Kauai Weddings

Somewhere between heaven and earth is Kauai. If you happen to be sitting on the left hand side of your arriving aircraft you will capture views of spectacular sugar white beaches and aquamarine water.

The kaleidoscope of tropical colors and balmy breezes on this Pacific gem will surely awaken the romantic spirit of any visitor. In particular, anxious couples anticipating a Kauai wedding.

The island of Kauai rises three miles above the ocean floor and is located less than 100 miles from the skyscrapers of Waikiki and Honolulu. On Kauai, forget about seeing anything that resembles a tower of glass and steel.

There's a strict rule in place which forbids the planning of any structure taller than a coconut tree which has resulted in a modest scattering of quaint beach resorts to suit every taste and budget.

There are many wedding destinations in the world that lay claim to offering paradise. However, your Kauai wedding planner can show you that weddings in Kauai are reasonably priced and at the same time will truly live up to the reputation of grandeur.

For many years, Hollywood has chosen Kauai as a premier location for shooting such memorable films as South Pacific, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park and of course, not to forget our little buddy Gilligan, who's 1963 pilot episode launched the comedy series of Gilligan's Island.

Even Elvis chose to marry on Kauai in 1961 while filming Blue Hawaii. Although Hollywood recognized Kauai's picturesque side years ago, there are many private weddings Kauai can also glamorize simply by location.

Imagine one day, seeing the same site where you tied the knot on the big screen! With many striking points of interest to photograph your special day, the choices seem endless.

For example, one location is Waimea Canyon. Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this vista of natural scenery is 4,000 miles above sea level and absolutely breathtaking!

Of course, beach weddings are very popular on Kauai, whereas almost everywhere you go on the island you can spot a beach. Ceremonies are also performed in front of tropical waterfalls, near rainforests or on top of ocean cliffs.

The opportunity to say your wedding vows in front of "Spouting Horn" is also an option, as it is Kauai's very own version of Old Faithful. This well-known natural phenomenon funnels water from crashing ocean waves into the air sometimes reaching as high as six stories, depending on the season.

On the other hand, if a background of flowers is more your idea of a traditional wedding image than your wedding in Kauai was well planned as Kauai is known as the "Garden Isle" with many botanical locations to choose from. In the Poipu resort area you have Allerton Garden which is run the National Tropical Botanical Garden.

There is also the Lawai Gardens which has the largest collection of rare and endangered plants in the world. Moreover, there is the McBryde Garden, which was the royal home site of Queen Emma in the 1860's. If getting married on sea is an option, inquire about a sunset-dinner cruise overlooking the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast or get back to nature by floating on a river running through a fern grotto.

Keep in mind that Kauai owes it's abundance of lush foliage to mother nature and her gift of rain. Although refreshing, a sudden -and short- tropical rain shower may coincide with your new hairstyle, so keep an umbrella handy and remember on the flip side that Kauai weddings are sometimes blessed with a rainbow sighting.