Inspiration and advice for weddings in Hawaii and beautiful photography!
Aloha! Welcome to my first blog. Blogs have been around for such a long time so I finally decided it was time to start one for those planning or contemplating on having their wedding in Hawaii. I have met many people who tell me that they find the kindness of the people and the beauty of the land, ocean, elements and rainbows of Hawaii so spiritual and moving. They then decide to come back to have their wedding, vow renewal or have a civil union ceremony.
Here’s what you can expect from our blog:
- Great Hawaii wedding tips for small and large groups
- Testimonials and experiences from our recent couples
- Photos, photos, photos!
- New wedding and wedding-related ideas
- And much more!
Of course, we’re not going to do all the talking. Feel free to comment on any of our blog posts with your own ideas or any questions you may have.
It is truly a dream come true for those couples that come from so far away to experience Hawaii on their wedding day and honeymoon all rolled into one trip. That is so convenient! So sit back and enjoy the imagery and dream!
~Kalona
Newest Blog Posts:
- 18 February 2012 : Happy Anniversary Judie and Mike! (1 Comment)
I met Judy and Mike on the beautiful Island of Kauai and took them on nice Excursion through the lovely country side, a hidden waterfall and ended at Shipwreck beach for [More...]
- 8 February 2012 : Couple Spotlight: Erin & Jason at the Liliuokalani Botanical Gardens (No Comments)
The Lili'uokulani Botanical garden is the location Erin and Jason chose to hold their Heart of Hawaii Celebration! Portions of this 7½ acre garden were once the property and favorite [More...]
- 31 January 2012 : Wedding Tip: Lighting and Decor (No Comments)
Last October we had the pleasure to bring together a lovely intimate wedding for Yasir and Cheryl of Canada. They enjoyed great food and entertainment and a beautiful cool evening in [More...]
- 21 January 2012 : Feature Spotlight: Civil Unions and Ministers (No Comments)
Civil Unions in Hawaii are off to a great start! How wonderful that so many couples are now coming to celebrate their love in paradise! Our Ministers on Oahu and Kauai [More...]
- 13 January 2012 : We have a winner! (No Comments)
Congratulations to Erin and Jason! Winners of the contest from Illinois. Jason and Erin chose to have their ceremony in a quite garden setting in Honolulu, Oahu. We will celebrate with [More...]
- 29 December 2011 : Would You Like To Have A Civil Union Jan. 1 Or Jan. 2? (No Comments)
If you would like to enter into a Hawaii civil union on Sun., Jan. 1, or Mon., Jan. 2, A Rainbow in Paradise can assist. As both days are legal holidays [More...]
- 15 December 2011 : Kalona’s Simple Hawaii Wedding Tips (2 Comments)
I get many brides and a few grooms who call and email me asking questions. I usually give them a few tips to point them in the right direction when [More...]
- 7 December 2011 : Hawaii Civil Union Ceremony Giveaway Update (2 Comments)
Ring in the new year on the right note! As a lot of our readers know, Hawaii's Civil Unions Bill was signed this year and goes into full effect starting January [More...]
- 3 December 2011 : Hawaii Civil Unions Update (No Comments)
We've been tracking this important issue over the past few months and it looks like there's progress through the Hawaii Department of Health's website: The State Legislature approved Senate Bill 232 [More...]
- 1 December 2011 : Photographer Spotlight: Kristen (1 Comment)
Recently Kristen, (our newest addition to our family of photographers) and I met the most adorable couple from Japan, Kanako and Mashashi! Not often we have the honor to serve Japanese [More...]




