A bride and groom walk in the dark to their wedding reception at the Royal Hawaiian in Hawaii.

A bride and groom hold one another standing in front of the pink walls of the Royal Hawaiian on Oahu.

A blurry photo a bride and groom walking outside of the Royal Hawaiian on Oahu.

An image of the pink exterior of the Royal Hawaiian on Oahu.

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, also fondly known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific, was the site for Phoebe and Riley’s effortless wedding day. One of the top luxury wedding venues of Hawaii, The Royal Hawaiian excellently provides world class elegance with its iconic style to provide a setting unlike any other. As wonderful as The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is, part of the magic of this wedding came down to Phoebe and Ryan themselves. Their vision for their wedding, as well as their commitment to experiencing it all to the fullest, led to a celebration that they’ll always cherish.

An elegant wedding invitation with a velvet pink wedding ring box with pair of pearl covered wedding shoes.

Wedding day details monstera leaves at The Royal Hawaiian resort on Oahu.

the beach outside the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Oahu on a sunny day.

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, an Iconic Wedding Venue on Oahu

Found in Oahu’s bustling neighborhood of Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian Hotel provides a distinct and luxurious setting as a wedding venue. The stunning and iconic pink walls that the resort is known for set a totally unique scene for couples to enjoy. That combined with the stellar service, breathtaking atmosphere, as well as the abundance of amenities offered, all come together to create a superb wedding venue for any size celebration. Read more about The Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s amazing offerings in this article that covers 8 of Hawaii’s best luxury wedding venues.

A film photo of a bride sitting with her bridesmaids wearing pink cotton robes and looking out the window towards the beach.

A bride stands getting ready near the windows of their hotel room of their wedding venue the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Oahu.

An image of a bride looking out the window of the beach at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel wedding. The bride is in the foreground and out of focus and the beach is in focus.

A grooms wedding attire for a Hawaiian wedding. He wears a beige linen suit with a blue tie.

A groom holds his mom as they laugh on his wedding day at the Royal Hawaiian, his mother wears a bright pink dress.

The wedding ceremony space outside the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Oahu.

A groom walks down the aisle at the outdoor ceremony space at the Royal Hawaiian on Oahu with his parents. The grooms mother wears a pink patterned dress and the father wears a lilac colored sport coat.

A bride walks down the aisle with her father on her wedding day at the Wedding at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The father of the bride is wearing a light blue linen suit.

A Timeless, Heartfelt Wedding at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel

For their wedding day at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel Phoebe and Ryan very well could have allowed the Pink Palace to fully carry the experience of the day. This isn’t the type of couple they are though, as while they are two of the most relaxed people I’ve ever met, they still had a specific vision for their day they wanted to achieve.

Having both recently graduated from college the thing they wanted most was to have a genuinely great time celebrating with their friends and family before heading into this next stage of life together. Details that honored Phoebe’s Turkish heritage, a focus on making time with their loved ones, and a stellar vendor team bringing their vision to life all helped to make this day as special as it was for these two. I simply cannot get over how well they wove in their relaxed and authentic selves into a luxurious and effortless celebration like this.

A groom in a beige linen suit is standing next to a wedding performer in Hawaii as his wife walks down the aisle at their wedding venue the Royal Hawaiian

A bride in a long satin dress stands looking at her soon to be husband on their wedding day under an arch decorated with pink and white tropical flowers with their wedding performer at the Royal Hawaiian.

The wedding ceremony space at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Waikiki. There is a tree behind the alter space with lamps hanging from it and the chairs are made of bamboo.

The bride puts a lei on her father during their wedding ceremony in Hawaii. In the background she can see her family and the royal Hawaiian in the distance.

The groom dips his bride and kisses her after their wedding ceremony in the courtyard at the Royal Hawaiian Waikiki. They stand underneath a large tree and an arch covered in colored flowers

A bride and groom kiss underneath a circular metal brown arch decorated with pink and white tropical flowers matching their wedding venue the very pink Royal Hawaiian.

A bride and groom celebrate as they walk down the aisle after their ceremony at the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki.

A bride and groom kiss after their wedding ceremony at the Royal Hawaiian resort in Waikiki. They are in the middle of the aisle surrounded by their loved ones as they cheer following their wedding ceremony.

A groom wears a beige linen wedding suit with a wedding lei and the bride walks down the aisle in a beautiful satin simple wedding dress with tropical flowers painted on the fabric.

A bride walks with her groom towards their friends and family after their wedding ceremony. Her groom wears a beige linen suit and is carrying her wedding dress and trailing veil with aplique flowers on the veil.

A documentary style image of a bride looking back towards the camera over her shoulder after the wedding ceremony looking directly at the wedding photographer at her Hawaii wedding.

A film photo of a bride being held by her groom after their tropical wedding ceremony at the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki. Behind them are tropical flowers and the pink hotel building.

A bride and groom dip and kiss outside the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki. The bride wears an elegant dress and a bridal lei for her wedding day and the groom wears a linen suit in beige.

A documentary style image of the details of the bride and grooms attire including their wedding lei’s and their wedding attire.

A bride holds her grooms face tight standing outside their wedding venue the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki. The bride holds his face and is wearing an elegant satin dress with her hair down and a long veil.

A bride and groom holding hands and facing the camera documenting the details of their wedding attire. The bride is in a simple satin dress with a bridal lei and the groom is in a light beige linen suit.

The outdoor wedding reception space at the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki.

Pink and white tropical flower wedding sweet heart table decor designed by Wylder Florals on Oahu.

A simple wedding cake with pink roses on an ornate silver cake stand that matches the aesthetic and color pallet of the couples wedding venue, the Royal Hawaiian at Waikiki.

Pink tropical wedding flower arrangement for a Hawaii wedding at Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki.

A black and white image of a bride leaning into her groom standing near a lounge space at their wedding reception space at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

A bride and groom walk near a lounge space at their wedding reception space at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel towards their guests in their outdoor wedding reception space.

The wedding reception space at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Waikiki at night with string lights under the palm trees.

A bride and groom hold one another outside the Royal Hawaiian Hotel lit by pink and blue lights of the hotel.

Presence Throughout Every Moment

When you approach your wedding day like Phoebe and Ryan, fully immersing yourself in each and every moment of the day, it wildly elevates the experience of the day. A venue like The Royal Hawaiian Hotel can dramatically impact the feel of a wedding day, but being present throughout your wedding brings a level of excitement to your day that is contagious. In Phoebe and Ryan’s case that love and excitement was felt when getting ready with their loved ones, the heartfelt toasts during their reception, a dance floor that was bursting with energy, and so many more moments throughout the day.

A film photo of a bride sitting at an iron table outside of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki.

A bride and groom standing on ornate tile outside of their Waikiki wedding venue Royal Hawaiian Hotel and kiss overlooking their wedding reception space.

Painted tropical flowers on a long trailing veil of a bride at a wedding at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

A bride and groom toast their guests at their sweetheart table outside the Royal Hawaiian Waikiki. Their table is decorated with pink and white flowers and large pieces of greenery.

A bride and groom cut their wedding cake outside their wedding venue the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Their cake has roses and a wooden design on top with their initials.

A bride and groom share a first dance in the dark at their wedding venue the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki surrounded by their loved ones next to a white dance floor.

A late night wedding flat lay with wedding cake and champagne.

The bride shows off her wedding ring under her veil holding his linen suit coat outside their tropical wedding in Hawaii.

These two did the most to ensure that they experienced every moment of their wedding to the fullest in a way that was entirely authentic to them. I love the day they were able to create at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and hope more couples take inspiration to celebrate their wedding day the way they want to! Head over to my journal for more wedding day inspiration, and if you’re looking to book me as your wedding photographer send me an inquiry today through my contact page.