The World Elopement Face-Off: Why Hawaii Still Takes the Crown in 2026
If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen the 2026 elopement trends taking over. Couples aren't just looking for a "wedding" anymore; they are looking for a story. Whether it’s a rugged cliffside in Ireland, a volcanic trek in Iceland, or a hidden jungle in Bali, the world has become a playground […]
How to Choose Your Big Island Wedding Photographer: 5 Must-Haves for Epic Photos
The air on the Big Island is different. It’s a mix of salt spray, the faint scent of plumeria, and that unmistakable, grounding warmth that rises from the volcanic rock. When you’re standing on a black sand beach, the wind catching your hair while the Pacific crashes against the shore, the last thing you want […]
Beyond the Beach: 5 Epic Locations from a Big Island Elopement Photographer
Listen, we get it. You hear “Hawaii” and your brain immediately goes to white sand, swaying palms, and maybe a coconut with a tiny umbrella. And hey, we love a good beach day as much as the next person. In fact, we’ve written entire guides on the best black sand beaches for eloping because they […]
A Dream Wedding at Mauna Lani: Morgan & Justin
Photography by Couple Cups | Mauna Lani, Big Island of Hawaiʻi Some weddings are beautiful. And then some weddings stop you in your tracks — where every detail, every glance, every golden moment feels like it was made for exactly this place, exactly this couple. Morgan and Justin’s wedding at Mauna Lani was the latter. […]