Teresa and Matthew’s wedding in Oahu was a lovely ceremony. Waimanalo was rustic and wild, which paired beautifully with our calm and serene couple. This was a ceremony filled with love and memories that will last a lifetime.

The Wedding in Oahu

Teresa and Matthew’s wedding was slightly overcast with a light sprinkling of rain. Often the effect resembled twinkling stars and left us in awe. Speaking of “in awe,” how sweet is that expression on Matthew’s face when he first sees Teresa walk in! These two are made for each other! Keep scrolling for more of the beautiful ceremony!

Our Couple’s Story

Teresa and Matthew met on an online dating site in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2019, they took a special trip to the Big Island. During an evening walk on the beach, Matt got down on his knee and asked Teresa to marry him! And of course, she said yes! Matt was so thrilled, he saved the sand on his knee from when he proposed–we are all about this sweet detail! The rest of their story is right here on our blog! 

Congratulations, Matthew and Teresa! We had a wonderful time coordinating your wedding. We wish you all the very best and plenty of love and happiness in your marriage. A hui hou!

SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Wedding Photographer: Mike from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli and Nia of Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kelehua

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

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

DeAnn and Brad had planned a large wedding but had to cancel due to the pandemic. So it just made sense to reschedule a relaxed Oahu wedding in July while visiting Brad’s family on the island. And it turned out to be more than simply relaxing! The day was vibrant and filled with love, love, love. 

The Oahu Wedding

Set on the shore of Waiʻalae Beach Park with leggy palms and lush greenery, DeAnn and Brad’s growing children and family watched on as our couple tied their lives together. Wearing a short and spunky off-white gown with a demi-train, DeAnn looks right at home against the beautiful scenery. We love Brad’s sophisticated laidback look–but most of all, we love those sweet smiles they’re both wearing! 

Our Couple’s Story

DeAnn and Brad each have two wonderful children and are excited to start their lives as a blended family. Brad grew up on Oahu and DeAnn feels the North Shore is the best place in the world. So saying their “I do’s” on the island was more than a beautiful destination, it was coming home. 

Our couple met on Match, dated for four years, and got engaged at Cannon Beach in Oregon. Together they enjoy cycling, hiking, Korean dramas on Netflix, and spending time together. Keep scrolling for more of their beautiful day! 

Mahalo nui loa, DeAnn and Brad, for choosing us to coordinate your wedding. We wish you only the very best in the years ahead!

HAWAII WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Pinky from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waiʻalae Beach Park

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Florals: Tropical Elegance by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair and Makeup: Reveal

Check out another recent Hawaii wedding here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/auna-johns-hawaii-beach-elopement/

With COVID safety and restrictions in mind, Charissa and Christopher shifted plans away from a large Texas wedding and decided to elope in Oahu instead. We were thrilled to help make their “just us” wedding a reality! The morning at Waimanalo Beach featured spectacular lighting and lush, tropical backdrops. With endless smiles and tender moments, this wedding in Oahu was “take-your-breath-away” beautiful. 

Oahu Beach Elopement Ceremony 

Nestled in the heart of a small, windward community, Waimanalo Beach served as the stage for Charissa and Christopher’s ceremony. The sounds of the ukulele and the soft morning sun filtered through the air as the Oahu tradewinds kept the affair comfortable and relaxing. We loved the way Charissa’s boho-chic dress draped against the sand. And can we just draw attention to her gorgeous retro-inspired hair and makeup? Simple and elegant never looked so good! 

Our Couple’s Story

Charissa and Christopher have been together for half a decade and are proud parents of a sweet furbaby named Nash. Charissa runs a dental office and Christopher is both a lawyer and a professor. They met at a lowkey BBQ and got engaged in the sweetest spot, Christopher’s parents’ backyard. Keeping the simple yet romantic tradition alive, Charissa and Christopher opted to forgo a wedding back home in Austin and chose to elope in Oahu. And we’re so happy they did! Keep scrolling for all the beautiful moments!  

Mahalo nui loa, Charissa and Christopher, for trusting us to coordinate your wedding in Oahu. We wish you all the love in the decades ahead!

ELOPE IN OAHU – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanlao Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Kahu Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: Jeremy on Ukulele

Videography: Origmedia

Hair and Makeup: Reveal 

Check out another recent beach wedding in Oahu on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/vy-sangs-oahu-beach-elopement/

Undoubtedly we love beach weddings, and adore military weddings, so when Paige and Leland reached out for us to plan their Oahu beach wedding we just knew it would be smooth sailing!!

We met them and their close family at Waimanalo Beach last week for their intimate wedding ceremony. It was a perfect day, with thin cloud cover, soft white sand, and barely another soul on the beach. The slight breeze to keep them cool and heartfelt ceremony to warm the heart; it was everything this pair had asked for and more!

I mean they nailed that iconic sailor dip kiss pose! Do you know the one with the nurse that was taken at the end of world war 2? Nice work guys! We do love our Oahu military weddings; there is nothing better than getting married in paradise.

Mahalo to you both Paige & Leland for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding to be a part of your wedding day!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Wedding Planner in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Officiant: Reverend Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Videographers: Orig Media

Check out another recent Oahu beach wedding on the blog here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/elvia-jeffs-oahu-beach-elopement/

This Oahu Beach Wedding was full of emotion! As Irene made her entrance on her father’s arm she was more than ready to become Alex’s wife. It was a moving experience to witness these two include the brides’s mother and the groom’s father who have both passed away, and honor them by releasing flowers into the ocean at the beginning of their ceremony. We know this is an experience neither of them will ever forget!

It was especially touching to watch as the wedding guests, who are some of their closest family and friends, were moved to tears. They couldn’t have been happier for Irene and Alex to start this next chapter in their lives! Not only did they all have a blast celebrating together, they also looked amazing while doing it. The men at the wedding all matched Alex’s groom attire of a white button-up shirt paired with khakis. We love this casual yet classy look, well done guys! We also love how the women chose to wear long dresses in varying shades of blue and then cream for the mother of the groom. This was such a good look on everyone and complimented Irene’s white long wedding dress so well. She was positively stunning with her hair loosely curled creating what looked like natural beachy waves and a festive flower crown to top off her bridal styling! The perfect look for an Oahu Beach Wedding, check out how awesome they all looked in front of the scenic setting at Yokohama Beach. It really doesn’t get any better than this! Thank you, Irene and Alex, for letting the Simple Oahu Wedding team participate in making your wedding day so special. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Package & Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Rae of Karma Hill Photography

Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair & Makeup: Delish

Musician: David Asing

Oahu Wedding Location: Yokohama Beach

Time of Day: Sunset

 

View our recent wedding: Lucky and In Love ~ Sam & Eric’s Oahu Wedding