Keith and Montse said “I do” at Waialae Beach Park in Kahala on Oahu, under a circle of pink, red and lavender flowers, with their kids beside them. Back to Keith & Montse’s story · See the pre-wedding at the Royal Hawaiian
The setup
A Flower Circle by the Sea
A big circle arch of pink and red roses and lavender flowers stood on the sand facing the ocean, with white chairs tied in purple sashes and an aisle of white petals lined with flowers.
A circle of roses waiting by the sea
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Before the ceremony
Keith and the Guys
Keith wore a light gray suit with a purple tie, and the guys matched him. A purple boutonniere, a handshake and a hug by the flower circle, and they were ready.
Matching gray suits and matching grins
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The ceremony
Vows Under the Flower Circle
Montse walked in under the palms, and Keith couldn’t stop smiling. They said their vows inside the flower circle with the ocean behind them, exchanged rings and shared their first kiss as husband and wife.
Vows inside a ring of roses
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Two become one
The Sand Ceremony
They poured two colors of sand into one glass, a keepsake of the day they became one family.
Two sands poured into one
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Take flight
A Butterfly Release
Then the whole family opened a box of butterflies together. One rested for a moment in their hands above Montse’s bouquet before it flew off over the sand.
One monarch stayed a moment, as if to say congratulations
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Family
Together as a Family
Keith and Montse came to Hawaii with their kids, and the kids were part of every moment, in lavender dresses, gray suits, flower crowns and leis.
All of them, in one circle of love
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Celebrate
Cake & a Toast on the Beach
A purple and white cake topped with pink roses waited on a little table by the arch. They cut it together, then everyone raised a glass.
Something sweet beside the sea
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Just the two of them
Portraits on Waialae Beach
After the ceremony they had the beach almost to themselves: arms raised by the water, a spin on the sand, a quiet moment cheek to cheek, and Koko Head on the horizon.
Her head on his shoulder, the ocean at their backs
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Details
Rings & Roses
Their new rings, resting on the pink roses and white hydrangea of Montse’s bouquet.
Two rings resting on roses
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Waialae Beach Wedding Questions
Where is Waialae Beach Park?
Waialae Beach Park is at 4925 Kahala Avenue in the Kahala neighborhood of Honolulu, on the far side of Diamond Head and about 10 to 15 minutes from Waikiki. It is much quieter than the beaches of Waikiki.
Can we have a butterfly release at our beach wedding?
Yes. After their vows, Keith, Montse and their family opened a box of butterflies together on the beach and watched them fly. See our butterfly release page.
Can our kids be part of the ceremony?
Yes. Keith and Montse’s kids stood with them under the flower circle, helped release the butterflies and joined every family photo.
Can we have a wedding cake on the beach?
Yes. Keith and Montse cut a purple and white cake topped with pink roses on a little table beside the flower circle.
