Rhea Mae and Oscar’s Oahu micro wedding was something so wonderful it’s hard to sum it up in words. Set on the tropical venue of the Paradise Cove Luau’s Ocean Lawn, and with an intimate number of guests and endless tropical beauty and love, we were thrilled to help make Rhea Mae and Oscar’s wedding dreams come true. 

The Oahu Micro Wedding

Rhea Mae and Oscar chose to have an Oahu micro wedding because for them it was like coming home. Rhea Mae was born on the island, and Oscar was looking forward to meeting Rhea’s island family. They kept the ceremony small, but plan to have a larger event when it pans out to be safer in the future. We felt it was the perfect guest count for an intimate and tropical ceremony. 

Our Couple’s Story

Rhea Mae and Oscar’s engagement story is so sweet, we had to let our bride share it: 

“Oscar and I met back in college at Oregon State University four years ago. We both were engineering majors at the university. and were introduced through common friends. After we started hanging out together more, we learned we had common interests and passions, and the rest is history! We got engaged on Christmas Eve 2020, and Oscar asked me on a frozen lake!”

“Given the winter season, we had to hike two miles down to the lake from the parking lot. The weather at the lake and mountain could not have been more beautiful. After a quick lunch at the lake, we were intrigued and walked onto the frozen lake, with the mountain perfectly in the background. As we were walking on the lake, Oscar began to talk about how much they loved me, then went down on one knee, and asked the question! First I said “let me think about it”, and then quickly said, “of course.” How sweet is that?! Keep scrolling for more from this amazing couple! 

Congratulations, Rhea Mae and Oscar! Thank you for trusting us with your Big Day! We wish you all the very best in your incredible journey! 

Oahu Micro Wedding- Session Details

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Cove Luau – Ocean Lawn

Hawaii Wedding Photography: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli and Nia of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Videographer: Albert Olsson

Oahu Wedding Hair & Makeup: Reveal

Hawaii Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent wedding on our blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/lauryn-michaels-oahu-wedding/

A simple morning ceremony with some great photos – sounds like the perfect Oahu Beach Wedding! Karra & Eric are such a sweet couple, we’re so glad we got to plan this for them. They didn’t need a big, dramatic wedding. Instead they opted for beautiful simplicity – barefoot on the beach. Joined by two precious guests – their daughters, Karra & Eric said I-Do, and they looked great doing it! Take a look at some of their Oahu Wedding Photos!

About Our Couple

This was Karra & Eric’s first time to Oahu. We’re sure they’ll be back again now that they’ve got such great memories from our island plus Karra’s sister lives here! These sweethearts met at a barbershop when Karra was working there. They live in California, where Eric is a general contractor and Karra is a hairdresser.

Their two adorable daughters keep them busy, and they kept us swooning for their wedding. Scroll down and see the sweet girls all dressed up for Mom & Dad’s Oahu Beach Wedding!

An Oahu Beach Wedding in The Morning

We typically plan our Beach Weddings for either morning or sunset. Each are beautiful and special in their own way! Karra & Eric opted for a morning ceremony, and it was stunning! The morning light complemented their chic boho style.

Waimanalo Beach is quiet in the morning and features a magical blue-toned glow. What a great place for an Oahu Beach Wedding!

It also meant that the newlyweds could relax for the rest of their wedding day! After being pronounced husband & wife, it was time for some fun and romantic portraits with Karma Hill Photography. Then they had the whole day ahead of them to enjoy. We’re so glad we got to spend this time with them, and we wish them all the best!!

Congratulations, Karra & Eric! We loved meeting you and your sweet family! Mahalo for allowing us to coordinate your beautiful wedding!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent sunset wedding at Waimanalo Beach here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/eric-ivonnes-oahu-venue-wedding/

Laura & Eddie told us that an Oahu Elopement sounded like a dream. They were never interested in a big wedding. Instead they wanted something relaxed and elegant in a beautiful setting. After months of planning, they finally had their dream ceremony. Surrounded by sparkling blue water and dramatic mountains, Laura & Eddie vowed to love each other for the rest of their life! We’re so glad we got to be a part of it, and we’re excited to share these photos!

About Our Couple

Laura & Eddie met in trialing times and in an unlikely place. They were strangers when they had family members suffer strokes at the same time. Laura’s grandfather and Eddie’s father shared a hospital room, separated by a curtain. They ended up seeing each other a lot as they visited the hospital, and soon a shared experience turned into shared love.

These kind souls both work in healthcare administration back home in Florida. They love spending time with their family and their sweet dogs. We’re sure everyone was cheering them on from back home!

Laura & Eddie stayed in Hawaii for 10 days while they were here for their Oahu elopement. First they enjoyed time in Oahu, and then relaxed in Maui too!

Tropical Elegance for an Oahu Elopement

We love Laura & Eddie’s wedding style! They wanted to have a relaxed vibe that was true to the tropical setting. However, they also wanted a touch of elegance and classic wedding style. We think they did a great job of balancing the two! Eddie’s light blue suit and Laura’s chic gown have a timeless look that complemented the look of Waimanalo Beach. And Laura’s floral from Sweet Blossoms Hawaii added the perfect tropical touch!

Keep scrolling to see how the lovely sunset light allowed for gorgeous Oahu Elopement photography!

Thank you so much, Laura & Eddie, for allowing us to coordinate your Oahu Elopement! We wish you all the best for a lifetime of happiness!

Oahu Elopement – Session Details

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Hawaii Wedding Photography: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet & Flower Crown by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

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

Waimanalo Bay Beach is always beautiful, but it’s especially so when a couple as sweet and in love as Zi and Eric are on the shore. The evening was breezy and shaded for their Oahu Beach Elopement, which created a comfortable atmosphere and soft lighting. Eric has had the joy of visiting the island regularly for the last thirty years, and now he has the immense pleasure to share that joy with the love of his life. 

The Oahu Beach Elopement 

Kahu Kawena opened the ceremony with welcoming and heartfelt words. The love shared between our couple was so clear. Zi and Eric tightly held hands throughout the ceremony and deeply gazed into each other’s eyes. When asked, Eric had said he hoped their Oahu Beach Elopement would be loving, happy, relaxed, and beautiful. We can officially say it checked all the boxes!

There was no limit to the happiness on the shore that day, and our beautiful couple was able to simply relax and be in the moment. What more could anyone hope for on their wedding day? We’re so thrilled to help make their dreams come true. 

Our Couple’s Story

Zi and Eric met on the web and chatted for a little while to get to know each other. They knew their typing skills had chemistry, but a few weeks later they felt it was time to test out their person-to-person chemistry. They’d planned for a three-mile hike… but then plans changed! That three-mile hike turned into a twelve-hour date with lunch AND dinner!

From that moment on, they were practically inseparable, and their love has only grown deeper and sweeter since. Just look at these incredible shots from Karma Hill Photography. The love between these two is almost tangible. 

Our couple had first planned to get engaged in Oahu, but when they thought about it, they realized they wanted to get engaged sooner and elope in Oahu instead. So while they were close to home, Eric took Zi to her favorite beach in Half Moon Bay. “Once there, we poured our hearts out to each other,” Eric said. “Then I got down on my knee and proposed, and she made me the happiest man by immediately answering ‘Yes!’” And we can’t wait for Zi and Eric to have even more adventures as husband and wife! 

Congratulations Zi and Eric! We wish you all the very best in the decades ahead!

OAHU BEACH ELOPEMENT – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Hawaii Wedding Musician: Alika

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent sunset wedding at Waimanalo Beach here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/perla-jorges-oahu-beach-elopement/

Michelle & Anthony traveled from California for their Hawaii beach elopement. Holding hands at the calm shores of Waialae Beach, they vowed to spend the rest of their lives together. We loved being part of this beautiful moment!

We also loved meeting such an awesome couple! Michelle is an engineer – her job is to make sure rockets launch safely. She is a stargazer who practices martial arts and teaches self-defense. Anthony is an army vet who skateboards and also practices martial arts. He’s becoming a woodworker and teaches sword techniques. Individually, they each are so cool. Together they’re amazing!

These spiritual souls met at their Dojo as they were just starting to practice martial arts, and they fell in love because they share the same beliefs and values. Anthony proposed at one of their favorite spots for watching the moon, planets, and stars. How appropriate that their wedding date fell halfway between the summer solstice and June’s full moon! Scroll down to their sunset pictures and see how the moon made its own appearance at their Hawaii beach elopement!

Anthony and Michelle chose not to see each other before the ceremony. We love it when couples choose traditional elements for their Hawaii beach elopement! Karma Hill Photography captured their first look and emotional ceremony with Kahu Kawena.

The tide was high on this beautiful evening, so we picked a quiet spot right off the water’s edge for them to say “I Do.” After the ceremony, the newlyweds walked along the shoreline and enjoyed portraits as the sun set. Then they headed off for a celebration dinner in Waikiki. They were already having a great vacation, and now it was time for them to enjoy their honeymoon! Michelle & Anthony are hard workers who deserve a relaxing and fun time in paradise.

This was a memorable Hawaii beach elopement with a beautiful couple! Congratulations, Michelle & Anthony — Here’s to a lifetime of love and happiness!

Maui Photographers: Karma Hill Photography

When Amanda & David arrived to the beach for their Oahu Destination Wedding, we were so impressed by how kind and happy they were! A sweet couple enjoying a great time in Hawaii with their family. They looked amazing too!

We love Amanda’s beach bride style, and her tropical bouquet added the perfect touch to their look. David’s blue shirt ended up matching the water perfectly. Barefoot and sun-kissed, these two were made for a beach wedding!

A Relaxed Oahu Destination Wedding

Reverend Kawena guided Amanda & David through a lovely ceremony. Most of our couples exchange leis with each other, but these two also had leis for all their guests! It was a great way to include their family in the ceremony. Their two kids were great too – excited and ready to help with anything. We’re so glad we got to meet them!

The group was staying in Waikiki, the perfect area for a fun family vacation. Waimanalo Beach provided a more quiet atmosphere for a relaxed ceremony, so it was worth the drive. It also features great lighting and scenery. Check out all the great photos Karma Hill Photography captured for them there!

Eight Years in the Making

Amanda & David chose a destination wedding in Oahu because they didn’t want to stress over a big event. After booking their vacation here, they realized it would be perfect to get married here too!

They had been engaged for over 8 years, but they acted like a newly engaged couple — totally smitten with each other! After their barefoot ceremony, they got lots of romantic portraits all around Waimanalo Beach. They even got in the water for some trash-the-dress shots! Scroll down to see Amanda looking like a mermaid in the waves!

Congratulations Amanda & David We are so glad we got to be a part of your Oahu Destination Wedding!!

Brooke and Jamie’s Oahu Micro Wedding on the shore of Secret Island was like a private oasis. It was pure bliss. Together for over half a decade, Brooke and Jamie love to travel and felt a destination wedding was the perfect way to meld their passions with their “I do’s.” 

The Oahu Micro Wedding

With Jamie’s teenage children serving as Maid of Honor and Best Man, and in front of a simple yet elegant arch that framed the glistening ocean, this was a ceremony filled with love and beauty. Looking gorgeous in a gown with intricate beading and a flared princess-cut, Brooke is dazzling. We love how Jamie’s cream suit ties in with the mellow tones of the beachside. As spectacular as they looked, it was clear that they felt even better! Those smiles say it all. 

Our Couple’s Story

Brooke works as an accountant for a real estate developer, and Jamie works in finance for an academic medical institution. They’re a blended family of four, and Brooke and Jamie love to travel, watch football, and attempt to work out.

High school brought Brooke and Jamie together, but it turned out to just be the first stepping-stone of fate and not the moment that started the romance. It took over a decade, and lots of growth and experiences in between for fate to pair them up once more. They rekindled their connection in their early thirties. And the magic was instant! After six years of dating, they were engaged at a fancy restaurant and the rest is history! 

Congratulations, Brooke and Jamie! It was a joy being your Oahu Micro Wedding planner! We wish you only the very best in the years ahead!

OAHU MICRO WEDDING – 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: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

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

There was endless aquamarine everywhere you looked during Atsumi and Bryden’s Oahu Beach Elopement. Set on the shimmering white sands of Waimanalo with just the bride and groom and a few loved ones in attendance, this beautiful ceremony featured love, love, and more love. 

The Oahu Beach Elopement

As vibrant and stunning as the Hawaiian shoreline was that morning, it couldn’t outshine our radiant couple! Dressed in a lace gown with a sheer overlay that flowed with the island breeze, Atsumi looked simply beautiful in a tropical flower crown and that sweet smile!

In a classic with a modern twist, Bryden tied his life together with Atsumi while sporting a French Blue suit and leather accents. These two were their own drop of sunshine on the beach that day! 

Atsumi and Bryden originally planned for a large wedding with friends and family from the US and Japan. Since Oahu was right in the middle, they hoped to have an island wedding with plenty of loved ones in attendance. Unfortunately, due to COVID, they canceled the bigger ceremony. But they were thrilled to still have an Oahu Beach Elopement. And, wow, did it turn out beautiful! 

Our Couple’s Story

Atsumi works as a dental assistant and moved to Seattle from Japan eight years ago. Bryden works at Amazon corporate and grew up around Seattle. Together they have two sweet cats and recently bought their first home–congratulations! They now love getting their style on and playing interior designer with their new house.  

Atsumi and Bryden were engaged during a trip outside of the city. On their visit to a Japanese shrine, Bryden surprised Atsumi with the Big Question. And, of course, she said yes! 

Congratulations, Atsumi and Bryden! Thank you for choosing us to coordinate your Oahu Beach Elopement! It was truly and beautiful ceremony. We wish you all the joy and happiness in the years ahead!

OAHU BEACH ELOPEMENT – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/samra-chris-elope-in-oahu/