Hawaiian Wedding Resources

Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center, located about one hour’s scenic drive from Waikiki, is the top Hawaiian attraction for a reason. there are seven native villages that give visitors the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures. Add Hawaii’s most authentic luau and the world’s largest Polynesian night show, a fabulous way to entertain your Oahu wedding guests with one stop shopping, the food, decorations and entertainment are all there, and you can also ask about a private booking for your wedding party and guests.

It’s a great way to enjoy all of the Polynesian Cultural Center PLUS the finest authentic Hawaiian luau in the islands.

The Alii Luau starts at 5 p.m. with a fresh flower lei greeting and includes hula, steel guitar music, and the Hawaiian Wedding Song. You’ll also learn to do a little hula, then eat all the poi and other great island dishes you want.

Please be aware, the Alii Luau sells out fast during peak seasons (June-August and December-January). Book early.

If you are planning a visit with 15 or more guests, be sure to ask about their group rate packages.

Hotel group rates provide a way to save money when you have many guests traveling to your Hawaii wedding destination location. You will usually be required to book 20 or more rooms to qualify for group rates, although every hotel has their own qualifying factors. If you get a group discount for your hotel, it disqualifies you from getting the discount on the combined flight and hotel rates. Research shows that on the average you will save about $240 by booking your flight and hotel together. In order to get group rates for your flight, most agencies require that everyone in your party depart out of the same city and travel on the same days, which is usually not very practical. This is the reason that I suggest booking flight and hotel together using one of the online travel companies so that each party is able to schedule travel at their convenience

Airfare and lodging may be more expensive in Hawaii during peak season in mid-December to mid-April so if you are planning your wedding during this time you may want to book your travel early to keep the cost down.

If you are planning to shop on the Islands for special Hawaiian hand made gifts, you must visit “Kwilts ‘n Koa. Kathy Tsark, owner, has over 30 years experience in quilting special Hawaiian print quilts, pillows, and even hand crocheted keepsake Hawaiian flower leis to use for your Hawaii wedding ceremony. You can coordinate the silk leis with fresh flower leis for your Hawaii wedding flowers She teaches private classes on Oahu offering an opportunity to learn more about about Hawaiian culture and traditional crafts. To visit her website go to http://kwiltsnkoa.com.

I recently attended a Hawaii wedding, as my brother has just married his longtime girlfriend.  Many people dream of a perfect wedding and, I must say, this was the case.  They married at the beach and, as sort of a lark, all the groomsmen wore Hawaiian shirts.  I realize that heavy travel isn’t for everyone, but I must tell you that the feeling of the sand beneath your feet and watching your loved ones exchange vows, it will surely quash any reservations