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GARDENS
Tropical flora and cascading waterfalls in beautiful island gardens make for the prettiest of wedding days. From private garden estates to beautiful botanical gardens and plantations, Oahu has the perfect garden wedding setting for you.

KUALOA RANCH - MOLII GARDENS
Molii Gardens at Kualoa Ranch is a beautiful ceremony or reception venue with a covered Pavilion and terraced garden overlooking a 125 acre ancient Hawaiian fishpond, the largest and most well preserved fishpond in Hawaii. From the main lawn, a grand staircase leads downward to the lower gardens at the edge of the water. Picturesque from every angle, the gardens boast the green Koolau Mountains as well as the beautiful waters as a backdrop.

KUALOA RANCH - PALIKU GARDENS
Paliku Garden is nestled at the base of the Kualoa cliffs. Tropical gardens discretely surround this treasure. A covered pavilion and terraced three-level garden is a 1,000 feet above the Kualoa Ranch headquarters overlooking Mokoli’i Island (Chinaman’s Hat) and Kaneohe Bay. While it is ideal for parties of 250 people or more it is also great for smaller parties and weddings wanting a beautiful view.

HAIKU GARDENS
Private weddings can be held at this gorgeous tropical garden, the beautiful open-air Tahitian chapel, or charming gazebo set over a tranquil pond. Wedding receptions are held at Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill, overlooking the stunning garden and mountain vistas. (LINK member listing)

FOSTER GARDENS
Foster Garden traces its beginning to 1853 when Queen Kalama leased a small area of land to William Hillebrand, a young German doctor. A botanist as well as a physician, he and his wife built a home in the upper terrace area of the present garden. The magnificent trees which now tower over this area were planted by him. The Foster Botanical Garden opened to the public on November 30, 1931, with Dr. Harold Lyon as its first director. Over a span of 27 years, Dr. Lyon introduced 10,000 new kinds of trees and plants to Hawaii. The Foster Garden orchid collection was started with Dr. Lyon's own plants. Today, the Garden is a favorite place for weddings and photo taking. A permit is required for weddings and commercial photography. Call (808) 522-7066 for information http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg/