Mauna Lani

Get ready to say “I do” in paradise at our Mauna Lani Big Island wedding venue! This stunning resort is nestled along the Kohala Coast and is the perfect blend of luxury and tropical beauty. It offers heart-eyed couples an unforgettable wedding experience on the Big Island. This oceanfront property offers multiple ceremony locations that are sure to take your breath away. Imagine walking down a sandy aisle with the sound of crashing waves in the background – it’s a dream come true!

Right in the heart of the Mauna Lani resort sits the gorgeous Mauna Lani Auberge Resort, a paradise of tranquility and natural beauty. From the moment you step into their open-air atrium lobby, you’ll be surrounded by lush foliage and stunning water features that create a calming and serene atmosphere. Voted as the #1 Resort on the Island of Hawai’i by Travel + Leisure in 2022, this luxury resort exudes elegance and sophistication, offering guests an unparalleled level of comfort and service.

One of the best things about this location is that it’s not only beautiful but also a great option for guests’ accommodation. They can choose to stay at the hotel or one of the many other accommodations options in the surrounding resort area. There is plenty of various options for every budget. So, let’s take a look at the different ceremony options available for your special day!

Papakonane Beach

Just out front of the resort lies the stunning Papakonane Beach, just one of two breathtakingly beautiful ceremony locations. Imagine exchanging your vows right on the beach, surrounded by these serene aqua-blue waters! Your guests can sit comfortably under the shade of palm trees with their toes in the sand, creating an atmosphere of pure bliss and relaxation. Although our package includes traditional white folding chairs, you can upgrade to elegant wooden cross-back chairs with cushions for an additional cost.

Sitting just behind the beachfront is the lush Papakonane Lawn, a private space perfect for group and family photos. When it’s time to pop open the bubbly, booking an on-site reception, cocktail hour, private oceanfront dinner, or other food and beverage options is a breeze. Couples also have the option to use the lawn to serve food and beverages booked directly through the resort for an additional fee and any other rental necessities required. With our team of experienced professionals, we’ll make sure your big day runs seamlessly from start to finish.

The resort presents several options for receptions and other events, including the award-winning Canoe House located just steps from the Papakonane Beach ceremony venue. The Canoe House offers a pre-set menu that features fresh and delicious cuisine inspired by the flavors of Hawaii.

Kilohana Beach

Dreaming of getting married under swaying palm trees? Kilohana Beach is waiting for you! Just nearby is this gorgeous ceremony option at this Big Island wedding venue. This is a white sandy beach surrounded by towering palm trees overlooking turquoise waters. It provides ample shade and postcard-worthy photo opportunities for your celebrations! It’s a complete toes-in-the-sand experience for both you and your guests.

If you’re looking for a stunning Big Island wedding venue, this oceanfront property is a must-see! With multiple ceremony locations, delicious food options, and luxurious accommodations, it’s the postcard setting for your dream Hawaii wedding.

Contact our wedding team with any questions you may have – we’re here to help! Send us an email at aloha@simplehawaiiwedding.com

BIG ISLAND WEDDING VENUE – DETAILS

Big Island Wedding Photography: Karma Hill Photography

Aloha! We are so happy you have found us! We are beyond excited to launch our newest brand in our lineup of simple, beautiful, and high-quality wedding planning brands across the state of Hawaii, Simple Hawaii Wedding.

Are you considering a small destination wedding in Hawaii? If so, GREAT CHOICE, you have come to the right place for planning a breathtaking intimate wedding in Hawaii!

Why We Love Intimate Weddings

A Simple Hawaii Wedding allows you to truly focus on what’s important: your love and commitment to each other. With a smaller guest list (or no guest list), you can spend more quality time with your loved ones and create meaningful memories that will last a lifetime. Fewer people at your wedding means you can focus on the relationships you hold dearest (sorry work friends). By choosing a small destination wedding in Hawaii with Simple Hawaii Wedding, you’re prioritizing your relationship with your partner and creating a special experience for your closest family and friends.

Our Story

Our founder, Karma Hill, was already a prominent figure in the wedding industry as a photographer when she recognized a need in the Maui wedding market for a brand offering a simple planning experience for couples booking a destination wedding from afar, paired with high-quality vendors and a professional team of planners.

Karma witnessed numerous planning brands adopting a “budget” approach when it came to small weddings. These brands resorted to lower-cost vendors, limited their options to only beach locations or free alternatives, and compromised on the elements that contribute to a beautiful and unique wedding experience. She recognized a sizable group of couples desiring a simple, well-planned wedding offering with superior location choices, the highest quality floral arrangements, photography, customer service, and overall experience.

The Evolution

Karma took this premium quality wedding concept and created Simple Maui Wedding. After planning over 1000 weddings on Maui, Karma, and her team knew the service they offered on Maui would benefit other Hawaiian Islands as well. In 2017, Simple Oahu Wedding was launched and has since offered the same simple planning experience for our Oahu-bound couples.

When it came time to choose the next island to expand this concept to, the Big Island was an obvious choice! With its amazing weather on the Kona/Kohala coast, incredible venue options, beautiful beaches, and amazingly talented wedding vendors it was a natural fit.

What Do We Offer?

We offer a planning experience that is SIMPLE! You are likely planning your wedding from thousands of miles and perhaps a few time zones away. We want to make your planning experience FUN and stress-free. By leaving the details to us, you can focus on enjoying your engagement and getting excited about your upcoming wedding and honeymoon in Hawaii!

Who Are We Best For?

We are experts in crafting intimate Hawaii wedding packages designed for up to 50 guests. We firmly believe smaller weddings create the ultimate wedding experience, especially when it comes to destination weddings. Weddings that are too large expand into a family reunion scenario where everyone vies for your attention, detracting from the magic of your special day. It can be hard curating a smaller guest list, but it is very much worth it!

Why We Like Intimate Ceremonies

Have you ever had a friend who was planning a large wedding (even locally) and heard how stressed they were basically adding a full-time job to their lives? We are the opposite of that! Our perfectly curated packages include everything you need to get married on the Big Island of Hawaii. We specialize in ceremony planning and all of our packages include one of our: Hawaii wedding venues or Hawaii Beach wedding venues, photography, officiant, floral, planning, and of course an amazing onsite coordinator to assist you on the big day-to-ensure everything goes smoothly.

Our Special Sauce

Photography

We believe our “special sauce” is creating the perfect ceremony accompanied by breathtaking photography that transports you back to the magic of your wedding day.

Each of our wedding packages starts with award-winning photography by our in-house brand, Karma Hill Photography. Founder Karma Hill hand-picked and personally trained each photography team member in the Karm Hill Photography signature style. Their style is characterized by ethereal, light-filled imagery and cinematic composition.

Floral

We have the privilege of working with the finest floral artists on the Big Island our esteemed partner, Grace Flowers Hawaii. Renowned as one of the most reputable and long-standing florists on the Big Island, Grace Flowers is responsible for crafting our exquisite custom bouquets. We offer a diverse selection of stunning fresh flowers, carefully chosen for your ceremony. While many couples opt for our thoughtfully curated bouquet offerings, we also provide the opportunity to create a personalized floral look exclusively for you. Whether you have a specific bouquet in mind or wish to enhance your ceremony with additional decorations like arches, arrangements, or bridal party florals. Our team will expertly guide you toward the best options that align with your budget and vision.

How We Do Things Different

When choosing a wedding planning company for your special day, it’s essential to be aware many packaged services cut corners. This is usually done by selecting photographers and florists based solely on their affordability not quality and skillful execution of their craft. We take a different approach. We only work with the best vendors in the business, carefully selecting renowned brand names to guarantee you the highest quality service and exceptional style. This guarantees you receive the utmost expertise and style for your wedding ceremony, leaving no room for uncertainty in terms of quality or aesthetics.

What Happens After the Ceremony?

Once you have finished your group and couples photography after your ceremony what comes next?

Most of our couples opt for a nice sit-down dinner after their ceremony with their closest family and friends. We offer recommendations for the best places to go that can accommodate your needs and desires. Whether you want to have a section in a restaurant or a totally private dinner oceanfront. We can help you find the perfect post-ceremony option.

While we don’t plan receptions, we can connect you with some great options from our hotel and restaurant partners who specialize in food and beverage and we can handle reception floral and photography. From a private dinner for two with toes in the sand, or a full reception with dancing and all the traditional elements after your ceremony it’s all possible. With guidance and recommendations from our team, you can make the best choice for your vision and budget.

Clients love the flexibility of creating their own after-wedding reception and avoiding the cost of having a full reception planner when there really isn’t a need for one. Our hotel and restaurant partners have full teams of great people who specialize in the food and beverage portion of your day.

Our Team

We have an amazing professional team of planners with thousands of weddings and decades of experience. We pride ourselves in great service with quick replies and honest answers to both easy and difficult questions. Our goal is to make the planning experience fun and stress-free, so you can enjoy your special day without any worries.

We can’t wait to meet you and be a part of your once-in-a-lifetime event!