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Timeless Elopement at Male’ana Gardens on Oahu | Andrea + Jacob

June 26, 2025

There is a LOT to love about Andrea and Jacob’s elopement day on the east side of Oahu. From their inclusion of one of my favorite wedding venues Male’ana Gardens, for their elopement ceremony, to some truly breathtaking portraits atop Makapu’u Lookout, it was an unforgettable day at some of the best spots Oahu has […]

Timeless Elopement at Male’ana Gardens on Oahu | Andrea + Jacob
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There is a LOT to love about Andrea and Jacob’s elopement day on the east side of Oahu. From their inclusion of one of my favorite wedding venues Male’ana Gardens, for their elopement ceremony, to some truly breathtaking portraits atop Makapu’u Lookout, it was an unforgettable day at some of the best spots Oahu has to offer. More than that though, these two made their day an authentic celebration of their love that I had THE best time documenting!

Modern wedding details with custom wedding vow books with gold accents.  The bride and grooms rings sit in a ring box with three slots and a custom perfume sits next to them with the couples wedding details.
A bride in custom blue and white wedding pajamas gets her hair done and makeup touched up at her elopement at Male'ana Gardens.
A brides wedding dress hangs on the door of a light green building building at the Hawaii wedding venue Male'ana Gardens.
The outdoor ceremony space at Male'ana Gardens in Hawaii.
A bride grooms wedding details including his cuff links with a drawing of their dog on them.
The groom puts on a grey suit in the suite at the intimate wedding venue at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu
A bride puts on her veil while looking in an ornate wood framed mirror in the getting ready space at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride with a high bun and a veil tucked underneath stands underneath a palm tree in Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride show cases her dress standing underneath palm trees surrounded by tropical flowers at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.

Their Elopement Ceremony at Male’ana Gardens

The day began with both Andrea and Jacob getting ready for their elopement on location at Male’ana Gardens. One of the many details that I adore about this venue are their wonderful getting ready spaces inside the house on the property. Male’ana Gardens specializes in elopements and micro weddings, so it felt like the perfect fit for Andrea and Jacob’s day. Once they were ready, the two made their entrances to the gorgeous outdoor ceremony space lined with beautiful towering palm trees.

It was a stunning, intimate, and emotion filled ceremony where Andrea and Jacob were able to share their vows with one another and exchange rings, with only me and their officiant present. It was so important for these two to be able to be fully present with one another throughout their elopement, and that’s exactly what they did! Soon after their ceremony the two signed their marriage license, officially becoming newlyweds. 

The outdoor ceremony space at Male'ana Gardens decorated with tropical leaves and white flowers.
A tropical flower at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
The exterior of Male'ana Gardens O'ahu an intimate wedding venue in Hawaii.
A bride walks down the front steps of Male'ana Gardens in Oahu towards her groom in the outdoor ceremony space on their elopement day.
A groom in a grey suit smiles and watches his bride walk towards him at the outdoor ceremony space at the Male'ana Gardens.
A bride walks down the front steps of Male'ana Gardens in Oahu towards her groom in the outdoor ceremony space on their elopement day.
White flower arrangement on the ground next to the arch in the ceremony space at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride walks down the aisle to her groom at the intimate wedding venue Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.  A wedding performer stands next to the groom in traditional Native Hawaiian attire.
A bride and groom hold hands looking at one another in front of a wedding arch at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride and groom elope at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu in the presence of their wedding performer.
A bride smiles at the wedding performer during her elopement ceremony at Male'ana Gardens in O'ahu.
A bride and groom hold hands looking at one another during their outdoor wedding ceremony at their Hawaii intimate wedding venue.  The bride wears a high bun with a veil tucked into the bottom of the bun.
A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony holding their wedding leis, a long lei for the groom made out of greens and the bridal lei shorter with white flowers.
A bride and groom hold hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride and groom hold hands during their outdoor elopement ceremony led by their wedding performer in traditional Hawaiian attire.
A bride and groom hold hands and and lean into one another during their wedding ceremony outside of Male'ana Gardens.
A bride and groom hold hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Male'ana Gardens Oahu.  Their wedding performer stands nearby holding the bridal bouquet.
A bride and groom kiss during their elopement ceremony outside at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride and groom kiss during their elopement ceremony outside at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride and groom walk away from the outdoor ceremony space at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu following their elopement ceremony.
A bride and groom toast to their elopement with champagne in custom wedding champagne glasses.
A custom just married wedding cake for the bride and grooms elopement.
A bride and groom cut their custom wedding cake following their wedding ceremony at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride and groom cut their custom wedding cake following their wedding ceremony at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride wears a strapless wedding dress with a high bun hairstyle with a wedding veil tucked underneath.  The bride and groom hold one another and smile.  The bridal bouquet is made up of white flowers.
A bride and groom hold hands, the photo shows off the bride and grooms leis during their wedding portraits at Male'ana Gardens.
A bride wears a strapless wedding dress with draping fabric holding hands with her husband in a grey suit at Male'ana Gradens in O'ahu.  The bride holds a bouquet with a variety of white flowers.
A bride walks with her husband in a grey suit at Male'ana Gradens in O'ahu.  The groom holds a bouquet with a variety of white flowers.
A bride wears a beautiful organza dress for her intimate elopement at Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.  She walks through the garden as her wedding train trails behind her.
A bride shows off her wedding attire, a dress with a sweet heart neckline and a light veil draped over her shoulders coming out of her high bun.
A bride looks over her shoulder walking towards her groom at Male'ana Gardens Oahu.
A close up image of a bride and groom smiling and bringing their noses together.  The bride wears light makeup with a light pink lipstick for their Hawaii elopement day.
A groom wears a light grey wedding suit with a Maile Lei smiles at the camera wearing his new wedding ring.
A groom wears a light grey wedding suit with a Maile Lei looks out over the grounds of his elopement venue, Male'ana Gardens O'ahu.
A bride and groom kiss on the grounds of Male'ana Gardens O'ahu surrounded by tropical greenery.

Elopement Portraits at Makapuu Lookout

Following some portraits at Male’ana Gardens, and after having a few bites of their delicious wedding cake, we continued celebrating their elopement with a trip to Makapu’u Beach and Lookout for some newlywed portraits. These are some of my favorite spots on the island for portraits as the views of the ocean and the landscape of Oahu are simply breathtaking here, and are on full display. It’s a dreamy and romantic space to celebrate with the love of your life, and the perfect finale for Andrea and Jacob’s gorgeous elopement on the island of Oahu!

A bride and groom walk on the beaches of Oahu, the brides train blows in the wind behind her.  There is a person parasailing in the distance behind them.
A bride and groom walk on the beaches of Oahu, the brides train blows in the wind behind her.  There is a person parasailing in the distance behind them.
A bride kisses her groom on the beach on O'ahu.  The groom wears a grey linen suit and the bride wears a beautiful white organza wedding dress.
A bride walks on the beach of O'ahu while her organza dress blows in the breeze behind her.
A bride and groom kiss on the beach of O'ahu while the wind blows the brides dress behind her.  The ocean is a beautiful blue.
A bride and groom kiss on a cliff overlooking a beach in O'ahu.  The brides dress stands out on the black rock cliff.
A bride and groom kiss on a cliff overlooking a beach in O'ahu.  The brides dress stands out on the black rock cliff.
A bride and groom sit and watch the sunset on a cloudy day on an O'ahu cliff.

I’m so glad to have had the chance to document Andrea and Jacob’s elopement ceremony at Male’ana Gardens as well as their portraits at Makapu’u Lookout on Oahu. Check out some of my other elopements on the blog for some more inspiration, and if you’re looking to book with Olson Productions to document your elopement head to our contact page to inquire today!

Timeless Elopement at Male’ana Gardens on Oahu | Andrea + Jacob

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