For couples planning a destination wedding in Hawaii, one of the most important questions they’ll ask is also one of the most challenging, where should we get married? The challenge doesn’t come from the lack of options, in fact quite the opposite! There are SO many amazing, breathtaking, and out of this world gorgeous venues to choose from throughout the Hawaiian islands that it can feel practically impossible to choose between them. This challenge is what we’re here to take a look at today, as we’ll be covering what to look for in a wedding venue as well as some of my favorite places to get married in Hawaii, specifically on the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai!

What to Look for When Deciding Where to Get Married in Hawaii

The Style and Setting of the Venue

One of the first things you’ll want to discuss as a couple when deciding on your wedding venue in Hawaii is what you want your day to look and feel like. Your venue plays the biggest role into the vibe of your day, so it makes sense why this is one of the most important factors to think about initially. Do you want your wedding to take place at a modern, all inclusive resort on the beach? Are you planning an intimate wedding where something more cozy and lowkey would be a better fit? Do the mountains of the islands appeal more to you than the sandy beaches? There’s a wide array of options to choose from, so nailing down this vision is a must as you begin your search for your dream wedding venue!

The Amenities

Much like how each wedding venue has its own distinct look, feel, and style to it, they also have their own unique takes on the amenities they offer for your wedding day. These amenities are sometimes included when you book the venue, and other times are offered as add-ons for you to choose from. Sometimes the venue has a mix of both! These offerings can be a make or break factor when deciding which place is best to get married in Hawaii, so be sure to look through all the amenities offered before booking your venue!

The Location

One final thing I want to mention before we start digging into some of my favorite wedding venues throughout the Hawaiian islands is the location of your venue itself. This is important as the physical location of the venue on your island of choice greatly impacts the travel arrangements you and your guests will need to make. Some venues are incredibly easy to access but they don’t have anywhere to stay on site. Other venues like some resorts are a bit further of a drive to get to, but offer a place for you and your guests to stay at on location. This is why taking your venue’s location into consideration is a must when planning out your wedding day.

My Favorite Places to Get Married on the Islands of Hawaii

Oahu 

Waialua Valley Farms

First on our list of places to get married in Hawaii is the ever lovely Waialua Valley Farms! Found on the north shore of Oahu, Waialua Valley Farms is one of my favorite options for an intimate wedding venue on the island! This is partly due to the venue’s breathtaking mountain views, but also because of the amazing experience they provide for their couples. The venue offers an on site getting ready space, an oversized lanai to use for your reception dinner, and of course the Great Room which is the perfect space to dance the night away with your friends and family! Check out Jillian and Kyle’s wedding to get an in depth look at what weddings at Waialua Valley Farms can be like!

Notes and Amenities

• On Site Getting Ready Space
• Covered Lanai and Indoor Reception Space
• Maximum of 30 Guests
• 40 Minutes from Honolulu
• Required to Choose One of Three Rental Companies for Décor
• Parking Space for up to 20 Cars
• Wedding Planner Required
• Vendor Recommendations Available (Including Wedding Planner)

Kualoa Ranch

Our next venue has NO shortage of options to choose from! Kualoa Ranch is found on the east side of Oahu. The venue features a frankly absurd array of different settings and backdrops for you to enjoy for your celebration! Jaw dropping mountain vistas, beautiful rolling fields, epic views of Kāne’ohe Bay, secret beaches, and more! The sheer variety of spaces available for your ceremony, reception, and portraits are practically unbeatable and is one of the most incredible experiences you can enjoy at a wedding venue on Hawaii! For a deeper dive into the different spaces available at Kualoa Ranch check out our venue feature piece!

Notes and Amenities

• Preferred Vendors List
• Maximum of 250 Guests (Varies by Space)
• 4 Separate Spaces to Choose From
• ~30 Minutes from Honolulu
• Bridal Suite and Getting Ready Room with AC
• Tables and Chairs Provided
• Abundance of Parking Available on Location
• “Farm to Table” Food Options

Loulu Palm

Making our way back up to the north shore of Oahu we’ll find ourselves at the gorgeous Loulu Palm! Sitting at around a 50 minute drive from Honolulu, this intimate wedding venue offers a one of a kind experience for its couples, easily making it one of my favorite places to get married in Hawaii! The venue has a strikingly beautiful setting, and I absolutely adore the amount of amenities they have available for couples to rent. This customization makes it so easy for couples to make their wedding day unique to them, something Loulu Palm is ALL about! Oh, I almost forgot to mention the gorgeous lawn, private beach views, and classic Hawaiian home that make this venue so wonderful. Check out Kallyn and Suzan’s intimate wedding to get a full look at the Loulu Palm experience!

Notes and Amenities

• Tons of Other Notes You Can Check Out Here
• 27 Types of Rental Options
• Preferred Vendor List
• On Site Welcome Suites
• Maximum of 150 Guests
• Separate Pricing Tiers Based on Guest Count
• Parking Spaces for 50 Self Parked Cars or 85 Valet Parked Cars

Lanikuhonua 

Oahu’s west coast is home to our next wedding venue, Lanikuhonua! This wedding venue offers 3 different outdoor spaces for you to celebrate your wedding in, or you can book all 3 for an absolutely massive wedding gathering. The flexibility of these different spaces is part of the reason I love this wedding venue, along with the stunning beauty shared by all 3 spaces. Lanikuhonua also allows its couples to choose whether they want a sunset or sunrise ceremony which I LOVE as it gives couples so much freedom to create the wedding day that THEY want! For a more in depth breakdown of Lanikuhonua check out my venue feature piece.

Notes and Amenities

• Maximum Guest Counts Ranging from 150 to 1000
• 200 Parking Spaces (Shared with Other Businesses in the Area)
• Covered Open Pavilion at Each Site
• 30 Minutes from Honolulu
• Nearby Resorts to Stay At
• Choice of Sunrise or Sunset Ceremony
• Vendor Recommendations
• No On Site Getting Ready Space

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina 

The next door neighbor of Lanikuhonua is none other that the incredible Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina! The Four Seasons Resort Oahu is a space that I’ve featured a few different times on the blog now, and that’s for good reason. The resort is the perfect example of an all in one wedding venue, which is why I find it to be one of the best places to get married in all of Hawaii. Seriously though, the venue spaces to choose from, the amenities they provide, the next level service, on site getting ready spaces, the beautiful setting, and more all combine to make a one of a kind experience perfect for any couple! Take a peek at my wedding venue feature for a more complete breakdown of what makes it so special

Notes and Amenities

• 30 Minutes from Honolulu
• An Array of Outdoor and Indoor Spaces
• Maximum Guest Counts Ranging from 30 to 3000
• Multiple Package Options
• Assistance with Planning, Vendor Choices, Marriage License, and Day of Coordination
• Spa and Beauty Services
• Honeymoon Options

Male’ana Gardens

Let’s make our way over to the east side of Oahu so we can check out the next wedding venue on the list, Male’ana Gardens! This wedding venue specializes in intimate gatherings and they have an insanely strong passion for providing their couples with a wonderful wedding experience from start to finish. There’s SO much I love about Male’ana Gardens. The on site getting ready space, excellent and helpful staff, and of course their scenic outdoor garden space only begin to scratch the surface of what makes them so amazing. Check out my venue feature piece to get the full scoop on this phenomenal space!

Notes and Amenities

• ~20 Minutes from Honolulu
• Only Allow Use of Local Vendors (Must Book the Venue’s Coordinator, Chef, Chef’s Staff, and Bartender)
• Provide Other Vendor Recommendations
• Getting Ready Space, Outdoor Ceremony Space, and Covered Outdoor Dining Space
• Beach Access
• Tables and Seating Provided
• Maximum of 20 Guests
• Closed Mid-November Through March

Turtle Bay Resort

Our last place on Oahu is another fantastic option for couples looking for an all in one space to get married at in Hawaii, Turtle Bay Resort! This amazing resort is on the island’s north shore, and in addition to it being a fantastic resort to stay at, it also makes for a wonderful wedding venue! The array of venue options to choose from, amenities available for couples to enjoy, experiences to take part in at the resort, and finally the discounted rooms for you and your guests to enjoy are just a few of the things that make this resort a must consider as a wedding venue. Check out my venue feature piece for the full breakdown of the wonderful Turtle Bay Resort!

Notes and Amenities

• 1 Hour from Honolulu
• 8 Venue Spaces to Choose From (7 Outdoor and 1 Indoor)
• Maximum of 40 to 1,500 Guests Depending on Venue
• Custom Wedding Packages Based on the Spaces Each Couple Books
• Pre Wedding Day Add-Ons Such as Massages and Makeup Trials
• Room Rental Discount (Only When Booking 10+ Rooms for at Least 2 Nights)
• Day Of Assistance and Vendor Recommendations 

Maui 

Olowalu Plantation House

The first Maui wedding venue we’ll be taking a look at is the wonderful Olowalu Plantation House! Found on the west shore of the island, this wedding venue offers an immaculate setting for both intimate and large wedding celebrations. I absolutely love Olowalu Plantation House’s gorgeous setting, but more than that I love the experience they aim to provide their couples. Everything from their on site amenities to their vendor recommendations are in place to make things as simple and stress free as possible for couples looking to celebrate their love here! For a glimpse at how beautiful a wedding at Olowalu Plantation House can be check out Dhesseny and Devon’s celebration!

Notes and Amenities

• Use of Maui Based Wedding Planner Required (At Least for the Day of the Wedding)
• 30 Minutes from Kahului Airport
• On Site Getting Ready Space
• Approved Vendor List
• Package Options Based On Guest Count and Day of Celebration
• Maximum of 200 Guests (Additional Guests Can be Approved by the State DLNR)
• Parking Spaces for 50 Self Parked Cars, 60 with a Parking Attendant

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Couples wanting to get married at one of Hawaii’s best all in one locations have to consider the wonderful Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort! This epic resort features a plethora of venue options to choose from, and an array of wedding packages that all have their own unique amenities included. The resort also makes it so that you and your guests can stay on location before and after your wedding, allowing you to keep the festivities going well past your official wedding day! Andaz Maui is the perfect mixture of incredible service, magical settings, and finally a luxurious comfort that all combine to make a wedding venue perfect for any celebration!

Notes and Amenities

• 30 Minutes from Kahului Airport
• Maximum Guest Counts Ranging from 28 to 450
• 11 Wedding Spaces Available (6 Indoor and 5 Outdoor)
• 3 Wedding Package Options (Each with Tons of Amenities Included)
• Wedding Coordination Services
• Customizable, On Site Catering and Beverage Options
• Guest Room Discounts

Sugar Beach Events

The third and final wedding venue we’ll be taking a look at on Maui is Sugar Beach Events, which is about 20 minutes south of the Kahului Airport. This beachside wedding venue is the whole package. A gorgeous outdoor, beachfront space for your ceremony, an indoor ballroom to dance your hearts out, on site getting ready spaces for both wedding parties, and more! I absolutely love the client centric approach of Sugar Beach Events, and how much care they put into bringing their couples’ vision to life. The best wedding venues are those that balance what they offer to their couples with the beauty of their space, and Sugar Beach Events strikes that balance perfectly! Check out my venue feature for a complete breakdown of the venue’s offerings!

Notes and Amenities

• 20 Minutes from Kahului Airport
• Maximum of 300 Guests
• Preferred Vendor List
• On Site Getting Ready Spaces
• Bar Service Provided
• Parking Space for 41 Vehicles
• Maui Based Event Planner is Required

Kauai

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Moving on to the third and final island we’ll be looking at today, Kauai! Kauai generally offers couples a more low key, intimate experience due to its smaller size, but trust me you can still have some massive celebrations here! Our first venue, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, is the perfect example of that. Whether couples are looking for a place to get married in Hawaii with 10 guests or 750 guests, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay has you covered! The stunning setting of 1 Hotel, combined with their wedding package options and incredible levels of service make this one of my all time favorite wedding venues throughout the islands. Check out Rebecca and Tim’s wedding day to get a glimpse of this special space in action!

Notes and Amenities

• ~1 Hour from Lihue Airport
• Maximum Guest Count of 60 to 750 Depending on Venue Choice
• 4 Different Venue Options (2 Indoor and 2 Outdoor)
• 2 Wedding Package Options with Amenities and Services Included
• Dedicate Wedding Planning Specialist
• Add On Experiences Available
• On Site Catering

The Farm and Clubhouse of Kukui’ula 

The south shore of Kauai is home to The Farm and Clubhouse of Kukui’ula, our next wedding venue! Kukui’ula is an all inclusive wedding venue, meaning that everything is provided by the venue! From the catering, to the vendors, and of course the spaces you’ll be using, they provide it all giving couples the ease of peace of mind for their day! The only vendor you’ll have to provide is the photo and video team, which we’d love to help out with! This wedding venue provides couples with a breathtaking setting to celebrate their love, a beauty who’s only rival in quality is the venues commitment to providing a 5 star luxurious experience. Check out my venue feature for a deeper dive into the inner workings of Kukui’ula

Notes and Amenities

• 30 Minute Drive from Lihue Airport
• All Inclusive Wedding Venue
• Booking Available Through Property Ownership on Kukui’ula ($25,000 Cost for Couples Without Property in the Family)
• 2 Gorgeous Outdoor Venue Spaces
• Suitable for Large and Small Weddings

Beach House

Our 13th and final wedding venue of the article is none other than the fabulous Beach House! This amazing restaurant on Kauai can easily become a literal dream wedding venue, and is one of the best places to get married in all of Hawaii. Stunning ocean views accompany the ceremony and reception spaces, and combined with the venue’s amenities and out of this world service there is just SO much to love about Beach House! Check out my venue feature for a deep dive into the ins and outs of this space!

Notes and Amenities

• 25 Minutes from Lihue Airport
• Maximum Guest Count of 300
• Assistance with Planning Marriage License, Day-Of Coordination, and More
• On-Site Catering, Beverages, and DJ
• Vendor Assistance
• Décor, Tables, Chairs, and Tableware Provided
• No On-Site Getting Ready Space

As you can see from just these three islands alone, Hawaii is chalked full of incredible places to get married at, no matter the setting or experience you’re looking for! Be sure to check out some of the other wedding planning resources on our blog, and if you’d like to book us to document your day be sure to send us an inquiry through our contact page!