Elope in Hawaii

What attracted you to the venue you eloped at? 

The two decided to hop on over to the Big Island for their ceremony. They both had never been but the found sandy beaches, hiking and scuba diving very appealing. Before their big day they had the chance to go soak up a lot of magic that Hawaii has to offer. They went scuba diving with manta rays, hiked around Mauna Kea (the highest point in Hawaii), and drove a camper van on the Road to Hana. Fiona said the 600 hairpin turns and 40 one way bridges in the giant vehicle was definitely an adventure! Talk about an amazing experience!

The couple met with their Simply Eloped team at Pine Trees Beach near Kona in the late afternoon. A location with a very misleading name as there are no Pine Trees – only Palms! Needless to say Fiona was surprised but not disappointed. “It was beautiful and turned out perfect.”

Fiona wore a lovely long sleeved white dress with a gorgeous belt of greenery and flowers in her hair. Peter wore a nice white collared shirt and dress pants. They both had purple orchid leis dangling from their necks. The two were stunningly casual in true Hawaiian fashion. They were able to exchange vows in private with no onlookers or gawkers. Fiona tried to hold back tears between giggles and an enormous smile on her face while Peter said his vows. Fiona says she remembers feeling very free and that she had no obligations but to just enjoy it all.

The two of them finished up their Hawaiian elopement eating lots of fresh fish and ice cream. They relaxed to the sound of rain on their hotel roof and dreamt up the future.

Fiona said, “One of my favorite things about Peter is his “l’ll try anything once” type of attitude. He’s always down for whatever weird/dangerous/irresponsible adventure that I plan and he always keeps an open mind.”

We sure are glad that Peter was open minded about your biggest and boldest idea yet. We hope the rest of your lives are filled with the same lust for adventure and love for each other. Congratulations to them both!

Where did you choose to elope and why did you choose that destination?

Cindy: We chose to elope at Pine Trees Beach in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii! We chose this destination pretty easily after viewing the options Simply Eloped offered! We felt like something this special should be in a place this special. We had never been to Hawaii before, but it seemed so magical we knew it was the destination for us!

What attracted you to the venue you chose for your elopement? What were your favorite parts about eloping there? 

Cindy: What attracted us the most was the thought of being able to elope on a beach far away from our normal crazy lives. Our favorite part was the culture. Everyone in Hawaii was so extremely nice. It was much different than what we’re used to normally. It’s such a magical place to be able to marry the love of your life, and being able to carry that magic with us forever is so special.

How would you describe your elopement venue to someone who has never been there? 

Cindy: The emotions we felt on those lava rocks were incredibly strong. We were able to look out at the vast ocean, hear the waves crash against the shore, smell the saltwater floating in the air, and feel the wind breezing against our skin. It created a feeling beyond any other.

How was your experience with Simply Eloped? 

Cindy: Simply Eloped gave us the best experience we could have asked for! I have multiple friends planning their weddings and they are so stressed all of the time. Simply Eloped meant I didn’t have to stress at all. I trusted them to handle everything, and that’s exactly what they did.

What did you do before the wedding? How did you prepare? How did you feel leading up to the moments of your elopement?

Emilee: Before our wedding, we spent a lot of time on the beach. It helps to relax and stay calm before the big event so that you can fully enjoy it. We prepared by making sure we had everything put together before we arrived. On the day of the wedding, I had my hair and makeup was done by Lexi, and she was absolutely amazing. She was so kind and helpful and kept me calm. She listened to what I wanted to look like on my wedding day and then she made me look more fabulous than what I had described! I felt like the most beautiful bride that day. We both felt so excited and happy leading up to our elopement, thanks to the Simply Eloped team.

How was your experience with Simply Eloped?

Emilee: Hands down, I would recommend Simply Eloped to everyone getting married. They took care of everything and constantly updated me, which helped take all the stress and responsibility off my shoulders. Keely and Haley were amazing at helping get everything put together and scheduled. The flower company they used made the most beautiful flower crown and bouquet. My hair and MUA artist, Lexi, was amazing and did a spectacular job. She was prompt and delivered our flowers to us. Our officiant, Reverend Kuya, was amazing. He made our ceremony so memorable and so intimate. Micah, our ukulele player, did awesomely. He played while I walked down and also sang while we had our first dance on the beach. He was able to play the song we wanted and did it beautifully. After the ceremony, we had our photos done by Kathryn, and she was also amazing! We aren’t into taking pictures, but she made us feel so comfortable our photos came out amazing. We love them all! Thank you, Simply Eloped, for giving us a magical and amazing wedding. I wish I could go back to that perfect day and do it all over again!

How did you choose to celebrate your elopement?

Emilee: We celebrated at the Four Seasons Restaurant, and we were not disappointed with their amazing food and lava flow drinks. We then spent eight days in Maui on our honeymoon. It was so perfect!

What words of encouragement do you have for those considering eloping?

Emilee: Honestly, eloping was the best choice we made. The most important part of any wedding is the Union and commitment between two people. Eloping allowed us to have an intimate and personal ceremony. A wedding ceremony shouldn’t be stressful or about anyone else. It should be about the bride and groom coming together to express their love and commitment to one another. I would highly recommend eloping and using Simply Eloped to make your day magical.

How would you describe your elopement venue to someone who has never been there? 

Kelsey: A perfect, beachy, paradise!

Jeff: A gorgeous beach down a dirt road with a perfect view of the sunset.

What did you do before the wedding? How did you get ready? How did you feel in the moments leading up to your elopement?

Kelsey & Jeff: We were coming from the east coast, so we took a full day after arriving in Hawaii to adjust to the time difference and take care of our marriage license appointment via Zoom (much easier!). We went to breakfast, had mimosas, and listened to an awesome Hawaii Vibes playlist. It was definitely a good mix of nervousness and excitement!

How was your experience with Simply Eloped?

Kelsey & Jeff: We loved how simple it was to plan and that there were different options to customize our experience. We really appreciated how convenient it was to plan everything via email. They were very organized and helpful, leading up to our elopement and accommodating, even when we had to reschedule our entire trip due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in Hawaii. We would definitely recommend Simply Eloped to anyone who wants to tie the knot without all of the family drama, stress, and financial burden of a traditional wedding!

How did you choose to celebrate your elopement? 

Kelsey & Jeff: After our ceremony, we went to the Grand Wailea Resort and had a private, six-course candlelight dinner under a cabana, overlooking the infinity pool and the ocean.

What words of encouragement do you have for those considering eloping? 

Kelsey: Just do the damn thing!

Jeff: This will be the best decision you’ll ever make. No regrets whatsoever!

Where did you choose to elope, and why did you choose that destination?

Britne & Mark:  We chose to elope on Big Island. We chose Hawaii because we talked about having our honeymoon there before knowing we’d be eloping. We decided on Big Island because we wanted less of a tourist area and more nature!

What attracted you to the venue you chose for your elopement? What were your favorite moments about eloping there? 

Britne & Mark: We loved that the description of the venue on the site stated that we’d need a four-wheeled vehicle to access the beach. We knew we’d be in a beautiful and scenic spot. The black sand was amazing, as was the privacy.

How would you describe your elopement venue to someone who has never been there? 

Britne & Mark: Our elopement venue was peaceful, natural, and intimate. It felt like it was just us, and that really allowed us to soak in the moment.

What did you do before the wedding? How did you get ready? How did you feel in the moments leading up to your elopement? 

Britne & Mark: We relaxed until the wedding. We actually wrote our vows while sitting together outside on our resort balcony. The hair and makeup artist came to my stepmother’s room, and Mark joined us. It was raining at the time, so we were nervous it would be raining for the ceremony. We were both so nervous but so excited to finally reach this milestone together.

How was your experience with Simply Eloped? 

Britne & Mark: The experience couldn’t have been smoother. Our photographer couldn’t make it, but a new one was on board before we had time to even stress about it. We enjoyed the team so much and were very pleased with the communication. Someone was always there if we had questions along the way.

How did you choose to celebrate your elopement? 

Britne & Mark: We had an intimate ceremony on the beach with parents present. After the ceremony, we all went out for dinner.

What words of encouragement do you have for those considering eloping?

Britne & Mark: If it’s even a consideration, that should be your sign to do it! We had a whole wedding planned locally after talking about eloping. Covid was the push we needed to go with our gut feeling and just elope! It felt more like ‘us’ from the beginning and was an incredible adventure we will remember forever!

What attracted you to the venue you chose for your elopement? What were your favorite parts about eloping there? 

Yentl: Hawaii… can I say more? But our specific venue, Makena Cove, wasn’t just a beach with palm trees and ocean, but there was a beautiful formation of black lava rock that make it very unique.. really emphasizing the turquoise waters! It also wasn’t crowded. Although there were a few other individuals there (they were super congratulatory), Makena Cove still felt very cozy and intimate.

How would you describe your elopement venue to someone who has never been there? 

Yentl: A beautiful ‘hole in the wall’! The entrance is small, along a stone wall. You can easily miss it when driving by. Once you go through the small opening, you get surprised by a beautiful intimate beach with blue waters, palm trees/greenery, waves crashing into the volcanic rock.

What did you do before the wedding? How did you get ready? How did you feel in the moments leading up to your elopement? 

Yentl: We spent the morning relaxing by the beach and doing some snorkeling. We then went back to the hotel to get ready and pick up the lei’s at the lobby (we ordered through Simply Eloped). When we saw each other dressed and dolled-up, the excitement started to sink in! We began to get a bit nervous as we were driving to the beach. But as soon as we met our vendors, they made us feel very comfortable and at ease.

How was your experience with Simply Eloped?

Yentl: Seamless! Since we will have a larger wedding with family and friends, later on, we wanted something as low-stress as possible. From the initial inquiry to the day of, Simply Eloped made it feel easy.

How did you choose to celebrate your elopement?

Yentl: We got sushi take-out nearby and happily enjoyed it in our hotel – didn’t have to worry about making dinner reservations in Maui. It was also our last night in Hawaii too!

What words of encouragement do you have for those considering eloping?

Yentl: Do it! Even though we will have the larger traditional wedding with our family and friends, I’m very happy we got to enjoy a private moment between the two of us in such a beautiful location. It was truly about us during the day, and we are thankful we will get to experience two different types of celebrations.