Hawaii weddings offer several ways to spend time with your wedding guests before and after the wedding ceremony. Here are some more ways that you can enjoy some time with your guests during Hawaii weddings.

Surf Lessons

If you have some adventurous wedding guests, set up a time with a surf instructor for personal surf lessons. This is a great way to enjoy the sun, sand, and water and learn a new skill. The lessons can be fun and you can enjoy seeing who ends up doing the best when it comes time to actual surf in the ocean.

 

 

Golf

For the guys and even girls who love to gold, Hawaii has some great golf courses to offer. How about hitting from a tee where you can see miles and miles of blue ocean from? For the rest of the guests who are not into golf, they can be taken shopping or just sit in the golf course bar enjoying a Mai Tai or Daiquiri.

Horseback Riding

Take your guests on an amazing horseback ride on the beach or through the trails of the woods. There are several different horseback trails on each island that you can go on. Take a relaxing horseback ride and then stop for a nice picnic lunch before returning home to make the trip an all day excursion.

Spa

What woman wouldn't love a day at the spa? Hawaii has some amazing first class spas that offer new services and products that you may have never heard of. This is also an option for the women guest while the men are golfing for the day. A good idea is to go to the spa the day or two before the wedding to get a relaxing massage or facial.

These are just another sampling of the many activities that Hawaii weddings have to offer.

 

When it comes to Hawaii weddings, there are a lot of brides and grooms that like to spend time with their guests taking in the islands. Spending time with your guests before or after the wedding is a great way to thank your guests for coming and show how much you appreciate them. This is a great idea for small and intimate Hawaii weddings were the guests consist of only close family and friends. Here are some ideas for what you a bride and groom can do with their guests in Hawaii.

 

Luau

On every island in Hawaii, there are places that you can go and participate in a real luau on the beach. This is a great way to spend time with your guests and celebrate the upcoming wedding or celebrate the fact that you are now married. Have a good time eating great food, watching some awesome entertainment and laughing and having fun all night.

Boat Excursion

There are also plenty of places that will take you and your guests out on all-day or half-day boat excursion. You can choose from such things as whale watching, snorkeling, and swimming in the ocean. Even for the guests who don't want to get in the water, a boat excursion is a great way to see the islands and the beautiful landscape and ocean views.

Hiking

Hike the trails of the jungles or hike up the mountains and volcanoes. This is a great option if you and your guest like the outdoors and nature. You can actually visit lava flow areas as well as hike up extinct volcanoes like Diamond Head. Trek the paths through the jungles to see all type of birds and wildlife. Pack a picnic lunch and make it a remarkable day with your guests.

There are so many activities to choose from when it comes to Hawaii weddings and spending time with your guests. With Hawaii weddings you will not have to worry about coming up with things to entertain your guests with as there will be too much to choose from!

One of the most challenging parts of Hawaii weddings is knowing what to pack. Like any destination wedding, you never know what to expect and what you may need when it comes to the wedding. Even more of a challenge is if you will be staying in Hawaii for quite some time and spending the honeymoon there as well. Here are some tips for brides when it comes to packing for Hawaii weddings.

The best thing that you can for packing for Hawaii weddings is to start making a list of everything that you will need at least a few weeks before you have to actually start packing. Think of the things that you use on a daily basis and write them down. Then, think of the special things that you will need for your wedding such as undergarments, makeup, jewelry, and shoes and write those down as well. Do not forget to write down your wedding dress as you may be surprised at just how many times a dress gets left behind in the chaos.

Be sure to pack plenty of comfortable clothes as depending on when you will be visiting Hawaii, the weather can be pretty hot. Pack cotton sundresses, shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, and t-shirts. Also, be sure to bring a pair of comfortable tennis shoes as many people find that walking around in sandals and flip flops do a number on their feet.

Try to pack your special wedding items in a different area or suitcase then your day-to-day items. This way you don't have to worry about trying to find them on the day of the wedding and having to dig through your suitcase and waste time.

Lastly, remember your technology such as your cell phone and camera. You may also choose to bring your lap top if you want to send people back home pictures of your wedding.

The best way to pack for Hawaii weddings is to be organized and plan far enough ahead that you are not rushing to pack at the last minute.

Waikiki which is located on the island of Oahu, is a great location for Hawaiian weddings. It offers a beautiful beach and an awesome backdrop for a wedding. Best of all, it offers plenty to do and see after the Hawaii weddings are over.

Diamond Head is an extinct volcano crater that now attracts tourists from all over. It over looks the ocean right by Waikiki beach and from the top you can see for miles and miles in each direction. In one direction you can look out into the wide ocean and watch the surfers look like small dots on the waves or you can look the other direction to the heart of city in Honolulu.

If you plan on hiking up the trail to the top of Diamond Head, which is the only way to enjoy the beautiful views, be sure that you are prepared for plenty of steps. There are four flights of stairs that must be climbed to the top. One flight alone has 99 steps. Once you reach the top, it is well worth the climb though. Also, you may want to bring a flashlight with you as well as there is one section of the stairs that you must climb up through a narrow tunnel with steep steps and hardly any light. The total length of the trail is 1 ¾ mile.

Along the trail to the top you can also see leftover complexes and observation decks that were once used by the United States military to protect the island. Although they have been long abandoned by the military, there is still evidence of what it used to look like.

Hiking up Diamond Head is a great way to soak in all of the island where so many Hawaii weddings take place.

Waikiki beach, which is located on the southern side of the island of Oahu, is a wonderful place for a beach wedding. Several Hawaii weddings happen on the beach there every week as it's clear blue ocean and white sandy beaches make a gorgeous background for Hawaii weddings.

Waikiki beach is a strip of beach that is approximately 2 ½ miles long. Although all of it is known as Waikiki beach, areas along the beach have different names.  It's a great place to spend time after or before Hawaii weddings.

Kahanamoku Beach

This beach is named after Hawaii's famous Olympic swimmer, Duke Kahanamoku. This is a popular beach for snorkeling and swimming. This beach attracts quite a bit of tourists as it has a snack shop, a surfboard rental, and a volleyball court.

Queen's Surf

This part of the beach is great for Hawaii weddings as it stretches beyond the seawall and doesn't attract as many people.

Gray's Beach

This beach was named after a little lodging house called Gray's-by-the-Sea, which was quite the place in the 1920's. It is a rather narrow beach but does attract surfers.

Diamond Head Beach

This part of Waikiki beach borders Diamond Head and the volcanic crater makes an excellent background for a sunset picnic on the beach. It is not safe to swim at Diamond Head beach so it does garner less attraction than the other parts of the beach.

Kuhio Beach Park

There is always something going on in this part of the beach. There is a stage that has nightly music and hula dancing. There is also plenty of things to do such as kayaking, surfing, body-boarding, and swimming.

 

 

Wedding cakes are one of the major things that brides like to get just right when planning their wedding. Some brides are quite choosy and take a great effort in choosing just the right wedding cake. Hawaii weddings can have all kinds of different wedding cakes from simple to more extravagant. Here are some wedding cake ideas for Hawaii weddings to get your mind thinking about what you want in your wedding cake.

A great wedding cake idea for Hawaii weddings is to utilize the beautiful flowers of Hawaii. Have your cake frosted with plain white frosting or fondant and then decorate it with flowers like orchards, hibiscus, or plumeria. These flowers offer the brightly-colored features to make the cake look like it fits in perfect with the scenery and nature of Hawaii.

Another idea is to decorate your wedding cake with a few small seashells. If you have a layered cake you place some small seashells on the outer edges of the layers and then around the base of the cake. Place a flower or wedding cake topper on the top to complete the look of the cake. These seashells can be real or fake if you want.

A unique idea for wedding cakes for Hawaii weddings is to place tropical fruit as the decoration of the cake. Fruit like pineapple and melons can be cut into different shapes and then placed on the cake in a pattern or just a few pieces here and there. This can also be incorporated with Hawaiian flowers as well.

If you want a less traditional-type wedding cake, you can always have a Hawaiian scene as your wedding cake. This could include your cake shaped like a volcano and the bride and groom sitting on top of it. Another idea would be a cake in the shape of the island with the exact land features and landmarks. You can get really creative with these types of cakes.

What a wedding cake will look like for Hawaii weddings all depends on what style of wedding you are going for.

One of the most popular themes of a Hawaii weddings is the luau. Luaus are a tradition on the islands of Hawaii and are a must for anybody who is visiting the state. Instead of joining in  on a luau why not throw your own luau at your wedding? Here are some unique ideas for using a luau theme for Hawaii weddings.

If you are having a luau theme, then your wedding definitely has to be on the beach. Hawaii offers beautiful beaches on each one of their main islands to choose from. The hardest part will be choosing which beach you want your wedding on!

 

When your guests arrive at your wedding, have someone designated at the wedding to put flower leis on all your guests. You can also get flowers for the women to put in their hair or even paper or bamboo fans as wedding favors. If you really want to get into the Hawaiian spirit, ask your guests to dress up in their favorite island attire.

Treat the wedding guests at Hawaii weddings to the flavors of the islands. Serve the normal Hawaiian food that you would get at luaus on the island. Items such as roasted pig, poi, fresh seafood, pineapple salad, and plenty of fruity drinks should be on the menu. If you really want to go all out with the luau theme, then have your guest sit at wooden tables together that resemble the traditional luau seating and hire luau dancers and performers for your reception.

Be sure to continue your theme of your wedding with the decorations as well as your wedding cake and favors. Decorate your wedding cake with brightly-colored hibiscus flowers or have flip flops as wedding favors for the guests to change into for the reception.

Remember to have fun at your wedding as a luau is a party!