| A marriage ceremony in Hawaii, wow the beautiful | | | | honestly admit I am not the only one that lists places to |
| illusions that brings to mind. When considering a | | | | serve you during your travels. As far as timing goes |
| destination wedding this is frequently one of the most | | | | make sure to check ahead and avoid Hawaii holidays |
| sought after locals. It also doesn't hurt that the laws | | | | as the island shuts down, and also avoid if you choose, |
| make the marriage process in Hawaii a breeze, which | | | | Valentine's Day and New Year's Day. |
| is where this Hawaii wedding guide should assist you | | | | Okay here is the news you probably clicked on this |
| the most. | | | | article for, the laws. In this Hawaii wedding guide I will |
| This Hawaii Wedding Guide will assist you in your plans | | | | cover most all of the details but make sure to check |
| in a few different areas. First, we will examine times | | | | the State of Hawaii website concerning these matters |
| and seasons that might suit a beach wedding, then | | | | by going to |
| look into the arrangements for hotels and services, | | | | Here are some points to consider: |
| then look at the marriage laws themselves. | | | | - Legal Age is 18 but with permission can be lower. |
| With beaches on all four sides and two seasonal | | | | - Proof of age 18 and under, birth certificate, or 18 and |
| locations for sunsets, picking a place is simple, it just | | | | over, photo ID or passport. |
| requires some forethought. If you look at a map its | | | | - Kissing Cousins is not just a Hawaii Elvis movie. Just |
| easy to tell that the sun will set on the side from | | | | can't be closer than first cousins. |
| Hawaii Kai/Waikiki all the way up to North Shore | | | | - Waiting Period - None |
| Waimea Bay. Most of the shore line is public beaches, | | | | - Blood Test - None |
| so its up to you if you want to search out private | | | | - Witnesses - None |
| locations for a wedding site or not. Most of that would | | | | - Marriage License costs $60.00 |
| come down to budget and planning. With no waiting | | | | Marriage License must be filled for in person in Hawaii. |
| laws for marriage licenses it really depends on your | | | | Go to this site to download the .pdf file. |
| plans. A few items to consider when thinking of beach | | | | In Honolulu - Room 101 (1st floor) of the Health |
| weddings is that you wont be the only ones thinking of | | | | Department Building, 1250 Punchbowl St. |
| the same plans, so book ahead and stay on schedule. | | | | Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 a.m. to |
| Also, consider alternate wedding times for more | | | | 4:00 p.m. |
| seclusion. Sunrise or shaded inlets provide some | | | | For the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of |
| alternate views that will give you more flexibility. There | | | | marriage agents in the rural and suburban areas of |
| are even marriage boat charters available with | | | | Oahu - call (808) 586-4544 |
| approved ministers as the captains. When looking into | | | | For the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of |
| the seasonal aspects just note that November through | | | | marriage agents on the neighbor islands - call the local |
| March are heavy travel times and waves are also | | | | office of the Department of Health: |
| high. Once again, a little planning and printing this Hawaii | | | | - Hawaii (Big Island) - (808) 974-6008 |
| wedding guide will most likely solve some of your | | | | - Kauai - (808) 241-3498 |
| dilemmas. | | | | - Maui - (808) 984-8210 |
| Booking hotels and obtaining services ahead of your | | | | - Molokai - (808) 553-3663 |
| arrival is vital for the elaborate planners, but with | | | | - Lanai - (808) 565-6411 |
| current laws feel free to book online for the essentials | | | | I hope this Hawaii Wedding Guide has helped to ease |
| (car, hotel, plane ticket) and then solve the rest upon | | | | your burdens somewhat, and may you have a blessed |
| arrival. If you want, consider using a website to look | | | | day coming your way. |
| around to various businesses that can assist you, I will | | | | |