Pros and Cons of a Hawaii Wedding | The Real Reasons I'm Glad We Kept It to Family Only
In August 2026, we held a family-only wedding in Ko Olina, Hawaii. We had considered a domestic wedding, but there are three reasons (pros) why we ultimately chose Hawaii. I will write about both the public reasons and the more honest ones. In the second half, I will also write about the cons I felt after actually holding the ceremony. My family loves Hawaii. I wanted to hold the ceremony in a place they love to express my gratitude for everything they have done for me. I thought that the experience of "everyone going to Hawaii together" would be a gift to my family, more so than holding a ceremony at a domestic venue. From my wife: For me, the fact that it could also serve as a family trip was a big factor. Since we didn't go on many overseas family trips when I was a child, I thought this would be a great way to make memories and show filial piety. Also, having a "wedding" as a reason…