FAQs

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Where is the venue located?

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Kualoa Ranch is located on the Windward (eastern) side of O'ahu. We are arranging shuttles to leave from Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel (Grand Islander Bus Depot) at 2:30pm. If you are driving yourself, we recommend the following address when traveling to the venue on the day of the wedding: 49-560 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe, HI 96744 Once you arrive, keep left at the fork. Continue driving through the parking lot up the hill labeled with the sign “Authorized Vehicles Only” to the right (there are usually green ranch buses parked near this road). Carefully follow this road to the top of the hill, over the Horse Crossing. Follow the road to the top of the hill, veering up the right-hand side to the labeled “Guest Parking” areas. You may park in any of the labeled grassy lots. There will be signs to assist you :)

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Yes, the venue provides parking.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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It is STRONGLY advised that guests arrive no later than 3:45pm. The buses from Waikiki will arrive anywhere from 3:30-3:45pm.

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When should I RSVP by?

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The earlier the better. Ideally we would like to have RSVPs by 06/01/2023. This is a destination wedding and last minute travel arrangements will not only be difficult for you, but also the couple and the wedding planner to assist. Hotels, airfare, and rental cars may be limited and more costly the longer you wait to confirm your attendance.

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Is there a dress code?

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We adore sundresses, fancy garden hats, sunglasses, and lightweight suits for men. Think colors from the album "Lover" by T. Swift (Pinks, light blues, yellows, peach, lavender)

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Do I need to rent a car?

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Depends on where you are staying, how much you want to explore the island, and your budget. Waikiki is a busy area and most restaurants, hotels, and beaches can be accessed on foot or with a quick uber/lyft ride (think Vegas without the gambling). Bicycles and scooters are also an option. Pre-arranging a ride share or shuttle from this area to get you to the wedding is recommended if you are not renting a car. Devon used the public bus system to get groceries/go on hikes/see other beaches in 2019. However, the buses don't usually run on time. Other parts of the island outside of Waikiki/Honolulu are more remote and you will be waiting longer on uber/lyft services. If you are traveling from the airport to another part of the island and do not plan to leave your housing accommodations, you can probably get away without renting a car. Another option you could look into is using Turo -- an alternative car rental service, think the airbnb of car rental services. It is usually cheaper than the traditional car rental options. Devon & Mitch are going with this option.

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How do I attend on a budget?

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We have lots of recommendations for traveling on a budget :) 1. If you don't already have a travel credit card, open one ASAP. You can accumulate massive points if you meet the spending requirements in the first few months of opening. These travel points can cover the cost of your roundtrip flight in full or a hotel stay. Devon covered her flight to Hawaii and New Zealand by doing this by opening up a Chase Sapphire Card! Also look into using transfer points with your travel credit card. This basically means you can get more value out of your points when you transfer them to other participating parties. *Note* if you decide to apply for a travel credit card, check with friends/family/the couple to earn referral points for those that already have a card you are interested in. Points for you and points for them, a win-win! 2. Use flight tracking apps like Hopper and Google Flights to get notified when flights prices are increasing or when the best time to buy will be. 3. If you really want to save on accommodation costs, consider booking at a hostel (Devon loves them!) Hostels aren't just 10 bedroom dorms -- you can also book private rooms at hostel for as low as $79/night like at the Polynesian Hostel Beach Club! Polynesian Beach Club is 7 minute walk to Waikiki Beach. Also, hostels have tons of food recommendations where you can save $$ on eating in and finding local spots that do not come with the usual Waikiki price tag.