There isn’t a better feeling than marrying your best friend and celebrating the best days of your life with close friends and family out at Paliku Gardens in Oahu, Hawaii.

This stunning and lush green wedding venue amongst the Koolau mountains is located right across Mokolii island—more famously known as Chinaman’s Hat. This upper bowl of Paliku Gardens in Kualoa Ranch provides an incredible view of the north coastline at sunset, creating ethereal moments for you and your partner. From the weddings at the foot of the mountains, to the beautiful views and serene setting of the ranch, this is a lovely choice for a destination wedding in Hawaii.

Alyssa and Aaron’s day began with intimate first looks and time with their bridal party. Getting ready moments with your friends and family are certainly moments you’re going to want to remember, as these are the people who help you get ready for another huge chapter of your life. As their friends and family helped them finish, Alyssa and Aaron set out in the gardens for their first look. The two had an exciting and joyful reunion as both of them couldn’t stop smiling at each other. The couple had some intimate and romantic moments together quietly before each taking a shot of liquid gold to get the awesome wedding day started!

The ceremony overlooked Mokolii island and was at the foot of the Koolau mountain range. Outdoors and under the palm trees, this ceremony was full of laughter and beautiful promises of dedication to each other. Alyssa and Aaron had a perfect dip-kiss at the alter and exited with their friends and family cheering after them.

If you didn’t know, Kualoa Ranch is famous for Jurassic Park being filmed here. Alyssa and Aaron had the coolest way to celebrate their new marriage—a bouncy castle and some dinosaur mascots to join in on the fun. A bouncy house is such a great way to get everyone to join in on the excitement—because who doesn’t love to feel like a kid again? When Alyssa and Aaron got to play around in the bouncy castle, a couple of their bridal party folks had joined dressed as dinosaurs, and it was so much fun and nonstop laughter from everyone! Such an amusing way to hang out with your loved ones on your special day and create unforgettable memories.

If you’re looking for an Oahu wedding photographer to capture the best of your wedding memories, you can inquire with me here. When you inquire, we can discuss locations, pricing, availability, and more. I can’t wait to meet all the cool couples out there looking to be married!