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A Complete Surprise ~ Diem & Son’s Oahu Beach Elopement

This couple decided to keep their Oahu Beach Elopement a complete surprise by not telling anyone! And we are thrilled to have been part of it. Not only was it a beautiful morning, but the love these two shared was so strong it was almost tangible!

A Memorable Moment

One of our favorite parts of this Oahu Beach Elopement was seeing our groom, Son so enthusiastic for their first dance. He didn’t hold back and impressed all of us, including our bride! Moments like this are what make a wedding day truly special and memorable.

Diem then changed into a second dress for wedding portraits, which she said was more her style. And we love these shots our sister company captured of our newlyweds letting loose and having fun in the crashing waves. It’s easy to see the bond they share is unbreakable, so we have every confidence they will have a long and happy life together!

Thank you so much, Diem and Son, for trusting Simple Oahu Wedding to help plan your surprise ceremony. We had the best time celebrating with both of you! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Elopement Coordinator: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Musician: David Asing

Hair & Make-up: Whik’d

Oahu Wedding Floral: Vibrant Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Beach

Time of Day: Morning

View our recent wedding: A Fabulous Pair ~ Natalie & Eric’s Oahu Beach Elopement

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Oahu Beach Weddings

The Look of Love ~ Leanna & Dale’s Waimanalo Bay Beach Wedding

Leanna and Dale’s Waimanalo Bay Beach Wedding started off with so much love and excitement. The look on our groom’s face when he saw his bride says it all! And we can’t get enough of the smile on her face either 🙂 .

We have every confidence these two will have the most amazing life together as husband and wife! And are so glad we could be part of making this day every bit as special as their relationship. We seriously could not have asked for a more beautiful morning for their Waimanalo Bay Beach Wedding and know this will be a day they will always hold close to their hearts!

Thank you, Leanna and Dale, for letting Simple Oahu Wedding celebrate with you! We wish you all the best on the journey ahead. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Coordinator: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Kahu Pomaikai

Hair & Make-up: Our Bride 🙂

Oahu Wedding Floral: Custom Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Morning

View our recent wedding: A Ceremony to Remember ~ Jennifer & Troy’s Maui Wedding

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Oahu Elopements

All the Best of Hawaii ~ Jordan & Robbie’s Oahu Elopement

Jordan and Robbie said “I do” with their toes in the sand at a truly intimate Oahu Elopement at one of our favorite spots on the island. Waimanalo Bay is a long sandy beach featuring dramatic mountains and rock formations in the distance. Plus with a dreamy area full of green trees, this location provides all the best aspects of Hawaii!

Another reason we love having elopements here is that it’s usually very empty and the dramatic scenery and soft light make for the most amazing photos! And that’s exactly what this bride and groom got on their special day 🙂 . We are truly honored that this couple chose to share their Oahu Elopement with us! And wish them all the best on the journey ahead. Congratulations Jorand and Robbie, Warm Aloha!

Oahu Elopement Planner: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Vy of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Hair & Make-up: Reveal

Oahu Wedding Floral: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

See a recent Oahu wedding here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/oahu-destination-wedding-patricia-ted/

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Oahu Elopements

Celebrating in Style ~ Mary & Tanner’s Waimanalo Bay Elopement

Mary and Tanner came from Tennessee for their Waimanalo Bay Elopement. And to celebrate in style they are taking a cruise ship to every island! What a great idea, we seriously can’t think of a better way to start off on the journey of marriage 🙂 .

Intimate weddings are always a special experience and this Waimanalo Bay Elopement was no exception! We especially love how our bride included a photo of her aunt and uncle, who raised her and have both passed, on her bouquet. And even though they couldn’t be there with her in person, we have no doubt they were there in spirit!

Thank you so much, Mary and Tanner, for asking Simple Maui Wedding to help make this day one to remember. We had the best time working with you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness together! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Elopement Packages: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Videographer: Tone Hawaii

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Wedding Floral: Boho Dream Bouquet by Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Sweet Ceremony ~ Tina & Corey’s Oahu Beach Elopement

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Oahu Elopements

Surprise Wedding ~ Aixa & Gabriel’s Oahu Beach Elopement

Gabriel actually surprised Aixa with this Oahu Beach Elopement, and we loved helping him plan every detail to surprise his lovely bride! He’d been planning everything throughout the past few months all without her knowing. And she was so shocked and happy that of course, this sweet gesture brought her to tears!

It’s safe to say this is an occasion neither of them will ever forget. We know we sure won’t! It’s not every day we get to be part of such a special Oahu Beach Elopement, and we are honored we got to celebrate with this happy couple. To make things even more exciting they’re expecting their first child together in October, and couldn’t be more thrilled!

Thank you so much, Aixa and Gabriel, for sharing this evening with Simple Oahu Wedding. We hope you’ll be back again soon to show your little babe where you said, “I do”. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Elopement Planners: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Elopement Photographer: Megan of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Pastor John Fuchigami

Musician: David Asing

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

Check out another fabulous Oahu Elopement here: https://simpleoahuwedding.com/rebecca-johns-oahu-elopement/

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Oahu Beach Weddings

A Special Date ~ Maryann & Rick’s Oahu Beach Wedding

Being part of Maryann and Rick’s Oahu Beach Wedding was such a sweet experience. For starters, it was an absolutely beautiful day! But to make it even better, this couple got married on our bride’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary! How special is that?!

From the moment Maryann made her entrance with her mom and dad, we knew this would be a ceremony to remember. And it definitely was! We could tell by the way Rick looked at his bride that she truly is the love of his life. And it’s obvious Maryann feels the same way about her groom 🙂 . We couldn’t be happier for these two and are so glad we got to celebrate with them! Thank you, Maryann and Rick, for trusting Simple Oahu Wedding to help plan an evening every bit as lovely as your relationship. Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Coordinators: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Oli of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Mike of Karma Hill Photography

Oahu Officiant: Rev. June Dillinger

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Hair & Make-up: Faith & Beauty

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Forever Together ~ Jessica & Justin’s Oahu Venue Wedding

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Oahu Beach Weddings

Bright Blue Ocean ~ Deborah & Larry’s Oahu Beach Wedding

This couple chose the perfect location for their Oahu Beach Wedding! The lighting and scenery at Waimanalo Bay never ceases to amaze us. I mean just check out the amazing color of that water! Have you ever seen such a bright blue shade of the ocean? We seriously can’t get over it!

We especially love how this bride and groom made their entrance together! What better way to start a marriage than in complete unity from the beginning 🙂 . It’s easy to see these two love each other and have built their relationship on a deep friendship, which we adore! Thank you, Deborah and Larry, for sharing your special day with Simple Oahu Wedding. We loved celebrating with you and wish you all the best on the journey ahead! Congratulations and Warm Aloha!

Oahu Wedding Coordinator: Simple Oahu Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Mai of Simple Oahu Wedding

Oahu Wedding Photographer: Jasmine of Karma Hill Photography

Officiant: Kahu Pomaikai

Oahu Wedding Floral: Sweet Blossoms Hawaii

Oahu Beach Wedding Location: Waimanalo Bay Beach

Time of Day: Evening

View our recent wedding: Genuine, True Love ~ Gentry & DJ’s Oahu Beach Elopement

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Oahu Elopements

Oahu Wedding Coordinators – Inspirational Dream Shoot in Hawaii

As Oahu wedding coordinators it is incredibly fun to create gorgeous wedding inspirational shoots. We love showing future clients just what is possible by adding a few individual touches to their weddings in Oahu.

Feast your eyes on this gorgeous Oahu beach wedding on Waimanalo Beach in East Oahu.

Why an Inspirational Shoot?

From time to time we set up a styled shoot with models to show what’s achievable for weddings in Oahu. Inspirational shoots are a great way to see available options for floral, clothing styles, wedding locations and time of day. Oahu beach weddings are beautiful without extra decor, but for the person who wants something extra, there are lots of options.

Breathtaking Wedding Floral

Our company values sustainable practices so we were in love with the idea of using only locally sourced florals. Floral Designer Debbie Hemingway came through with this fantastic bougainvillea dream arrangement. Bougainvillea grows wildly all over Hawaii and comes in these amazing vibrant colors. It is also very fickle, so it must be picked right before it is used in any arrangements. The bouquet was made from dried bougainvillea to ensure it looked good for the full shoot and stood up to the hot sun.

Timing of the Wedding is Important

We started this wedding shoot at the same time we would start a morning wedding. We wanted to show off the kind of light our clients can expect at that time of day. Because of the exceptionally gorgeous day on the morning of the shoot, we were able to show off Waimanalo Bay beach in all its glory. Waimanalo Bay offers towering mountains in the distance and unreal aqua watercolor.

We loved the way the hot pink and coral in the bougainvillea stood out against the aqua water. You can only get that color blue in the early part of the day, as the sun gets more overhead the blues of the water get softer.

Wedding Attire

For the bride’s wardrobe, we kept it simple with a fitted lace dress by Alexis. We procured the dress from Rent the Runway which had a great selection. We love the concept of using Rent the Runway for your wedding clothing. Rent the Runway makes fashion accessible to all and is a more sustainable option than buying a dress you will only wear once. For our groom, we scored stylish navy pants, light blue shirt, and floral print blue tie from our favorite store for bargains, Nordstrom Rack. Who doesn’t like one-stop shopping at great deals!?

Wedding Hair & Make-UP

Our friends at Reveal Hair and Make-Up did such a great job with the hair and makeup. We loved the idea of a bold lip to tie in the bright bougainvillea floral arrangements. The loose braid hairstyle kept the hair out of our model’s face and was perfect for the shoot! Beaches in Hawaii are notoriously windy so a manageable hairstyle is a must.

Oahu Wedding Hair and Make-up Inspiration

Wedding Photography

Our sister company Karma Hill Photography knocked it out of the park with their signature soft, airy, cinematic style. The airy photographic feel accentuated the vibrant color of the floral and light-colored beach sand contrasts. As Oahu wedding coordinators we believe quality photography is of the utmost importance. Having amazing wedding photography is the only way to capture the real beauty of your wedding day.

This Oahu wedding shoot was designed to inspire clients to think outside the box of what is possible. Oahu beach weddings and Elopements have tons of styling options so please reach out for ideas!

Special thanks to our models Megan and Tim. Megan is one of the photographers on the Karma Hill Photography team, so it was fun for her to get to feel what it is like to be in front of the camera. She said it gave her a new appreciation for what clients feel like on their wedding day. Tim was such a great sport and took the day off from work to start his modeling career 🙂 .