Best Outdoor Wedding Venues on Oahu
With the beautiful beaches, majestic mountain ranges, great weather and overall stunning scenery, it’s no surprise that Hawaii is a favorite wedding location. When planning a wedding in Hawaii, it makes sense that plenty of local Hawaii residents and destination couples place importance on their Hawaii wedding venue and also take advantage of the weather and scenery by having outdoor weddings. Especially with the current COVID-19 conditions for weddings in Hawaii, it’s essential to have a suitable outdoor wedding location where we can socially distance and follow current regulations yet enjoy the gorgeous views around us. Our top Oahu outdoor wedding venues will help you find the best outdoor wedding venue for your dream wedding in Hawaii while staying safe and protected.
Kaimea Estates
Kaimea Estates is the perfect choice if you are looking for a quiet location in Honolulu that is easy to find and access. The venue features beautiful outdoor facilities and allows you to have a beautiful ceremony in their garden overlooking the ocean. The venue also has great staff members and also provides plenty of advice and recommendations to brides planning their wedding. It’s a great option especially for destination brides who want to celebrate with an ocean view and would like to have a venue that doesn’t require a long drive from hotels in Honolulu.
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Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort is nestled on the North Shore of Hawaii. This gorgeous venue offers couples with an up close and personal view of Kawela Bay, and secluded and private outdoor spaces for your wedding. This hotel has also been featured in several films such as Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. One of the advantages of this location is the wide range of amenities offered, making sure you have all the essentials for your wedding.
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Dillingham Ranch
Located in the North Shore, near Haleiwa, Dillingham Ranch offers a few of everything you would expect from Hawaii. The property has access to white sandy beaches, mountain terrain, and features a spacious lawn scattered with coconut trees and rare native Hawaiian plant species. This location has also been featured in films and TV shows such as 50 First Dates, Lost, Hawaii Five-O. The property is also secluded, allowing you to have privacy as you celebrate your big day.
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Kualoa Ranch & Nature Reserve
Kualoa Ranch offers a variety of stunning outdoor event spaces. The property has also been the setting for plenty of films such as Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, Jumanji, and more. You can have a private beach ceremony and a reception in one of the gardens with spectacular views of the ocean and mountains. Kualoa Ranch offers versatile wedding locations, and you can even treat your guests to a one of a kind farm-to-table dining experience. Aside from that, their gardens offer all you need for a wedding venue, such as parking, restrooms, and pavilions for shelter.
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Loulu Palm Estate
Loulu Palm Estate is a charming private event space with beach access, gorgeous gardens and a beautiful outdoor space for wedding receptions. The property also features plenty of native and rare Hawaiian flora and fauna as well. The location is equipped with electrical hookups for outdoor use, as well as a backup gas generator making it equipped for outdoor weddings.
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Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute
At Lanikuhonua, you can have a beautiful wedding ceremony right on the beach, and move to one of the vast lawns on the property to celebrate your wedding with the ones you love. Lanikuhonua has 3 different lawns suitable for different sizes of celebrations ensuring that space is not a problem. There is also ample parking and restroom access, and plenty of distance from other event spaces to be able to celebrate privately.
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Sunset Ranch
Sunset Ranch is an exclusive private estate on the North Shore. It offers stunning ocean and mountain views of the northwest part of Oahu. At Sunset Ranch, you can have a heartfelt ceremony while taking in the mountain views, and have your reception by the pond while enjoying the beautiful weather Hawaii has to offer. Sunset Ranch also offers wedding planning and coordination, making it very convenient for destination couples.
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Cafe Julia at YWCA
If you would rather have a wedding in a more urban location, Cafe Julia is a hidden gem in downtown Honolulu. The property features an expansive courtyard surrounded by beautiful archs and columns. This venue is perfect for couples who enjoy beautiful architecture. Cafe Julia also provides in-house catering, making it convenient for couples planning their Hawaii wedding with less coordination needed for the dinner menu and transporting to the venue.
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Paradise Cove
Paradise Cove offers a true Hawaiian luau experience, allowing you to have a ceremony right on the beach, along with several grassy lawns for receptions. The location also offers catering featuring some native Hawaiian dishes, as well as traditional Hawaiian entertainment for events.
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Four Seasons Oahu at Ko’Olina
Four Seasons Oahu provides a luxe outdoor wedding experience with their beautiful lawn facing the ocean. The garden event space is perfect for ceremonies and receptions and provides stunning sunset views. Four Seasons Oahu also provides a full service Hawaii wedding experience with venue styling and catering available for couples.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village
Four Seasons Oahu provides a luxe outdoor wedding experience with their beautiful lawn facing the ocean. The garden event space is perfect for ceremonies and receptions and provides stunning sunset views. Four Seasons Oahu also provides a full service Hawaii wedding experience with venue styling and catering available for couples.
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Ka Lai Aloha Estate
Ka Lai Aloha Estate is a private estate and event space on Oahu. Having your wedding here provides you with a secluded location for your celebration allowing you ample privacy and a feeling of exclusivity for your wedding. Their outdoor lawn is right by the water and provides a gorgeous setting for you to enjoy.
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Moanalua Gardens
Moanalua Gardens is a privately owned public park in Honolulu. The park is home to the famous Hitachi tree. The park features spacious grassy lawns perfect for weddings and oceanside gardens for receptions. It’s a beautiful open-air location for special events.
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Keshia is a lifestyle writer and the Studio Manager at HNL Studios offering wedding photography, videography, and photobooth. You can find her at home watching Korean dramas, experimenting with different ways to brew coffee, or playing The Legend of Zelda or Stardew Valley on the Nintendo Switch with her hubby Billy. She is an avid fan of fountain pens and have used them exclusively as her writing tool of choice since 2013. Follow HNL Studios on Instagram at: @HNLStudios