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Big Island Hawaii
Weddings
There
is nothing more romantic than the iconic, picturesque sunset on the
beach. The Big Island of Hawaii offers some of the most
diverse beaches and breath-taking locations for the wedding of a
lifetime.
Kona is not just
famous for its snorkeling and sunny beaches, but for its beach-side
weddings. A wedding on the Big Island can be an extravagant
and lavish affair at one of the mega-resorts like the
Fairmont Orchid or the
Hilton Waikoloa Village, or a quiet and private affair at
Anaehoomalu Bay or even an austere beach all by yourselves.
Kohala
Coast
 The
north western coast of the Big Island is the sunny
Kohala Coast, where the powdery-white beaches are constantly bathed
in sunshine. Here is where most of the mega-resorts are located
and where many couples choose to get married. Some of the famous beaches
here are the Mauna Kea Beach and
Hapuna Beach State Park. Some of them are
accessible only through the luxury hotels themselves (such as the Mauna
Kea Beach), although by Hawaiian Law, free public beach access must be
provided to all beaches. Check out the rest of the Big Island
Beaches featured in our beach guide.
Wedding on the Beach
 A
beach where couples frequently get married at is
Anaehoomalu Bay Beach - a
wonderful crescent-shaped bay adjacent several large resorts, including
the Hilton Waikoloa Village. This beach is a long stretch of sand
surrounded by tall palm trees. At
 the
outer edges of the beach you can find a quiet and private moment for a
couple to celebrate their wedding. We often see wedding
photographers setting up along the southern edge of this beach with long
strands of ceremonial leis at their side. The sunsets here are
absolutely incredible and any wedding photo shoot will be priceless
here!
Some of the austere, yet
incredibly beautiful beaches where you might consider a wedding - if you
are not interested in the luxury resort treatment or if you want to plan
the entire event yourself are:
Waialea
Beach - a wonderful Kohala white-sand beach in a narrow, shaded cove
just south of Hapuna Beach. If you didn't have a map, you wouldn't
find this beach!
Holoholokai Beach Park - this
Kohala beach is actually located on the grounds of the Mauna Lani
Resort, but has easy public access and there is never a crowd here and
the scenery is gorgeous.
Kikaua
Point Beach
- this Kohala beach is off-the-beaten track, although the entrance is
via a golf resort (public beach access). The beach itself
stretches around a natural point surrounded by tall trees - easy to find
a private nook here to have a wedding ceremony!
Want a memorable, unique, and
adventurous wedding? Consider having your wedding on a Volcano?
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers its
own serene beauty and offers a uniquely-Big Island backdrop to your
ceremony. Or perhaps you might find a white-sand beach too trite -
think about having your wedding at the
Punaluu Black Sand Beach in the Puna district.
Planning Factors
Here are a few other things to
note when planning a wedding on the Big Island. If inviting
guests, make sure you give them plenty of lead-time to get their
plane tickets. Unlike travel
within the mainland, plane tickets to Hawaii can vary greatly in price
and are best booked well in advance. Get exotic when choosing your
flowers! The Big Island is home to many beautiful and aromatic
flowers that you don't normally see on the mainland such as the
wonderful plumeria, dozens of orchids, and many hibiscus species.
Although the lei is a traditional Hawaiian floral arrangement, many do
not know that leis come in many different sizes and shapes too.
Dress up or dress down. In Hawaii simple linen white outfits,
barefoot on the sandy beach, is still very elegant and romantic.
Want a truly memorable and unique experience? Why not get married
on a black sand beach - such as
Punalu'u Beach Park? Take advantage of the stunning beauty of
the Big Island, get married there!
Fairmont Orchid
Let The
Fairmont Orchid's attentive wedding planners orchestrate your
special day. Always dreamed of getting married barefoot on the beach?
They can make your dreams come true, and every detail will be perfect,
down to the last orchid petal! Please call for the latest wedding
packages, (808) 887-7145, toll free at (866) 873-7624.
Hilton Waikoloa
Village
What better setting for an unforgettable Big Island wedding than the
tropical
Hilton Waikoloa Village. One of the best things about the
Waikoloa Wedding Planner Atelier is that they are a full service Wedding
design office for Couples to plan their special day. Allow the
onsite wedding planning Atelier to coordinate your once-in-a-lifetime
event. Call (808) 886-1234 ext. 2541.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
The
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has had the pleasure of hosting romantic
wedding ceremonies for generations of happy couples and their families.
From intimate to extravagant, barefoot ceremonies on the beach to grand
receptions with the ambience of Hawaiian royalty, they can help make
your wedding day heavenly. Please contact their "Romance
Specialists" to start planning The Mauna Kea wedding, anniversary
celebration, renewal of vows or any other romantic memory in the making.
(808) 882-5465 or (808) 882-5463
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
Imagine your wedding on a beautiful white sand beach with a dramatic
sunset as the backdrop. Gorgeous outdoor settings like this and others
are yours to experience at the
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Let their Romance Specialists help you to
create everlasting memories of your special day. For more
information, please contact their Romance Specialists at (808) 882-5465
or (808) 822-5463.
Kona Hotels starting at $78
Our comprehensive Hotel Search Engine finds
the best hotels at the lowest prices. Check out our
Kona Hotels Finder - focused search of Kona Hotels, sorted by price.
Kona
Activities
Kona
Golf Courses
 There are numerous world-class golf courses that you can play while on
vacation to the Big Island. Check out our
discount tee times for golf courses in Kohala. We offer tee
times at the best Big Island Golf courses including: Big Island Country
Club, Kona Country Club, Makalei Golf Club, Volcano, and Waikoloa golf
courses. Make your reservations early to guarantee your preferred
date and time - use our
online
reservation tool and save money now.
Body
Glove Snorkel Dolphin Sail
 Go
sailing with Body Glove Cruises - see playful Hawaii dolphins, and
snorkel with brilliantly colored tropical fish and sea turtles on a
snorkeling adventure at Pawai Bay, near Kona on the Big Island of
Hawaii! The whole family will love the 15-foot waterslide, and
the high-dive platform makes a big "splash" with the kids, as well
as those who are kids at heart.
Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkel
 Slide down the Fair Wind II's water slide into the pristine waters
of Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary, and
enjoy snorkeling or diving with 80-100 feet visibility!
Everything you’ll need for snorkeling is provided –
masks, snorkels, fins, etc.
Glassbottom Boat Cruise
 Relax and stay dry, as you explore Kona's exotic reefs and marine
life in the crystal clear waters of Kailua Bay. Learn about Hawaii's
tropical fish as well as Kona's lore from the friendly crew. Enjoy
comfortable seating and fabulous viewing inside the Marian
glass bottom boat.
Deep Sea Fishing
 Explore Kona's world-famous fishing grounds aboard the Sea Wife II,
and keep your catch! Without a doubt, this is the best sportfishing
value on the Big Island. Share a trip or on an Exclusive
Charter, the Captain and crew of Sea Wife Charters are friendly,
experienced and will work hard to find that fish you are looking
for! You can expect to catch Mahi Mahi, Ono, tuna, short nose
spearfish, striped marlin or smaller blue marlin and much more.
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