Few things feel as magical as a horse on a Hawaiian beach. Whether you are planning a surprise proposal, a wedding or a vow renewal, gentle horses can carry you along the shoreline, stand beside you for photos and make your day one you will never forget.
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Horseback proposals
A Horseback Proposal on the Beach
Kai and Leilani began their evening with a ride. The two of them rode a white horse and a buckskin horse along a quiet Oahu shoreline, with green mountain cliffs rising behind them and the waves rolling in. Waiting for them on the sand was a big heart made of pink, blue and fuchsia flowers, a wooden welcome sign and a conch shell.
As the sun dropped toward the ocean, Kai knelt in the flower heart and asked the question, with the horses standing close by. Leilani said yes, and the rest of the evening was pure joy: haku leis for both of them, a ring held up to the sunset, and a lot of laughter. Watch their story in the video below.
- The coupleKai & Leilani
- The momentA surprise sunset proposal
- The horsesA white horse and a buckskin horse
- The setupA flower heart, a welcome sign and a conch shell
- Hawaiian touchHaku leis for both of them
A kiss beside the saddled white horse, and arms raised the moment she said yes.
The horses
Meeting the Horses
Before the proposal, Kai and Leilani spent time with their horses on the sand: a gentle pat, plenty of smiles, and photos with the white horse and the buckskin side by side. Horses love attention, and they make wonderful, calm company for a couple.
The question
The Flower Heart & the Question
The proposal spot was a heart of fresh flowers on the sand, right by the water, with the horses waiting nearby. Kai went down on one knee, the ring came out of its box, and Leilani said yes. A conch shell, a Hawaiian symbol of new beginnings, held the ring for a few special photos.
Golden hour
Haku Leis at Sunset
After the proposal came the fun part: a flower crown for her, a haku lei for him, and photos as the sun set over the ocean, from soft kisses in the golden light to a black and white portrait in the sand.
On horseback
Riding Along the Shoreline
Riding a horse along the beach is a beautiful way to arrive at your proposal or ceremony, and it makes for unforgettable photos and video from the sand and from the air.
Weddings
Horses at Your Hawaii Wedding
A horse can make a wedding day truly unforgettable. A bride can ride in on horseback along the sand, in her gown and a flower crown, or the two of you can ride together after your ceremony for photos by the ocean. Watch a bride riding a white horse on an Oahu beach in the video below.
Vow renewals
A Horse and Carriage for Your Vow Renewal
For a vow renewal, a white horse-drawn carriage is pure romance. We have had couples arrive in a white carriage through the streets of Waikiki, and a carriage ride is a lovely way to celebrate a milestone like a 50 year golden anniversary.
See our vow renewals and our 50 year golden anniversaries.
Where the horses come from
Horses From Oahu’s North Shore
Our horses come from the polo field in Waialua on Oahu’s North Shore. Tell us your date and the kind of day you are dreaming of, a horseback proposal, a bride arriving on horseback, a ride after your ceremony, or a horse and carriage, and we will help plan it with you.
Questions About Horses
Can we have horses at our proposal, wedding or vow renewal?
Yes. Horses can be part of a surprise proposal, a wedding or a vow renewal on Oahu. Tell us your plans and we will help you add them.
Where do the horses come from?
Our horses come from the polo field in Waialua, on the North Shore of Oahu.
Can we ride the horses?
Yes. Couples can ride along the beach, like Kai and Leilani did before their sunset proposal.
Can the bride ride in her wedding gown?
Yes. A bride in her gown and a flower crown riding a white horse along the sand makes for unforgettable photos and video.
Do you have a horse and carriage?
Yes, a white horse-drawn carriage is a romantic way to arrive at a vow renewal or wedding. Ask us about it for your date.
How do we add horses to our day?
Send us a message or call us with your date and location, and we will help you plan it. Horses can be added to any of our packages as an extra.
