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JMuedog · 07-02-2013, 01:08 PM

So, after ~9 1/2 years my bf finally proposed to me while we were on vacation in wine country 2 weeks ago. We've always had our hearts on getting married in Hawaii, but I just don't know where to go! We've been to the Big Island and Maui before and they're both just beautiful. Anyone ever been to a wedding in Hawaii or perhaps chanced on a great location while on vacation?

Maximo · 07-02-2013, 01:29 PM

I think your spectacular engagement picture is mandatory.

JMuedog · 07-02-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

I think your spectacular engagement picture is mandatory.

LOL!

Can do! Let me resize.

Well, heck I'll just link to facebook pictures.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...0&l=002ebe5836

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...0&l=3df2494229

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...0&l=5a27dfd70a

OwnedByJezebel · 07-02-2013, 01:38 PM

Congratulations!

We were married in Hawaii in 1995, before a lot of information could be found on the internet. I looked in the ads in the back of Bride's magazine, there were many wedding planners there, contacted some wedding planners, and went from there.

They all had packages, ranging from the bare minimum (minister and help with getting the license) to very extravagant (all the bells and whistles, everything you can imagine including performers and the attendance of "The Big Kahuna"). They also had a choice of venues, some free, others for a fee.

Find a planner, they'll know all the ins and outs and all the prettiest locations.

https://www.google.com/search?q=hawa...hrome&ie=UTF-8

https://www.google.com/search?q=hawa...w=1231&bih=812

FYI, I don't know if the laws have changed, but in order to get the license in Hawaii I had to show proof that I had been tested for Rubella antibodies. There was a form that my doctor had to sign. They did not require you to get the vaccine if you had no antibodies, just counseling so that you would be aware of the risks should you get rubella while pregnant.

JMuedog · 07-02-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

Congratulations!

We were married in Hawaii in 1995, before a lot of information could be found on the internet. I looked in the ads in the back of Bride's magazine, there were many wedding planners there, contacted some wedding planners, and went from there.

They all had packages, ranging from the bare minimum (minister and help with getting the license) to very extravagant (all the bells and whistles, everything you can imagine including performers and the attendance of "The Big Kahuna"). They also had a choice of venues, some free, others for a fee.

Find a planner, they'll know all the ins and outs and all the prettiest locations.

https://www.google.com/search?q=hawa...hrome&ie=UTF-8

https://www.google.com/search?q=hawa...w=1231&bih=812

FYI, I don't know if the laws have changed, but in order to get the license in Hawaii I had to show proof that I had been tested for Rubella antibodies. There was a form that my doctor had to sign. They did not require you to get the vaccine if you had no antibodies, just counseling so that you would be aware of the risks should you get rubella while pregnant.

Thank you, good to know about the Rubella!

I'm getting overwhelmed when I google/bing it. I'll look for a planner to help out.

msyorktown · 07-02-2013, 01:57 PM

Congratulations Jenni!!

MandiesMom · 07-02-2013, 02:00 PM

Congratulations!!! What wonderful news and what a gorgeous way and place to propose

I don't have any tips or advice..never been to Hawaii or had a wedding. But so happy for you!

JMuedog · 07-02-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

Congratulations Jenni!!

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Congratulations!!! What wonderful news and what a gorgeous way and place to propose

I don't have any tips or advice..never been to Hawaii or had a wedding. But so happy for you!

Thank you!

brezofleur · 07-02-2013, 02:32 PM

Yay, wine country!

CONGRATS!!

I think the first thing I would ask is how many you're planning on inviting? I believe that a few places in Hawai'i regulate sizes for destination weddings. My cousin got married on one of the islands on the beach and there was a max size of 50. Other places are more, others are less.

I second getting a planner.

OwnedByJezebel · 07-02-2013, 02:32 PM

Oh, another thing I forgot. The planner met with us two days before the wedding to take us to get the license. She took us to someone's house and we did it there. Apparently in Maui (don't know about the other islands), they have people that work out of their home that do the paperwork/filing for marriage licenses. Kind of odd, I would have expected to go to a government office, but it sure beats taking a number and waiting in line.

CouversMom · 07-02-2013, 05:15 PM

Congratulations!! I don't have any advice, just wanted to give you my well wishes. I'm sure it will be beautiful!

Lisa and Pic · 07-03-2013, 02:24 AM

I am so happy for you. Best wishes always.

And, love your engagement pictures. Wowzers!

kjc · 07-03-2013, 04:46 AM

CONGRATULATIONS! Duh, I couldn't see your intended in the 1st photo (thought it was the balloon dude, LOL!) Had to go back and look again! Haha. How sweet.... will be waiting for the wedding pics! Gorgeous pics of the engagement! WOW!

JMuedog · 07-03-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

CONGRATULATIONS! Duh, I couldn't see your intended in the 1st photo (thought it was the balloon dude, LOL!) Had to go back and look again! Haha. How sweet.... will be waiting for the wedding pics! Gorgeous pics of the engagement! WOW!

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

Congratulations!! I don't have any advice, just wanted to give you my well wishes. I'm sure it will be beautiful!

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Originally Posted by brezofleur

Yay, wine country!

CONGRATS!!

I think the first thing I would ask is how many you're planning on inviting? I believe that a few places in Hawai'i regulate sizes for destination weddings. My cousin got married on one of the islands on the beach and there was a max size of 50. Other places are more, others are less.

I second getting a planner.

Thank you all! I'm not sure how many will attend, but I'm sure 50 would be fine.

Carmeow · 07-03-2013, 08:38 PM

Wow, congrats!! That is spectacular. No advice on the destination wedding but I do know you can find wedding planners in your area who specialize in destination weddings and will travel with you and help with all that, as opposed to finding one there on the island. How exciting. I'm not even engaged yet, but we picked a ring and I have a venue picked already

Congrats again!!!

07-02-2013, 01:08 PM	#1
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	Destination Weddings in Hawaii So, after ~9 1/2 years my bf finally proposed to me while we were on vacation in wine country 2 weeks ago. We've always had our hearts on getting married in Hawaii, but I just don't know where to go! We've been to the Big Island and Maui before and they're both just beautiful. Anyone ever been to a wedding in Hawaii or perhaps chanced on a great location while on vacation? __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart

07-02-2013, 01:29 PM	#2
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	I think your spectacular engagement picture is mandatory. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-02-2013, 01:38 PM	#4
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Congratulations! We were married in Hawaii in 1995, before a lot of information could be found on the internet. I looked in the ads in the back of Bride's magazine, there were many wedding planners there, contacted some wedding planners, and went from there. They all had packages, ranging from the bare minimum (minister and help with getting the license) to very extravagant (all the bells and whistles, everything you can imagine including performers and the attendance of "The Big Kahuna"). They also had a choice of venues, some free, others for a fee. Find a planner, they'll know all the ins and outs and all the prettiest locations. https://www.google.com/search?q=hawa...hrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.google.com/search?q=hawa...w=1231&bih=812 FYI, I don't know if the laws have changed, but in order to get the license in Hawaii I had to show proof that I had been tested for Rubella antibodies. There was a form that my doctor had to sign. They did not require you to get the vaccine if you had no antibodies, just counseling so that you would be aware of the risks should you get rubella while pregnant. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

07-02-2013, 01:57 PM	#6
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	Congratulations Jenni!! __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

07-02-2013, 02:00 PM	#7
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Congratulations!!! What wonderful news and what a gorgeous way and place to propose I don't have any tips or advice..never been to Hawaii or had a wedding. But so happy for you! __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

07-02-2013, 02:32 PM	#9
brezofleur Donating YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,982	Yay, wine country! CONGRATS!! I think the first thing I would ask is how many you're planning on inviting? I believe that a few places in Hawai'i regulate sizes for destination weddings. My cousin got married on one of the islands on the beach and there was a max size of 50. Other places are more, others are less. I second getting a planner. __________________ Heather Zeus \| Thalia

07-02-2013, 05:15 PM	#11
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Congratulations!! I don't have any advice, just wanted to give you my well wishes. I'm sure it will be beautiful! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-03-2013, 02:24 AM	#12
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I am so happy for you. Best wishes always. And, love your engagement pictures. Wowzers! __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

07-03-2013, 04:46 AM	#13
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	CONGRATULATIONS! Duh, I couldn't see your intended in the 1st photo (thought it was the balloon dude, LOL!) Had to go back and look again! Haha. How sweet.... will be waiting for the wedding pics! Gorgeous pics of the engagement! WOW! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-03-2013, 08:38 PM	#15
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	Wow, congrats!! That is spectacular. No advice on the destination wedding but I do know you can find wedding planners in your area who specialize in destination weddings and will travel with you and help with all that, as opposed to finding one there on the island. How exciting. I'm not even engaged yet, but we picked a ring and I have a venue picked already Congrats again!!! __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie.