Wedding vendors & venues on Big Island
Kona, the Kohala Coast, and beyond — find the vendors and venues for a Big Island wedding with room to dream.
Hawaii Island — the Big Island — offers the most variety and space of any island, from the sunny Kohala Coast resorts and Kailua-Kona’s oceanfront to Waimea’s green ranch country and the volcanic landscapes near Hilo and Volcano. It is a destination for couples who want room to spread out and a range of dramatic settings in one place.
The dry, sunny west side concentrates the resorts and beach venues, while the lush east side and Upcountry ranches offer greener, cooler alternatives — all served by photographers, planners, and caterers who know the island’s many microclimates.
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Kohala Coast
Sunny, dry resort coast with oceanfront venues and reliable weather.
Kailua-Kona
Oceanfront town with historic sites, beaches, and a range of venues.
Waimea
Cool, green ranch country (paniolo/cowboy Hawaii) for pastoral, upcountry weddings.
Hilo & Volcano
Lush rainforest, waterfalls, and volcanic scenery for a dramatic, one-of-a-kind backdrop.
Big Island wedding questions
- What is special about a Big Island wedding?
- The Big Island packs the most variety into one island — sunny Kohala Coast resorts, oceanfront Kona, green Waimea ranches, and volcanic landscapes near Hilo and Volcano. Couples who want space, dramatic scenery, and several distinct settings to choose from gravitate here.
- Where do most couples get married on the Big Island?
- Most weddings happen on the sunny, dry west side — the Kohala Coast resorts and the Kailua-Kona oceanfront — with Waimea ranches a popular upcountry alternative. Browse Big Island venues on Hawaii Vendors to compare coasts and settings.
- What is the weather like for Big Island weddings?
- The Kona and Kohala Coast on the west side are sunny and dry year-round, which is why most venues are there. The Hilo side to the east is much greener and wetter. Choosing the west side gives the most reliable weather for an outdoor ceremony.