Tagged: Hawaii wedding cost

Bride and groom in colorful Hawaiian wedding outfits in the historic hallway of the Moana Surfrider hotel in Waikiki

Hotels & Venues / Wedding Planning & Costs

November 3, 2026

Hawaii Wedding Hotel Costs: What Oahu and Waikiki Hotels Really Cost

Hotels are the hidden cost of a Hawaii wedding. Waikiki hotels averaged $268 a night in 2025 and Oahu luxury hotels $751, plus about 18.7% in taxes. Most of our couples spend $10,000 to $15,000. Real numbers and ways to save.

A bride and groom kissing under the palm trees on Kahala Beach, Oahu

Wedding Planning & Costs

November 2, 2026

What a Hawaii Wedding Really Costs (Hint: Less Than You Think)

Most people think a Hawaii wedding costs $53,000, but half of couples spend under $21,117. 29 out-of-state couples marry in Hawaii every day: here are the numbers, the islands they choose and real Oahu couples.