Hawaii Wedding

Best Day EVER – How I Planned my Dream Hawaiian Destination Wedding at Kualoa Ranch

April 13, 2019 is a date I will treasure for the rest of my life. It’s been 2 years, but I can still remember every single moment of our incredible wedding day (with a big exception for the end of the night when almost EVERYONE at our wedding below 40 years old blacked out 😅). In all seriousness, it was one of the most stressful periods of my life as I planned everything myself. But every late night, email, spreadsheet, and freak out were worth it for the end result: our dream destination wedding at the utterly gorgeous Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, Hawaii.

I previously detailed how we selected our venue, using the Knot to find it as well as all of our other vendors we selected. That’s really the key to having a successful wedding – finding the right people to bring your vision to life. I’m beyond grateful for our chosen vendors who went above and beyond to make my tropical glam theme come to life!

Photo: @keoni_michael
Video: @inspiredfilmshawaii
Venue: @kualoaranchweddings
Dress: @kleinfeldbridal @tara_keely
Florist: @planthawaii
Catering: @latourevents (they no longer operate their catering business but still have La Tour Cafe)
Bartending: @honolulubartendingco
DJ: @djneekz
Hair & makeup: @whikd_weddings
Rentals: @pacificpartyrentals
Photo booth: @photoperfecthi
Dessert: @ubae_hawaii
Graphics: @itsjustolmos

I’ll be sharing more blog posts with details on specific aspects of the wedding, including the attire, flowers and decor, and most importantly the FOOD. So stay tuned for more updates and if you’re planning your own wedding in Hawaii, feel free to email or DM me on Instagram with questions.

Jen Balisi

Jen Balisi is a New Yorker turned expat, indulging in the best dining, home-cooked recipes, and travel destinations in Hong Kong and around the world.

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