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The World Elopement Face-Off: Why Hawaii Still Takes the Crown in 2026

April 17, 2026 / All 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 […] OPEN POST

How to Choose Your Big Island Wedding Photographer: 5 Must-Haves for Epic Photos

April 13, 2026 / All 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 […] OPEN POST

Beyond the Beach: 5 Epic Locations from a Big Island Elopement Photographer

April 11, 2026 / All 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 […] OPEN POST

A Dream Wedding at Mauna Lani: Morgan & Justin

March 19, 2026 / All 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. […] OPEN POST

Secret Proposal at Kukio Beach Big Island

February 24, 2026 / All At sunset on a quiet Big Island beach, he asked—and everything slowed down. Golden light, soft waves, just them. Big Island Elopement set the scene with a Hawaiian flower ring and a cozy beach picnic, while I stayed hidden and captured the moment exactly as it happened. No posing. No interruptions. Just real reactions—the laugh, […] OPEN POST

Big Island, Kona Weddings | Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

December 30, 2025 / All Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is one of those places where everything feels easy. The ocean, the light, the space — it all works together without trying too hard. This Big Island wedding was a perfect reflection of that feeling: elegant, calm, and deeply connected to the island. Set along the lava-lined Kona Coast, the day […] OPEN POST

Big Island Beach Weddings That Feel Completely You

November 11, 2025 / Elopements Big Island Wedding at Robertson’s Beach House OPEN POST

Punaluu Black Sand Beach | Big Island Engagement Session

October 21, 2025 / All A romantic secret proposal on Hawaii’s Big Island — discover how this surprise engagement at Punaluu Black Sand Beach. OPEN POST

Colourful Kona Beach Wedding at Papa Kona – Big Island Wedding Photographer

September 30, 2025 / All There’s that one song that says, “Almost forgot that was the whole point.” But with this wedding, nothing was forgotten. Everything felt intentional — from the way they looked at each other, to the hugs from family, to the happy tears that kept flowing. Papa Kona couldn’t have been a more perfect backdrop. The ocean, […] OPEN POST

Big Island Elopement Packages for 2025 & 2026

September 26, 2025 / All If you’ve been dreaming of exchanging vows in Hawaii, the Big Island offers some of the most magical settings in the world—black or white sand beaches, waterfalls, and dramatic lava cliffs. Eloping allows you to skip the stress of a big wedding and focus on what really matters—your love and your vows. Instead of months […] OPEN POST

Big Island Secret Proposal & Engagement Packages in Hawaii

September 26, 2025 / All Planning the perfect secret proposal can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Together with Big Island Elopements, we’ve designed our Signature Secret Proposal Packages to take away the stress while making your moment unforgettable. From luxury picnics to breathtaking sunsets, we’ll help you plan every detail so all you have to do is […] OPEN POST

Together at Hualalai – Four Seasons Intimate Wedding Package

September 10, 2025 / All Plan your Four Seasons Hualalai wedding with the Together at Hualalai package. Intimate Hawaii elopement photography in a timeless setting. OPEN POST

Photographing an Intimate Papa Kona Wedding at Sunset

September 6, 2025 / All I had the honor of photographing this intimate wedding at Papa Kona, and it was one of those days that remind me why I love what I do. The couple kept it simple — just their closest family and friends gathered by the ocean in Kailua-Kona. The ceremony took place right as the sun was […] OPEN POST

A Secret Sunrise Proposal at Mauna Lani Resort

August 28, 2025 / All A Secret Sunrise Proposal at Mauna Lani Resort OPEN POST

When the Ocean Stood Still – Sunset Engagement in Kona | Big Island Photographer

May 6, 2025 / All There’s something about the Big Island’s coastline that holds time a little differently.On this evening, it was all golden haze and slow salt wind—the kind of light that softens everything it touches. I captured their engagement session. We met just before sunset, where the lava rock softened into warm sand. There were no poses, no […] OPEN POST

Elopement at Mauna Lani Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii

May 3, 2025 / All Aneta’s + Rob – Mo’olelo: We attended a wedding together and sat next to eachother. We danced and talked. Shortly after Rob left to go to New Zeland and we communicated our love via text. Once he returned, we realized we are in love. Two years later we bought our home and started a family. […] OPEN POST

Unforgettable Moments: Celebrate Love at Hale Kukui Overlooking Waipio Valley

April 2, 2025 / All As a wedding photographer in Hawaii, I’ve captured weddings and elopements in breathtaking venues, but Hale Kukui always stands out. There’s something truly magical about this place—views of Waipio Valley, and the quiet intimacy that makes every moment feel even more special. Every angle is a masterpiece, from the towering cliffs to the tropical gardens.If […] OPEN POST

Sunrise Wedding At Punalu’u Black Sand Beach On The Big Island Of Hawaii

January 27, 2025 / All We always love hearing our couples’ love stories: Gary & Elizabeth’s Elopement As many modern couples, do we swiped our way into our love story. It was a perfect day and the city was buzzing as the first Bucks championship game was set to begin on our first date. We met at a rooftop restaurant […] OPEN POST