Gabriel and Christina recently fulfilled their dreams of saying “I Do” in Hawaii! They chose to have an intimate beachfront Oahu venue wedding at Kualoa Ranch, the perfect tropical, private setting to exchange their vows surrounded by the beauty of nature – as well as a few friends and family members. After all, what could be more romantic? Keep scrolling to see more of their beautiful day!

A Hawaiian Wedding Dream – Oahu Venue Wedding

For a bit of backstory, our sweet couple lives together in Charleston, South Carolina – where the coast and ocean are a part of their lifestyle. As such, being surrounded by nature has become an integral part of who they are – so it made perfect sense for them to exchange their vows in Hawaii! From soaking up the sunsets to exchanging their vows to the sound of the waves – this is exactly what Gabriel and Christina had always envisioned when thinking about getting married. Kualoa Ranch at Secret Island provided the idyllic and private backdrop our charming pair hoped for…it was simply perfect for a nature-loving couple. And even though it was a relatively quick decision to get married in Hawaii in February, their dreamy celebration will undoubtedly be cherished forever!

Christina looked exquisite in her sleek gown and haku flower crown, while Gabriel was equally handsome in his black tux. Everything felt so serene as we photographed their newlywed portraits right by that calm blue water’s edge. Even though they tied the knot on the beach, they still dressed their very best! After all, it is an extraordinary life milestone! Don’t they make such a beautiful couple?

We love this location for an Oahu venue wedding because of the privacy and the dramatic and cinematic views of the mountains! This lush scenery makes the most jaw-dropping wedding photos… it’s Hawaii at its finest! And better yet, it’s all for our happy newlyweds to savor and enjoy without the crowds!

Many congratulations to our happy newlyweds, Christina and Gabriel! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Late Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Secret Island – Kualoa Ranch 

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Package: Venue Wedding Ceremony Package #1 – Kualoa Ranch Secret Island by Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Photographer in Oahu: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

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Wintertime in Hawaii can be quite rainy, but that didn’t stop Yuridia and Michael’s Oahu venue wedding! Despite a few passing showers, our dear couple made the most of it and had the most beautiful celebration. What’s a little rain to true love? Curious to see how their big day unfolded, given the circumstances? Keep reading!

Their tropical celebration was held at the lush Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, set in the most magnificent jungle and Hawaiian landscape. Because of the misty weather, their photos turned beautifully lit and soft. The passing rain showers didn’t interrupt their meaningful vows, as you can see!

Their friends and family were overjoyed to have been able to be a part of their tropical celebration! Thankfully, the rain stopped for their newlywed portraits! Yuridia looks exquisite in her tiered lace, bohemian-style gown…

Our happy couple couldn’t believe their luck that the rain finally passed over their Oahu wedding! They look positively in love in these portraits…sometimes a little rain can make the most romantic of photos!

We then took a little walk to another secluded spot to capture our newlyweds. The lush, verdant jungle was the perfect escape to capture these precious moments of marriage. Despite the unpredictability of the weather, their Oahu venue wedding was a great success! We are so happy for you both!

Congratulations to these lovebirds, Yuridia and Michael! We wish you all the happiness in the years ahead! It was our pleasure to coordinate your beautiful day, mahalo for your willingness and go-with-the-flow attitude! We hope to see you again soon…

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Late Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: The Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Packages: Venue Wedding Ceremony Package #3 by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Kawena

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Oahu is no regular island for our beautiful couple – they met here! Kayo and Manprit’s Oahu venue wedding was a beautiful and intimate celebration of their love. The couple met in Oahu near Waikiki Beach and have visited Hawaii several times since, falling in love with the island’s natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. So naturally, it became an obvious choice to hold their wedding here! Please keep reading to see how their special day unfolded…

After three years of a long-distance relationship, Manprit proposed to Kayo during a visit to Kyoto in the summer of 2019. Kayo said yes naturally, and the couple began planning their dream Oahu venue wedding!

For their big day, our charming couple wanted a simple, beachy, and relaxed wedding that reflected their love of Hawaii. So they chose Kualoa Ranch Secret Island as the location, a stunning venue with a private beach, beautiful natural surroundings, and a laid-back atmosphere. It felt like their own private island!

Kayo’s beautiful dress was elegant and sophisticated, with intricate details such as floral embroidery that added a touch of glamour. Yet, at the same time, the gown had a beachy, laid-back vibe that perfectly suited the natural beauty of the surroundings and her tropical blooms…they look so happy, walking hand in hand into the next chapter of their romance!

You Have My Heart – Oahu Venue Wedding

Manprit and Kayo’s newlywed portraits by the ocean were absolutely romantic and breathtaking. The couple looked so in love as they posed for pictures on the beach, with the stunning Hawaiian surroundings serving as an idyllic backdrop.

The soft, golden light of the setting sun added a peachy and dreamy glow to the photos, and the gentle sound of the waves in the background added to the romantic atmosphere. The couple looked radiant, with big smiles on their faces and a deep love and connection in their eyes!

As they posed for their newlywed portraits, our sweet pair seemed to be lost in each other, completely at ease and comfortable in each other’s company…

It was an honor to coordinate your beautiful wedding, Kayo and Manprit! We wish you all the love and happiness in the future ahead together!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Venue Package: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Kualoa Ranch Secret Island

Florals: Haku Flower Crown & Pastel Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Videographer: Dream FX

Oahu Officiant: Ellsworth Simeona

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“How are we not sick of each other yet?” said our darling newlyweds, Meghan and Matthew, before their Oahu venue wedding! These two have been head over heels for each other since the day they met! We love a good love story. Meghan knew they were going to be together the day she met him, and from that day forward, they’ve been inseparable ever since! So it was our pleasure to coordinate their intimate and beautiful wedding…keep reading to see some of our favorite moments from their amazing day!

Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, our sweet couple exchanged their vows to the peaceful sound of the waterfall at Waikiki Leia, one of our beautiful new Oahu wedding venue options! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in Waikiki, this lovely Oahu wedding venue has so many beautiful photo opportunities! It’s quiet and intimate but also convenient!

How happy they look! Meghan admitted to us that she is a hopeless romantic (we are too) and is constantly reminded by her big-hearted new husband, Matthew, to appreciate the little things and live in the moment – and they absolutely did at their Oahu venue wedding!

After their beautiful ceremony, we whisked our newlyweds away for a few portraits by the chapel! They have that newlywed glow in these photos! Matthew is a firefighter with the softest heart, and Meghan is a nurse, so they think they both work so well together because they see how fragile life is…So, hand in hand, our beautiful newlyweds are ready to live their life to the fullest as husband and wife!

Congratulations, Meghan and Matthew, on your recent nuptials! We couldn’t be happier for you both! May you continue to grow in love in the years ahead! And we have no doubt about that since you’re crazy for each other! Until we meet again,

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Late Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Package: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Waikiki Leia

Florals: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Kimo Taylor

An Oahu destination wedding was the ultimate dream for these two! The island holds a special place in their romance because they got engaged on Oahu’s Northshore! Easy, relaxed, and elegant is just what our beautiful couple wanted for their big day… so Hawaii felt like the perfect place to celebrate with their close friends and family! Let’s relive their magical day with them through their gorgeous photos!

The look on the groom’s face when he sees his beautiful bride always gets us! Dwayne was no different when he saw his radiant bride, Tiffany! These two go wayyyy back….they actually went to high school together but never met until their 10-year reunion and have been together ever since!

There is something so special about an Oahu destination wedding! Our beautiful newlyweds were so grateful to be joined by their friends and family for their fantastic day. Tiffany was a little nervous about planning a destination wedding with so many details to consider, but as you can see, it went without a hitch, thanks to our incredible team at Simple Oahu Wedding!

Our lovely newlyweds were ready to bask in newlywed bliss after their portraits with their extended family! The lighting in these photos is so light and airy that it looks like they are encircled in a golden glow!

Their first photos as husband and wife look like they came out of a tropical dream! And they had the entire beach at Kualoa Ranch Secret Island to themselves!

The secluded beach was just one amazing location for their portraits at their Oahu destination wedding! We love this venue because it offers a variety of picturesque Hawaiian backdrops like this mountain range!

We wish Tiffany and Dwayne all the happiness and joy in the years to come! Congratulations! We are so happy your beautiful day was just as you dreamed!

OAHU DESTINATION WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Late Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Secret Island – Kualoa Ranch 

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Dennis Chong-Imamura

Wedding Photographer in Oahu: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

The time was right for our beautiful couple! We recently had the pleasure of planning Samantha and Dinos’ Oahu venue wedding! These two have been dating for nearly ten years, can you believe it?! They originally met at Ohio State University and have been inseparable since! They couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day so let’s see some of our favorite highlights from their incredible day…

Initially, our beautiful couple was playing with the idea of eloping in Maui, but they came across our company, Simple Oahu Wedding, and loved the idea of a small, intimate wedding ceremony with their friends and family! It was all they could have asked for! Our down-to-earth pair wanted something simple, relaxed, fun, and, most importantly, full of love! Their friends and family were more than happy to travel the distance to celebrate with them, as you’ll see below!

Our newlyweds couldn’t stop smiling! Their beautiful Oahu venue wedding was held at Kualoa Ranch Secret Island, where the photo opportunities are endless! It felt like a dream for our newlyweds with the cinematic backdrop and the private beach. Its serene and picturesque scenery made for the most tropically elegant photos of our darling pair! They had the entire beach to themselves…so romantic!

Samantha looked exquisite in her beachy, flowy gown! It was subtle yet elegant and perfect for the ambiance of their Oahu venue wedding! Dinos’ sharp blue suit reflected the ocean blue, too… laid-back tropical elegance done right!

The dramatic cliffs were the most stunning background for their intimate first portraits as husband and wife! Just another reason why we love this location for a venue wedding! Their photos are so soft and pastel-like, which adds to the dreaminess of their incredible day, don’t you think?

Congratulations to Samantha and Dinos on your wedding! It was a pleasure to plan this incredible day for you both! May you have many more beautiful years together!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Late Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Secret Island – Kualoa Ranch 

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Officiant: Rev. Kimo Taylor

Wedding Photographer in Oahu: Pinky of Karma Hill Photography

With close friends and family, Mariah and Jeff’s Oahu venue wedding was all they could have hoped for! Our beautiful couple wanted an intimate and relaxed celebration in paradise, and we are pleased to say their big day was just that! So, let’s see how their big day unfolded…

Paradise Found

Firstly, their tropical ceremony began in the late morning with clear blue skies and plenty of Hawaiian sunshine! The scenic setting for their Oahu venue wedding was held at Paradise Cove, and its beautiful calm waters, palm trees, and rocky reef area make it beautiful for photos!

Our lovely couple was surrounded with love by their friends and family on their big day! However, they had never been to Oahu before, but they were excited to share this experience with their friends and family!

Great Outdoor Lovers

In addition, these two love the outdoors and enjoy nature’s peace, so Oahu felt like a proper fit when planning their wedding! Their photos capture the natural tropical beauty of the island with the palm trees and epic ridge line in the distance!

Our beautiful newlyweds met online! And Jeff proposed on a snowmobiling trip in Idaho on February 17th, 2021! How far away the snow seems from these tropical shores on their Oahu venue wedding! Moreover, we were so happy to celebrate with you here in paradise!

Our charming couple wanted something simple, relaxed, and fun for their Oahu venue wedding. As you can tell in their photos, the day was just as they had hoped! Furthermore, they look so happy together and ready to begin their next chapter!

Mahalo to Mariah and Jeff for choosing us to plan your Oahu wedding! May you have all the love and joy for years to come! We hope to see you in paradise again one day!

Oahu Venue Wedding – Event Details

Time of Day: Morning

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Paradise Cove Lower Luau Lawn

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

“David stayed by my side during a hard time in my life; I knew he was the one.” April and David’s Oahu destination wedding culminated with love, family, friends, and fun! It was a beautiful and relaxed affair that reminded us why we love what we do at Simple Oahu Wedding! We are so happy for these two!

For a bit of backstory, our gorgeous couple met online! David was the first one April met that night – fate definitely had a hand in their meeting! They began dating with intention and loved each other’s company! Fast forward years of long-distance dating later, and here they are tying the knot at their Oahu destination wedding!

Their friends and family were so thrilled for them despite the fact they had initially wanted to elope to Oahu! However, many friends and family wanted to travel and be there for their big day, so they chose Secret Island at Kualoa Ranch to host their celebration! And to their surprise and delight, many were more than happy to travel to celebrate with them!

The Aloha Spirit

Our beautiful couple was sent with many kisses and cheers on their way as we captured their first moments as newlyweds! They look so blissfully happy! David loves anything to do with the ocean, and April loves adventuring together, so Oahu was the perfect fit for these two! She looks radiant in her tropical Haku flower crown…that bouquet is the picture of Hawaii’s tropical beauty!

How gorgeous is this backdrop!? It doesn’t get any more authentically Hawaiian with these Jurassic-like cliffs! But we were so happy to see their vision for their Oahu destination wedding come true! And, most importantly, celebrate with their friends and family!

Congratulations to our beautiful newlyweds, April and David, on your Oahu destination wedding! You were a joy, and we wish you all the blessings in your next adventure together! May you together forever carry the aloha spirit in the years to come!

OAHU DESTINATION WEDDING – Session Details

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Venue Location on Oahu: Secret Island – Kualoa Ranch 

Oahu Wedding Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Officiant: Rev. Kimo Taylor

Wedding Photographer in Oahu: Laura of Karma Hill Photography