Weddings are one of the most special moments in the lives of a couple. In Hawaii, an outdoor wedding may have fresh air and breathtaking views, but an indoor wedding will have air conditioning and allow your event to continue later in the evening. There are both advantages and disadvantages to choosing an indoor or outdoor wedding. The tug of war between indoor events and outdoor events in Hawaii might be a bit tough because there are so many options so we created this blog post to get you started. As there are many other things to consider, feel free to follow us on Instagram or just follow our hashtag #APDblog to be notified of future posts as we discuss this topic.
Indoor (PRO):
Convenient access to restrooms, you can control your guest count (not having to worry about the cost of having to invite “everyone”), less coordination/planning is usually required as fewer vendors are needed.
Indoor (CON):
Depending on which venue you choose, their maximum capacity might hinder you from inviting everyone on your guest list.
TIP: If you already know that your final guest count would exceed every venue’s max cap., you may want to consider an outdoor wedding or reducing your guest count.
PC: Derek Wong Photography
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PC: Keoni Michael
Outdoor (PRO):
Lots and lots of SPACE! Kids can run around freely, you can space out your tables and chairs so your guests can mingle, and you can invite as many guests as your heart’s desire.
Outdoor (CON):
Some outdoor venues might have limited parking spaces (especially if you have a really large guest list). It can also be harder to control/limit your guest list as there is enough space to fit everyone.
TIP: Check with the venue to see if they offer an alternative parking solution or maybe hire a valet.
NOTE: Although many hotels DO have outdoor reception options, we’d like to let you know that A Perfect Day currently only plans and coordinates weddings at hotels, resorts, and country clubs so if you would like a recommendation for a planner who specializes in an estate, or ranch wedding, please ask us for a free recommendation!
Happy Planning!
XOXO A Perfect Day