8 of Kauai's Best Wedding Venues


With lush rainforests, dramatic waterfalls, and sprawling beaches covering most of Kauai's surface, The Garden Isle is bursting with dreamy spaces to say "I do". Whether your vision is lobster for two under a tropical canopy or a grand soirée in a ballroom fit for royalty, we have gathered the perfect places to match your wedding day style here.



SUNSET CEREMONIES



Beach House Restaurant

Koloa, HI

Fab Features: award-winning multi-level restaurant set on the Poipu Beach coastline • versatile event packages range from Ceremony only to enhanced all-inclusive packages • several unique dining areas specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine and breathtaking sunsets

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$


TROPICAL TREASURE



Koloa Landing Resort

Koloa, Hawaii

Fab Features: nestled on 25 private acres with any activity under the sun to keep guests entertained all weekend long • set the stage amongst meandering streams and lagoon pools just steps from the ocean • celebrate with an intimate dinner for two or grand soirée flowing from ballroom to tiki torch-lit meadow

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$


LUXURY RESORT



1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Princeville, HI

Fab Features: award-winning and sustainably designed resort with commanding cliffside views of Hanalei Bay and the waterfall-laced Na Molokama Mountains • elegant accommodations with plenty of guest rooms, plus two luxury rental houses • ceremonies set on the sandy, palm-lined beach or under a shady Kamani tree

Catering: In-house
Price: $$$


OCEAN VIEWS



Princeville Makai Golf Club

Princeville, Hawaii

Fab Features: perched above legendary Hanalei Bay, it’s easy to see why it’s rated “Top 5 Most Scenic Golf Course Setting in the World” by National Geographic • exchange vows on the famous golf greens with panoramic views of the calming ocean and soaring Na Pali Coast mountain peaks • celebrate with a hand-crafted menu using locally sourced, organic ingredients

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$


ELOPEMENT



Kauai Beach Resort and Spa

Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii

Fab Features: surrounded by 25 tropical acres on the Garden Isle you’ll forget you're conveniently located just minutes from the airport • say “I do” oceanside with a traditional Hawaiian touch including a live ukulele solo, a conch shell blower, and handcrafted leis • flexible options to enjoy the evening on the luscious grounds or in the grand ballroom

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


ROMANTIC



Waimea Plantation Cottages

Waimea, Hawaii

Fab Features: secluded resort is set on 43 oceanfront acres of lush tropical landscaping • exchange vows on the 2-mile long black-sand beach or under the 100-foot Banyan Tree • cocktails and lawn games on the manicured grounds followed by an authentic and delectable BBQ feast

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$


WEEKEND WEDDINGS



Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort

Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii

Fab Features: tiki torches and a variety of local Island flowers welcome guests to this tropical paradise • catch the ocean breeze coming from Nawiliwili Bay while exchanging vows in the sand • enjoy dining on generations-old Hawaiian recipes amongst the lush landscape

Catering: In-house
Price: $$


AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE



Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Koloa, HI

Fab Features: luxurious all-inclusive resort at the water's edge • say "I do" in the lush garden with sweeping ocean views, in the elegant ballroom, or on the beach with your toes in the sand • make it an unforgettable experience by joining their twice-weekly luau's filled with traditional dishes, music, and dancing!

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$


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