual obsession with Disney magic. When it came time to plan their wedding, Oahu felt like the perfect choice. It’s an island Jordan has loved since her first visit, a place filled with meaning and memories.

Their wedding day at Paradise Cove was bright, joyful, and filled with love from family and friends, many experiencing Hawaii for the first time. The ceremony was intimate and relaxed, framed by palm trees and soft ocean light, and every laugh and happy tear felt genuine.

Our Disney Fairytale

After the ceremony, we took advantage of the gorgeous Oahu sunshine and wandered around the Paradise Cove property for newlywed portraits. The light was vibrant and bright, wrapping Jordan and Jacob in that signature Hawaiian glow. They were completely at ease, laughing, holding hands, and soaking in the joy of finally being married. We captured them beneath swaying palms, along the garden paths, and finally down by the beach, where the ocean shimmered behind them.

Our Oahu wedding photography style focuses on capturing those unposed, heartfelt moments, the natural smiles, the colors of the island, and the emotions that make a wedding day unforgettable. Jordan and Jacob’s portraits reflected all of that: warmth, connection, and joy!

Congratulations, Jordan and Jacob! Your day was as magical and meaningful as your love story. Here’s to a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and happily ever after!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Paradise Cove

Oahu Wedding Package: Paradise Cove Luau Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Keani of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Acoustic Musician: Henry Makua

Oahu Wedding Florals: Leis, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Some love stories stretch across continents but still find their way home. Donald and Akina’s Oahu venue wedding at Kailana Chapel was exactly that: a celebration that brought two families together from opposite sides of the Pacific, wrapped in sunlight and ocean breeze.

Donald, a quality assurance manager for a California-based company, now works in Japan, where Akina also lives and works in project finance for a Japanese bank. They first met through Tinder, a modern beginning that led to a first date over Italian food in Tokyo. What followed was years of love, distance, and persistence. When Akina was assigned to London, they kept their connection strong until Donald flew to Europe to propose, in Florence, under a soft, rainy sky, with a rugby player’s personalized message tucked beside the ring. Romantic doesn’t even begin to cover it! So we are delighted to share moments of their special day below!

Under The Morning Sun

Their wedding day at Kailana Chapel felt like a full-circle moment, a perfect middle ground between their two worlds. The ceremony took place on the deck outside the chapel, where friends and family gathered under clear skies and a sweeping ocean view. Half of their loved ones traveled from Colorado and California, while the rest came from Japan, so meeting in the middle, in beautiful Hawaii, felt perfectly meant to be!

The Pacific stretched endlessly behind them, the light turning everything vibrant and colorful.

Akina looked radiant in the warm Hawaiian sun, her smile brighter than the ocean itself. Donald stood beside her, calm and overjoyed, the two of them framed by sea and sky. When they sealed it all with a kiss, their loved ones cheered right alongside the sound of the waves. There ceremony was intimate, heartfelt, and effortlessly beautifulm, a perfect reminder that love knows no borders, only connection.

After the “I do’s,” they wandered down to the beach for their newlywed portraits. The sunlight made the ocean a bright turquoise and glitter as the waves rolled in. And their Oahu venue wedding photos captured it all, easy affection, quiet joy, and that newly married glow that only Hawaii seems to create. Every photo glowed with that unmistakable joy, the kind that comes from knowing this is exactly where you’re meant to be.

Congratulations, Donald and Akina, your happiness was the brightest part of an already beautiful day! We wish you nothing but the best!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Lauren from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant, Leis by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Kailana Chapel

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Packages: Kailana Chapel & Gardens Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Chris Cain