Trash the Dress

It was an unforgettable day for Jessica and Cameron’s Oahu beach wedding in more ways than one! Our happy couple has never been to Hawaii, nor have nearly all of their guests, so to say they are excited to tie the knot in paradise is an understatement! Our sweet couple was set up by mutual friends, with Jessica’s coworker attempting to make the connection for them. But they finally met up and couldn’t stop chatting! The rest is history, as you’ll see below in their gorgeous photos…

The couple chose Papa’iloa Beach for their nuptials, drawn by its stunning views and raw beauty. It’s also a Simple Oahu Wedding staff favorite because of its sheer beauty. Jessica looked radiant in her lace gown, and Cameron smartly opted for a vest. Their joy was palpable in their Oahu beach wedding photos, as if it was all too surreal to be real!

How gorgeous does Jessica look with her flower crown? Simply stunning with the colorful contrast of the turquoise waters in the distance. The bright sunlight created a vibrant and colorful look to their wedding photography, reflecting their pure excitement and joy!

A few days after their beautiful Oahu beach wedding, the couple booked a “trash-the-dress” session – a fun add-on that provided even more fond memories from their time in Hawaii! Our happy pair enjoyed every moment of their bliss as they splashed around in the water. You can tell they have so much fun together and appreciate every minute since they have such busy schedules! This extra addition created more unforgettable memories together!

Congratulations, Jessica and Cameron! We hope you had a fantastic time with your family and enjoyed every minute of your beach wedding! We hope to see you again one day!

OAHU BEACH WEDDING – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Beach Wedding Location in Oahu: Papa’iloa Beach

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda

Oahu Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Oahu Beach Wedding Package #2

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Wedding Photographer – Trash the Dress Session: Kristie of Karma Hill Photography

Florals: Flower Crown, Leis, and Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Vibrant by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Kawena

Musician: Rodney Bejer

Jenna and Scott wanted a simple celebration when they tied the knot. After searching online for planners, they came across our team! Immediately, they fell in love with our packages, locations, and photography. Our gorgeous couple was excited we would be helping them plan their Oahu venue wedding! Based on the portraits captured by Karma Hill Photography, you can tell this sunset affair was sensational! Keep scrolling to see their moments for yourself.

The day before Jenna and Scott tied the knot was their trash the dress photo session! Kualoa Beach Park was the background for these pictures, and this East Oahu spot created a beautiful scene. The striking mountains, lush greenery, and heavy cloud coverage look enchanting in every shot. However, our favorite thing about these portraits is how they’re lighthearted and romantic! Our lovely couple was smiling radiantly and didn’t hesitate to interact with the environment around them.

Why We Love Their Oahu Venue Wedding

Bohemian, relaxing, and fun are a few words we’d use to describe this venue wedding! Kualoa Secret Island created a dreamy but intimate setting for this event. Then David Asing enhanced the tranquil ambiance by playing soothing melodies on his ukulele. When it was time to begin the ceremony, Kahu Kelehua Kawai delivered an impeccable sermon. Above all, one moment we loved was seeing Jenna and Scott’s son included in the vow exchange! It was such a heartwarming twist to this tradition.

About Our Couple

Jenna and Scott’s story began when they met in college. They were both enrolled in the Zoo and Aquarium Program at their university. Then Scott graduated in the Aquarium Science course, while Jenna completed the Zoo Science program. Currently, Jenna is a zookeeper at the Duke Lemur Center. Scott installs aquariums and takes care of fish! Lastly, our charming couple has a fourteen-year-old son who just started high school! 

Congratulations, Jenna and Scott! Thank you for sharing this special day with us. We wish you a future full of paddleboarding and hiking!

Oahu Venue Wedding – Session Details

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Wedding Venue Location: Kualoa Secret Island 

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Planners in Oahu: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli from Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Kelehua Kawai

Wedding Florals: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Musician: David Asing

Hair & Makeup: Reveal Hair & Makeup

Trash The Dress – Session Details

Time of Day: Sunset

Oahu Portrait Location: Kualoa Regional Park

Oahu Photographer: Megan from Karma Hill Photography

Check out another wedding in Oahu here!

Weddings are obviously our favorite thing! There’s no doubt that helping to create an unforgettable Big Day for you and your partner is really our forté! We love being there for you every step of the way and helping you select your upgrades and add-ons is no exception. We’ve put together some of our favorite Oahu wedding ideas, from addons to upgrades, for you to browse and enjoy as you plan your Big Day!

Oahu Wedding Floral Upgrades

With hundreds upon thousands of varieties and endless books written on their meaning, flowers are an essential part of any wedding day. They add a personal touch, with color and personality that enhances the beauty that is already upon you. 

Custom Bouquets

We offer a gorgeous selection of Oahu wedding bouquets, but sometimes you’d like to add your own style or personal faves to the blooms. For that, we have our custom bouquets! For any bouquet beyond our standard selection, we charge an $85 upgrade fee. That covers any specially requested flowers, alternate colors that the florist normally doesn’t have, and the extra time it takes for the florist to put these beauties together. Add eucalyptus, succulents, anything your heart desires (as long as it’s in season). If you want more bouquet ideas, come check out Simple Maui Wedding’s 100 Beach Wedding Bouquets.

Flower Crowns

We can also add a beautiful flower crown to match your bouquet. Elevate your florals to a place where goddess meets contemporary! These sweet circlets are traditional staples in the Hawaiian art of hula, and a version can also be found in Roman and Greek literature. Flower crowns cost an extra $125, but the beauty they add to your Oahu wedding is unparalleled! Just check out the images above…

Bridal Party Bouquets

If you have a bridal party, you’ll want to dress them up as well. Your ladies deserve some flower-power on your big Day, so adorn them with an attendant bouquet! These beauties are $125 each and bring a ton of extra blooms (and sweet smells!) to your Oahu wedding. 

Guest Leis

Orchid Guest Leis are another great option for floral upgrades to enhance your guests’ experience. Show them that you love and appreciate them with a special lei from Hawaii. The costs for guest leis start at $45.

Arch Upgrades

Arches are the perfect addition to your wedding! Unfortunately, they’re restricted on public beaches, but you can include an arch at any of our venues. Adding a beautiful octagonal or circle arch or even just floral decor really adds to it. After all, this addon isn’t just an upgrade… it’s an upgrade to your whole ceremony. Wedding arches act as a frame for the couple and give your guests (and your photographer!) a focal point. Nothing says, “We’re the stars of this day” like a gorgeous arch draped in bursts of tropical florals or sweeping fabric.  

Floral Arches vary in cost depending on the venue. Please check with our coordinators for exact pricing.

Beach Decor

Beach decor is another great option! Just as a wedding arch does for a venue, beach decor draws the eye and highlights the couple on their Big Day. We can spice up your beach ceremony with a pineapple aisle or flower posts and add some variety to the already gorgeous shore. Pineapple aisles start at $95 and floral posts vary. 

Petal Aisle & Petal Toss

Forget the rice, bring on the velvety soft petal toss! Standing with your partner as your loved ones toss florals your way, each petal cascading through the air around you, is so crazy special that there are social media filters to recreate it!

Likewise, lining your aisle with petals allows your flower girl to do that adorable “one petal at a time toss” while ensuring your walkway is properly adorned. Each gallon bag of fresh petals cost $60, and depending on how full you want the aisle, we suggest 2 – 5 bags.

Getting Ready Coverage

Many Oahu beach weddings begin right at the beach, and that is just fine!! Though we love it when our clients want us to be a part of the whole experience and ask for getting ready photos for the big day!

A lot of precious moments happen in the before hours. When the excitement is high but the ceremony hasn’t yet begun, that’s when true personalities shine bright! Dad’s first look is an unforgettable moment, and so are the sweet exchanges shared between the bride and her Mom, as well as her girls. Because of our photographer’s travel time, getting ready coverage varies depending on where you’re staying in relation to the beach. 

Oahu Wedding Musician

Wouldn’t it be nice having a Hawaiian musician serenade you as you walk down the aisle to marry the love of your life? Or sing you a sweet song after you say “I Do” while you dance hand in hand? We think a musician is the perfect addition to an Oahu wedding. The cost for this add on is $350 for 1 hour of music. But just think, anytime you hear that song again, you’ll be carried back to that special moment. 

Trash the Dress Session

We sure do love when our clients add on a Trash the Dress session! We usually recommend a different day from the wedding. You’re much more relaxed and calm and all the jitters have left you. Once you’ve said “I do” and let it sink in, you’ll be ready to splash and play along the shores of Oahu! Typically, a trash the dress session is $675 an hour, but we offer a special deal for our wedding clients and offer it as an add-on for just $599.

Wedding Albums & Custom Wooden USB

Our custom designed 10×10 wedding album with thick, lay-flat pages is the perfect addition to your photography collection! You get to highlight all your favorite pictures from your big day and show them off on your coffee table for just $699. If the album isn’t your thing, another great option is our custom wooden USB. We print 2 of your favorite pictures on the outside of this gorgeous box and USB and then load it up with your selected pictures! It’s the perfect keepsake for your Oahu wedding!

Of course, the most important add-on you can bring to your Oahu wedding is that awesome glow of yours! We can’t wait to get to know you and help make your dreams come true! For more amazing add-on ideas for your Hawaii wedding, come browse our Oahu wedding beach packages and Oahu wedding venue packages. Scroll all the way to the bottom for a bulleted list of what we offer!

We love when our clients decide to have an Oahu Trash the Dress after an Oahu Beach Wedding, because it makes for a truly memorable experience! And Deborah and Zachary’s special day was no exception. For starters their ceremony was truly beautiful as they gathered with their closest loved ones at Waimanalo Bay Beach! But our favorite part about working with these two, was getting to hear the story of how they met and fell in love 🙂 .

Deborah and Zachary’s Love Story

They actually met in the marines! Our bride has been a marine for 18 years and our groom has been in it for 8 years. However they only met 1 year ago! And Zach started saving for a ring within 3 months of meeting Deborah. She knew he was the one after seeing how well he interacted with her twins, Kendra and Jude. Who were both at the wedding and able to participate in the ceremony!

Their Oahu Beach Wedding was all about family and the love they all have for each other! And then the following day our sister company met back up with our newlyweds for an Oahu Trash the Dress session. Which was the perfect way for this couple to start married life!

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Thank you, Deborah and Zachary, for sharing this special time in your life with Simple Oahu Wedding! We seriously had the best time with you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness together. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

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Oahu Wedding Package: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Trash the Dress Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Wedding Floral: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Rev. John Fuchigami

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach 

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: A New Chapter ~ Nikki & Jr’s Oahu Venue Wedding

Vanessa and Cody knew exactly what they wanted for their Oahu Beach Wedding! They planned it slowly but surely, down to every detail and we absolutely loved being part of the process. We’re so glad our amazing sister company, Karma Hill Photography, captured such amazing photos because it all turned out perfectly! This bride and groom decided to start the morning off with a “first look”, this was such a special moment as Cody saw Vanessa in all her bridal glory for the first time. And her wedding styling did not disappoint! She wore one of the most gorgeous lace wedding dresses we have ever seen, it was absolutely perfect and the best part was you could tell she felt like a queen in it! She requested the most amazing flower crown with vibrant greenery and mini pastel roses, and Sweet Blossoms Hawaii delivered! With a Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet to match, this bride was wedding ready. Vanessa wasn’t the only who killed it with her wedding attire, Cody looked awesome! We love how he paired khaki pants, with a short sleeve white button-up shirt, with a navy bowtie, and navy suspenders with the funnest pattern printed on them. Can you tell what they are? We’ll give you a hint, they used this same item to create an aisle on the beach. We told you this Oahu Beach Wedding was well thought out!

Not only did these two have a fabulous ceremony at the beach, but they also had the most amazing time at their Oahu Trash the Dress event the following week. They had a blast getting to let loose and jump in the water! Vanessa was even stunning soaking wet, how does that even happen! All we know is these newlyweds are in for the most wonderful life together as husband and wife. We are confident they will continue taking advantage of the adventures in front of them, with each one being every bit as memorable as the last. What a way to live! We are so glad their friends, Amanda and Casey, referred us after their very own Maui Elopement! That’s right, we also coordinate weddings on other islands via our company Simple Maui Wedding 🙂 . Thank you, Vanessa and Cody, for trusting the Simple Oahu Wedding team to help make this day every bit as special as your relationship. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Package & Coordination: Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Rae of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Trash the Dress Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Officiant: Kahu Pomaikai

Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Oahu Trash the Dress Location: Papailoa Beach

Ceremony Time of Day: Morning

Trash the Dress Session: Sunset

 

View our recent wedding: A Day to Remember ~ Jamie & Scott’s Oahu Wedding on the Beach

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