Sometimes a couple comes along whose energy and smiles are so contagious it reminds us why we love to be in the Hawaii wedding industry. Ariel and Monday are one of those couples, and we were honored to be able to coordinate their simple and sweet wedding in Oahu.

The Wedding in Oahu

For the special occasion, we booked the secluded and private venue of Kualoa Ranch. Accessible only by boat, Ariel and Monday took the romantic cruise over an ancient Hawaiian fishpond to arrive at the sandy beachfront ceremony. The day was blessed with mountain mists and the smiles and cheers of loved ones. The best smile of all? It’s a tie between Ariel and Monday! Their joyful expressions had us grinning along with them! How sweet are these two?! It was so clear that they were thrilled to be tying their lives together.

Wearing boho-inspired beach dresses with casual shawls, Ariel and Monday look simply beautiful and adorable on the sand. We’re lovin’ their mirrored hairstyles and matching flower crowns and Rustic Hawaiian Bouquets! Reverend Lawrence officiated the ceremony as loved ones watched on. With swaying palms and the islet of Mokoliʻi in the backdrop, this wedding between two island girls was one that will be remembered for a lifetime! Keep scrolling for more!

Mahalo nui loa, Ariel and Monday, for trusting us with your special day. It was a beautiful occasion! We had a wonderful time working with you and getting to know you and your loved ones. We wish you all the very best in the years ahead and send our fondest Aloha.

WEDDING IN OAHU – 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: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Lawrence

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet and flower crowns by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

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

We were excited to meet Michelle & Kenneth for their Oahu venue wedding last week! This sweet couple met 3 years ago by “saying Hi” as Ken puts it! They were just passing by each other in Waikiki when their eyes met! That quick little hello eventually led to a lifetime commitment!

View this gorgeous couples beautiful photos at one of Oahu’s most picturesque wedding venues.

Their Oahu wedding day was like that of royalty! The Royal Hawaiian Golf Club offers gorgeous green lush backdrops that stretch for miles making it the perfect Hawaii venue wedding location. With the round arch set in front of all that gorgeousness, adorned in orchids, its beauty is unmatched. That is, until Michelle came walking down the aisle. Scroll down to see what we mean!

The gorgeous floral arch framed the newlywed couple perfectly with the lush valley vegetation adorning the background.

After their Mauka (towards the mountain) wedding ceremony, this sweet couple headed Makai (towards the ocean). Waimanalo Beach really showed out as well this particular day. Her soft pastel colors and dreamy light really add to the perfection of Michelle & Ken’s Oahu wedding.

Mahalo Michelle & Ken for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding to coordinate your Oahu wedding day! You were such a pleasure to work with!!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Hawaii Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photography: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Arch: Aloha Artisans

Oahu Wedding Venues: Royal Hawaiian Golf Club

Oahu Wedding Portrait Location: Waimanalo Beach

Time of Day: Early Evening

See another Royal Hawaiian Golf Club, Oahu wedding here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/laura-makoto-oahu-venue-wedding/

Looking for the perfect Oahu wedding location?

At Simple Oahu Wedding, we believe the Hawaii locale where you get married should be gorgeous yet uncomplicated with a heaping scoop of island style. We’ll help you find the ideal place to get married in Oahu and turn your dream into reality! Just see what our clients have said:

Follow along as we review our Top 10 Places to Get Married in Oahu!

1. Kualoa Ranch Secret Island (Venue)

There are plenty of breathtaking wedding venues on Oahu, but Kualoa Ranch’s Secret Island takes the (wedding) cake when it comes to island style. This reserve is so private that you and your guests can only access the beachfront by floating over an ancient fish pond via a Hawaiian fishing boat (Yes, you read that correctly!). Imagine saying “I do” on a tropical beach with just you, your guests, and your special someone digging your toes into the powdery white sand.

Why is Kualoa Ranch in our top 10?

• 100% private
• Seats up to 50 guests
• Sweeping panoramic ocean views
• Movie-worthy valley scapes 
• Beach OR boat ceremony options are available 
• Soft north-east lighting = no harsh shadows
• Ample parking
• Family-owned and operated
• Profits protect Hawaii’s nature and wildlife
• Hawaiian fishing boat… need we say more?

2. Royal Hawaiian Golf Club (Venue)

Although Hawaii beaches tend to get most of the praise, our mountains and jungles can be just as beautiful. Nestled in the lush valleys of Kailua, the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is the perfect venue for nature lovers. Its endless greenery is accented with designer elements, including a pristine pond, stone bridges, and a rugged rock wall. You’ll say “I do” on the manicured lawns overlooking the venue and then venture into the tropical forest to capture unforgettable couples portraits. 

Why is Royal Hawaiian Golf Club in our Top 10?

• Lush backdrops
• Unique Hawaiian experience
• Designer elements
• Golf car ride for jungle photo opt
• Waimanalo Beach photo session if time permits
• Optional on-site reception area
• The greenery you need to see to believe!

3. Paradise Cove Luau (Venue) 

If you dream of getting married on a beautiful beach but also want the convenience of an onsite reception, then Paradise Cove Luau is the ideal Oahu wedding location! Situated on the Leeward side of the island, this stunning location showcases vivid sunsets and glistening seascape views. With a grassy lawn or sandy stretch available for ceremony options, you can decide whether or not to go “toes in the sand” or “shoes on the terrace.” When the sun goes down, you can dive into a traditional Hawaiian luau to celebrate your union right there on the property!   

Why is Paradise Cove Luau in our top 10?

• Two gorgeous ceremony options
• Discounted group rates available for the luau
• Spectacular ocean views
• Sunsets
• Cocktail hour
• Perfect beach for portraits
• Did we mention sunsets?
• Hawaiian Luau reception (With Polynesian fire dancers!) 

4. Papailoa Beach 

It’s impossible to adequately describe the fluid and artistic beauty of Papailoa Beach. With a rocky shoreline draped in soft green algae and a stretch of trees fading into the horizon, walking on this Oahu beach feels like stepping into a masterpiece. Best known as the setting for the TV show Lost, Papailoa Beach offers bright tropical beauty with an unexpectedly refined aesthetic. 

Why is Papailoa Beach in our top 10?

• Lava rock formations
• White sands
• Minutes from Haleiwa town
• Close to restaurants
• Suitable for groups of 15 or less

5. Waimanalo Beach

Rarely crowded, Waimanalo Beach is one of our favorite locations for beach weddings. Its oceanscape features rolling valley backdrops and a seemingly endless stretch of white sands. In the morning light, Waimanalo Beach’s waters glow a vivid aquamarine, while the sky fades into soft pastels during the sunset hours. With plenty of parking and easy access to the shore, this spot is perfect for wedding guests of any age. 

Why is Waimanalo Beach in our top 10?

• Variety of valley and ocean backdrops
• Located near Sea Life Park 
• North shore views
• Aqua blue waters
• Restrooms on site

6. Yokohama (Keawaula) Beach

Resting in the heart of Makaha, Yokohama Beach is a remote white sand beach that’s well worth the travel time! The rocky coastline is encircled by lush mountains and valleys with rolling tides crashing in the ocean backdrop. Resting on the western tip of the island, this Oahu wedding location features vivid sunsets and pastel-soft morning light. 

Why is Yokohama Beach in our top 10?

• White sands
• Restroom facilities
• Endless mountainscapes 
• Remote location
• Vast shore
• Gorgeous sunsets 

7. Kualoa Regional Beach Park 

Bordered by a grassy field, this Oahu wedding location showcases green mountains and a rolling tropical beach. Just off Kaneohe Bay on the northeastern side of the island, Kualoa Regional Beach Park is famous for its striking beauty. Just ⅓ of a mile out from its shoreline, the basalt island of Mokoliʻi (or Chinaman’s Hat) rests in the vivid Hawaiian waters.

Why is  Kualoa Regional Beach Park in our top 10?

• Greenery + Ocean makes for the best of both worlds
• Stunning views of Mokoliʻi
• Variety of palms and trees
• Plenty of parking
• Restrooms on site
• White sands

8. Paradise Cove – Ko’olina Beach

Ko’olina is known for its high-end resorts and accommodations, and although it boasts gorgeous beaches they’re privately owned and inaccessible to the public. Paradise Cove is the single gem in Ko’olina where public weddings are allowed. And what a gem it is! With leggy palms and crystal clear waters, this cove is a must-see! Because it shares its shore with Paradise Cove Luau we recommend morning weddings to avoid dense crowds.  

Why is Paradise Cove – Ko’olina in our top 10?

• Manicured Palms
• Reef with clear waters
• Small parking lot
• Lava rock formations

9. Waialae Beach Park

Conveniently located near Waikiki, this gorgeous beach features plenty of palms, golden sands, and a backdrop of rolling waters. Although this Oahu wedding location is often crowded, it boasts a wide shoreline, and we can usually seek out less populated areas for the ceremony and beautiful photo ops.  

Why is Waialae Beach Park in our top 10?

• Palm trees galore
• A cute man-made island in the backdrop
• Rocky embankments
• Golden sands
• Convenient location
• Easy access
• Great for sunsets or mornings
• Parking lot
• The feeling of classic Waikiki

10. Haleiwa Alii Beach Park

Located near Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s north shore, this rustic beach boasts a lava rock embankment and endless blooms of tropical palms. Haleiwa Alii Beach Park is in the heart of the small plantation town of Haleiwa and features panoramic views of the ocean coast that make for dynamic wedding day photos. 

Why is Haleiwa Alii Beach Park in our top 10?

• White sands
• Near tourist locations like Turtle Bay Resort
• Rolling tide
• Variety of greenery
• Great for sunset and morning weddings

Thinking of booking one of these gorgeous Oahu beaches or venue wedding locations? Come check out our beautiful Oahu wedding packages to keep your Hawaii wedding planning simple and stress-free. 

For Amanda & Brandon, a venue wedding in Oahu was the perfect fit for their adventurous personalities! And when we say adventurous we mean it! This couple got engaged in Iceland while camping out in a VW bus! And as Brandon popped the big question on the shore of a black sand beach, he captured it all… on his drone! How legendary is that boss move?!

These two met at the gym, and the first thing Amanda said to Brandon was: “You’ve got a booger in your nose.” Her dad likes to joke that she “picked” the right one. And judging from that incredibly sweet face of his when he sees her up close, we have to energetically agree! Keep scrolling for all the sweet shots!

For their Big Day, they said “I do” on the grassy lawn of Paradise Cove Luau with their closest friends and family watching on. A hush came over the venue as Kahu Kawena shared one of her sacred songs…

And serving as ring bearer, was Brandon’s adorable (and incredibly mature!) nephew!

How epic is this dynamic crew! We love the energy and uplifting mood… and from the looks of it, Brandon was pretty uplifted too!

Cobalt blue and lace for ages… we’re obsessed with this couple’s style! And how incredibly gorgeous are they?! We love their sweet embrace and warm smiles!

Mahalo nui loa, Amanda & Brandon, for trusting us with your venue wedding in Oahu. We hope you had a blast skydiving to celebrate!! And we wish you all the very best in the years ahead…

Session Details

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Wedding Venue: Paradise Cove Luau – Grass Point

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Maui Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Come see another gorgeous wedding in Oahu: A Sunset Celebration – Raquel & Alex’s Oahu Wedding

Kerameh & Dan’s Oahu venue wedding at the Secret Island of Kualoa Ranch had all the breezy charm of Hawaii rolled into an intimate and heartfelt ceremony. These two lovebirds got engaged on the Brooklyn Bridge as they watched the Fourth of July festivities. And just as it was on that special day, their Oahu wedding was bursting with fireworks (of the heart)!

It was just our couple and their guests on the exclusive shore of Secret Island. Fittingly named, this Oahu ceremony location is so remote that it can only be accessed by a private Hawaiian fishing boat. With the islet of Mokoliʻi (Chinaman’s Hat) on the horizon and glistening white sand beneath their feet, Kerameh & Dan’s Big Day was a once-in-a-lifetime affair to remember!

Simple, clean, and classic. It was just smiles and Hawaiian-style elegance for these two. We loved how the crisp lines of Kerameh’s bodice paired with the beach-worthy flow of her skirt. And adding a pop of tropical flair, her rustic Hawaiian bouquet and flower crown are lush and wild in all the right ways!

One of the things we love most about Kualoa Ranch Secret Island weddings is the spectacular range of backdrops. From native hau trees to majestic valleys, from white sands to ancient fish ponds, this venue perfectly captures the true beauty of Oahu.

And speaking of true beauty, keep scrolling for all the spectacular shots of our radiant couple!

Mahalo, Kerameh & Dan, for trusting us with your beautiful Oahu venue wedding. We hope to see you again soon, but until then, we wish you a fond Aloha…

Session Details

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Venue: Kualoa Ranch, Secret Island

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli from Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Kimo Taylor

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike Vidales of Karma Hill Photography

Musician: David Asing

Wedding Floral: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair and Makeup: Reveal

Love this venue? Read more about Our Spectacular Oahu Wedding Venues – All the Info You Need!

It’s a new year at Simple Oahu Wedding, and we thought we’d welcome it in with a fresh look at our stunning Oahu wedding venues–just in time for Valentine’s Day!

If you’re planning an Oahu ceremony and seeking out the perfect locale for your Big Day, one of our top sites is sure to make your wedding dreams come true. Come take a peek at our most popular venues, complete with beautiful photos of real Oahu weddings!

In addition to these top 3 venues, we also offer an exclusive yacht ceremony aboard the vintage Vida Mia. First built in 1929, this unique vessel has recently been restored to all of its Great Gatsby Charm. Entertain your guests in style, and say “I do” as you sail into the horizon.

With such gorgeous options, you can’t go wrong! And whichever Oahu venue location you choose, we look forward to coordinating your Hawaii wedding!

Is a venue package not for you? Come check out our Oahu beach wedding packages.

The endless views of Paradise Cove Luau set the stage for Elyson & Spencer’s Oahu venue wedding. On the leeward side of Oahu, this spectacular ceremony location melds upscale sophistication with the laid back tropical elements of the island.

This couple’s love story began by accident… or rather, with a very serendipitous automobile accident. Elyson brought her car into Spencer’s repair shop, and soon after, their romance kicked into full-gear.

Together for over 10 years, Spencer felt the time was right to make Elyson his wife. And his tender love for her was apparent from the very first moments of the ceremony.

As this power couple walked down the aisle hand-in-hand, Spencer was exceedingly careful to protect his bride’s sweeping gown. We were beyond touched with the care and compassion this beautiful couple showed for each other…

Their radiant smiles perfectly reflect the beauty of their love… Their happiness is contagious!

Spencer’s gorgeous family flew to the island for his Oahu venue wedding, which just so happened to fall on Super Bowl Sunday. Elyson and her father are such big fans, that occasionally during the photo shoot, she would turn to him and ask, “Who’s winning?”

Of course, the only important answer is: “You, Elyson!” With a love this sincere and beautiful, this bride and groom are #winningatlife!

Traditional and timeless, this bride and groom pull off classic in all the right ways!

Congratulations, Elyson and Spencer! And mahalo nui loa for trusting Simple Oahu Wedding with your special day. We wish you all the happiness in the years to come!

Session Details:

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Venue: Paradise Cove Luau

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography 

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Kimo Taylor

Oahu Wedding Planner: Oli from Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Florals: White Wedding Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Come see our more of our recent venue weddings in Oahu: simpleoahuwedding.com/oahu-venue-weddings

Being part of Lin and Man’s Oahu Venue Wedding was truly inspiring and memorable. We still can’t get over their sweet relationship! From the moment our bride made her entrance, it was easy to see just by the look on our groom’s face that she makes him the happiest man in the world! And it’s safe to say Lin feels the same way about Man 🙂 .

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Plus it’s no wonder why Man couldn’t take his eyes off of Lin throughout their Oahu Venue Wedding! I mean just look at her. In a stunning full wedding gown with a half veil and a custom bouquet to complete her look, she was seriously radiant! And we are in love with the half updo our friends at Reveal Hair and Make-up designed to keep Lin’s hair out of her face while still showcasing beautiful long curls.

Thank you, Lin and Man, for sharing such a special morning with Simple Oahu Wedding! We had the best time celebrating with you and wish you all the best on the journey ahead. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

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Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky of Karma Hill Photography

Videographer: Tone Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Rev. John Fuchigami

Musician: Jeremy

Oahu Wedding Floral: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair & Make-up: Reveal

Oahu Wedding Venue: Paradise Cove Luau

Time of Day: Morning

View our recent wedding: An Inseparable Union ~ Morgan & Kale Oahu Wedding