 How to Begin
How Far in Advance should I begin planning?
Average time for a ceremony only is 3 months in advance and for a full event up to 1 year in advance.
When should I arrive on the island?
We recommend you give yourself a minimum of 24 hours prior to your wedding date to acclimate yourself.
Weather Concerns?
The rainy (winter) period is December to March with April through November running from the mid 70’s to high 80’s. We are tropical and we do have rain, humidity and a LOT of sun. If Mother Nature tries to work against us the day of the wedding, we have back up options which will be discussed prior to the wedding.
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Marriage License
State of Hawai'i Marriage
Requirements
- Bride and Groom must be at least 16 years of age.
- If you are under the age of 18, a birth certificate and signatures
from both parents, legal guardians or signatures from a family court are
required.
- Valid photo identification is required (driver's license
or passport).
- A completed application is required prior to the
marriage license appointment. This application may be obtained by calling (808)
586-4544 or writing to, State of Hawaii Marriage License Office, P.O. Box 3378,
Honolulu, HI 96801. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m. (Hawaiian Time). Additionally, you can obtain the form on-line at
this link: www.hawaii.gov/doh/records/vr_marri.html
- You
should complete the license application form before meeting with the agent
(please use black ink, print neatly, use complete names, no initials), but the
form must be signed in the presence of the agent. May we suggest that you carry
this form with you just in case your luggage is misplaced.
- You will
need to contact the marriage license agent for an appointment prior to arrival.
Please note that some agents do not confirm appointments more than two weeks
prior to the event. The bride and groom must be present.
- A complete
listing of licensing agents will be provided to you in your confirmation
package.
- The current licensing fee is $65.00 (cash only), payable to
the agent at the time of licensing.
- The marriage license is issued
immediately after the application is made with the agent and is valid for 30
days in the State of Hawai'i.
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Gratuities
Gratuities/tips are not included in any of the costs for our support staff services, including minister, photographer, videographer, coordinator, musicians, etc. Although not expected or required, gratuities are always appreciated by our staff and generally range from $20 to $100. |
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Travel Assistance
We highly recommend Paula Takamori with Travel to Paradise. Paula is located on Oahu and is dedicated to making your travel plans problem-free at very competitive prices. She can be reached toll-free at 1-877-965-4358 or by email at www.traveltoparadise.com |
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