Open Palms Plantation

Location: Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, Hawaii

Capacity: Up to approximately 50 guests

Best For: Intimate destination weddings, tropical garden ceremonies, private celebrations, and relaxed luxury weddings.

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Open Palms Plantation is an intimate tropical wedding venue nestled at the base of the Koʻolau Mountains on Oʻahu. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the property offers couples a peaceful and private setting for celebrating with their closest family and friends.

The venue's natural surroundings create a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies, intimate receptions, and wedding photography. Rather than the scale of a large resort, Open Palms Plantation offers a more personal atmosphere, making it particularly appealing to couples planning a smaller destination wedding.

With its tropical greenery, tranquil setting, and intimate scale, Open Palms Plantation is an excellent choice for couples looking to experience the natural beauty of Oʻahu while keeping their wedding celebration warm, personal, and relaxed.

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

Location: Waikiki, Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by event space and celebration format

Best For: Iconic Waikiki weddings, oceanfront celebrations, elegant destination weddings, and classic Hawaiian photography.

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Moana Surfrider is one of Waikiki's most recognizable historic resorts and a beautiful choice for couples dreaming of a classic Hawaiian wedding in the heart of Honolulu.

The resort combines historic architecture, tropical surroundings, and a beachfront Waikiki location, creating a setting that feels both elegant and unmistakably Hawaiian. Its distinctive white façade and historic character provide a timeless backdrop for wedding portraits and celebrations.

For destination weddings, the resort also offers the advantage of placing guests in the middle of Waikiki, close to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and many of Oʻahu's most famous attractions. It is particularly well suited to couples who want their wedding weekend to combine romance, history, and the energy of Honolulu.

Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Capacity: Up to approximately 750 guests across its event venues

Best For: Luxury oceanfront weddings, large destination celebrations, elegant receptions, and intimate Maui ceremonies.

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Fairmont Kea Lani is an elegant oceanfront resort located along Polo Beach in Wailea, offering couples a sophisticated setting surrounded by Maui's tropical landscape.

The resort features a selection of wedding venues ranging from intimate spaces with ocean views to larger event areas designed for grand celebrations. Its Pacific Terrace provides a more intimate setting overlooking Polo Beach, while the resort's gardens and other outdoor spaces create beautiful options for ceremonies and receptions.

With its combination of oceanfront scenery, lush greenery, spacious event facilities, and Hawaiian hospitality, Fairmont Kea Lani is particularly well suited to couples planning a luxury destination wedding with family and friends. The resort currently offers seven wedding venues and can accommodate celebrations of up to approximately 750 guests.

Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina

Location: Ko Olina, Kapolei, Oʻahu, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by venue; up to approximately 1,500 guests in the Ko Olina Ballroom

Best For: Luxury destination weddings, oceanfront ceremonies, tropical garden celebrations, and large-scale receptions.

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Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina offers one of the island's most refined settings for a destination wedding. Located along Oʻahu's western coast beside a tranquil lagoon, the resort combines oceanfront scenery with tropical gardens and elevated five-star hospitality.

Couples can choose from a variety of settings, including the resort's Wedding Chapel, Ocean Lawn, Lurline Lawn, and the culturally significant Lanikuhonua estate next to the resort. The Ocean Lawn is particularly beautiful for sunset celebrations, while the Wedding Chapel offers a more traditional ceremony setting.

For larger destination weddings, the Ko Olina Ballroom provides an elegant indoor option, while the resort's outdoor lawns allow couples to take full advantage of Oʻahu's natural beauty. With dedicated wedding professionals and customizable wedding packages, Four Seasons Oʻahu is an excellent choice for couples looking for a polished Hawaiian celebration.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Location: Princeville, Kauaʻi, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by venue; up to approximately 750 guests in Fort Alexander

Best For: Luxury Kauaʻi weddings, nature-inspired celebrations, oceanfront ceremonies, and modern destination weddings.

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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay offers one of the most dramatic wedding settings in Hawaiʻi, located on the north shore of Kauaʻi overlooking the spectacular landscapes surrounding Hanalei Bay.

The resort combines contemporary design with a strong connection to the natural environment. Wedding spaces range from the expansive cliffside Fort Alexander to the oceanfront Kamani Cove, as well as elegant indoor and garden-inspired spaces.

The scenery is one of the property's greatest attractions, with mountains, ocean, tropical greenery, and dramatic coastal views creating a naturally cinematic backdrop for wedding photography. The resort also offers intimate wedding packages as well as celebrations for larger groups.

For couples who want their destination wedding to feel sophisticated while remaining deeply connected to Kauaʻi's landscape, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay offers a distinctive and contemporary interpretation of Hawaiian luxury.

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by venue; Molokini Bluff can accommodate up to approximately 2,000 guests

Best For: Grand destination weddings, luxury resort celebrations, beachfront ceremonies, and spectacular Maui receptions.

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Grand Wailea is one of Maui's most impressive luxury wedding destinations, set along the beautiful Wailea coastline with expansive gardens, ocean views, and a wide variety of event spaces.

Couples can exchange vows in the intimate Seaside Chapel, surrounded by a tranquil garden and pond, or choose an outdoor celebration at Molokini Bluff overlooking the Pacific. The resort's extensive grounds provide a range of possibilities for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, dinners, and large-scale celebrations.

The scale and versatility of Grand Wailea make it particularly attractive for destination weddings where the wedding is part of a larger multi-day experience. From intimate ceremonies to spectacular celebrations with hundreds of guests, the resort allows couples to create a wedding weekend that feels both luxurious and distinctly Maui.

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

Location: Waikiki, Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies according to venue and celebration format

Best For: Iconic Hawaiian weddings, historic luxury celebrations, oceanfront ceremonies, and elegant destination weddings.

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The Royal Hawaiian, famously known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific, is one of Hawaii's most recognizable luxury wedding venues. Located directly on Waikiki Beach, the historic resort combines old-world glamour with tropical Hawaiian surroundings.

Couples can choose from intimate oceanfront ceremonies, garden celebrations, elegant terraces, and ballroom receptions. The resort's distinctive pink architecture and lush gardens create an instantly recognizable backdrop for wedding photography.

The Royal Hawaiian is particularly special for couples who want their destination wedding to capture the romance and history of Waikiki. With dedicated wedding specialists, customizable packages, and dining venues overlooking the ocean, the property can accommodate everything from an intimate celebration to a sophisticated destination-wedding weekend.

Hāna-Maui Resort

Location: Hāna, Maui, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by event space and celebration format

Best For: Intimate destination weddings, secluded tropical celebrations, garden ceremonies, and romantic multi-day weddings.

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Hāna-Maui Resort offers a completely different side of Maui, providing couples with a peaceful and secluded setting surrounded by lush tropical landscapes on the island's eastern coast.

Set among gardens, palms, and dramatic natural scenery, the resort creates an intimate atmosphere that feels far removed from the larger resort areas of Wailea and Kāʻanapali. The property's relaxed character makes it particularly appealing for couples looking to celebrate with their closest family and friends in a more private island setting.

The natural beauty of Hāna provides an exceptional backdrop for wedding ceremonies and photography, with tropical gardens, ocean views, and the surrounding landscape creating an effortlessly romantic atmosphere.

For couples planning a destination wedding that feels intimate, authentic, and deeply connected to Maui's natural beauty, Hāna-Maui Resort offers a memorable alternative to the island's larger luxury resorts. It is especially well suited to couples who want their wedding celebration to become a peaceful multi-day Hawaiian escape.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by venue; Oceanfront Lawn accommodates up to approximately 500 guests for receptions

Best For: Luxury Maui weddings, intimate beachfront ceremonies, elegant destination celebrations, and sophisticated receptions.

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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is one of Maui's most sought-after luxury wedding destinations, set along Wailea Beach with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.

The resort offers a range of wedding settings, from intimate ceremonies beneath plumeria trees at Plumeria Point to larger celebrations on the expansive Oceanfront Lawn. The Plumeria Garden provides another romantic option, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and views toward the Pacific.

One of the resort's distinctive features is its "one wedding a day" approach, giving couples a heightened sense of privacy and exclusivity. Combined with dedicated wedding planning, customized menus, floral design, and Hawaiian-inspired touches, Four Seasons Maui is an ideal choice for couples seeking a refined and highly personalized destination wedding.

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

Location: Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

Capacity: Varies by event space and celebration format

Best For: Modern luxury weddings, beachfront celebrations, stylish destination weddings, and contemporary Hawaiian receptions.

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Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort offers a contemporary and stylish approach to the Hawaiian destination wedding experience. Located along Mokapu Beach in Wailea, the resort combines modern architecture with tropical landscapes and the natural beauty of the Pacific.

The resort features three beachfront venues as well as indoor event spaces, giving couples flexibility when planning their ceremony and reception. The ocean, beach, and surrounding tropical scenery provide a naturally beautiful setting for wedding photography.

Andaz Maui is particularly appealing to couples who want a wedding that feels modern, relaxed, and design-forward rather than traditionally formal. Locally inspired cuisine, beachfront settings, and contemporary resort design come together to create a celebration that feels distinctly Maui while maintaining a sophisticated luxury aesthetic.