On December 2, 2013, Hawai‘i became the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage. And where better to solidify your wedding nuptials than in the place where the beauty of the landscape is only matched by the aloha of its people? Create lasting memories and moments on your special day with any of these wedding resources in the islands.
Compiled by Keane Akao
VENUES
Hawaii Island Retreat
hawaiiislandretreat.com
808-889-6336
Lanikuhonua
lanikuhonua.com
808-674-3278
Loulu Palm Estate
loulupalm.com
800.880.7256
Sunset Ranch
sunsetranchhawaii.com
808-638-8333
Bayer Estate
bayerestate.com
808-377-9359
Oluwalu Plantation (Maui)
oluwaluplantationhouse.com
808-677-5751
Hulihe‘e Plantation (Hawai‘i Island)
daughtersofhawaii.org/facility-rentals/hulihee-palace
808-329-1877
Plantation Gardens (Kaua‘i)
pgrestaurant.com/weddings
808-742-2121
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Timory McDonald Photography
weddingphotoskauai.com
888-939-3885
Mike Pham Photography
mikephamphotography.com
808-306-8379
Visionari
visionari.com
808-220-8108
Kai Photo
kai-photo.com
808-591-1882
Kelli Bullock Photography
kellibullockphotography.com
808-387-5224
Scott Drexler (Maui)
scottdrexler.com
808-879-7200
Aria Photography (Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu)
ariastudios.com
888-734-9994
Jonathan Moeller Photography (Kaua‘i)
jmoellerphoto.com
808-635-4579
FLORISTS
Yvonne Design
yvonnedesign.com
808-234-0001
Rainforest
rainforesthawaii.com
808-738-0999
Sweet Pea and Petunia
sweetpeapetunia.com
808-234-0002
Easley Designs
easleydesigns.com
808-595-3936
Passion Roots
passionroots.com
808-228-6303
Asa Flowers (Maui)
asaflowers.com
808-249-8845
Ainahua Florals (Hawai‘i Island)
store.ainahuaflorals.com
808-885-4045
Martin Roberts (Kaua‘i)
martinroberts.com
808-332-9194
OFFICIANTS
Rev. James Chun
hawaiiweddingminister.com
808-383-7090
June Dillinger
idohawaiianweddings.com
808-330-5555
Kelli Bullock
kellibullockphotography.com/kelli_with_an_eye-do
808-387-5224
Your Maui Ministers (Maui)
ministersonmaui.com
888-225-0849
Judith Leong (Hawai‘i Island)
trinityhawaiianweddings.com
808-895-3517
Julie D. Wirtz (Kaua‘i)
kauaiofficiant.com
808-652-9443
HAIR & MAKEUP
Jacque Rojas
jacquerojas.com
808-955-5600
Leslie Fair
lesliefair.com
808-589-9881
Delish Makeup Artistry
delishmakeupartistry.com
808-780-7184
Faith & Beauty
faithandbeauty.com
808-391-5753
Timeless Classic Beauty
tcbhawaii.com
808-391-5398
VIDEOGRAPHERS
IMF Visions
imfvisions.com
808-392-4012
Video 21
video21productions.com
808-781-2084
Crane Media
cranemedia.com
808-383-7090
ImagineWurks
imaginewurks.com
808-228-7714
CATERERS
Ko Bakery
kobakery.com
808-212-9437
Elite Catering
elitecatering-hawaii.com
808-422-8113
Course Hawaii
coursehawaii.com
808-371-6786
Celebrations Catering (Maui)
bevgannonrestaurants.com/celebrations
808-572-4946
Hawaii Island Retreat Catering
hawaiiislandretreat.com
808-889-6336
Paradise Gourmet (Hawai‘i Island)
paradisegourmet.com
808-326-1244
Gaylord’s Restaurant (Kaua‘i)
kilohanakauai.com
808-245-5608
Keane Akao is a managing partner of Perfectly Planned Hawai‘i, a full-service LGBT destination weddings and events firm in Hawai‘i. With an innate sense of style and ability to translate concept into reality, Perfectly Planned Hawai‘i works to showcase each couple’s individuality and personality to produce flawless affairs, paying full attention to all the details that will make your special event perfectly planned. For more information, visit perfectlyplannedhawaii.com.