Ke'e Beach
At the base of Mt Makana (Bali Hai) this is an exquisite wedding location at sunrise or sunset. This location is often crowded except very early and very late in the day. It's also a long drive back to your lodging. For adventurous couples, a short walk over roots and rocks takes you to a spot with a nice view of Na Pali coastline.

Haena Beach Park or Tunnels (Makua) Beach
Drive right up to Haena Beach Park or walk toward Tunnels for stunning backdrop for your wedding.

Cannons Reef (Surf Spot)
Spectacular views via a short trail off Kuhio Hwy for very small intimate beach ceremonies.

Swan Lake Gardens
Beautifully landscaped grounds along the Wainiha Powerline Road. Site fee. I don't have contact info for this one. A coordinator can help you with this location.

*Lumahai Beach
Drive right up to the far west end or hike down to the more famous east end of this picturesque beach.

Hanalei Beach or on the Pier
Beautiful location for a sunset wedding, especially if there is a promise of a full Hanalei Moon.

Hanalei Bay Resort
Gorgeous setting, gazebo and landscaped grounds with a view of Bali Hai. Site fee and coordination.

* Princeville Beach (Pu'u Poa Beach)
The beach below the Princeville Hotel and the Hanalei Bay Resort offers a picturesque view of "Bali Hai."

Secret Beach
There is a steep trail leading to this gorgeous beach. Suitable for athletic couples, casual beach wedding. This beach offers a view of the Kilauea Lighthouse.

Kilauea Lighthouse
Get married with a view of Secret Beach in the background. Donation is suggested for wildlife sanctuary.

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Several locations at this one venue. See Website for site fee. They only work with wedding coordinators.

*Anini Beach
Beautiful and convenient, with parking roadside, just walk across the grassy field down to the beach. Restrooms, shelter, play area for kids, safe swimming for an after wedding picnic. Past the public park, there are more private picturesque and tranquil spots just perfect for a quiet intimate ceremony. See photo

Kalihiwai Beach
Drive right up to this large wide beach, picturesque near the river's bend. No restrooms.

Kauai Waterfall Weddings
On the north shore on the Kalihwai River. Site fee.

East Side and Lihue Wedding Locations:

Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy
Reasonable site fee on their grounds, use of banquet room for reception, poolside bar for pre-wedding gathering, very relaxed and beautiful atmosphere.

Alakukui Point
Picturesque setting on the Coconut Coast at the northern edge of Wailua Beach, below Wailua Bay View
condominiums or Hale Awapuhi. Drive right up to the beach or use the beach access trail.

Keahua Arboretum
The arboretum offers some beautiful natural settings, alongside a babbling stream, with grassy areas, trees and covered picnic shelters. The area also offers hiking trails, such as the Kuilau Trail, which has a picnic shelter about a mile up and a nice vista point that can make a dramatic backdrop for a nature lover's wedding.

Secret Falls Wedding (Ulu'wehi Falls)
We can arrange for outrigger canoes departing from Kamokila Village and paddle, then hike, to this soothing and tranquil spot. There is a cost involved in renting the kayaks, depending on the number in your party.

*Lydgate Park
Convenient for guests at Aloha Beach Resort and Kaha Lani. Restrooms, walking trail, playground. Great location for Sunrise or Twilight weddings.

Nukolii Beach
Convenient for those staying at Kauai Beach Resort or drive up and park on the sand at this usually secluded beach. Photographs can include the Anahola Mountains in the background.

*Kalapaki Beach
The beach in front of the Marriott is a convenient wedding location for couples staying there. We usually go to the East side of the beach for more privacy.

Kilohana Estate Gardens
Have your wedding night dinner at Gaylord's restaurant and use the Kilohana grounds for your wedding, complete with horse and carriage tour. There is a site fee, but I've also heard it's free with dinner.

South Side Kauai Wedding Locations:

Poipu Beach Park
Grassy area, golden sand, picnic shelters, tables, restrooms.

*Shipwreck Beach
Located near Poipu Kai Resort and Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort, this is a convenient and popular beach wedding location.

Mahaulepu Beaches
If you don't mind a bumpy dirt road ending in a dirt parking lot, then a short flat trail to the beach, this is a gorgeous private setting on the South side for a morning or sunset wedding. Only for the adventurous.

Moir Gardens at Plantations Gardens Restaurant
At Kiahuna Plantation in Poipu, just across the street from the beach, Plantation Garden Restaurant garden has lovely gardens and, private grassy areas, miniature fish ponds for a small wedding. There are also private areas on the sheltered porches. $100.00 site fee, sometimes waived with your wedding dinner at Plantation Gardens. I can put you in touch with the contact person. I can e-mail you photos of this location.

*Baby Beach
Tucked between some oceanfront homes, Baby Beach offers a somewhat private setting with a beautiful view of the ocean, palm trees, and a hint of sunset. Being close to the Beach House Restaurant, it's a popular wedding spot.

Lawai Beach
Also near the Beach House Restaurant, the beach in front of the Lawai Beach Resorts, makes a beautiful and intimate setting for watching the sun set. Because crowds often gather at sunset at this location, you might consider watching the sunset together, then having a small intimate ceremony just after dark, in the twilight hour.

West Side Kauai Wedding Locations:

Japanese Garden at the Kukuiolono Golf Course
A pretty park setting for your wedding. Dependable weather. Less windy than a beach setting and on the dry side of the island. Free or sometimes a $50 to $150 site fee, depending on size of party.

Waimea Plantation Cottages in Waimea
This resort is perfect for your wedding getaway, with a wedding coordinator on site, salon and spa on property, and the best chance for dry sunny days on the island! Please contact the resort for more information, but do let them know you'd like to substitute your own officiant, me of course!

Polihale Beach
This is as far as the road can take you on the west side of Kauai. If Polihale Beach has special significance for you, this is an uncrowded beach for a sunset wedding. Very long bumpy road to get to it. It's a dark ride back, so an pre-sunset wedding is best.

Other non-traditional wedding locations on Kauai

Rent a vacation rental home on Kauai and ask the owner if you can have your wedding there and/or your reception. I can tell you about some of the homes that other couples have rented for their wedding. Sometimes it's more economical to rent a house that sleeps 10 than renting 5 hotel rooms for the week, plus then you get your wedding and reception venue included in the price.

Activity Weddings: Get married on a boat, or hike to a scenic vista, or say your vows above Kauai in a helicopter or airplane! How about atop air mattresses in a calm bay? Your imaginations the limit!

Julie Wirtz, Kauai Wedding Officiant
State of Hawaii License to perform marriages # 05-1071
Please e-mail me to see if I will be available on Kauai for your wedding in 2008.