Oahu Vacation Packages - Dream Wedding Destinations in Oahu, Hawaii

If you would like to have a royal wedding in Oahu, Hawaii you could choose from these options:

‘Iolani Palace:

It is the solitary royal palace that the United State can boast of. Sited in Honolulu, Hawaii it is a historical gem and considered sacred by the locals. You will have to follow certain rules and policies if you desire to marry here. You will require a permit from the Hawaiian Department of Land and Natural Resources. It could be a fortnight before you get one. The palace grounds host the wedding ceremony followed by the reception in ‘Iolani Palace Barracks. Your wedding guests could visit the ‘Iolani palace Gallaries, during the event if they would like to see the crown jewels and other royal regalia. The facility rental fees is used by the organization “friends of ‘Iolani Palace” to preserve the royal heritage.

Queen Emma Summer palace

Located in the plush Nu’uanu Valley the palace was queen Emma’s summer home. It is a place of historic interest and has a museum too. The wedding could be held at Emmalani Hale (indoors) or at Prince Albert Terrace (outdoors). The facility rental facility depends on the number of wedding guests and it includes entrance fee to the museum.

Private estates:

The private estates available for weddings are breathtakingly beautiful, but some of the price tags could take your breath away too. Perfect locations with the advantage of choosing your own wedding planner are the two advantages you get.

Lanikuhonua, Ko’Olina

Literally meaning “where heaven meets earth”, the Lanikuhonua estate does justice to its name. It is a beach front property offering two different sites for your wedding. It has the added advantage of an almost private beach too. it is close to Paradise Cove, another wedding venue.

Dillingham Ranch, Mokuleia

It’s a private estate with an old world charm to it. The estate situated at the Waianae Mountain base has an equestrian center. Several movies like “tears of sun” and “50 first dates” have been shot at its plantation style home. It is currently under renovation and is expected to be available for weddings by early 2010. You get only the venue for rent, the rest of the paraphernalia has to be arranged for.

Paul Mitchell Estate

Located in Lanikai, it has a stupendous ocean view. It is a unique collection of bungalows that bring together the Indonesian and South Pacific styles. It is an exclusive vacation rental for the elite in Lanikai, Kailua. It has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. It has a splendid ocean front garden for the wedding ceremony.

Bayer Estate (Hawaii Kai), Fanger Estate and Loulu Palms Estate on the north shore are other popular wedding venues. The Windward shore and Waianae Coast also have many lovely vacation rentals for beach weddings.

Private homes

There is another choice that you have, if you know someone who has a holiday home in Oahu and if that home is on ocean front then you have hit the bull’s eye. You can then splurge on your wedding gown or favorite wedding planner or even a good photographer with the money you save on rentals.

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