BIG ISLAND LUXURY ELOPEMENTS
All-inclusive Hawaiʻi Island elopement packages: luxurious, low-stress, and beautifully handled.
As your Big Island elopement planner, we make a Hawaiʻi Island elopement effortless. We pull the permits, secure the marriage license, book the officiant, arrange your lei, and photograph it all, so the two of you can simply be present. However you picture the day, whether a barefoot ceremony on the black sand of Punaluʻu, a small, intimate exchange on the sunny Kohala Coast, a vow beside the drama of a Volcanoes National Park landscape, or a quiet moment with no guests at all, we build it around the moment and capture every second.
Photos captured by Michelle Chan Photography.
The Just Us Two
A private, two-person Big Island elopement with no guests, no fuss, just the two of you saying "I do."
One (1) virtual kick-off call
Unlimited email communications
Location selection and permit
Officiant and marriage license processing
Two (2) premium lei of your choice
One (1) hour of photography by Michelle Chan for the ceremony and couple portraits
Digital gallery of edited high-resolution images
Price
$2,400 + Tax
the Inner Circle
An intimate micro wedding on the Big Island: a standing ceremony for you and up to 20 of your closest guests.
One (1) virtual kick-off call
Unlimited email communications
Location selection and permit
Officiant and marriage license processing
Two (2) premium lei of your choice
One (1) hour of photography by Michelle Chan for the ceremony, couple portraits, and guest portraits
Digital gallery of edited high-resolution images
Transportation referral
Post-ceremony restaurant recommendation
Price
$3,000 + Tax
Where to Elope on the Big Island
Already picturing the spot?
No island offers more range than Hawaiʻi Island. If it's a beach you're after, we plan ceremonies on the sunny, resort-calm sands of the Kohala and Kona coasts, including Hāpuna, Mauna Kea Beach, and the Waikoloa shoreline, as well as the striking black sand of Punaluʻu.
Prefer something more dramatic?
We also plan elopements amid the raw landscapes near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, at the lush waterfalls and rainforest of the Hilo side, at the Waipiʻo Valley lookout, and at private estates and other settings across the island. Tell us the feeling you're after, whether golden sand or black lava, rainforest or coastline, sunrise or sunset, lively or completely secluded, and we'll match the setting, the light, and the timing to the photos you already have in your head.
Who Needs a Big Island Elopement Planner?
Almost any couple marrying on Hawaiʻi Island, whether you're flying in or live just down the road. We especially love planning for:
Who this is perfect for
Off-island & visiting couples
For couples who can't scout a location or judge the light before they arrive, and the Big Island is large enough that even the drive between spots takes planning.
Local couples
For couples who know the island, but not the permit, insurance, and license paperwork.
Military & traveling couples
For couples stationed on Oʻahu or the mainland, flying to the Big Island on leave or within a tight travel window.
Last-minute & short-trip couples
For couples who land days before and need every detail handled.
Privacy seekers
For couples who want a quiet, beautiful spot away from the crowds.
Vow-renewal couples
For couples returning for an anniversary: our full experience, without the license step.
Why a planner matters more here than almost anywhere
Permits and insurance, sorted
Most public ceremony spots, including beaches, parks, and lookouts, need a state or county permit and liability coverage. We file the paperwork so nothing stalls your day.
Leave-no-trace know-how
Many public spots limit arches, chairs, and amplified sound and cap guest counts, and national and state park lands carry their own rules. We design a day that's beautiful and within the rules.
Timing that doesn't collide
The license has a short window and both of you must appear in person. We line that up around your ceremony date, the island's long drives, and shifting Kona-versus-Hilo weather.
The right spot at the right hour
A location that's perfect at dawn can be packed and harsh by midday. Local knowledge puts you in the right place, at the right light, and on the right side of the island for sun.
How to Get Married in Hawaiʻi
The marriage license itself is refreshingly simple: apply online, pay $65, with no residency requirement, no waiting period, and no witnesses. Both partners do need to appear in person before a license agent, and the license is valid for 30 days, so timing matters. The part most couples underestimate is the location. A ceremony on a public beach or in a state park counts as commercial activity and usually requires a permit plus $1M liability insurance, even for a small, private ceremony. We sort out the right permit for your spot, line up your license appointment, and design a day that's beautiful, compliant, and respectful of the ʻāina.
ADD-ONS
Available to add to any package (subject to availability).
Bridal Bouquet
Ground Florals (Set of 2)
Orchid Leis for Guests
BTS Mobile Video Footage
Videography
Videography and Drone Coverage
Custom 6" Wedding Cake
Chilled Prosecco & Glassware
Custom Vacation & Honeymoon Planning
Musician
Hair & Makeup
Travel Fee
Looking for something else? Just ask!
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Priscilla Bella handles all the logistics, including the kick-off call, permits, floral orders, and officiant scheduling, to ensure a seamless experience. We provide a detailed itinerary so you know exactly where to be.
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We take pride in exclusively offering locally handmade lei to support our community and ensure the highest quality. You may mix and match two (2) lei from the following:
Floral Neck Lei
Lei Poʻo (Floral crown)
Ti Leaf Maile-style Lei (Open-ended greenery)
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Your lei and any add-ons will be delivered and set up for you at the ceremony site.
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Definitely! Priscilla Bella can curate your Big Island stay or honeymoon as an add-on.
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Simply fill out the Contact form to confirm availability for your preferred date. To officially secure your spot on our calendar, we require a signed agreement and a 50% non-refundable retainer.
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Not quite. An elopement is usually just the two of you (our Just Us Two), while a micro wedding is a small, intimate ceremony with a handful of guests (our Inner Circle, up to 20). We plan both on the Big Island!
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Almost anywhere beautiful: the sunny Kohala and Kona beaches, the black sand of Punaluʻu, the dramatic landscapes near Volcanoes National Park, and the lush waterfalls of the Hilo side. We'll suggest the right one for the privacy and scenery you're after.
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Our all-inclusive Big Island elopement packages start at $2,400. Everything in the Just Us Two package is included, with no surprise vendor fees to chase down.
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Almost always. An elopement skips the large venue, catering, and guest list, so you spend on the experience and the photos instead of the logistics.
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Usually, yes, and we take care of it. The Big Island requires a permit and liability insurance for nearly any ceremony on a public beach or park, even an elopement, so you never have to deal with the state yourself.
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The license is easy; everything around it isn't. Permits, insurance, leave-no-trace rules, long inter-town drives, and shifting weather between Kona and Hilo are where a local planner earns their keep, and where going it alone risks fines or a ceremony shut down on the spot.
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Yes. The Big Island's lava landscapes and black sand beaches are among the most unforgettable settings in Hawaiʻi. Each carries its own access and permit requirements, all of which we handle for you.
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Yes. It's our full elopement experience without the marriage-license step, perfect for an anniversary trip back to the islands.