This is my very first post. I am getting married on the island of Oahu, just a small beach ceremony May 14, 2013. We will be having a full reception back at home in Toronto Canada in September 2013. Just wondering if any brides have certain vendors you have used for your own beach wedding in Oahu. Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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@FutureMrsBrandonLucas
I really wanted to get married on Lanikai beach, but it is too small, I am having 12 adults + 2 kids. Wamanalo was recommended to me. What about you? What beach? Did you get your beach permit already? Who have you hired for photo? and hair and makeup.
I am still deciding if I should do this on my own or not. I am feeling alot of stress as Im planning both the hawaii nuptials and the reception back at home both at the same time, so I was leaning towards going with a planner for hawaii. I would love to know who you have chosen for your vendors.
nola - I have planned everything myself, including our at-home reception (which is only 3 days after we get back from Hawaii) Our wedding is pretty casual, and like you, we have 12 guests.
We are getting married on Waiamanalo. Keep in mind that you are not allowed chairs or structures in the sand on any beach in Hawaii.
Our vendors:
Photographer - Chrissy Lambert
Flowers - Todd at Always Flowers
Hair/makeup - Dorys Foltin at Maleana
Officiant - Kahu Bruce
I do have my beach permit. It was tricky, but my mom called an event planner and got it through them. (Not sure who she called.)
I have gone to Oahu to meet with vendors, and I am very happy with all of my choices.
I don't feel like I needed to hire a coordinator, but I have been planning for over a year.
Have you looked into Kailua Beach? Where will you be staying?