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The Kohala Coast on Hawaiʻi Island is one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the state, and for good reason. This stretch of coastline offers a rare combination of dramatic natural beauty, consistent weather, and some of the most thoughtfully designed resort properties in Hawaii.
Kohala Coast Wedding
Venues on the Big Island
Private estate weddings in Hawaii offer something many couples are searching for but rarely find at traditional venues: a sense of privacy, flexibility, and intention that allows the celebration to feel deeply personal. Unlike hotels or dedicated event spaces, private estates create the feeling of being welcomed into a home—one that just happens to be set against an extraordinary island backdrop.
Planning a Private
Estate Wedding in Hawaii
One of the most common things couples tell me after their wedding is that the time went by far too quickly. A single wedding day, no matter how beautiful, can feel like a blur—especially when guests are traveling from all over the world to be there with you.
Planning a Multi-Day Wedding Celebration in Hawaii
There is a reason Maui remains one of the most sought-after destinations for weddings in Hawaii. The island offers dramatic coastlines, beautiful beaches, lush Upcountry landscapes and some of the most celebrated resorts in the state.
But as a Hawaii wedding planner, I look at a venue through a different lens than simply asking whether it has a beautiful view.
The Best Wedding Venues in Maui: A Hawaii Wedding Planner’s Perspective
Lānaʻi is quiet, remote and minimally developed, and that's a huge part of what makes it special. You're not coming here because you want dozens of resorts and wedding venues to compare. You're choosing Lānaʻi because you want privacy, incredible natural surroundings and the feeling that you and your guests have genuinely escaped together.
