These are the real weddings we planned on Oahu before 2022: beach ceremonies, estate houses, a church above the sea, themed weddings and photo tours. Every couple came to Hawaii to say “I do,” and we were honored to plan their day. Tap a photo to see each couple’s wedding.
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Classic Stories in Our New Design · Beach Weddings · Estates, Churches & Themed Weddings · Photo Tours, Romance & Parties
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Classic Stories in Our New Design
Full photo stories from before 2022, restored with every photo opening large.
Christy & Ray
A white trellis arch wrapped in yellow plumeria on the beach at Waimanalo, their vows in black and white, and then the famous cake fight.
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Angela & Chris
A turquoise and pink wedding at a Waimanalo beach estate house, with a sand ceremony, romance photos and cake on the lawn.
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Lauren & Johnathan
Pre-wedding photos at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, a hibiscus arch on the sand, a flower shower and an island photo tour.
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Grace & Minh
Getting ready in Waikiki, a beach ceremony with 38 guests, a Lanikai photo tour and Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks.
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Jill & James
A Makapuu beach wedding with a string quartet, a fire torch ceremony and a trash the dress shoot.
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Beach Weddings
Arches, flowers and vows by the ocean on Oahu.
Marsha & Patrick
A pink moon orchid arch at Sherwood Forest in Waimanalo, a golden harp, koa wood tiki men, and a hula lesson for the whole family.
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Manga & Violette
A couple from Germany under a rainbow arch of turquoise, yellow and pink, with a rainbow plumeria bouquet, hula and a sunset in Waikiki.
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Karissa & Brian
A palm arch at Waimanalo Beach Park in July 2011, a parasol, and a Stargazer bouquet with rainbow plumerias.
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Kiley & Kyle
A bamboo arch with red and magenta chairs on Waimanalo Beach, a pink and yellow bouquet, and a photo tour at Makapuu.
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Marika & Joe
A Waimanalo Beach Park wedding in June 2010, where Joe read Marika the vows he wrote for her himself.
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Leigh & Troy
A surfboard theme: two 8 foot surfboards in the sand made the entrance to the aisle, with white organza and a Hawaiian blessing.
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Riini & Terry
A bamboo altar on the beach and a bouquet of purple and green orchids, for a wedding and honeymoon in one.
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Aki & Shawn
Sea shells along the aisle, yellow and pink hibiscus with white plumerias, and turquoise sashes for their 24 guests.
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Elizabeth & Brian
Stargazer lilies tucked into lime and turquoise sashes, after getting ready at a house in Kailua.
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Jewel & Jamie
A December beach ceremony in bright pink, yellow, orange and light green, with a sand ceremony, a song from the father of the bride and photos on the cliffs.
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Jamillah & Brandon
A turquoise beach wedding in September 2008, with a hula dancer entertaining the guests before the ceremony.
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Melissa & Joey
A pink and yellow beach wedding with turquoise sashes, pink stargazers, a harp and a bamboo gazebo.
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Heather & Travis
Bright fuchsia and orange on Waimanalo Beach, with their reception at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
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Kate & Kenny
A pink and white chiffon arch with white hydrangeas and light pink hibiscus, and a dip for the bride.
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Rachel & Brandon
A beach ceremony for 19 guests, and a kiss overlooking the east coast of Oahu.
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Toshi & Suzanne
A Hawaiian tiki man theme at Waimanalo Beach under a dark bamboo archway.
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Tom & Janie
A white and blue arch at Makapuu at 10am. It started with rain, the sky cleared by the end of the vows, and then the bride became a mermaid.
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Gill & Ron
A beach wedding in Christmas red and green, with shell leis, a koa bowl for the toasting glasses, and cake.
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Ashley
A beach wedding with lavender, plus photos at Lanikai, under the palm trees and at the point.
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Teri & Dennis
A 10 year vow renewal on the beach, with their children as the bridal party and a rainbow sand ceremony.
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Naheshae
A beach ceremony, with getting ready photos, the bridal party and a photo tour.
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Something different
Estates, Churches & Themed Weddings
From a Kailua estate to a Mickey Mouse top hat.
Christine & Matthew
An estate house wedding by the sea, with paper lanterns on the lanai and hula dancers who got every guest dancing.
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Becky & Eric
A Kailua estate house beach wedding with family, plus pre-wedding photos and cake fun.
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Jo & Rey
A Kailua estate house wedding under a gazebo, with pre-wedding, portrait and family photos.
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Karen & James
A church wedding over the beautiful cliffs of Makapuu in June 2007.
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Ravi & Shakti
An Indian beach wedding in gold and dark pink, with beautiful henna designs.
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Diane & Ryan
A Mickey Mouse wedding: a Mickey veil for the bride and a top hat with Mickey ears for the groom.
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Jennifer & David
A beach ceremony, a Lotus sports car photo shoot and a sunset at China Walls.
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Josephine & Andrew
A classic VW theme, a photo tour of Oahu’s cliffs, rainforest and beaches, and a fire dancer at their first dance.
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Around the island
Photo Tours, Romance & Parties
Sunsets, island tours and celebrations after the vows.
Krista & Charlie
A photo tour around Oahu, from the Valley of the Temples bridge to the North Shore.
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Leling & Jack
Yellow sheer fabric on the beach, a kiss for their daughter, and a lot of laughing at the garter toss.
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Natasha & Tyson
Their Hawaii wedding with the bridesmaids and groomsmen by their side.
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Moments We Remember
Love is patient, love is kind.1 Corinthians 13:4
“Being true to experiencing the elusive is like a baby eagle taking flight for the first time over the cliff into the mysterious field of the open sky.”Paul’s Journal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these real weddings?
Yes. Every couple on this page planned their Oahu wedding before 2022 with Aloha Island Weddings, and the photos are from their own wedding days.
Can we have a wedding like one of these?
Yes. We design the arch, flowers, colors and setup around your ideas. See our wedding packages and prices pages to get started.
Where on Oahu were these weddings held?
Most were on Oahu beaches, and others were at Kailua estate houses, a church and hotels in Waikiki. See our beaches page for the locations we offer today.
