Gabriel and Christina recently fulfilled their dreams of saying “I Do” in Hawaii! They chose to have an intimate beachfront Oahu venue wedding at Kualoa Ranch, the perfect tropical, private setting to exchange their vows surrounded by the beauty of nature – as well as a few friends and family members. After all, what could be more romantic? Keep scrolling to see more of their beautiful day!

A Hawaiian Wedding Dream – Oahu Venue Wedding

For a bit of backstory, our sweet couple lives together in Charleston, South Carolina – where the coast and ocean are a part of their lifestyle. As such, being surrounded by nature has become an integral part of who they are – so it made perfect sense for them to exchange their vows in Hawaii! From soaking up the sunsets to exchanging their vows to the sound of the waves – this is exactly what Gabriel and Christina had always envisioned when thinking about getting married. Kualoa Ranch at Secret Island provided the idyllic and private backdrop our charming pair hoped for…it was simply perfect for a nature-loving couple. And even though it was a relatively quick decision to get married in Hawaii in February, their dreamy celebration will undoubtedly be cherished forever!

Christina looked exquisite in her sleek gown and haku flower crown, while Gabriel was equally handsome in his black tux. Everything felt so serene as we photographed their newlywed portraits right by that calm blue water’s edge. Even though they tied the knot on the beach, they still dressed their very best! After all, it is an extraordinary life milestone! Don’t they make such a beautiful couple?

We love this location for an Oahu venue wedding because of the privacy and the dramatic and cinematic views of the mountains! This lush scenery makes the most jaw-dropping wedding photos… it’s Hawaii at its finest! And better yet, it’s all for our happy newlyweds to savor and enjoy without the crowds!

Many congratulations to our happy newlyweds, Christina and Gabriel! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Late Afternoon

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Secret Island – Kualoa Ranch 

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Package: Venue Wedding Ceremony Package #1 – Kualoa Ranch Secret Island by Simple Oahu Wedding

Wedding Florals: Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Officiant: Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Photographer in Oahu: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Want to see more Oahu weddings at Kualoa Ranch? See these beautiful ones on our blog!

The big day has finally arrived for our beautiful couple, Amy and Aaron! They have been waiting for their Oahu beach wedding, and it’s time to celebrate! We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Amy the day before, with a bridal shoot with our sister company Karma Hill Photography (and no, Aaron didn’t see!) But his initial reaction to seeing his beautiful bride is truly endearing, as you’ll see!

Words For Our Forever

It was a gorgeous day for our sweet couple’s Oahu beach wedding; the sun was bright and danced on the gentle waves at Paradise Cove. When Amy stepped out onto the beach, Aaron started tearing up at the sight of her! It was such an emotional and touching moment to photograph…

They exchanged their vows to the sound of a ukelele’s strums and the waves lapping. Our happy pair were lost in each other’s profound words and eyes; as you can see… the love and connection between these two were unmistakable!

Joined by their nearest and dearest, they were ready to celebrate their Oahu beach wedding! As you can imagine, their family was so excited about these two since they were the perfect match! It was an intimate, small affair but no less romantic and magical!

And now for our lovely couple’s quiet moment with just the two of them! Their newlywed portraits on the beach are incredibly romantic, surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean and the sand. The way they are holding each other and looking into each other’s eyes conveys a deep love and connection that comes through each photo… Likewise, the soft light that filtered through her veil as they shared a kiss created a memorizing moment!

Our gorgeous bride Amy is not shy of a pop of color, and how we love it! Her bouquet is by far one of the most beautiful we have had the privilege to photograph recently. The riot of tropical colors and the elegant flower orchid was simply stunning. And Aarons’s boutonniere is perfectly coordinated with her colorful confection!

A Moment To Celebrate

After their beautiful ceremony on the beach, they were ready to celebrate an intimate and romantic dinner with their family at Longhi’s! But, the tropical elegance didn’t just stop at the beach; their elegant table was beautifully set in a similar tropical theme that was just gorgeous. A beautiful ending to their perfect day!

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Leondar! It was a joy working with you and coordinating your big day! We wish you a lifetime together of love, happiness, and laughter!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photographers: Laura from Karma Hill Photography

Beach Location: Paradise Cove

Oahu Beach Wedding Packages: Stunning Beach Wedding Package #4 by Simple Oahu Wedding

Videographer: Dream FX Media

Musician: Jonah

Oahu Minister: Provided by couple

Onsite Coordinator: Vy from Simple Oahu Wedding

Reception Location: Longhi’s at Ko’olina

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet by Designs By Hemingway

Curious to see Amy’s bridal shoot the day before? Take a peek here on our sister blog, Karma Hill Photography!

Oahu is no regular island for our beautiful couple – they met here! Kayo and Manprit’s Oahu venue wedding was a beautiful and intimate celebration of their love. The couple met in Oahu near Waikiki Beach and have visited Hawaii several times since, falling in love with the island’s natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. So naturally, it became an obvious choice to hold their wedding here! Please keep reading to see how their special day unfolded…

After three years of a long-distance relationship, Manprit proposed to Kayo during a visit to Kyoto in the summer of 2019. Kayo said yes naturally, and the couple began planning their dream Oahu venue wedding!

For their big day, our charming couple wanted a simple, beachy, and relaxed wedding that reflected their love of Hawaii. So they chose Kualoa Ranch Secret Island as the location, a stunning venue with a private beach, beautiful natural surroundings, and a laid-back atmosphere. It felt like their own private island!

Kayo’s beautiful dress was elegant and sophisticated, with intricate details such as floral embroidery that added a touch of glamour. Yet, at the same time, the gown had a beachy, laid-back vibe that perfectly suited the natural beauty of the surroundings and her tropical blooms…they look so happy, walking hand in hand into the next chapter of their romance!

You Have My Heart – Oahu Venue Wedding

Manprit and Kayo’s newlywed portraits by the ocean were absolutely romantic and breathtaking. The couple looked so in love as they posed for pictures on the beach, with the stunning Hawaiian surroundings serving as an idyllic backdrop.

The soft, golden light of the setting sun added a peachy and dreamy glow to the photos, and the gentle sound of the waves in the background added to the romantic atmosphere. The couple looked radiant, with big smiles on their faces and a deep love and connection in their eyes!

As they posed for their newlywed portraits, our sweet pair seemed to be lost in each other, completely at ease and comfortable in each other’s company…

It was an honor to coordinate your beautiful wedding, Kayo and Manprit! We wish you all the love and happiness in the future ahead together!

OAHU VENUE WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Venue Package: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Venue: Kualoa Ranch Secret Island

Florals: Haku Flower Crown & Pastel Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Videographer: Dream FX

Oahu Officiant: Ellsworth Simeona

Love this Oahu venue wedding? Check these favorites on our blog!

Our happy newlyweds are ready for their next chapter of life together! Martine and Allen’s Oahu elopement was a lovely and relaxed affair that reflected their zest for life and love! They met at a social meetup in 2019 and were engaged just two years later! Let’s see how their magical day unfolded…

Our beautiful couple is brimming with love in these photos! And a passion for life! Martine and Allen enjoy attending art and music cultural events together…they always wanted to take a vacation to Oahu together, so they planned two in one! Their Oahu elopement and a Hawaiian holiday!

This gorgeous setting is Papa’iloa Beach, known for its rugged, long stretch of sandy beach with coconut and palm trees along the shore…the views are breathtaking! And our newlyweds savored these magical moments in the tropical ambiance, as you can see!

The luminous glow created stunning photos of our happy newlyweds that are simply stunning! Oahu has some of the most dramatic and postcard-worthy landscapes for an Oahu elopement…How beautiful does Martine look in her beachy, relaxed lace dress?!

Congratulations, Martine and Allen! It was a joy to capture your beautiful day! We hope to see you again!

OAHU ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Beach Wedding Location in Oahu: Papa’iloa Beach

Florals: Tropical Elegance Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Dennis Chong-Imamura

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Surrounded by loving friends and family, Veronica and Charles’ Oahu vow renewal was a special and elegant affair. And what’s more important to celebrate other than true love?! Our darling couple wanted to remember and honor their sacred commitment to each other…Let’s see how their lovely day unfolded!

Even though the sky was a little overcast, our darling couple savored this moment of remembrance. And their vow renewal photos are so soft and pastel-like…which adds to the dreaminess of their day at Kualoa Beach Park! We love this location because it offers beach access and has incredibly stunning views of the mountains in the distance! Truly the best of both worlds…

Veronica looks exquisite in her Haku flower crown! And Charles couldn’t stop smiling at his beautiful wife! Even though they were previously married, our sweet pair wanted the authentic and complete Hawaiian experience for their vow renewal! It is heartwarming to see that these two are more in love than ever!

It was a joy to coordinate and capture your vow renewal, Veronica and Charles! May you continue to grow in love in the years ahead with aloha in your hearts!

OAHU VOW RENEWAL – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Vow Renewal Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Kualoa Beach Park

Florals: White Wedding Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Minister: Kahu Kelehua Kawai

Oahu Vow Renewal Photography: Laura of Karma Hill Photography

“He knows how much I love this island, and he has never been, so it was only right we have an Oahu elopement,” Marielle told us before her big day! She has been many times, but since Jonathan has never been, she was thrilled to show him the island and celebrate their wedding with their closest friends and family! Let’s re-live their beautiful day with them through our favorite highlights…

Our delightful couple met on a dating app in 2020 and hit it off instantly…it was pretty unexpected, but it was the best outcome – it was meant to be! These two love the water and the beach. They joke about getting a small cottage by the beach and escaping it all! But an Oahu elopement isn’t too bad either, we think! And they couldn’t have asked for a better day…

And to the cheers of their friends and family, they said, “I do!” Our beautiful newlyweds radiate happiness and love in these photos, don’t you agree?

Let’s talk about this lighting for a minute… how stunning are these first intimate portraits as newlyweds? The light is so soft and golden, illuminating the tropical scenery…

This scenic location is Papailoa Beach, and it offers the privacy and natural beauty that our beautiful couple dreamed of for their Oahu elopement!

Marielle looks so radiant! We love her beachy yet elegant off-the-shoulder dress – it was perfect for a beach wedding!

As the sun lowered in the sky, these two shared many laughs together…it was like a dream that they didn’t want to end!

We wish Marielle and Jonathon all the love, happiness, and peace in the years ahead! We can’t wait to see you in Hawaii one day again! Sending you lots of aloha…

OAHU ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Florals: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Wedding Photography: Laura of Karma Hill Photography

Beach Wedding Location in Oahu: Papailoa Beach

Oahu Minister: Ellsworth Simeona

It was a long time coming for our beautiful pair! Nora and Travis’ Oahu beach wedding was a simple and elegant affair that was our pleasure to photograph! Please keep reading to see other moments of their special day…

Our beautiful couple has been together for nearly 15 years! And they have lived together for 10! So, naturally,,, they were so ready for their big day!

To Many More Years…

The ceremony for their Oahu beach wedding was heartfelt and personal. The waves rolled in at Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park as they exchanged their traditional leis, vows, and rings…

A photo that ecapsulated their many years together in one…it was so moving to witness!

Nora looked ethereal in her flowy, glittering gown as they shared their first kiss as husband and wife! Their friends and family gathered to celebrate with them on their fantastic day!

After their friends’ and familys’ warm well wishes ventured around the rocks to capture these intimate moments… it was so romantic!

After so many years together, our darling newlyweds were so excited to begin their new journey together as husband and wife! Their Oahu beach wedding will be forever cherished in their hearts!

Even though it was an overcast day, our happy newlyweds didn’t mind one bit! We appreciated their easy going attitude! They were blissfully happy they walked down the beach together…

We want to send a warm mahalo to Nora and Travis for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding! We wish you the best in your next chapter together with many more years to come!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – SESSION DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Photography: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Wedding Packages: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Hale’iwa Ali’i Beach Park 

Wedding Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Recently, we had the pleasure of capturing Joann and Marcell’s Oahu beach wedding! Our newlywed’s private beach ceremony was an intimate and elegant celebration with their closest friends and family. There is something so magical and surreal about getting married on the beach! Hawaii was our lovely couple’s dream wedding destination, as you’ll see in their stunning photos below…

A Life Commitment – Their Oahu Beach Wedding

Let’s rewind a bit and share how are delightful couple met! Thanks to the modern dating scene, they met on a dating app in 2018! They went out for Korean BBQ on their first date and never looked back! After that, they began dating, and three years later, they vacationed in Hawaii to celebrate Joann finishing nursing school and preparing for her board exam! What an accomplishment!

On that trip, Marcell asked the big question – he was so nervous that he proposed right in the hotel room as opposed to his original plan! We were touched when we heard their endearing story…

The quiet ceremony truly felt like a sacred moment, especially with the beautiful natural surroundings! Beach weddings are incredibly moving for this very reason! The turquoise waters and salty breeze that carried a plumeria fragrance added to the tropical ambiance of their precious moment! Our sweet couple had the most epic backdrop for their very first kiss as husband and wife! Oahu beach weddings have that inexplicable something…we call it Hawaii magic!

Joann and Marcell were elated to celebrate with their friends and family after the ceremony. It was a treat for all to visit the island! When planning their nuptials, Joann suggested Hawaii because of her close connection with the islands. She thought there was no comparison between Los Angeles beaches to Oahu’s – we couldn’t agree more!

After we took a few photographs with their nearest and dearest, we were delighted to capture a few special moments of our newlyweds. They couldn’t help but be playful, laughing in between shots! It was adorable to see what best friends they were…

A New Journey Together

We took these lovebirds around the corner to showcase the natural elements and beauty of Paradise Cove. This location is ideal for an intimate Oahu beach wedding because it is secluded and calm. The weather-worn rocks and tide pools added to the tropical feeling of their day!

Joann gingerly made her way across the rocks in her stunning lace gown – not an easy feat with such an exquisite train! But, of course, her doting new husband, Marcell, was happy to help!

As the sun began to set, the sky turned to a pale golden hue that illuminated our lovely couple. It was the perfect Hawaiian ending to a splendid and joyful day! They were glowing in the sunlight in the photos below!

It was an honor, Joann and Marcell, to photograph your Oahu beach wedding! With wish you all the happiness and success as you start your new life together! Mahalo for choosing Simple Oahu Wedding for your special day!

PARADISE COVE OAHU BEACH WEDDING – ALL THE DETAILS

Time Block: Sunset

Oahu Beach Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Florals: Sweet Blossoms

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Paradise Cove

Oahu Wedding Packages: Simple Oahu Wedding

Ceremony Officiant in Oahu: Kimo Taylor