It’s that time again – time for Destination I Do’s Destination: X Series! So far in 2017, we’ve highlighted wedding away locations including New Orleans, Mexico, Aruba and Italy. For the month of May it’s all about a true destination wedding classic: Hawaii! We’ve featured these islands countless times in our magazine and on the blog and the beauty of  Hawaii never ceases to amaze us. Today, we’re kicking off Destination: Hawaii with great packages for the islands of Maui, Oahu and the Big Island. Whether you’re anxiously awaiting your engagement, planning your destination wedding or finalizing the details of your honeymoon, these islands would make a beautiful backdrop.

The Ultimate Island Engagement Package

Your engagement will be a special moment the two of you will remember for the rest of your lives. So, why not go all-out? If you’ve found “the one” and want to ask the big question in a way she or he will never forget, the Montage Kapalua Bay has done the hard work for you. For 2017, the property announced an exclusive partnership with the House of Harry Winston and introduced the “Love is in the Air” engagement program. The program offers couples a truly exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime experience and includes:

• Three-night stay in the exclusive Premier Ocean View Penthouse
• Custom proposal setting at Montage Kapalua Bay’s historic Cliff House including rose petal pathway, Champagne and a solo musician
• Champagne toast and private consultation at the House of Harry Winston in Oahu for the couple to select an engagement ring and any additional bridal jewelry. Engagement ring and bridal jewelry available for purchase at an additional cost.
• Private, round-trip Blue Hawaiian Helicopters trip to Oahu, including an island tour
• Round-trip car service from heliport to the House of Harry Winston in Oahu
• One-hour engagement photo session with Pacific Dream Photography
• Maui Romance Couples Package at Spa Montage Kapalua Bay
• Dinner for two at Montage Kapalua Bay’s signature restaurant, Cane & Canoe
• Daily breakfast for two at Cane & Canoe 

Montage Kapalua Bay sits on 24-acres of pure paradise and would be an intimate and romantic place to begin your engagement. To learn more about the Montage Kapalua Bay, check out this article that appeared in DID’s Spring/Summer 2015 issue, “The Montage in Maui.” It’s an ideal fit for the Montage Kapalua Bay and the House of Harry Winston to join romantic forces. Founded in 1932, Harry Winston has an iconic head quarters in New York City, but has also set-up shop on the island of Oahu. To learn more about the House of Harry Winston, visit harrywinston.com.

Hawaiian B&B Honeymoon Packages

Once you and the love of your life have said “yes” and sealed the deal with a destination wedding kiss, the real fun begins: the honeymoon! Hawaii presents the perfect opportunity to say “I do” on one island and celebrate your new union on another. If you’ve set your sights on the Big Island for your honeymoon, the Holualoa Inn has three romantic packages that would take your trip over-the-top. The Holualoa Inn is an intimate bed and breakfast near the popular area of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s self-described as “casual elegance meets Polynesian style” and would make a wonderful spot to unwind after your destination wedding whirlwind. The hot-spot is currently offering three packages that perfectly cater to honeymoon couples:

ULTIMATE BIG ISLAND HONEYMOON PACKAGE

Includes:

• Minimum four night stay with gourmet breakfasts
• Traditional lei greeting for two
• “Love Affair” package with complimentary Champagne
• 90 Minute couples massage (therapist gratuity included)
• “Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure” with KapohoKine – all-day excursion includes picnic lunch at a Kona coffee farm, visit to Punalu’u Bake Shop, sea turtles at the black sand beach, one-mile hike through Thurston Lava Tube, see Steam Vents, Kilauea Iki, Jaggar Museum and dinner at the Volcano House
• To-Go-Lunches from the kitchen for a day at the beach
• Standard room package starting at $2,490

Upgrade to a Suite or Darrell Hill Cottage starting at $2,800.

SWEET ROMANTIC SURPRISE

Includes:

• Minimum two night stay with gourmet breakfasts
• Traditional lei greeting for two
• “Love Affair” package with complimentary Champagne
• 60 Minute couples massage (therapist gratuity included)
• Standard room package starting at $1,195

Upgrade to a Suite or Darrell Hill Cottage starting at $1,355.

ROMANTIC HONEYMOON ADVENTURE

Includes:

• Minimum two night stay with gourmet breakfasts
• Traditional lei greeting for two
• “Love Affair” package with complimentary Champagne
• “Kohala Zip & Dip” with Hawaii Forest and Trail – all-day excursion includes a thrilling zip line tour, lunch overlooking Pololu Valley and a swim in a private waterfall.
• Standard room package starting at $1,385

Upgrade to a Suite or Darrell Hill Cottage starting at $1,545. For more information on Holualoa Inn and these packages, visit holualoainn.com. You can also find the inn on the B&B rental site, BnBFinder at bnbfinder.com.

Hopefully these packages and properties have got your wedding planning wheels turning. Stay tuned all week for more great packages, helpful info, real weddings and Hawaiian island-inspiration. Today is just the first of five Destination: Hawaii days!

Photos courtesy of (in order of appearance): Montage Kapalua Bay (1st-3rd), Harry Winston (4th) and Jumping Rocks Photography (5th-8th).