5 BEST PLACES FOR YOUR BIG ISLAND ELOPEMENT
Aloha! I'm Sandra, and I love planning fun and simple beach weddings in Hawaii. I've been here for 10 years and totally fell in love with this place. My husband is a great photographer and we're your go-to pals for your elopement plans. We travel all over the islands, and I'd be happy to share my top Big Island elopement places with you. Let's make your special day unforgettable!
WHERE TO ELOPE?
The location you choose is the most important decision in the whole “How to Elope” journey. It will dictate your whole elopement experience. So there is a lot to think about to make sure it is right for you.
Kikaua Point Park
Location: Google Map
Permit: Special Permit (Photographer, Planner or Wedding Officiant Must Issue the Permit)
Time: Sunrise / Sunset
Size: no more than 15 max
Notes: Parking is limited / Needs to wait for the Parking Permit
Plus: Only one beach in Hawaii, where you can have wedding arch, chairs and etc.
Crowded: No crowded
Weather: 20% chance of rain / Mostly sun
Galleries: Kikaua Point Elopement / Kikaua Point Park
Kehena Black Sand Beach
Location: Google Map
Permit: Wiki Permit (Photographer, Planner or Wedding Officiant Must Issue the Permit)
Time: Sunrise
Notes: Parking is limited / Stay walking distance to the beach as this airbnb, nudist beach, car break-ins & thief’s in Pahoa area.
Plus: black sand beach, very unique.
Weather: 40% chance of rain / Mostly sunny
Never leave any valuables in your car. Even if you are only leaving your car for a short period of time! Break-ins can be common for cars parked near trailheads. So don’t leave anything in your car!
Galleries: BOHO PICNIC
Kukio Beach
Location: Google Map
Permit: Special Permit (Photographer, Planner or Wedding Officiant Must Issue the Permit): Wiki Permits
Time: Sunrise / Sunset
Size: no more than 15
Crowded: No crowded
Weather: 20% chance of rain / Mostly sun
Galleries: Elopement
Kulaniapia Waterfall
Elopements Price: $750 event fee + $50/guest
Night Price: ~$143
Guests: up to 10 people (included officiant, photographer and etc.)
Time: 10 AM or 1 PM
Weather: 60 % chance of rain
Galleries: Visit to the Waterfall
The Falls at Reeds Island
Elopements Price: $1500 event fee + min 3nights at Puakea Ranch
Night Price: ~$999
Ceremony Time: Morning, Day Time
More Information: The Falls at Reeds island
Galleries: Elopement, Wedding with Reception , Puakea Ranch Wedding
Puakea Ranch
Elopements Price: $300 event fee + min 2 nights at Puakea Ranch
Night Price: ~$359 to $759
Ceremony Time: 1 - 2 hrs before Sunset
More Information: Puakea Ranch
Galleries: Elopement, Wedding with Reception , Puakea Ranch Wedding
Recommendations: Yoshis House
Do you need a permit to elope?
You do need a permit to have an elopement ceremony on the Beach. The permit fee is $20 to $150. If you will be working with us, we are taking care of it. We will take care of it!
Picking your elopement vendors:
Photographer: Couple Cups
I usually send my couples a vendor list as I trust 100% and love love working with them!
What kind of elopement do YOU want?
Whether you love hiking, swimming, or horseback riding, nothing’s off the table. It’s ok to get a little crazy!
