About The Venue

Lanikuhonua is one of those places that instantly feels special. Tucked along the West Side of Oahu in Ko Olina, this oceanfront venue offers a rare combination of natural beauty, spacious lawns, and that peaceful Hawaii energy you can’t really recreate anywhere else.

It’s a place rooted in meaning. The name “Lanikuhonua” translates to “where heaven meets earth,” and that’s exactly how it feels to photograph a wedding here. Open sky, calm waters, palm trees swaying overhead, and enough room for your closest people to spread out and settle in. For couples returning home to Hawaii, Lanikuhonua is the kind of venue that feels both elevated and deeply familiar.

Amenities, Services, and Capacity

Lanikuhonua is known for offering couples a flexible, spacious outdoor canvas. While it doesn’t operate like a full-service resort, the trade-off is freedom. You get to curate your exact vision with your favorite planner and vendors, and the space supports both intimate and large-scale celebrations.

Highlights include:

• Multiple oceanfront lawn areas for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception
• Private, gated property with plenty of room for guests
• Capacity for large weddings (typically 300+ depending on layout)
• Direct sunset views depending on the season
• Privacy from resort crowds

It’s a venue that gives you room to breathe, move, dance, and celebrate with intention. You can view a more in-depth list here!

Environment, Location, and Views

Ko Olina has a calm, almost golden quality to it. The water is clear and still, the skies open wide, and the sunsets feel personal. At Lanikuhonua, you’re right at the edge of it all — ocean on one side, palms and gardens on the other.

It’s perfect for couples who want portraits by the water, soft evening light, and an atmosphere that leans romantic and relaxed. As photographers, we love how this venue holds both the quieter moments and the big celebrations. Everything photographs so beautifully.

How Lanikuhonua Compares to Other Popular Oahu Venues

Oahu has incredible venues, each with its own personality. Below are just a few popular venues on Oahu that our couples love!

• Four Seasons Ko Olina is polished, luxurious, and resort-forward.
• Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch is dramatic, mountainous, and one of Oahu’s most iconic venues.
• Sunset Ranch on the north shore offers a peaceful, upcountry feel tucked in the hills with the prettiest sunsets.

Lanikuhonua sits somewhere in the middle. It’s oceanfront like Four Seasons, spacious like Kualoa, and private like Sunset Ranch. If you want something elegant but not formal, scenic but not overdone, rooted in Hawaii but not rustic, Lanikuhonua might be exactly the right fit.

The Couple

Calvin and Jennifer’s celebration at Lanikuhonua was definitely one for the books. They created a space that reflected exactly who they are. Calm, intentional, and full of warmth. The design was impeccable and their friends and family were so celebratory, it was truly a perfect day.

Vendor Info:

• Venue: @Lanikuhonua
• Coordination: @ABCWeddings
• Bar: @StirBeverage
• Catering: @IslandFusionCatering808
• Cake: @ACakeLife
• DJ/MC/Sound: @RomeoValentine
• Florals: @BelleDeJour_Floral
• Videography: @SkinAndBonesCinema
• Photography: @HandAndHeartPhoto
• Rentals: @AlohaArtisans
• Signage: @mitchie_made 
• Linens: @TheWeddingLinenCo_
• HMUA: @RevealHairAndMakeup @AtlasBeautyCompany

How to Book

If you’re planning a Lanikuhonua wedding and want your photos to feel natural, sunlit, and full of life, we’d love to connect. Reach out here to start planning your dream day with us.