Over half the weddings in Hawaii in 2023 were destination weddings between non-resident couples. A Hawaiian wedding planner from O'ahu shares what couples should know before booking their wedding.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph weddings at many of Oahu’s most beautiful venues, from iconic resorts in Waikiki to private estates tucked into the island’s most scenic corners.

Residents living around Waialae Beach Park say the increase of wedding ceremonies and photography has prevented them from enjoying activities in the area Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at ...