Many couples choose to celebrate their anniversaries by renewing their wedding vows in a special ceremony.
One of the most romantic ways to celebrate your wedding anniversary is by once again proclaiming your love and devotion to each other by renewing your wedding vows. Hawaii's lush rain forests and palm-lined beaches make a picturesque backdrop for your vow renewal ceremony. These tropical landscapes offer a range of options for the location of your Hawaiian wedding vow renewals.
Fern Grotto
The ferns in the Fern Grotto hang from the ceiling of the cave.
The Fern Grotto is a natural fern-filled grotto located on the Wailua River on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The grotto acts as a natural amphitheater that greatly amplifies music and singing, making it a popular choice for weddings or renewal ceremonies. It is also the location that Elvis Presley sang his version of "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" in the movie "Blue Hawaii." Tour companies travel upriver to the Fern Grotto where you can renew your vows in one of the public gardens or right in the grotto.
Beach Renewal
Renew your vows on the world-famous Waikiki Beach on the island of Oahu.
If you prefer being barefoot in the sand with your spouse, consider having your vows renewed on one of Hawaii's pristine beaches. With dozens of beaches to choose from, you may choose to renew your vows on one of the black sand beaches of the Big Island or world-famous Kapalua beach on Maui. Budget couples that are looking for a deal should stay at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Hotel or the Outrigger Reef Hotel (outrigger.com) and take advantage of their long running complimentary vow renewal ceremony on Waikiki Beach given by a non-denominational kahu priest.
Kiahuna Plantation
The elegant homes of sugar plantations make a beautiful backdrop for a vow renewal ceremony.
The remains of once-thriving sugar plantations exist in pockets throughout the Hawaiian Islands. With the abolition of slavery and large food companies taking over production, sugar production in Hawaii declined in the 1900s. However, many of the plantation homes still exist and make an elegant backdrop for wedding vow renewal. The Kiahuna Plantation in Kauai offers a complimentary vow renewal ceremony to guests at Outrigger resorts and those who stay at a resort located on the plantation. Couples begin the ceremony, which is performed by a Hawaiian priest, by presenting each other with leis. You will be serenaded with soft Hawaiian music and presented with a certificate after you renew your vows.
Kula Botanical Garden
Orchids are one of the many flowers you can see at the Kula Botanical Garden.
Couples who wish to renew their wedding vows among Hawaii's extraordinary flora and fauna should consider a ceremony at Maui's Kula Botanical Garden. Located on the dormant slopes of Haleakala, Kula is home to numerous rock formations, waterfalls, a koi pond and a carved tiki exhibit. You can renew your vows in one of their two gazebos or at the koi pond. Additionally, their lawn can accommodate up to 150 guests for a small reception.
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