A wedding planner would certainly recommend an Oahu beach wedding! There are the quick picks of Waialae Magic Island or well-known Waikiki beach for a place located next to the hotels. There are also options to schedule your ceremony closer to where the bride and groom will be staying. If you choose to have your ceremony outside of Waikiki, a small travel fee may be required. However, why has your wedding in Hawaii if you don't have it on the beach?
There are two breathtakingly beautiful beaches along the east coast of Oahu. The first is Kailua. This beach has a very long strip of soft, white sandit is approximately two miles long! Then there is Lanikai beach which is close to Kailua and has its own two off shore mini islands. The Lanikai beach is a very popular location to have a sunrise wedding and it is known to be the best location in Hawaii to watch the sunrise.
There is a smaller, less known island that is an amazing location as well. This is Waimanalo. It has a long, white sand beach and is encased by the Ko'olau Mountains. Its beach, Makapu'u has a view of the secluded Rabbit Island. It is a popular location for surfing and can be crowded when the tide is high.
We have all heard of the next location being popular in movies! The North Shore has beautiful locations for your ceremony. The only downfall is that it can be overcrowded in the winter months. It is a very popular location for surfing and the tides are especially high in the winter. In addition to this, it is very dangerous for the "non-surfer" to be close to the water during the swells.
If you are looking for a local Hawaiian custom wedding, the Waianae coast will give it to you! It is very Hawaiian and not touristy. The beaches in this location are secluded and amazing. The only new piece of information for all Hawaiian beach weddings is that it is now required to have a permit to get married on any of the beaches. It is cheap and quick to receive, so don't think you need months to get approval. Hawaii is the best place to get married and an Oahu beach wedding makes it unforgettable!