WEDDING LOCATIONS & TIMING
Q. WHICH IS BETTER? A SUNSET WEDDING, a MORNING WEDDING or a midday wedding?
A. Both sunset and sunrise mornings provide the most ideal lighting for weddings. Morning sunrise weddings provide a more creamy soft type of lighting and normally there are very few if any people on the beach during that time of day. While a sunset wedding offers warmer red and gold lighting, it also allows time for dramatic dusk/night photos with off camera flash. We don't normally recommend having ceremonies during high noon. Although it is possible the light between the hours of 11am-2pm can be harsh and is not the most flattering while in the open sun.
Q. CAN WE HAVE CHAIRS OR ARCHES ON THE BEACH FOR OUR WEDDING?
A. Unfortunately Hawaii State Law does not allow chairs, arbors or any other structures besides a cake table and loose flowers on public beaches. We recommend choosing from one of our private wedding venues for weddings with more guests and decorations.
Q. WHAT SIZE WEDDING DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR A OAHU BEACH WEDDING?
A. Hawaii Parks and Recreations Permit up to 30 people for a public beach wedding. If you are looking to have more guests then we would recommend choosing from one of our private wedding venues. Capacity varies depending on venue.
Q. CAN I HAVE A 'MID DAY' OR 'AFTERNOON' WEDDING START TIME?
A. We don't normally recommend having ceremonies during high noon but it is possible. We would like to advise that the light between the hours of 11am-2pm can be harsh and is not the most flattering for photography.
Q. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
A. Passing showers are common in Hawaii and isn't much of a concern. If it looks like the currently selected beach location will be rainy, we will try to find another beach to relocate to. If the whole island is under heavy rain with no possible chance of relocation then we will try to re-schedule for another nearby date granted all of the vendors (i.e. photographer, officiant, musician etc...) are available. If relocation and re-scheduling is not an option then we will have to simply move forward with the contracted day as planned.
Q. We want to do more than just beach photos. can we venture to different locations?
A. Definitely! Based on the package you choose, the photography time allows you to travel to as many photo locations as you want as long as it is within the contracted photography time. Please note that the travel time from one location to the next does cut into the photography time.
RESERVATIONS, PERMITS & SERVICES
Q. WHAT IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE OUR DATE?
A. A signed contract along with a 50% reservation fee.
Q. HOW DO WE GET OUR HAWAII MARRIAGE LICENSE?
A. You MUST personally appear before a licensing agent and show proper photo ID to get your license worksheet. For more information please visit http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/
In Honolulu – Room 101 (1st floor) of the Health Department Building, 1250 Punchbowl St. (corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Streets)
Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Of course, if you have any additional questions we will be happy to give you more guidance in this area.
Q. DO YOU OFFER OTHER SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR OAHU WEDDING PACKAGES SUCH AS LIMOS, HAIR, MAKE UP ETC.?
A. Yes we do. Throughout our fifteen years in the wedding industry we have developed trusted relationships with the most reputable vendors in Hawaii. We will be happy to refer you to a wide variety of services that you my be interested in using on your wedding day.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRINTS
Q. WILL MY PHOTOS LOOK JUST AS AMAZING AS THE ONES I SEE THROUGH OUT THE WEBSITE?
A. The answer is simply YES! Every photo you see on our website are of real weddings that our company personally photographed so please rest assured that what you see is what you get.
Q. WHO WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING OUR WEDDING?
A. A trusted member of our photography team. Your photographer is assigned to your wedding based on availability. Our photographers are highly qualified; each with their own personalities but all are talented, friendly, professional and sure to capture your wedding day timelessly.
Q. HOW SOON CAN WE VIEW OUR HAWAII WEDDING PHOTOS?
A. The turnaround time for your full edited photo gallery is 8-12 weeks depending on the season.
Q. We have some ideas of photos we would like. Is it okay to make special requests?
A. Of course! We welcome photo ideas so we can capture your wedding day as you envision it. Please feel free to share your Pinterest board or any individual photos with us. Although our photographers have their own signature styles and a checklist of what they photograph at each wedding, they are always open to new ideas and suggestions that you would like to incorporate into your wedding day photography.
