Oahu, Hawaii Wedding Venues - Palaces and Private Estates

Which little girl hasn't dreamed of marrying herfactor, these venues will not disappoint.
prince in a palace? 'Iolani Palace and Queen EmmaAdditionally, these private estates offer brides the
Summer Palace are two options for a royalflexibility to work with wedding vendors of their
wedding.choice.
'Iolani PalaceLanikuhonua, Ko 'olina
'Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the UnitedLanikuhonua translates to "Where heaven meets
States, is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Couples canearth" in the Hawaiian language. It is a beautifully
rent certain areas of the beautiful grounds forlandscaped private beachfront property that
their wedding. Since the palace is considered abelongs to the estate of James Campbell.
sacred place and a historical gem, there areLanikuhonua offers two sites for weddings. It is
restrictions and policies that need to be followed.one of the few wedding venues that boasts a
Couples need to apply for a permit from thenear private beach since public access to the
Hawaii Department of Land and Naturalbeach is very difficult. Lanikuhonua is located next
Resources; this process can take up to twoto another popular wedding venue, Paradise Cove.
weeks. Wedding ceremonies are held on theDillingham Ranch, Mokuleia (North Shore)
Palace gardens, followed by a reception in theDillingham Ranch is a private estate that takes
private open-air courtyard of the historic 'Iolaniyou back to an era of Old Hawaii. The estate,
Palace Barracks. The Barracks' "coral blocklocated at the base of the Waianae Mountains,
structure of limestone with its crenelatedboasts an equestrian center. The plantation-style
parapets and towers hearkens to the architecturehome has been used in several movies such as
of medieval castles of Europe," states the Palace"50 First Dates" and "Tears of the Sun." The
website. The `Iolani Palace Galleries may be openhome is presently under renovation but is
for tours during your event so guests can viewscheduled to be open for weddings in late 2009 or
the Hawaiian crown jewels and ancient Hawaiianearly 2010. Only the facility is available for rental -
regalia, as well as portraits and historicall tables, chairs and food have to be brought in
photographs. Facility rental fees support Friends ofby outside vendors.
the 'Iolani Palace, an organization that helps toThe Paul Mitchell Estate, Lanikai - Kailua (Windward
restore and preserve this historic treasure.Coast)
Queen Emma Summer PalaceOffering one of the best ocean views in the
The summer home of Queen Emma located inworld, this tropical oasis is a collection of unique
lush Nu'uanu Valley is a beautiful historic home andbungalows that blend South Pacific and Indonesian
museum. There are two sites to hold weddings atstyle. This high-end vacation rental is located in the
Queen Emma Summer Palace: Emmalani Hale, anexclusive residential community of Lanikai, Kailua,
indoor space for a reception, and the Princeand includes seven bedrooms, six baths and a
Albert Terrace, an outdoor area. Facility rentalbeautiful oceanfront garden for a wedding
fees are presently very reasonable and based onceremony.
the number of guests. The facility rental feeOther popular oceanfront estates that do a
includes entrance to the museum for weddingthriving wedding business include the Bayer Estate
guests.in Hawaii Kai, and two North Shore estates: the
Private EstatesLoulu Palms Estate and the brand new Fanger
Below are some of the more popular privateEstate. In addition to these, there are several
estates on Oahu that are available for weddings.other beautiful oceanfront vacation rentals which
These sites are breathtaking, but so is the priceare available for weddings - many of them on the
tag on some of them. If location is an importantWindward and Waianae Coast.