| #1 At this point in time you must have a beach | | | | inconvenience - it can really offer an authentic |
| permit from the state of Hawaii (DLNR). At | | | | Kauai beach wedding flavor, and after all, |
| current moment (2009) the judge is still making a | | | | that’s what people do on an exotic tropical |
| decision as to the legality of the legislated permit | | | | island! |
| requirement for all Kauai weddings (actually all | | | | #3 It’s always windy. Brides, if you don’t |
| Hawaii weddings on all islands) taking place on | | | | want your hair to blow everywhere during the |
| public property. Nonetheless, until this is settled in | | | | photography shoot and ceremony, get it put up |
| court it is still required and without this permit the | | | | back and out of the way! It will look better back |
| state still has the power to shut down any beach | | | | than being windblown. |
| wedding on Kauai that did not pay for and obtain | | | | #4 High heel shoes are awkward in the sand - |
| a permit (with proof of insurance) before the | | | | don’t bother with them if they aren’t |
| wedding. | | | | totally necessary. |
| Aloha Ever After will obtain this permit for you. | | | | #5 The hair/makeup always takes longer than |
| You do NOT have to do anything extra besides | | | | expected. Plan 30-45 minutes minimum extra into |
| pay the $30 fee that we are required to pay. | | | | whatever the person says she/he needs! |
| Aloha Ever After does not make money on this; | | | | #6 Your photographer does not know the names |
| in fact it costs extra time to do it for you. Aloha | | | | and relations of everyone in your family. Plan out |
| Ever After does not charge you for this service | | | | what family shots you want ahead of time. Give |
| or the time it takes to do it, since we want your | | | | a list of who you want in what group pictures to |
| romantic Kauai wedding to go smoothly and easily | | | | a trusted family member/friend and instruct that |
| and will make sure it is completely legal and safe. | | | | person to stand next to the photographer during |
| #2 All Kauai/Hawaii beaches are public beaches | | | | the after ceremony pictures. Have this person call |
| and therefore anyone can use any beach at | | | | out the names of the next group at least one |
| anytime. This is good news for you, but this also | | | | picture before the photographer needs them. This |
| means that there is no way of guaranteeing a | | | | way you will get all the shots you want plus extra |
| private Kauai/Hawaii beach wedding. Having lived | | | | pictures. It takes a lot of time to get people |
| here since 1999 Timory can however offer | | | | together and organized. If the photographer is not |
| expert advice as to which beaches are usually | | | | required to play group leader she/he will have |
| deserted and what times are the best times to | | | | more time to take more quality photos. |
| have your Kauai beach wedding. There is at least | | | | #7 Having a Kauai beach wedding will be one of |
| one beach that Timory use where there have | | | | the most memorable events of your life. Having |
| never been other people near us on the beach | | | | captured moments to treasure and share forever |
| nor many people even walking past. Timory is | | | | by utilizing our professional Kauai photography |
| happy to share this beautiful Kauai beach site with | | | | community is one of the most crucial steps in |
| you. There are other beaches where lots of | | | | planning your big day, so don’t forget to set |
| people take walks (with and without dogs) and | | | | up your photographer early to assure getting the |
| use the beach for swimming, surfing, cliff diving | | | | date you want! |
| and sun bathing. This does not need to be an | | | | |