Big Island Hawaii Weddings
Getting married on the Big Island of Hawaii is pure romance. Hawaii Big Island weddings can be held on a gorgeous palm-fringed beach, at a luxurious resort, in a picturesque church or wedding chapel, in a lush tropical garden, or even on a sailboat!
Whether you opt for a simple barefoot ceremony on the beach or a lavish celebration, local wedding planners can help you plan the Hawaii Big Island wedding of your dreams. A romantic Big Island wedding can include exotic flowers, lovely Hawaiian music, spectacular sunsets, and more.
| Big Island vacation rentals | are a spacious and convenient lodging option for your wedding party, and they also make a great spot for a Hawaii honeymoon.
Some popular Big Island Hawaii wedding venues include the wedding chapel and gazebo on the lush oceanfront lawn at the Hilton Waikoloa Village (808-886-1234 ext. 2541), the lovely private beach at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott (808-886-6789 ext. 7426), the beautiful oceanfront gardens at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (808-322-3441), and the scenic bluff at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Turtle Point (808-944-4452). The Sheraton Keauhou Bay resort (808-930-4900) offers several fabulous Big Island wedding settings, including the Bayside Chapel, Sunset Cliffs, the lush Photo Gardens, and the Hawaii Lawn, set above the fantasy swimming pool.
A Hawaii Marriage License is required for getting married on the Big Island of Hawaii. Marriage license applications are taken by appointment only; call the Governor's Office of Information in Kailua-Kona at 808-327-4953 for information. Both the bride and groom must appear in person and show photo identification. The license appointment lasts about 15 minutes and the license is issued at that time.
Parental consent or a court order are required if either party is under 18 years of age. If either party has been divorced, you'll need to know the exact date the divorce became final. If the divorce occurred in the past three months, you'll also need a copy of the final divorce decree.
The license fee is $60 cash and the license is valid anywhere in the state for 30 days. There are no residence or citizenship requirements, and there's no waiting period after receipt of the license. Ministers or officiates must be licensed and commissioned by the State of Hawaii, and at least one witness to the marriage is required.
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