Beach Weddings in Hawaii – Beachwed
FREE BEACHES
All beaches in Hawaii are public and free (no site fee or permit
required). Those closest to Waikiki are normally crowded. Popular wedding sites
may have other services going, especially around sunset. Those with more privacy
require some drive time & some effort to reach. On
Oahu most people stay in
Waikiki — that's where most hotels are — and the beach runs
from one end to the other. Just about any spot will do, but
beware of the throngs of people on the beach and in park areas. If you are
planning to have more than 20 guests, a permit may be required & you will need
to give serious consideration to limitations posed by traffic congestion &
parking spaces.
SUNSETS
Most popular beaches near Waikiki generally face South, so sunset will be to the right
as you face the ocean.
During Winter months, you can see the sun over water from some nearby
locations. The most convenient site to Waikiki is
Magic
Island, just 5-10 minutes by car, 15-25 minutes by foot from most hotels. It is adjacent to two yacht clubs and a large marina in the direction of
downtown, across from Ala Moana Shopping Center. Since it is a
peninsula jutting out into the water from the normal shoreline (map),
the views of
Diamond Head Volcano, passing yachts and the sunset are often superb,
weather permitting. Beach, sand, jetty and grass settings are available
there. Also nearby is Diamond Head Overlook Park,
Kapiolani Beach, Waialae Beach Park with
tropical foliage, fewer people & excellent backdrops. Also great for sunsets is
East Maunalua Bay and Shoreline Dropoff in Areas 4 & 5.
Afterwards, you can go celebrate just up the road from Dropoff at a nostalgic restaurant
Hideaway with authentic South Seas decor, a
waterfall, parrot and
piano bar. If you don't mind driving for an hour, the North Shore of Oahu
offers many sunset locations. For more information on sunsets, see
tips. Sunrise is best seen from beaches in Areas 1,
2 & 3.
There are several lovely — usually somewhat
private — (free) oceanfront park locations with settings very conducive
to a romantic personal private non-denominational ceremony. Go to the site map
for details.
Click Here for
Oahu Site Map
When
is sunset and moonrise in Honolulu?
Travel & After Hours' Fees:
Some
locations (such as in a forest, at a waterfall or stream, mountaintop or at a distant or
remote beach) require extra effort to get to, so the price of our services at
some locations may be
subject to a small surcharge commensurate with the effort; applies to each
service provider making the trip as the effort does consume the
provider's time. Fees may also apply to services scheduled before or after
regular business hours or on certain national holidays. Travel tiime may also
apply to the limousine for pick-up outside Honolulu proper.
Prices Subject to
Change:
While every
attempt has been made to keep pricing current, this is a dynamic market and prices
are subject to change without notice. We will not increase prices once
your reservation is confirmed. We appreciate your understanding &
cooperation. See
Terms for full disclosure of
conditions of use. Most prices include taxes, but not gratuities. Yacht
packages subject to tax & harbor use fees.
PRIVATE SETTINGS:
We offer several exclusive private Oahu locations to maximize your wedding
experience. See pay sites.
HOTEL LOCATIONS
Most hotels in or adjacent to Waikiki
can provide a location for your wedding ceremony on their grounds for a hefty fee.
Some have special wedding accommodations such as gazebo or arch. If you want to
hold your reception there, the site is sometimes included in the price, which
varies widely among hotels. Please let us know if you want us to coordinate
your ceremony at a Waikiki hotel or at any other pay or commercial site.
WAIKIKI: AERIAL PHOTO:
From Ala Wai Yacht basin lower right to Diamond Head upper center.
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