3 min read · Feb 6, 2017
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Celebrate your wedding in Hawaii. The natural beauty of the island makes for an unparalleled backdrop for your very special wedding day. The wedding industry in the island is booming, from officials, and photographers, to venues, caterers, and planners. The choices are also increasing so that you can pick anything from a costly extravagant to a plan-it-yourself beach wedding at minimum cost with proper permits.
When you are planning a wedding in Hawaii, there is potentially one thing that would stand in your way: your budget. Weddings and vacations in Hawaii could be expensive. But with a little planning, you can create a wedding in Hawaii that would not break the bank. Professional planners can help you plan your wedding providing stress-free Hawaii wedding packages. If you dream of getting married on the islands of Hawaii — but fear that the cost of a tropical destination wedding will exceed your means, below are few tips for keeping to budget but still having a truly memorable day.
- Timing is the key factor: To save money, pick dates between spring and the first week of June, and from late August through early December as these are the off-peak seasons. Planning your wedding during these seasons would save significantly on the airfare and accommodations. These are also the periods when your guests can find Hawaii deals. One can expect to save 50% compared with the high season travel prices. If you are on a shoestring budget and need something cheap and fast, whatever the reason you can customize Hawaii wedding packages to fit your liking.
- Do a wedding Branch or Lunch: If you are having a wedding for up to 20 people mainly close friends and family, keep the festivities simple and sweet by getting married in the late afternoon and hosting a wedding brunch or lunch. This will keep cost down as no bands, no DJ required and probably less alcohol, but still will be a beautiful venue for your special day. Clients can also create ‘custom’ Hawaii wedding packages that fit their events.
- Ditch the big dress and Tuxedo: If you are getting married on the beach, think Hawaiian wedding attire. You will be more comfortable in a lightweight and less constructed gown and no veil, and your guy will look island cool in a crisp white linen shirt rather than a formal tuxedo. Couples marrying outdoor or on the beach can dress as casually or formally as they like.
- Don’t go overboard on professional photos: Hire a great photographer but keep the photo package on the modest side. Have him capture what is important: the ceremony, the sunset portraits, and the wedding lunch. But also enlist your tech-savvy guests to capture their own takes on the festivities with digital cameras. Sometimes it is your guests who get the best and most memorable candid shots of your big day.
- Keep the guest list small: If you can’t imagine keeping your closest family members from your big day, keep them to a low number. As a result, you can qualify for many resort and basic wedding packages. Then, rather than hosting a lavish reception, you can all dine at a large table at the resort’s restaurant or in a secluded area on the beach — the choice is yours.
There are several Hawaii wedding packages that are very basic and include the simplest of elements needed to get hitched in Hawaii. Many of the couples choose these packages and add-on services to fit their needs and likings. Plan for an affordable wedding — where the trade winds of Hawaii meet the romantic desires of your heart.
