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Now that you have decided to tie the knot in Hawaii, the planning stage begins. No one wants this process to be a stressful one, so getting organized is a must. Resources abound on the World Wide Web. But before you start your search, relax, close your eyes for a moment, visualize your perfect setting, and now that you have an idea of what you really want, you are ready to begin.

Start making a list of things you want done; additional questions you want answered. For example, how long does it take to get the marriage license? Should it be a church, garden, sunset sail, or beach wedding? How many guests are expected? Is the theme going to be formal or casual?

For the local Hawaiian couple, it is easy to coordinate all the above. For the visitors planning on getting married in the Islands, a wedding planner may be the best way to go, but with a little research and determination, the wedding couple can plan and organize everything before they arrive on the Island.

Getting the marriage license

Before going to the Hawaii Department of Health to apply for your Hawaii marriage license, you can fill out the application form beforehand. http://www.hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/vital-records/marriage/index.html It is a PDF file. This is the official Web site for obtaining information on getting married in Hawaii. The whole process takes approximately 45 minutes.

Find a Marriage Officiate

Surf the Web or ask your hotel’s customer service department for referrals. The majority of hotels have their in-house wedding department, or they work with an independent wedding company. If it’s a referral, go on and search the Web. The Officiate just might have a personal Web site.

Choosing the Wedding Venue

Many locations can be viewed on the Web. Beach weddings are popular. All beach locations are free to the public. In Honolulu, the oceanfront Leahi Park on the slopes of Diamond Head is our favorite public location. Situated behind a high iron fence, Leahi Beach Park is like having a private location. Note that there is no site fee for all public locations, and alcoholic beverage is prohibited.

All the islands have quaint chapels ideal for small wedding parties. Some hotels have their own private wedding chapels.

If you want to add photography, a sunset wedding is recommended; the reddish glow adds magic to your pictures. Most photographers do have samples of their work on the Web. If you have chosen your Marriage Official, ask for referrals.

Planning your dream Hawaii wedding should be fun, not stressful. So start writing down what you want, make a list of your questions, and target your search. But if you just do not want to deal with planning, give your list to a wedding planner. Just make sure that your wedding planner keeps you updated regularly in order to avoid future surprises.

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Source by Taueva Faotusia