We all looked forward to Samantha & Arron’s Hawaii Destination Wedding for a long time. After postponing from spring 2020, the sweet couple was so patient as they waited for the right time to say “I Do.” The day finally came, and it was an absolute dream! Surrounded by a small group of loved ones, Samantha & Arron wed under swaying palm trees, just steps away from the ocean. Check out some of their photos!

Paradise Cove Luau: A Hawaii Destination Wedding Venue

When Samantha & Arron decided to have their wedding in Oahu, they needed the perfect location! We helped them select Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina. In the evening, this is home to a vibrant and exciting luau, but during the day we’re able to use the space for wedding ceremonies!

Their ocean-side lawn is close enough to the beach that the newlyweds could get great photos with their toes in the sand while still having the ceremony in a more quiet area. So they got the best of both worlds for their Hawaii Destination Wedding. The tropical green ceremony site was the perfect fit for the lovely and laid-back pair, and we love how their photos turned out!

A Growing Family

Samantha & Arron were work friends who fell in love! Arron proposed on Christmas Day, and then it was time to start planning a wedding. Both of them had been to Oahu before and love Hawaii, so a Hawaii destination wedding seemed like the perfect choice!

While we didn’t get to meet Samantha & Arron as soon as we hoped, we had even more to celebrate once the wedding day finally arrived! Their sweet son Kristof is cuter than ever, and he’s going to be a big brother soon! Samantha was a glowing hapai bride, and Arron is such a joyful dad. We can’t wait to see their family grow!

Picture-Perfect Memories

After the ceremony, it was time to get some portraits with the beautiful couple! Not only is it a chance to get some awesome pictures, but it’s also a chance for the newlyweds to slow down and and get some quiet time together before rejoining their guests.

The Karma Hill Photography team knows how to capture amazing Hawaii Destination Wedding photography! Of course, Samantha & Arron are so photogenic that they were bound to get amazing portraits no matter what. But we especially love how their photos capture their amazing chemistry and the breathtaking scenery all in one!

Keep scrolling to see more stunning shots from this wedding in Oahu!

Congratulations, Samantha & Arron! We loved working with you and hope to see you in Hawaii again soon!

HAWAII DESTINATION WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Venue Wedding Location: Paradise Cove Luau – Grassy Lawn Location

Hawaii Wedding Photography: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Music: Hawaii Wedding Musician Jeremy

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Tropical Elegance Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/enilda-izhar-oahu-wedding/

Elysia and Trevor’s Oahu venue wedding on the sandy lawn of Paradise Cove Luau was filled with light, love, and that special excitement that comes with destiny in the making. Friends and family watched on as our beautiful couple made a commitment based on love and honor while the mellow Hawaiian ocean lapped in the backdrop. It was a heavenly day. 

The Oahu Venue Wedding

Elysia entered with her arms linked with her father and step-father. Looking radiant, Elysia wore a simple yet elegant lace gown, as her hair fell in perfect waves down her shoulders. The ceremony was joyous as our couple exchanged vows and Hawaiian leis to solidify their union together. 

Following the “I do’s,” it was time to celebrate! The team at Karma Hill Photography made great use of the location, finding gorgeous spots of greenery and tropical beach backdrops. One of the many perks of having an Oahu venue wedding is the sheer variety of scenic elements. Elysia and Trevor seemed right at home. It was obvious that these two found their home in the arms of the other. It was a joy to help bring their wedding dreams into reality. Keep scrolling for all the beautiful moments!

Mahalo, Elysia and Trevor, for trusting us to coordinate your Oahu venue wedding. We had a wonderful time getting to know you and helping you live your dream. We wish you all the joy and happiness in the decades ahead.    

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Cove Luau

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent Oahu ceremony here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/eric-ivonnes-oahu-venue-wedding/

Claire and Matt were wed on the shore of Kualoa Ranch’s Secret Island with an Oahu destination wedding that was both relaxing and beautiful. With Chinaman’s Hat on the horizon and framed by a burgundy arch, it was a magical day with a couple in love. 

The Oahu Destination Wedding

Rose petals framed the aisle for Claire and Matt’s Oahu destination wedding as their guests watched them tie their lives together. Holding a tropical elegance bouquet in blue, Claire looked stunning in a traditional gown and the radiant smile of a bride in love. Matt was sporting his unique style in a checkered jacket and a patterned fuschia tie.  When the moment came for our couple to clasp hands, the joy was tangible. Claire and Matt were so excited to tie their lives together.

Following the ceremony, the talented Karma Hill Photography team took Claire and Matt aside to capture gorgeous photos of their first few minutes as husband and wife. We were all about their sweet expressions! Once it was time to return, our couple sailed back to the dock on a traditional Hawaiian fishing boat. It was an incredible day!

Congratulations, Claire and Matt! Thank you for sharing your big day with us! It was our pleasure to coordinate your Oahu destination wedding! 

OAHU DESTINATION WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Venue Wedding Location: Kualoa Ranch | Secret Island

Hawaii Wedding Photography: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Tropical Elegance Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: Henry Makua

Videographer: Kelly from Eyes of Ian Media

Hair and Makeup: Love by Laura

Check out another recent wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/eric-ivonnes-oahu-venue-wedding/

When planning an Oahu venue wedding from afar, Ivonne & Eric were overwhelmed with all the elements they personally had to plan. So when they reached out to us to handle all the coordinating for a ceremony at Paradise Cove Luau, it was the perfect match for a Simple Maui Wedding. We’d call it a match made in heaven, but that honor goes to our couple!

The Oahu Venue Wedding

Paradise Cove Luau looks out over the windward side of the island with glistening panoramic views of the ocean. It also features an onsight reception area with a live luau to celebrate your union the Hawaiian way! That’s why Ivonne and Eric chose it as their Oahu venue wedding location, it was the perfect place to tie the knot against the sunset and celebrate with family and friends.

Although their original wedding date was canceled due to Covid, and our couple officially said “I do” in March, they were still able to have their dream ceremony on the Hawaiian coast. And what a dream it was!

This sweet smile has us on cloud nine! We love the simple yet classic apparel of our bride and groom. Hawaiian style meets wedding-ready!

Our Couple’s Story

Eric & Ivonne met through a mutual friend five years ago. After dating for a few years, they quickly realized it was meant to be. Eric proposed at the airport, a system he knows well, working as a Ramp Lead in Texas. We love how their engagement location symbolizes all the adventures they’ll go on as a married couple! Ivonne is a travel nurse and our couple has already journeyed across states to be together!

Together they have FIVE grown boys and look forward to getting some time in to explore the island with family! Keep scrolling for more of this beautiful couple and their incredible day!

Thank you, Eric and Ivonne, for selecting us to coordinate your Oahu venue wedding. We wish you all the best in married life and send our fondest Aloha.

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Afternoon

Oahu Venue Wedding Location: Paradise Cove Luau – Beach Location

Hawaii Wedding Photography: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kimo Taylor

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/brooke-jamies-oahu-micro-wedding/

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

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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

A gentle mist blessed the valley during the spirited Oahu beach wedding of Michelle and Hanna-Klara. We were honored to capture the sweet and endearing love that shines from this beautiful young couple. 

With the Secret Island of Kualoa Ranch setting the stage, the ceremony was feminine with a splash of tropical allure and foggy mystery. Endless blooms of coconut palms and local greenery painted the shoreline, while the calm ocean lapped gracefully in the foreground. It all served as the perfect canvas to capture the tender affection that filled this whimsical Oahu wedding.  

Before setting sail to Secret Island, the couple shared a few intimate moments on the floating dock, rocking to-and-fro with the pulse of the ocean. Does it get more romantic?

The ceremony was ordained over by the talented Kahu Kawena Mechler. She began the union with a traditional Hawaiian chant, and the guests fell into a silent reverie as they soaked in the melody, the oasis-like venue, and the tranquil love between the brides.

Michelle guided Hanna through the Jewish tradition of glass breaking as her proud father took pictures of the joyous occasion.

We loved the thoughtful touch of the two overlapping rainbows on the silken sack. It was a perfect way to commemorate both family heritage and the LGBTQIA community.

This stunning capture looks as if it was freshly painted. Two lovely women donned in white dresses carrying bouquets and parasols, all set against the aquamarine sea… did we just stumble into a Monet?

As an end to the beautiful day, the couple shared their first dance on the wooden dock, swaying to the music and the rhythm of the ocean.

Thank you for sharing your Special Day with us, Michelle and Hanna… we wish you the fondest aloha in the years to come…

Oahu Beach Wedding – Details:

Time of day: Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Venue: Kualoa Secret Island

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena Mechler

Onsite Coordinator: Oli

Hair and Makeup: Reveal

Wedding Musician: David Asing