Where are the best places to elope in Kona?

Kona's coastline offers sheltered coves, dramatic lava points, and reliable sunsets nearly year-round. We help couples choose between beach ceremony sites, cliffside overlooks, and private estates based on their guest count and the season.

Does Kona really have the best sunsets in Hawaii?

The Kona side sits on the island's dry, leeward coast, so it sees clear sunset skies far more consistently than most of Hawaii — one reason it's such a popular side of the island for ceremonies timed to golden hour.

Kona Wedding Photographer | Blue Haven Hawaii

Home / Big Island / Kona

Kona is home. This coast is where we buy groceries, dodge Ironman traffic, and stand on the seawall at dusk with everyone else in town. Getting married here means getting a photo team that navigates Kona like locals — because we are.

Kona sits on the island's dry leeward side, which means one wonderful thing for weddings: sunsets you can count on. While other Hawaiian coasts gamble with evening clouds, the Kona side delivers clear, glowing golden hours with remarkable consistency, nearly year-round.

How couples get married in Kona

Beach and cove elopements — intimate ceremonies on white or salt-and-pepper sand, timed to the last hour of light. We help with location choice and permit guidance.
Private estates — oceanfront homes and coffee-country properties above town, where you can host a full weekend, not just a day.
Resort & venue weddings — from Keauhou to Kohala, including quick access to Four Seasons Hualālai and Kona Village just up the coast.
On-the-water adventures — sunset sails, outrigger canoes, and next-day snorkel sessions that become part of your gallery and your Blue Haven Tapes film.

Local knowledge, zero travel fees

We're based right here on the Kona side, so travel anywhere on the island is included in every collection — and short-notice dates are rarely a problem for a team that's already home. Sunrise session? We'll bring the coffee.

Kona wedding FAQ

What does a Kona elopement cost?

Elopement coverage starts at $3,900, including a sunset portrait session, location scouting, permit guidance, and travel anywhere on the Big Island. Full details on our collections page.

Do we need a permit to get married on a Kona beach?

Ceremonies on state beaches generally require a simple right-of-entry permit. Your planner or officiant usually handles this, and we're glad to point you to the current process and the sites where permits are easiest.

What's the best month for a Kona wedding?

Kona is one of the most weather-reliable places in Hawaii, so nearly any month works. September and October bring warm water and quieter crowds; winter offers whales on the horizon during portraits.

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