Allison writes a series of posts about Hawaii weddings, and explains why they have remained a popular destination for several decades.

The ‘islands of romance' are how a friend of mine, Alexandria, describes Hawaii as she glances into the distance with this lustful look on her face. I have never really delved into why she gets such a look, though I can guess that it has something to do with her love of Hawaii weddings after her beach wedding.

Just between you and me, I think that some things are best left unsaid, if you know what I mean?

Anyways, to cut a really long story short, Alex had what I would describe as one of the most stunning Hawaii weddings that I have ever witnessed, and I have seen a few.

Alex and her fiancé, Matt, married at sunset on Waikiki Beach in Oahu as the tide came in. I can remember the day well and can still smell the mixture of palm trees and ocean spray on that warm summer breeze. The scenery was magical. Towering palms swayed gently as the wind tickled their leaves ever so gently, and the pristine sand gleamed in the sun that cast a soft golden hue over the landscape before it slipped into the ocean. The event truly was one of the most awe-inspiring Hawaii weddings that I have ever witnessed.

However, what amazed me the most was the fantastic all-inclusive package deal that Alex and Matt managed to acquire for their wedding. The local celebrant, who was very personable and had such a sense of humor, was inclusive as were stunning orchid leis, a marriage certificate, professional photographs, and a traditional Hawaiian singer who crooned in the background throughout the ceremony.

I was simply flabbergasted and I almost wished that I could have had my wedding in Hawaii on the same beach. I said almost because my wedding was probably the most spectacular that I have ever witnessed, but that is another story!