A wine red and ivory beach wedding at Waialae Beach Park, with a green leaf arch, carved tiki statues, a Hawaiian ʻawa (kava) ceremony, pineapples, a first dance on the sand and twenty of their favorite people.
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Jocelyn & Erick’s Waialae Beach Wedding
Jocelyn and Erick celebrated their wedding on the afternoon of August 8, 2026, on the sand at Waialae Beach Park, with twenty family members and friends around them. They were already legally married, so this day was all about celebrating together in Hawaii, and they signed a decorative wedding certificate as a keepsake.
Their colors were wine red and ivory. Jocelyn wore an ivory floral dress and carried white lilies tied with wine red ribbon, and Erick wore white with red patterned trim and a long maile lei. Their bridesmaids, Kiki and Rebecca, wore wine red, and the groomsmen, Nick and Josh, wore wine red shirts with white orchid boutonnieres. Erick walked to the arch to “Wedding Ring” by Pirates of Liloa, and their officiant Kellen led the ceremony under a green leaf arch with red flowers and tiki statues, with the ocean right behind them.
They chose our Deluxe Beach Chapel Arch package, so the day included a white limo, a custom arch, a cooler of Hawaiian fruit drinks with sparkling cider for the toast, and their own online wedding website and timeline.
- The coupleJocelyn & Erick
- WhenAugust 8, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
- WhereWaialae Beach Park, Oahu
- Guests20 family and friends
- ColorsWine red and ivory
- PackageDeluxe Beach Chapel Arch
- Hawaiian traditionsAn ʻawa (kava) ceremony and maile leis
- KeepsakeA decorative wedding certificate
Getting ready
Getting Ready in Waikiki
The day began in Waikiki: rings resting in white flowers, lily bouquets tied with wine red ribbon, orchid boutonnieres, and the bridesmaids helping Jocelyn into her dress. There were bridal portraits on the balcony high above the city, Erick with his groomsmen, and then a ride in the white limo to Waialae Beach Park.
The setup
A Green Leaf Arch With Red Flowers
On the sand, the arch was wrapped in big green monstera leaves and red flowers, with carved tiki statues on both sides and white chairs facing the ocean. A starfish ring pillow and a wooden bowl for the kava ceremony waited nearby.
Before the ceremony
Portraits by the Ocean
Before the ceremony there was time for portraits on the grass and by the water, with Koko Head and the mountains in the distance.
Bridal party
Kiki, Rebecca, Nick & Josh
Their bridal party wore wine red: Kiki and Rebecca in long dresses with white bouquets, Nick and Josh in wine red shirts with orchid boutonnieres.
Processional
Walking to the Arch
Erick walked across the park to “Wedding Ring” by Pirates of Liloa, then came the bridal party, petals scattered along the way, and finally Jocelyn, walking under the palm trees to the beach.
The ceremony
A Ceremony by the Sea
Under the arch, with the ocean behind them and a ukulele playing, Kellen led a joyful ceremony while their family and friends watched from the white chairs.
Rings & vows
Rings, Leis & Vows
Wearing long maile leis, they read their vows to each other and exchanged rings under the arch.
Hawaiian tradition
A Hawaiian ʻAwa (Kava) Ceremony
Jocelyn and Erick included a kava ceremony, known in Hawaiian as ʻawa. ʻAwa is a plant that early Polynesian voyagers brought to Hawaii, and for generations it has been prepared in a wooden bowl and shared during important gatherings: to welcome guests, to honor family, and to bring people together in peace.
At a wedding, sharing ʻawa from one bowl is a beautiful way to honor the bond between the couple and their two families as they begin their new life together. Jocelyn and Erick held the bowl together under the arch, then shared it with their family and friends.
Just married
The Kiss & the Walk Back
Then came the kiss, a celebration under the arch, and a walk back down the aisle through a shower of petals.
Celebration
Pineapples & a Toast
After the ceremony they had fun with pineapples at the arch and raised their glasses for a toast with sparkling cider.
First dance
Their First Dance on the Sand
Right there under the arch, with the ocean behind them, Jocelyn and Erick shared their first dance as husband and wife: swaying in the sand, a twirl, a dip, and a big hug at the end.
Photo tour
Waialae Beach & the Palms
The afternoon ended with photos along Waialae Beach: walking hand in hand in the shallow water, a kiss as a wave rolled in, and the bridal party dancing on the sand.
Video
Watch Their Wedding Video
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Waialae Beach Wedding Questions
Can we have a wedding at Waialae Beach Park?
Yes. Waialae Beach Park has a sandy beach with calm water, palm trees and green lawns, close to Kahala. Jocelyn and Erick had their ceremony right on the sand.
What is an ʻawa (kava) ceremony?
ʻAwa, or kava, is a plant brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian voyagers. It is prepared in a wooden bowl and shared at important gatherings to welcome guests, honor family and bring people together. At a wedding, sharing ʻawa honors the bond between the couple and their families.
We are already legally married. Can we still have a ceremony in Hawaii?
Yes. Like Jocelyn and Erick, you can have a full ceremony with your family and friends and sign a decorative wedding certificate as a keepsake.
Can we choose our own song?
Yes. Erick walked to the arch to “Wedding Ring” by Pirates of Liloa. Tell us your songs and we will plan the music.
What does the Deluxe Beach Chapel Arch package include?
A custom arch, a tropical flower aisle and decorated chairs, a musician, photography and video, a limousine, a cake, drinks and an online wedding website. See the package page for everything included.
Can we have a first dance on the beach?
Of course. Jocelyn and Erick had their first dance right under the arch with the ocean behind them.
