A tropical locale with American comforts, O‘ahu balances town and country brilliantly. Urban Honolulu, on O‘ahu’s South Shore, offers the sophisticated amenities of any metropolitan enclave: fne dining, hot clubs, historical sites, upscale shopping and sunset sails. Travel beyond the city to encounter nature at its most enchanting. Activities are as diverse as the scenery, from helicopter sightseeing tours and tandem skydives to couples lomilomi massages and yoga together on the beach. Swim in the Pacifc at world-famous Waikīkī Beach, hang ten on the fabled North Shore, hike lush tropical rainforests, and discover the Hawaiian culture and local lifestyle.
More nonstop fights from the mainland head to O‘ahu than any other Hawaiian Island, making it the most accessible. Plus, its events industry comprises experienced planners, forists, musicians, decorators, photographers and videographers, so your wedding is sure to be top-notch. Caterers serve up food and beverages that ft your theme and budget, from an American-style brunch buffet to a Hawaiian– infused dining experience to a fve-course wine dinner. Be sure to request locally produced eats as well, such as opakapaka (fsh) or mango. Ground-transportation providers are ready to whisk your wedding party to and from the ceremony and reception, as well as to group outings like luaus, fshing charters and tours of historic Pearl Harbor.
O‘ahu’s picturesque land- and seascapes are the perfect backdrops for your wedding events: Choose a powdery swath of white sand, an elegant ballroom, an oceanfront estate, a botanical garden or a charming chapel. Passionate about the ocean? Charter a yacht for your I do’s, or exchange vows on surfboards. Whatever your vision, you can tailor your big day to match your dreams.
Weddings
Many restaurants, event venues and hotels o er wedding packages that simplify planning and keep costs in line.
Honeymoons
Marry in the city, then honeymoon in a rural part of the island — or vice versa. That way you’ll experience all that diverse O‘ahu has to o er, from quaint colonial churches to 112 miles of shoreline. Practice saying “Aloha wau ia ‘oe,” which means, “I love you.”
Top Tip
Weave in local favor by wearing leis at your ceremony, walking down the aisle to ukulele music or asking a Hawaiian priest to perform a traditional blessing, which involves chanting, a lava rock and the pouring of two sands.
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