Celebrations

Our Hawaiian Celebrations

Any celebration requires the guest to rent the Ocean suite for a minimum of two days. Cost of the venue is based on needs of the couple for a wedding, vow renewal, engagement, simple cook out, baby shower, graduation, or to a planned celebration of life. What ever your celebration needs, we can plan an event to meet your needs.

Below, for your convenience, we have placed celebration packages together with a list of included items we want you to have as well as extra items you might want. This allows you to choose and forget and just show up for your celebration, or customize it to your dreams. Please see the packages below and contact us at the button at the bottom of the page and tell us your Hawaiian Celebration Dreams. Please be as specific as possible and let us help you realize your Hawaiian Celebration. Please review the Wedding / Celebration Guide below.

Weddings /Elopement / Vow Renewal Package / Celebrations

Elopement / Vow Renewal / Personal Celebration - Starts at $2500

What is Possible : Price is all inclusive for two people, couple only, and does not include items listed as Extra

REQUIRED

- 2 Night Stay in one of the nicest gated estates on the island, Hale Laule'a in the Ocean Suite (can be extended to up to 4 nights) Booked through AIRBNB Ocean Suite - Extra

INCLUDED in Paid Stay

- Welcome tropical flower arrangement in room Included

- Welcome Hawaiian chocolates Included

- Stocked in-room beverage station with coffee, drinks, and snacks (Alcohol is not provided)

- Breakfast for 2 every morning Included

- Use of estate pool and gardens for the duration of your stay Included

- One hour guided tour and history of Hale Laule'a gardens Included

- Hot Tub Under the Stars (your choice of night) Included

- Star gazing from upper garden (weather permitting) Included

- Guided walking access to Hakalau beach park with Beach Chairs Included

- Choice of wedding site in upper garden or lower garden Included

- Simple decorations for wedding site at Pergola Included

- Simple Bride bouquet Included

- Wedding Pergola and Reception Pavilion use for 4 hours of ceremony Included

- Official to conduct your ceremony (Non-denominational) Included

- Bluetooth Speaker provided for use of your music Included

- Bride and Groom Table and Chairs Included

- Area for dancing Included

- Step by step marriage planning document Included

- Unlimited email questions and preparations Included

EXTRA

- Ability to book equine therapy sessions during your stay

- Grations for wedding site at Pergola

- Simple Bride bouquet

- Wedding Pergola and Reception Pavilion use for 4 hours of ceremony

- Bluetooth Speaker provided for use of your music

- Table and Chairs, table cloths, chair covering with sashes for 6

- Microphone and audio support during wedding

- Separate Groom dressing room prior to wedding for a no see wedding Extra

- Live music for your ceremony by talented performer Extra

- Haku Flower Headband for Bride and Maile Lei for Groom (See picture below for example) Extra

- Custom wedding bouquet - You choose the flowers Extra

- Reception table flowers Extra

- Personal Reception Cake and specific drinks for toasting (Hale Lalue'a can't provide alcohol) Extra

- Photo Shoot with professional photographer Extra

- Full wedding planning with inhouse coordinator Extra

- Catered meal Extra

- Additional services such as make up artist, hair and nails, musicians, and other requested services. (All additional services are additional cost and coordinated by the wedding coordinator) Extra

To book your Elopement /Vow Renewal Package, simply click on the link www.airbnb.com/h/hale-laulea-at-opihi-point-ocean and pick a date. If the date is open for the Ocean Suite, you can have your wedding. Airbnb will not instantly book your room, but send a request to me for your booking. Please send a message with your Airbnb request and in the message you state you want to book the Elopement Package. Once I am notified, I will approve you or message back to you through Airbnb and lock you into the suite. Cost of the suite for two nights at room rate is not part of the Elopement Package price. If you would rather book directly, simply click HERE to contact us directly.

If you want additional guest to stay at Hale Laule'a for your ceremony, we have two additional suites, the Solar Suite and the Carriage Suite that may be available for your event. There will be a $500 refundable deposit required to hold your date for your event. After an initial consultation meeting, a cost estimate will be provided with a contract to finalize your event with the balance due 30 days from the event. If planning your elopement farther out than 6 months, use the contact button at the bottom of the page to book your Elopement Package.

Destination Wedding / Vow Renewal

Destination Weddings - Starts at $2750

What is Possible : Price is all inclusive for up to six people that are staying on the estate of Hale Laule'a

REQUIRED

- 2 Night Stay in one of the nicest gated estates on the island, Hale Laule'a in the Ocean Suite (can be extended to up to 4 nights) Booked through AIRBNB Ocean Suite as well as the booking of the Solar Suite and the Carriage Suite. Extra

INCLUDED

- Welcome tropical flower arrangement in room Included

- Welcome Hawaiian chocolates Included

- Stocked in-room beverage station with coffee, drinks, and snacks (Alcohol is not provided)

- Breakfast for 2 every morning Included

- Use of estate pool and gardens for the duration of your stay Included

- One hour guided tour and history of Hale Laule'a gardens Included

- One hour Equine Therapy Couples session Included

- Hot Tub Under the Stars (your choice of night) Included

- Star gazing from upper garden (weather permitting) Included

- Decorations for wedding site at Pergola Included

- Simple Bride bouquet Included

- Wedding Pergola and Reception Pavilion use for 4 hours of ceremony Included

- Bluetooth Speaker provided for use of your music Included

- Table and Chairs, table cloths, chair covering with sashes for 6 Included

- Microphone and audio support during wedding Included

- Area for dancing Includeduided walking access to Hakalau beach park with Beach Chairs Included

- Choice of wedding site in upper garden or lower garden Included

- Simple deco

- Step by step marriage planning document Included

- Unlimited email questions and preparations Included

EXTRA

- Ability to book addtional equine therapy sessions during your stay Extra

- Separate Groom dressing room prior to wedding for a no see wedding Extra

- Live music for your ceremony by talented performer Extra

- Haku Flower Headband for Bride and Maile Lei for Groom (See picture below for example) Extra

- Custom wedding bouquet - You choose the flowers Extra

- Flowers for wedding site at Pergola, upper garden Extra

- Reception table flowers Extra

- Personal Reception Cake and specific drinks for toasting (Hale Lalue'a can't provide alcohol) Extra

- Photo Shoot with professional photographer Extra

- Official to conduct your ceremony (Non-denominational) Extra

- Catered meal Extra

- Full wedding planning with inhouse Venue Coordinator Extra

- Recommendations for additional services such as caters, make up artist, hair and nails, musicians, and other requested services. (All additional services are additional cost and coordinated by the wedding coordinator) Extra

Please click on the link Ocean Suite through Airbnb and pick a date. If the date is open for the Ocean Suite, you can have your wedding. You will need to also book one or both additional guest suites; the Solar Suite and / or the Carriage Suite . There will be a $500 deposit required to hold your date. After an initial consultation meeting, a cost estimate will be provided with a contract to finalize your event with the balance due 30 days from the event. The only guest allowed to attend the wedding for this package are ones staying at the estate of Hale Laule'a. If outside guest will attend, please see the Boutique Wedding Package. If planning your celebration farther out than 6 months, use the contact button at the bottom of the page to book your Package.

Boutique Wedding

Boutique Wedding Starts at$3000

What is possible: Up to 50 people total for wedding - Must use a Celebration Coordinator

REQUIRED

- 2 Night Stay in one of the nicest gated estates on the island, Hale Laule'a in the Ocean Suite (can be extended to up to 4 nights) Extra

- Event Insurance Extra

- Celebration Coordinator Extra

INCLUDED

- Welcome tropical flower arrangement in room Included

- Welcome Hawaiian chocolates Included

- Stocked in-room beverage station with coffee, drinks, and snacks (Alcohol is not provided)

- Breakfast for 2 every morning Included

- Use of estate pool and gardens for the duration of your stay Included

- One hour guided tour and history of Hale Laule'a gardens Included

- One hour Equine Therapy Couples session Included

- Hot Tub Under the Stars (your choice of night) Included

- Star gazing from upper garden (weather permitting) Included - Guided walking access to Hakalau beach park with Beach Chairs Included

- Four hour use of Hale Laule'a Upper Garden for ceremony, Shade Garden for reception and Lower Garden for pictures Included

- Simple decorations for wedding site at Pergola Included

- Simple Bride bouquet Included

- Microphone and audio support during wedding Included

- Area for dancing Included

- Guest Washrooms and Handwashing station Included

- Bride and Groom Table and Chairs Included

- Step by step marriage planning document Included

- Unlimited email questions and preparations Included

EXTRA

- Ability to book additional equine therapy sessions during your stay Extra

- Separate Groom dressing room prior to wedding for a no see wedding Extra

- Live music for your ceremony by talented performer Extra

- Haku Flower Headband for Bride and Maile Lei for Groom (See picture below for example) Extra

- Custom wedding bouquet Extra

- Additional Flowers for wedding site at Pergola, upper garden Extra

- Reception Cake and drinks for toasting (Hale Lalue'a can't provide alcohol ) Extra

- Security, parking, and attendance for up to 32 Extra per person

- Seating for up to 32, tables, chairs, coverings, tablecloths Extra per person

- Photo Shoot with professional photographer Extra

- Full wedding planning with inhouse coordinator Extra

- Official to conduct your ceremony (Non-denominational) Extra

Please click on the link Ocean Suite and pick a date. If the date is open for the Ocean Suite, you can have your wedding. Be sure in the message you state you want to book a Boutique Wedding. Once I am notified, I will approve you or message back to you through Airbnb and lock you into your date. There will be a $500 deposit required to hold your date. After an initial consultation meeting, a cost estimate will be provided with a contract to finalize your event with the balance due 30 days prior to your event.

If you want guest to stay at Hale Laule'a, we have two additional suites, the Solar Suite and the Carriage Suite that may be available for your event. If planning your celebration farther out than 6 months, use the contact button at the bottom of the page to book your Package.

Celebration Guide

Attached are some very easy steps to get married at Hale Laule’a at Opihi Point. Watch this video and follow these simple steps to get you ready for your big day.

1. Find a Venue for your Wedding or Celebration

a. Pick your package for your wedding / Elopement / Celebration at Hale Laule'a:

- 2 of you - Elopement Package

- 2 of you and up to 4 other people staying on Hale Laule'a - Destination Package

- 2 of you and 1 to 32 additional guest attending not staying at Hale Laule'a - Boutique Package

*To host a celebration at Hale Laule’a, you must rent the Ocean Suite of Hale Laule’a through Airbnb. The cost of your suite at Hale Laule'a is not included in the Package Price.

b. To book the Ocean Suite, go to this AirBNB link Ocean Suite. There must be an availability date on calendar for your booking to us host the celebration. There is a minimum of a two-night stay with a max of 4 nights for all celebration packages. If you would rather book directly with us, click HERE and leave us a message with date, contact information and your plans for your celebration. If you have questions or trouble with booking, call 808-479-1266. This accommodation is for the celebration couple only and is not part of celebration venue during the wedding. The celebration venue space is our Upper Garden and Shade Garden area only, or on approval our Lower Garden area.

2. Understand your celebration package and or need to find a Celebration Coordinator – All the packages come with standard items included to make this a simple process. You, though, can have what ever you want listed in the "extra" items. The package price does not include the coordination for the extra items. All coordination is the responsibility of the couple. Hale Laule’a highly suggests a professional wedding / celebration / event /party coordinator for all packages but requires one if booking the Boutique Package. The coordinator should handle all details outside of standard package offered items like flowers, music, food and drinks, reception cake, guests, and day of site management of the wedding. This is not negotiable.

3. Find a Performer for your Wedding. Performer must be licensed and registered in the State of Hawaii for a wedding for it to be legally registered in the state of Hawaii. Hale Laule’a’s recommended Performer is Corinne Allain. You must contact Corrine directly to reserve her for your event. Corinne Ann Allain, License Number #2020-23727 Phone : 808-339-0489 - corinneallain12@gmail.com. You are free to choose any Performer you wish.

4. Apply for a marriage or civil union license.

- Go online and register at https://marriage.ehawaii.gov . Fee is $65.

- You have one year from filing to have ceremony performed.

- Input your performer information on the form.

- Indicate you will be married on Hawaii Island at Hale Laule’a at Opihi Point.

5. Make an appointment to meet with an agent within 30 days of your wedding date to get your paperwork for a license. https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/license-agents/ . The agent will issue paperwork that you will bring to the performer on the day of the event. - License Agents on Hilo Side:

 Governor’s Liaison Office – Hilo (By Appointment Only) – Joyce Nakagawa – Dennis Onishi (808) 974-6262

 Hawaii District Health Office (By Appointment Only) – Embree Figueroa (808) 974-6008 – Hilo  Rose Delfin (808) 640-6179

6. Final Coordination - Contact your Performer to verify you have submitted for a license and have an appointment with a license Agent prior to the ceremony. Show up for the ceremony with your paperwork from the Agent for your Performer. The Performer will file for your license electronically after the ceremony and send you a copy as a temporary certificate. The state will mail you an official copy.

7. Photographer – We recommended Shelly Lynn Photography. Please contact Shelly Lynn directly through her website at www.shellylynnphotography.com to discuss your photography needs. You are free to choose any photographer you wish.

8. Music –You are welcome to book any musician you choose for your event. Additional cost for the performer’s setup needs may be incurred by the booking couple. Hale Laule’a does provide a Bluetooth input capable music speaker for the ceremony and reception music needs as an alternative to a live performer. Cost of Set up of a high quality music speaker is $150. This does not include the person to operate the speaker during the ceremony.

9. Audio – The wedding site is on the cliff edge of the ocean with waves crashing and a slight breeze. It is highly suggested to have a microphone for the ceremony if you are having guests or video recording of the event. Cost of setup of a microphone is included in package price.

10. Wedding Cake – Please coordinate through your wedding planner or the Hale Laule'a Venue Planner.

11. Flowers – Flowers provided in packages are set based on availability of the property gardens. All and any specific flower needs need to be coordinated through your wedding professional or through the Hale Laule'a Venue Manager.

12. Catering – Hale Laule’a does not provide any food preparation, catering, or food serving. Many restaurants do catering or onsite food prep to include serving. All Caterers need to be licensed, bonded, and be self contained meaning they will not use the kitchen of Hale Laule'a for food prep.

13. Alcohol and Beverage Station – Hale Laule’a does not provide alcohol for your event.

14. Parking and Security – Parking for your event is located onsite in a secure, gated area adjacent to the event location. Hale Laule’a also provides security for your event to ensure no issues arise. Both parking and security costs are included in the per guest charge listed in #1.

15. Insurance –The wedding couple must sign an indemnity agreement as part of the wedding contract accepting full responsibility for any accidents experienced by guests or vendors in the course of the ceremony and reception. Boutique events with guests who are not booked in a suite at Hale Laule’a are required to have insurance in order to host a ceremony. Special event coverage insurance policy with Philadelphia Insurance is approximately $175 and can be purchased at the following web site: https://www.phly.com/products/specialevents.aspx .

16. Additional Lodging – Hale Laule’a has two additional suites that are available for rent for your Hawaiian Celebration. If you are booking your event further than six months in advance, contact Hale Laule’a and the rooms will be blocked out for your use. If you are planning wedding less than six months, go directly to the links and see if the rooms are available for your needs.

- Carriage Suite

- Solar Suite

17. Tents – Hale Laule’a is on the beautiful Hamaku'a Coast that can sometimes get unpredictable rain showers from the ocean. Most showers last only minutes and will not cause significant delay in your event. Tents are available for the ceremony.

18. Other – Many other items for your special event can be coordinated such as rehearsal dinner, party favors, hair and make up, special color coordinated flowers and table dressing, and anything you want. All special request or questions should go through the venue coordinator or your wedding planner.

We look forward to helping you to have the Hawaiian Celebration of your dreams! Please feel free to contact us about any needs, issues, or concerns by clicking the button below.