October 19, 2024
Honolulu, HI
Book your Stay
We have reserved a hotel block at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki that we highly recommend booking. The hotel is a .2 mile walk from the beach, a half-mile walk from the Waikiki Aquarium, and is centrally located to downtown. There are additional hospitality offerings that come with booking through our reservation:
•Dole Pineapple Whip tasting upon arrival at Aloha Whip
•Rooftop Pool access
•Kukui Nut or Shell Lei greeting upon arrival
•24 Hour Fitness Center
•QK Hawaii Postcards
•Reef Safe Sunscreen
•Daily surf demonstrations at Hans Hedemann Surf School
•All Suites include a kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator, bathrobes, espresso maker
•Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
•Beach chairs/towels upon request
If you are interested in room category upgrades or extended room nights stays, please contact Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Assistant Director of Sales, Julie Ogata, jogata@queenkapiolani.com
Her and her team will be happy to assist you with any questions.
Wedding Day
The wedding will take place on October 19, 2024, at the Waikiki Aquarium. The aquarium will be open to guests starting at 5:15pm and will be able to tour throughout the event. Feel free to check out the exhibits indoors or grab drinks on the back lawn until the ceremony begins at 6 PM. A dinner and reception will immediately follow the ceremony, with music and dancing.
The dress code for the wedding is semi-formal/Aloha. Plan for maxi-sundresses, jumpsuits, and sandals you can dance in. Button-downs and slacks are good too, with formal Aloha shirts encouraged. Try to dress cool – it’s October, but it will still be hot out.
Parking at the aquarium is very restricted, so please plan to walk, Uber, or find alternative transportation methods. Let us know if you’re in need of accessible parking, and we can help find a solution.
Glass and open flames are not permitted, so please leave your liquor bottles and lighters at home.
You’re welcome to bring your kids! To keep things running smoothly, please take your little ones into the aquarium during the ceremony if there is a risk of crying. The ceremony will be quick, we promise.
We’re excited to celebrate our day with you!
What to do in Oahu
There is a free Hula show at the Waikiki Shell every Sunday-Thursday.
Check out the North Shore of Oahu and head to Sunset Beach.
Grab food and drinks at RumFire Beachfront restaurant at the Waikiki Sheraton
Head to Chief’s or the Polynesian Cultural Center for a legit Hawaiian Luau
Go on some beautiful hikes at Manoa Falls or Diamond Head
Friday Night Fireworks in Waikiki
Honolulu’s Pride Day is also October 19th, so get gay at the parade and festival before our wedding
Visit the Dole Plantation and get ya a Pineapple Whip
Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Food Recs
Emily and family recommend these great food spots: