Kauai Wedding Locations
Kauai offers scenic tropical locations, and stunningly beautiful beaches to get married on. Please pick from our favorite wedding spots below, and check out our recommendations for wedding times (summer or winter), and what to wear for a tropical beach wedding. Please also see our map of Kauai to show you where the beaches are located.*
TIP: The best way to choose a beach location is to start from where you will be staying on the island. If you are enjoying a hotel on the south shore you may not want to get married on the north shore as it would be about an hour and a half in driving time from the south shore to the north shore (each way!). If you're staying somewhere on the east side of Kauai you could get married most anywhere as this location is very central with no wedding beach more than a 30-45 minute drive away, and many as close as a 5 minute drive from your hotel or B&B.
* Please note that from experience we choose not to go further North than Hanalei, or further West than Poipu.
#1 Lydgate Beach Park - East Side of Kauai
This is a beach park that offers some nice secluded beaches, that are perfect for a mid afternoon ceremony. There is a tree we like to perform the ceremony under and a couple of isolated beaches on either side of the tree that are great for picture taking. We suggest to start at 3 PM in the SUMMER, and 2 PM in the WINTER time.
No site or drive out fees.
 The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Lydgate Beach Park, Wailua, Kauai:
Aitken, Robert & Kelly
Allotta, Anthony & Jacqueline
Anderson, Jeff & Kelly
Ross, Joshua & Sharon
Brumwell, Peter & Megan
Mowrey, Jim & Angela
Flores, Rodolpho & Adrienne
Fritschle, Grant & Jamie
Horne, Adam & Crystal
Hoffmann, Randy & Brenda
Parkot, Bradley & Heather
Tarvers, Brandon & Becky
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#2 Hanalei Bay - North Shore of Kauai
This is a world famous magical bay on the north shore of Kauai with beautiful sunsets. There is a pier and a really nice beach for picture taking. This location is best for late afternoon, sunset weddings. We suggest an afternoon wedding starting no later than 3-4 PM. (3 PM in the winter time, and 4 PM in the summer time.).
No site fee - $50 drive out fee.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, Kauai:
Rochester, Steven & Dixie
Pineda, Josue & Elena
Mohl, Jim & Jade
Petty, Brian & Alison
Knickerbocker, Kevin & Shelagh
Psaros, Nick & Celeste
Martinez, Michael & Joanne
Yu, Henry & Sara
Yu, Johnny & Karen
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#3 Smith's Tropical Gardens - East Side of Kauai
Smith's Family has a beautiful tropical garden paradise, that includes several ponds, a Japanese style bridge great for picture taking, a variety of tropical plants and peacocks. If you are looking for a tropical setting, this is magical. We suggest to start no later then 2-3 pm.
$450 site fee - no drive out fee/no State Use PERMIT fee (because it's on private land).
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Smith's Tropical Gardens, Wailua, Kauai:
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#4 Shipwreck's Beach - South Shore of Kauai
Shipwrecks Beach is located right outside the Hyatt Hotel in Poipu, Kauai. It's a bit more busy then some of the other beach locations, but it offers great sunsets, and almost always great weather - however it tends to be a bit more busy then some of the other beaches. We suggest an afternoon wedding starting no later than 3-4 PM. (3 PM in the WINTER time, and 4 PM in the SUMMER time.)
No site fee - $50 drive out fee.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Shipwreck's Beach, Poipu, Kauai:
Maneotis, Aaron & Brooke
Clark, Michael & Vanessa
Moore, Clint & Nicky
Canzoneri, Peter & Grace
Campbell, Jason & Vanessa
Lutz, Dale & Crystal
Feeler, Quinton & Kristy
Trent, Robert & Karen
Imes, Jim & Debbie
Rice, Todd & Melissa
Stone, Bob & Penny
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#5 The Point @ Shipwreck's Beach - South Shore of Kauai
Shipwrecks Beach is located right outside the Hyatt Hotel in Poipu, Kauai. "The Point" at Shipwreck's Beach is located at the most western part of this beach. This is an area less busy and you get nice distant views of the famous Shipwreck cliffs. We suggest an afternoon wedding starting no later than 3-4 PM. (3 PM in the WINTER time, and 4 PM in the SUMMER time.)
No site fee - $50 drive out fee.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Shipwreck's Beach, Poipu, Kauai:
Tucker, Steven & Sarah
Bowman, Todd & Amber
Phillips, Tim & Jana
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#5 The Small Point @ Shipwreck's Beach - South Shore of Kauai
Shipwrecks Beach is located right outside the Hyatt Hotel in Poipu, Kauai. "The Point" at Shipwreck's Beach is located at the most western part of this beach. This is an area less busy and you get nice distant views of the famous Shipwreck cliffs. We suggest an afternoon wedding starting no later than 3-4 PM. (3 PM in the WINTER time, and 4 PM in the SUMMER time.)
No site fee - $50 drive out fee.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Shipwreck's Beach, Poipu, Kauai:
Serim, Ari & Laura
Cutler, Cole & Jennifer
Eldredge, Ron & Marjorie
Jaehnig, Scott & Erin
Yeats, Philip & Melissa
Johnson, John & Kathleen
Anzalone, Ray & Eileen
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#6 Anini Beach - North Shore of Kauai
Beautiful and mostly deserted Anini Beach is a perfect location for your romantic wedding ceremony. This is a great alternative if Hanalei Bay is too busy. We suggest an afternoon wedding starting no later than 2-3 PM in the summer time, and 2 PM in the winter months.
No site fee - $50 drive out fee.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Anini Beach, North Shore, Kauai:
Harris, Billy & Crystal
Dalzell, Ryan & Abby
Phillips, Ted & Ashley
Harding, Noel & Rachel
Capell, Geoffrey & Kendra
Kaufman, Matthew & Morgan
Woods, Leslie & Sarah
Frei, Michael & Kara
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#7 Aloha Wedding Gazebo - East Shore of Kauai
Wedding Gazebo at Wailua Beach on Kauai's East Shore. The rental of this Gazebo includes up to 10 chairs. We suggest to start the wedding at 3 PM in the SUMMER time, or 2 PM in the WINTER time.
$475 site fee - no drive out fee.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Aloha Wedding Gazebo, Wailua, Kauai:
Rafanelli, Jamie & Jennifer
Schwartz, Shawn & Terry
Dillman, Robert & Nancy
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#8-A Wailua Beach - East Side of Kauai
This is a beach that offers a really nice secluded wedding spot, perfect for a mid afternoon ceremony. There is a nice tree trunk that a larger group can sit on (don't hold us to that though, because the ocean might take this tree at some time), and there are some nice pictures to be taken with palm trees in the background. We suggest to start the wedding at 3 PM in the SUMMER time, or 2 PM in the WINTER time.
No site or drive out fees.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Wailua Beach, Wailua, Kauai:
Abbott, Bo & Tiffany
Arrington, Douglas & Nita
Huff, Brian & Danielle
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#8-B Wailua Beach at Kauai Sands - East Side of Kauai
This is a beach that offers a really nice secluded wedding spot, perfect for a mid afternoon ceremony. This location affords some mountain views on the East side of kauai, and there are some nice pictures to be taken with palm trees in the background. We suggest to start the wedding at 3 PM in the SUMMER time, or 2 PM in the WINTER time.
No site or drive out fees.
The Department of Land & Natural Resources of the State of Hawaii is requiring a Use PERMIT for all beach weddings starting August 1, 2008. The fee for this permit, that we'll file on your behalf, is depending on the size of your group, and will cost you between $75 - $150.
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To see more of this location check out the following weddings at
Wailua Beach at Kauai Sands, Wailua, Kauai:
Easter, David & Ginger
Willadson, Kyle & Nicole
Aga, Matthew & Leslee
Karptsov, Aleksandr & Maryna
Shiwram, Ken & Natasha
Lieberson, Eric & Julie
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Maps & Directions
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The North Shore locations are more lush and tropical, but Kauai's North Shore also gets more rain, which means that the weather can be uncooperative, especially in the winter months. The South Shore locations are more hot and sunny - and the weather tends to be mostly sunny. The East Shore is somewhere in between, but as the trade winds usually come from the east, offers some nice breezes, which keeps everyone cooler. Please make sure to wear light and airy wedding attire to feel comfortable on the beach, as heavy fabrics can make you feel overheated.
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