THE BIG DAY

WEATHER

Hawaii is world-famous for its beautiful climate where a wedding on a picturesque beach is a natural.  However, its lush landscapes do require a certain amount of rainfall.  Most days are sunny and clear with Hawaii’s amazing intermittent, rainbow-producing, “good-luck, cooling mist wafting down from the Koolau Mountain.  But there is the occasional tropical storm which can blow through at almost any time of the year.  Although we have never had a wedding rained-out, that is not to say it cannot happen.  We do not provide a “rain option".  However, in the rare event of inclement weather, you may choose to move your wedding to the sanctuary of the First Christian Church of Honolulu at a special rate available only through AlohaForever weddings. Please note: Honolulu is located on the drier Leeward or south side of the island of Oahu.  The Windward or north side where the Moli'i Gardens at Kualoa Ranch is located, receives quite a bit more rainfall than the rest of the island. Most days, Hawaii is blessed with the wonderful “air-conditioning of its tradewinds but sometimes a particularly windy day may present a challenge to hair-dos and wedding veils.  Depending on the location, we do our best to hold the ceremony out of the wind but being out-of-doors, it’s really Mother Nature’s call.

A WORD TO THE WISE

If possible, plan to be in Hawaii at least twenty-four hours before your wedding. Once you are here, be liberal with a high-factor sunscreen. The cooling tradewinds are wonderful but the Hawaiian sun is the most intense of the fifty states. Hawaii is a paradise but it is not innocent. Be careful for your personal belongings and valuables. Locked cars and car trunks will not adequately protect your things. Enjoy yourself but keep your stuff with you.

GRATUITIES

Here in Hawai'i, "tipping" is an expression of Aloha (appreciation, honor, love) rather than obligation. We and all of our vendors (limo drivers, photo-videographers, musicians) endeavor to offer the best services at the most reasonable prices possible simply because that is what Aloha does. We all have chosen relatively modest life-styles so that we can continue to do this in spite of Hawai'i's tight economy. Any blessing you wish to extend to any of us is never expected but always appreciated and gratefully received.