Kelehua Kawai

Jazmine and Adam’s Oahu Beach Wedding at Paradise Cove felt like a love story that truly chose its way back home. After first meeting through mutual friends and building a life together, their journey took a few unexpected turns before leading them right back to each other.

From their first proposal at a meaningful beach, to time spent apart, and then finding their way back stronger than ever, every chapter led them here. Along the way, each moment shaped their story in a deeper way. Now, with their sweet son by their side, their day felt even more full. In turn, it felt more grounded and even more meaningful.

Their intimate beach ceremony was everything they had hoped for and more. The ocean stretched out behind them as they exchanged vows, surrounded by a quiet kind of magic that only Hawaii seems to hold. Meanwhile, their little family made every moment feel even more special, adding so much warmth and joy to the day.

As they walked along the shoreline, laughing and holding each other close, it became clear that this was never about a big celebration. Instead, it was about something deeper. Rather, it was about choosing each other again and again. At the same time, they stood in a place that has held their hearts since the very beginning.

Congratulations Jazmine & Adam on your Oahu Beach Wedding. Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless adventure together!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Oahu Beach Wedding: Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Package: Complete Oahu Elopement Package #2 by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Christine of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Bouquet, Boutonnieres, Flower Crown, Guest Leis &Maile Leis by Sweet Blossom Hawaii

Minister for Oahu Wedding: Kelehua Kawai

Acoustic Musician: Rodney Bejer

Oahu Beach Location: Paradise Cove Beach

Oahu Wedding Photography: Kelsey of Karma Hill Photography

An Oahu venue wedding at Kailana Chapel already sounds like a dream, but Paiglee and Ty made it feel even more special. On their wedding day, exactly thirteen years after they first met, they stood together in this beautiful place and started a new chapter. And yes, thirteen just happens to be their lucky number. It felt meant to be in a way that was both simple and undeniable.

As Paiglee walked down the aisle, she looked effortlessly radiant. Ty, on the other hand, couldn’t stop smiling, and honestly, no one blamed him.

They met at twelve years old, sharing the same friend group for years. However, they stayed just friends until after high school, when life brought them back together at exactly the right time. Since then, they have been inseparable.

Then came their vows, which felt natural and deeply personal, like a continuation of a story already in motion. Meanwhile, the ceremony itself was breathtaking. Bright, towering florals framed the altar, bursting with color and life. Beyond them, the chapel’s tall windows revealed soft ocean views that felt almost unreal.

Afterward, they slipped into those quiet, newly married moments. The kind where everything softens, and it’s just the two of them. The kind that says, finally, this is forever.

Congratulations Paiglee & Ty! It was truly an honor to capture this special milestone for you two. We wish you many years of love and aloha!

OAHU WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Afternoon

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Kailana Chapel

Oahu Venue Wedding Package: Kailana Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Acoustic Musician: Alika Souza

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Kelsey of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet, Maile Lei, White Flower Lei, Boutonniere by Sweet Blossom Hawaii

Silk Floral Towers by Hawaiian Arch Rentals

Cebelle and Jonathon’s Oahu Wedding felt like the kind of full circle love story you cannot help but root for. From meeting in high school to building a life together in San Diego, their connection has been steady, joyful, and deeply rooted. They first met in PE class and, soon after, Jonathon asked Cebelle to be his girlfriend back in 2011. Then, years later, during cherry blossom season in Japan, he proposed near Mt. Fuji with the help of her maid of honor. It was thoughtful, romantic, and completely unforgettable.

When they chose Oahu for their wedding, it felt natural in every way. For Cebelle, the island reminded her of home in Cebu, with its warm air, lush greens, and easy access to the ocean. Meanwhile, Jonathon loved the relaxed energy and the way every view feels like something out of a postcard. Their ceremony at a stunning chapel overlooking the water was filled with soft light, meaningful glances, and quiet emotion. As they stood beneath the arched windows, the ocean stretching endlessly behind them, it felt both intimate and grand all at once.

Afterward, the celebration carried that same sense of ease and joy. They stepped outside into the sunshine, surrounded by greenery, mountain views, and the soft ocean breeze. Then, as they explored the grounds together, they laughed, held each other close, and soaked in every moment.

Finally, with the waves in the distance and the light glowing all around them, their day felt like the perfect blend of where they came from and where they are going next.

Mahalo Cebelle & Jonathon for choosing us to be a part of your special day. Wishing you many years of love and happiness!

OAHU WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Afternoon

Wedding Venue Location in Oahu: Kailana Chapel

Oahu Venue Wedding Package: Kailana Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Keani of Simple Oahu Wedding

Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Acoustic Musician: Rachel of Oahu Strings

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Kelsey of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Florals: Leis, Boutonniere, Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossom Hawaii

Rubie and Brenden’s Oahu Wedding at the Charming Estate felt like something straight out of a storybook. Surrounded by vibrant greenery and sweeping mountain views, their ceremony unfolded on the lawn with rows of wooden chairs lined neatly across the grass, each one holding a special detail.

This sweet couple had arranged beautiful leis draped over the backs of every guest’s chair, a thoughtful nod to the island they chose for their celebration.

Rubie looked every bit the princess in her sparkling white gown that caught the light with every movement, while Brenden’s deep blue suit added the perfect touch of classic elegance. Together they stood framed by the lush valley, exchanging vows in a moment that felt both intimate and breathtakingly grand.

After their first kiss and joyful “I do,” the celebration began in the sweetest way. Guests reached for the leis and began placing them over one another’s shoulders, laughter and smiles spreading through the crowd as the couple soaked in the love surrounding them.

Later, Rubie and Brenden wandered through the estate for portraits, pausing on scenic overlooks and quiet garden paths while the mountains stretched endlessly behind them. From soft embraces on the terrace to playful twirls on the lawn, every moment felt lighthearted, romantic, and unmistakably joyful.

Rubie and Brenden, thank you for letting us be part of your beautiful day. Your Oahu Wedding was pure magic and we are so happy you chose paradise to begin this next chapter together.

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Kelsey from Karma Hill Photography

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

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: The Charming Estate

Onsite Coordinator: Keani of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Packages: Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Ceremony Package by Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Acoustic Musician: Henry

Some love stories don’t need a crowd. They need a place that feels a little unreal, a little magical, and completely right. Thompson and Mita’s Oahu elopement at Kualoa Beach Park was exactly that: intimate, meaningful, and filled with wonder from the very first moment. This was their first time visiting Hawaii, and until now, everything they knew about it had lived on screens: movies, TV shows, photographs. Experiencing it in real life, on the day they promised their lives to each other, felt nothing short of extraordinary.

When they imagined a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, Hawaii came instantly to mind. The ocean. The sunset. The relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. (And for Mita, a devoted Stitch fan, the island already held a special place in her heart.) Standing beneath the dramatic cliffs of Kualoa, with the ocean stretching endlessly behind them, it felt like the island itself was welcoming them into this new chapter.

Happiest With You

Their story began online, sparked by a shared love of anime and games. What started as a friendship slowly, naturally, became something deeper, the kind of connection that feels effortless and safe. After meeting in person, their bond only grew stronger, until choosing to marry each other felt less like a decision and more like a certainty.

Thompson, an auditor, and Mita, a freelancer, live busy lives, but their joy comes from the simple things: quiet days at home, watching shows, playing games, wandering through parks or malls hand in hand. That same ease carried into their wedding day. They looked incredibly happy, relaxed, glowing, and fully present, the kind of happiness that doesn’t need to be loud to be felt.

Their portraits were effortlessly romantic. Mita was in a delicate lace gown and flowing veil, glowing as the breeze caught every soft detail, while Thompson looked sharp and confident by her side. Together, they looked completely at ease, their happiness unmistakable as Kualoa’s dramatic scenery framed the beginning of their forever.

Their elopement was tender and sincere, filled with soft light, gentle laughter, and moments that felt entirely their own. Thompson and Mita, congratulations on a truly special beginning. May your life together be full of slow days, shared joy, and many adventures!

OAHU ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding: Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Beach Wedding Package: Complete Oahu Elopement Package #2 – by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Tropical Elegance Bouquet, Leis by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Location: Kualoa Beach Park

Minister for Oahu Wedding: Kelehua Kawai

Oahu Wedding Photography: Pinky of Karma Hill Photography

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

An Oahu vow renewal isn’t about recreating a wedding. It’s about pausing in the middle of a life you’ve built and saying, yes, this still matters. For Robert and Andrea, their Oahu vow renewal was a moment to look at each other and remember what they’ve shared.

They gathered at Kualoa Beach Park, surrounded by family, with the Koʻolau Mountains rising in the distance. The view alone was breathtaking, lush green cliffs meeting a calm blue ocean, but what stood out most was how relaxed and happy everyone looked. No rush, no stress. Just quiet joy.

The renewal felt like a family celebration. Their family stood nearby, watching them promise again what they already live every day: kindness, patience, partnership. It was simple and real, the kind of moment that reminds you why photographs matter…

When we look at their portraits, you can feel that ease. Their smiles came naturally; every frame feels grounded in gratitude. Robert and Andrea looked renewed in more than name; they looked content, proud of the life they’ve built together.

The setting helped, of course. The light at Kualoa in the morning is bright and vibrant, catching the water and the mountain ridges just right. It framed their happiness perfectly.

Their Oahu vow renewal wasn’t about grand gestures; it was about presence. About pausing long enough to say: we’re still here, and we’re still choosing this.

Congratulations, Robert and Andrea! Your vow renewal was such a beautiful reminder of what lasting love looks like: steady, joyful, and full of heart. Seeing your family celebrate with you against the mountains of Kualoa Beach Park was unforgettable.

We’re so happy for you both and honored to have captured this new chapter in your story. Here’s to many more years of laughter, partnership, and sunshine together in paradise!

OAHU VOW RENEWAL – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Morning

Oahu Vow Renewal: Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Vow Renewal Package: Simply Beautiful Oahu Beach Wedding Package #3 – by Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Keani of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: White Wedding Bouquet, Flower Crown, Leis by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Location: Kualoa Beach Park

Minister for Oahu Wedding: Kelehua Kawai

Oahu Vow Renewal Photography: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Some love stories take time to unfold, and some just feel inevitable! Precious and Tim’s is both. They first connected through a dating app, only to discover later that they already had friends in common. (The universe, it seems, has a flair for timing.) From the very beginning, the idea of marriage was always there, less if, more when.

Their “when”, an Oahu venue wedding, finally arrived at the breathtaking Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute on Oahu. With its sweeping ocean views, lush tropical grounds, and golden sunset light, it set the perfect stage for two nurses who spend their days caring for others to finally celebrate their own love story.

An Emotional Celebration

From the moment Precious walked down the aisle at Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute, escorted with such pride and emotion, the day was threaded with meaning. The floral-lined pathway, the sun glinting through the palms, and the beaming smiles of loved ones watching made every step unforgettable. Tim stood waiting, looking at her with that unmistakable mix of joy and awe that says: this is it, this is forever.

The ceremony itself was tender and intentional. Against the backdrop of the Pacific, they exchanged vows that had been a long time coming. The photos capture it all: their clasped hands, the laughter, the emotion in their eyes. It was everything they dreamed of and more.

After the “I do’s,” our photography style leaned into what we love most: candid, timeless, joy-filled moments. There were the group shots, a vibrant sea of family and friends cheering, celebrating, and enveloping the newlyweds with love. And on the beach, Tim twirled Precious in the sand, her gown catching the last light of day. Under her veil, they shared a quiet, glowing kiss while the ocean shimmered behind them.

Precious and Tim are both nurses, balancing busy schedules with their shared love for trying new restaurants, traveling, and savoring time together. Their Oahu venue wedding reflected that same spirit: joyful, adventurous, and full of warmth.

Congratulations, Precious and Tim! Your Oahu wedding was a long-awaited chapter, and every photo from Lanikuhonua tells the story of two hearts that always knew where they belonged.

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: Vy & Sky of Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Musician: Rodney Bejer

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Kelsey of Karma Hill Photography