Getting married in Hawaii is a surefire way to create memories that will last a lifetime. If you're looking to include flowing palm trees and crisp white sand beaches as part of the backdrop to your special occasion, it shouldn't be tough to find a romantic place to tie the knot. Here are three things to keep in mind when choosing an outdoor venue for your ceremony that should help ensure nothing unexpected happens on your big day:
Is Privacy Required?
All of Hawaii's beaches (with the exception of a few for governmental purposes) are deemed public, which means that you won't find a venue that can guarantee you complete privacy during your ceremony if you want to get married close to the coastline. You're taking your chances by simply choosing a beach to get married at, because it's impossible to keep visitors from frequenting the area.
However, some resorts and hotels that are built directly on the coastline offer venues that are hard to access by the public without hiking or obtaining passes, so you'll likely get as much privacy as you need. If you don't require a white sand beach to be part of your ceremony, there are various coastline locations that feature old lava flows and black sand beaches you may find accommodating.
Where's the Reception Located?
It's helpful to secure the reception venue before choosing a venue for your ceremony if the two events will be held in separate locations. This will allow guests who are flying in for the occasion to book rooms near the reception location, which will make it convenient for them to head back to their rooms after celebrating with you at the end of the event's evening. Keeping the reception in mind, you can choose a ceremony location that is conveniently located near the reception venue if possible, so guests can carpool, take a bus or trolley, or walk back and forth.
What about Photos?
If you're like most folks who are getting married, you want to make sure that you capture your wedding day with professional photos so you'll have something visual to remember it by for many years to come. If you're planning a ceremony by the water, make sure that it isn't at a time when a cruise ship or supply ship is scheduled to pass by so they don't end up becoming a focus in your wedding photos. It's also a good idea to think about whether or not possible venues offer the flexibility of being able to hang tapestries or sheer material around the ceremony location so you can block any unwanted features from being captured in your wedding photos. Wedding photographers like Dennis Berti can help you with other tips.
With these considerations in mind, you should be able to secure a safe, romantic, and memorable venue for your Hawaiian wedding ceremony.
