Kualoa Ranch | Hawaii Wedding Venue Spotlight
THE VENUE
Kualoa Ranch is such a timeless wedding venue and it’s perfect for any type of wedding; big or small.
One of my favorite parts about shooting at Kualoa is how it’s different every time. It is such a beautiful space where each couple is able to find a way to highlight its beauty differently. You do not need tons of decor because the location in itself is perfect and so decor just needs to match that and highlight the good of it already!
Below, I’m highlighting different venues at Kualoa Ranch (as well as my favorite vendors), showing how unique and diverse the spaces are and how couples can use each space to bring their dream wedding vision to life. Here’s a quick preview:
Paliku Gardens
Low Camp
Jumanji
Moli’i Gardens
Secret Island
Kealohiwai
Favorite Kualoa Ranch Wedding Vendors
PALIKU GARDENS
This venue is everything you could ask for. Ocean views, Chinamans Hat view, and it also has a good mix of ocean as well as mountains. It’s located at the base of the sacred 1000 ft high Kanehoalani mountain peak, providing guests with beautiful views of Kane’ohe Bay, rolling pastures, green gardens, and the iconic Mokoli’i Island (Chinamans Hat)
LOW CAMP
It is by far one of my favorite venues at Kualoa. It’s super secluded so you truly feel like you are the only ones on the entire island. The mountains and depth of this venue are INSANE. Sunset portraits here are "Chefs kiss!* This is the spot to say, “I do” to the love of your life. Like, look at that view!
MOLI’I GARDENS
This is such a stunning 2-tiered venue overlooking an 800 yer old Hawaiian fish pond surrounded by lush greenery. I adore the variety that this space provides to its couples. One of the best parts is the photos of the couple walking down the staircase to their wedding, it is absolutely breathtaking. I also love how you can use the space to make each part of the day happen in a different spot.
JUMANJI
This venue really makes you feel like you are in the movie Jurrasic Park or Jumanji. It’s a whole other world that transports you into the tropical wedding of your dreams. This spot is perfect for an intimate crowd. It really gives the feel of being totally secluded up in the mountains. Not to mention the sun hitting the mountains; it is out of this world!
SECRET ISLAND
This spot is always such a wonderful experience. The guests ride out on a boat to your own secret and private island for your ceremony. It has breathtaking views and sets the tone for a gorgeous ceremony. It is virtually your own private island for the day!
KEALOHIWAI
Kealohiwai is Kualoa's newest venue and I was one of the first photographers to ever photograph an event here. It is above a Kalo patch and looks out on the water and mountains. It’s perfectt for a small, intimate gathering.
FAVORITE KUALOA RANCH WEDDING VENDORS
Planning: For The Good Events @forthegoodevents
DJ: DJ Troy @djtroyhawaii
Rentals: Aloha Artisans @alohaartisans
Bar: Stir Beverage @stirbev
Hair and Makeup: Reveal Hair and Makeup @revealhairandmakeup
Catering: Kenekes @kenekeswaimanalo // Vegan: Fresh Over Flesh @freshoverflesh
Florist: Lulus Lei and Bouquets @lulusleiandbouquets
Officiant: Kelehua Kawai / Kelehuak@gmail.com @marry_me_hawaii
Cake: A cake life @acakelife