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F you don't use a resort. All the coordinators on the island know one another and we keep everyone in check and we have high integrity standards.
Hawaii doesn't have Hurricanes and we offer sunshine and great sunsets year around.
Kristen did a great job of letting you know the hassles of a destination wedding, but don't write off the Big Island of Hawaii as the perfect destination wedding location. We are all here to help the bride and groom have a perfect experience to start their new life together at a very affordable price.

Mahalo,
Helen Cheek
Kona Weddings
Kona, Hawaii

Aloha,
My accountant just gave me your latest article on 'Married Away'. I'm a professional wedding planner on the Big Island of Hawaii. I must say you were right on with the high prices the resorts try to get away in charging brides and grooms. We work with resorts all the time, but I highly encourage the couples NOT to use the resorts. They want to always charge 'ground fees' starting at around $2,500...this is just to stand on the sand at their resort...Beaches are FREE in Hawaii and all beaches are public access. Getting married in Hawaii is so simple and very cost effective. Getting your marriage license is only $60 with no waiting period and just a photo ID. Many wedding packages from individual wedding planners start at around $199...you can get a great wedding on the Big Island with a professional photographer for $499.
Don't forget the ease of a wedding on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Helen Cheek
Kona Weddings
Kona, Hawaii