Love, Weddings, and Oahu: Your Guide to Planning Your Hawaii Elopement
Aloha, future newlyweds! Get ready to embark on a journey to plan your perfect island wedding on Oahu. Join us for fun tips, local insights, and everything you need to make your Hawaii wedding or elopement dreams come true. Let the wedding planning begin!
Episodes
17 episodes
The Art of the Face: Why Remy Reed is Oahu’s Secret Weapon for Bridal Beauty
Planning a wedding on Oahu means preparing for more than just your vows—you’re battling humidity, salt spray, and the unforgiving lens of a 4K camera. In this episode, host Brittney from Hawaii Wedding Studio spotlights Remy Reed,...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:48
Planning a Beach Wedding: Legal Requirements and Permits
Planning a beach wedding on Oahu involves more than just finding the perfect spot on the sand. In this episode, we dive deep into the essential legal requirements, DLNR permits, and insurance regulations you need to know to ensure your Hawaii e...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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14:51
Hawaii is open after Kona storms
We clear up post-storm rumors and share the real travel status across Hawaii, especially Oahu. We explain where it’s safe to visit, what areas to avoid, and how your trip and donations can help local communities heal.• Oahu travel updat...
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2:10
A Twelve-Year Love Story Proves Grand Gestures Are Optional
After 12 years and 4,383 days—including two years of military distance and a soggy McDonald's fry proposal—Alex and Jessa proved that a marriage isn't built on grand gestures, but on "relationship equity" forged in the mundane. Their min...
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18:53
Anna Morales : Photography, Yoga, and Human Connection
What if your wedding photos were more than pretty images—what if they were evidence that your love, your people, and your day truly existed? We follow photographer Anna Morales from a dorm-room epiphany to a career built on visual anthropology,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:56
Unique Wedding Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Stop gifting generic wedding trinkets that end up in the trash. In this episode, we dive into creative, practical, and eco-friendly wedding favor ideas specifically curated for Oahu elopements. From locally sourced Kona coffee to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:05
Why Eloping in Hawaii is More Popular Than Ever : When You Strip Away The Audience, What Remains Of Love
We push past the wedding performance and explore why Oahu elopements offer real presence, lower costs, and less stress. Reviews, permits, packages, and on-the-ground wisdom from Reverend James Chun show how to keep the meaning while ditching th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:01
A Look Inside a Real Hawaii Wedding: Designing A Stress-Free Oahu Elopement That Puts Presence Over Performance
We deconstruct a real Oahu elopement that swaps performance for presence and shows how to design a wedding that feels effortless. From leis and linen to ukulele and sunset timing, we map a five-step blueprint for sophisticated simplicity you ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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12:35
Ministry Through Artistry: Unlocking the "Oahu Glow" with Moana Zambrana
Is your wedding makeup humidity-proof? In this episode, we look into Moana Zambrana of Intricate Beauty to discuss her unique "Ministry Through Artistry" approach. We cover the science behind the "Oahu Glow," why "resting" is the ultimate sk...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:19
Best Oahu Beach Wedding Locations
Navigating the Art of the Oahu Beach WeddingPlanning a wedding on Oahu but feeling overwhelmed by the options? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the "sarcastic reality" of getting married on Hawaii's most popular island...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:19
A Guide to Hawaii Wedding Traditions for the Modern Couple
Are you dreaming of an Oahu beach wedding but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics? In this episode, we strip away the stress of spreadsheets and dive into the heart of what makes a destination wedding on Oahu truly meaningful.We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:41
How to Get a Hawaii Marriage License Online: The Ultimate Guide for Oahu Elopements
Planning a destination wedding on Oahu? Don’t let bureaucracy dampen your tropical dream. In this episode, we break down the essential steps to legally marrying in Hawaii, specifically focusing on the requirements for couples planning their cer...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:04
Hawaii Elopement Guide: 2026 Costs, Locations & Legal Req.
Escape the "wedding industrial complex" and discover the ultimate guide to a stress-free, intentional, and breathtaking elopement on Oahu in 2026. In this episode, we break down the Hawaii Elopement Guide 2026, exploring why modern coupl...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:51
The Best Time to Get Married on Oahu: Weather, Whales, and Local Secrets
Are you planning an elopement or wedding on Oahu but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics? In this episode, James Chun of Hawaii Wedding Studio breaks down the nuances of the "Hawaii Dream." We explore why your wedding officiant’s backgr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:40
Oahu Weddings Unveiled: The Art of the Unity Sand Ceremony - Meaning and Variations
Join James Chun from Hawaii Wedding Studio in Honolulu as he dives deep into the beauty and practicality of the Unity Sand Ceremony for your Oahu wedding. In this episode, James and his research team explore why the traditional unity candle oft...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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17:54
Oahu Wedding Tips: Why Professional Photography Matters
Are you planning a dream wedding on the beautiful island of Oahu but considering a DIY approach to your photos? In this episode of the Hawaii Wedding Studio podcast, James Chun dives into why professional photography is the ultimate "insurance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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