We often get asked for recommendations on things to do in Hawaii, and we understand why. With so many activities to choose from, it's sometimes hard to decide how to spend your precious time in paradise.
Island Water Sports Hawaii is open and a great way to get out on the water, and you'll experience a truly unforgettable memory. Their submarine scooters are an amazing way to explore the clear waters of Hawaii, yet the excursion is so much more!
You will see so many fish :)
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Beach weddings are in a class of their own when it comes to outdoor weddings. Gardens and wineries are beautiful, but there is something genuinely magical about an oceanfront ceremony. (Full disclosure, we have been doing Hawaii beach weddings since 1978, so we’re probably a little biased.)
A romantic seaside dream for many, but with so many venue options, it can be hard to decide if it's right for both of you. Here’s everything we could think of to help couples determine whether a beach wedding is a good fit for them.
For most couples, a beach wedding means a destination wedding, but for the lucky few who live near a beach, you’ll have a slightly different approach as you may have a larger guest count. You may need first to decide if you’ll be planning a destination wedding vs. a traditional wedding.
Having a wedding or vow renewal is not something done often, so one of the questions that often comes up is, "Is tipping common? If so, how much?"
The short answer: Yes, tipping is common in the wedding industry. As we like to say, "tipping isn't expected, but it's always appreciated."
If you Google this question, there are many articles about tipping vendors. Just remember that many of those are for large, traditional weddings. We're trying to make it easy with this article by letting you know what's common here in Hawaii.
It's common to consider tipping anyone who performs a service on your special day.
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Adding live stream to your Hawaii wedding is one way to include everyone in your special day. :) If you'll be eloping in Hawaii, this is a great way to allow family and friends from all over the world be there with you.
Our live stream process is always evolving. Our team is constantly looking for better solutions, so we expect the exact details to slightly change over time, but here is the basic information.
First, you can add the live stream to your wedding by calling or emailing us or by checking it on your information sheet.
Once you have this added to your package, we’ll set up a page for you on our website.
Magic Island, Waikiki, and Diamond Head on the Island of Oahu.
To say that we’re excited would be an understatement! The plan to open Hawaii up on October 15th to travelers with a negative COVID test within 72 hours of arrival was the best news that many business owners in Hawaii have heard this year. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our couples to Hawaii!
With the news comes one recurring question we’ve been hearing: What’s going to be open?
Some hotels are finishing up renovation projects or are opening later in the year, but most of the hotels we work with are already open or planning to open soon. If you’ve been to Hawaii before and have a favorite hotel that's not on the list below, please check their website for opening dates.
Popular hotels that are currently open or will be on October 15:
After answering our couple’s questions on getting married in Hawaii, one of the most common questions we get is about how to book travel.
When’s a good time to visit? Where should we stay? Do we need a rental car?
Great questions!
Whether you're planning an elopement, small wedding, renewal, or Hawaii commitment ceremony, we wanted to provide some information to help get you started.
A Sherwood Forest Beach wedding in January.
Quick Notes:
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