Your Luxurious Hawaii Wedding In Oahu

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by nicole on August 3, 2010

There is no area more perfect for your destination Hawaii wedding than Oahu.  Known as the “The Gathering Place” and considered the true heart of the state, Oahu offers an abundance of nightclubs, restaurants, and such cultural attractions as theater and ballet.

Oahu also has several beautiful resorts that are perfect for weddings and classic Hawaii wedding honeymoons. We’ve done some research of Oahu and found three exquisite resorts which are perfect for a luxurious Hawaii wedding and honeymoon.

Select Oahu Resorts For A Hawaii Wedding And Honeymoon

Imagine celebrating your wedded bliss at the famous Turtle Bay Resort. You could marry at the Wedding Pavilion, a glass-walled sanctuary located on the tip of scenic Kuilima Point.  Just a bouquet toss away from the ocean, you, your partner, and wedding guests would enjoy stunning views.  An evening wedding would enable you to view some of the world’s most stunning sunsets.

The catering staff would create the wedding reception of your dreams, which would set the stage for a romantic honeymoon.  Packages for newlyweds include massages for couples, picnic baskets, strawberries and champagne in your guestroom, private butler service, and oversized soaking tubs in the Beach Cottages.

The Resort of Halekulani provides the ideal setting for a romantic Oahu wedding.  Couples wed either in the private and lush garden courtyard or on the Hau Terrace lanai overlooking Diamond Head and the Pacific.

Halekulani does not offer pre-set wedding packages; they prefer you hand pick the exact services you desire to make your ceremony, wedding reception and honeymoon perfect.  Some of the exceptional services they offer include an in-house florist, a print shop, and a staff experienced in creating imaginative and exquisite special events.

Staff at the Hawaii Prince Hotel are experts in creating custom storybook weddings. This resort offers ideal settings for wedding ceremonies. You may choose their elegant Wedding Gazebo, overlooking the yacht harbor, and  the Tower Garden, or you may opt for the Promenade Terrace with ocean views that are perfect for sunset and mid-morning weddings.

Their romantic packages for honeymoons include such amenities as:
Chilled bottle of wine;
Chocolate truffles
Daily breakfast buffet for two
Dinner for two

You won’t have to lift a finger for your Oahu wedding at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. Their staff will tend to details like flower arrangements, entertainment, and even place cards while you and your wedding guests take advantage of Kahala’s award winning spa.

All you have to do is choose the setting for the wedding service; Kahala staff will help you find a top wedding photographer, florists, and person to officiate the ceremony.   Kahala’s wedding receptions are awesome; they provide specialized menus, excellent wines, and magnificent wedding cakes.

And after the guests have left, you and your spouse can retire to your spacious suite. The next morning, you’ll enjoy your first breakfast as a married couple. Then you may go back to the award-winning spa for some extra pampering.

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Creating Your Hawaii Wedding Package

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by nicole on August 3, 2010

An archipelago of six large islands – Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and “the Big Island” – this tropical paradise is the perfect spot for your Hawaii wedding package – ceremony, reception, and of course honeymoon. And even though there is nothing more exotic than a romantic Hawaii wedding, you’ll still be in the U.S., and won’t have to worry about passports and paperwork needed for nuptials made outside of the country.

Hawaii’s warm aloha (much more than a greeting, a way of life) guarantees that you’ll receive a friendly and helpful welcome from everyone, especially if you’re there to marry.

The Right Romantic Hawaii Wedding For You

When you marry in Hawaii, you can stay on to honeymoon there, and your wedding guests will witness the passionate occasion while enjoying a vacation of their own. But with more wedding agencies than ever offering Hawaiian wedding packages, choosing the right one can be overwhelming and quite stressful.  You need to examine the details and carefully read the fine print before making your decision.

First and foremost, talk to the wedding planners about who will officiate over your wedding service. This can be a sticky topic, but one you ought to deal with before all others. You may even want to talk to your parents and prospective in-laws to either gain their input or forewarn them, especially if they plan to attend.

Most Hawaiian wedding packages include a photo package. Make sure that the photos include pictures of the ceremony and the reception.  Also, ask whether the photographs will include candids as well as portraits. Also, if you want a video to capture this loving occasion, be sure to ask if they are included in the packages and at what cost.

The best Hawaii wedding packages will include flowers – enough at least for a lei exchange and for the bride’s bouquet. And nuptials will not be complete without a wedding cake and a toast. You can choose the color and flavor of the cake and even whether the glasses for the wedding toast will be engraved with your names and wedding date.

Music is a must for all romantic weddings, and ought to be included in your package.. You can choose the type of music and even the specific love songs that you want to be played during the ceremony. Other details you may negotiate are the bride’s in-room hair and make-up, four hours of limousine to and from the wedding site, and even a dinner by the beach.

Make sure you and your partner scrutinize these details before you pick the wedding package of your choice. After that, you can simply relax, and enjoy your special day.

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