Beautiful Kauai Weddings

Although there is no known meaning or translation behind the name Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands is not without history. Kauai is also referred to as the Garden Isle for its beauty that seems to go on forever. This is also what makes Kauai weddings one of the most sought after destination unions. Couples flock from all over the United States and throughout the world to exchange their vows in one of Hawaii's exquisite Kauai weddings. Though all tropical weddings may seem alike, the variety of ceremonies that are performed on the Garden Isle can be as different as the couples being married.

The most common of all Kauai weddings is an elegant beach ceremony where vows are exchanged barefoot in the sand. Sunset is a very popular time for these unions, and for a very good reason. The sun sinking behind the horizon as you and your sweetheart promise to love each other forever can make for an incredibly inspirational and unforgettable ceremony. This is also why sunset Kauai weddings make some of the most beautiful wedding pictures you can find anywhere. The picturesque scenery, the dancing waters and beautiful sky makes for a fairytale union.

There are close to thirty specifically named beaches that host magnificent Kauai weddings. Tunnels Beach on the North Shore of Kauai with its 2 mile-long white sand beach is a very scenic location and a particularly good place to view a great sunset. Some beaches are more public and popular destinations, while others will be more secluded and a little harder to get to. Many resorts have private beaches specifically for use by guests of the hotel. Wedding planning services may have a few places that they typically reserve for their clients' Kauai weddings, and with the experience these planners usually have, their spots may be worth checking out.

There are other places that make for fabulous Kauai weddings besides its beautiful beaches. Some more traditional couples enjoy the idea of a destination wedding but still hold true to their religious upbringing. For these unions, there are numerous churches on the island to choose from. Waioli Huila Church, originally built in 1912, is one of the churches that often host Kauai weddings for conventional newlyweds that still want a tropical wedding. Its green colored exterior seems to blend into the picturesque backdrop of Hawaiian hills and palm trees. Christ Memorial Church on the Garden Isle looks less like a church and much more like a Polynesian island hut. It makes a great place for couples that want their Kauai weddings in a church that will allow them to stay true to the island atmosphere.

Hawaii's Garden Isle did not earn this name without a reason. Kauai has some of the more stunning landscape and greenery than its sister islands. A very popular atmosphere for Kauai weddings is the famous Fern Grotto. The island paradise can be located by a short boat trip up the Wailua River, which is a unique and romantic way to transport a bride and groom to the ceremony location. Upon arrival they will enter a cave cloaked with ferns misted by a waterfall. Kauai weddings in the Fern Grotto are ideal for couples that appreciate nature and enjoy being surrounded in it. Kauai weddings can be simple or complex, earthy or elegant. As with any wedding, it should be customized to the tastes of the bride, groom and their families. Kauai has enough options to make this happen for almost anyone.