Hawaii Wedding Information

You have dreamed about your perfect wedding and you know you will remember it for the rest of your life. Hawaii offers six romantic islands to chose from for your memorable union. It can be as simple or extravagant as you desire. There are a few important things that you need to consider before you get married in this tropical island state.

Wedding License

Wedding Certificate

You must obtain a marriage license from an authorized agent to be lawfully married in the state of Hawaii. The legal age is 18 years for both male and female. Younger individuals will need parental consent. There are no state residence requirements or requirements of U.S. citizenship. Both the prospective husband and wife must appear together before a marriage license agent to apply. No proxies are allowed. Photo IDs are required. The fee for the license is $60 (cash), and it is good throughout the state of Hawaii. The license is valid for 30 days after which it expires. It can be obtained at 1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 101, Honolulu, Hawaii. Telephone number is 808-586-4544. Allow two to three weeks for the paperwork to be completed.

Wedding Budget

Exchanging rings

It is best to determine ahead of time how much you can budget for your wedding. It could include just the wedding ceremony or it could be as elaborate as a luau or formal dining. Keep in mind that weddings performed on the island of Oahu will be less expensive since there is more competition. You could get married on Oahu and then escape to another island for the honeymoon. Be sure to plan well and include all incidental expenses. You can order wedding services a la carte, including minister, photographer, floral services, limousine services, catering, singer or harpist and wedding video. You can also purchase wedding packets that include a combination of these services.

Popular Wedding Venues

Beach wedding

The most popular wedding location on Oahu is Waialae Beach Park. It is about a 10-minute drive from Waikiki and is more private than some other venues. The Turtle Bay and Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu are away from the city traffic and quite secluded. Another beautiful private location for weddings with over 20 guests is Paradise Cove. Chapel weddings can be scheduled at the Princess Lagoon Chapel, Central Union, First Christian and Primarrie Church. There are several venues available for your wedding on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

Hire a Wedding Planner

Wedding favors

If you do not want to be overwhelmed with all the stress involved in planning a wedding, you can hire a wedding planner in Hawaii. They can handle all the details and orchestrate your wedding day so you can enjoy all of it. Before contacting them you should decide what style of wedding you would like, what your budget limitations are and what type of wedding reception you prefer.

Time of Year

Sunset in Hawaii

You need to decide which time of the year you want to be married. The weather in Hawaii is usually very pleasant, but there is a rainy season (winter) and a dry season (summer). Rainy season is from November to March. Dry season in Hawaii is from April to October. The best weather is usually in April, May, September and October. Expenses for the wedding could be more expensive during the holidays, from mid-December to mid-April (high season). Summer can be very hot and humid and more people are at the beach. The year-round temperature varies usually only 15 degrees and are usually in the 70 and 80 range.

References

• Department of Health: About Marriage Licenses
• Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners: Where Do I Begin?

Resources

• Sunset Weddings in Hawaii