Paradise Cove is a beachfront venue at Ko Olina on Oahu's west, or leeward, coast, best known for its luau. Couples choose it for a Hawaiian celebration right on the beach, with the ocean as the backdrop for the ceremony and the party that follows.
Why couples choose it
Ko Olina is on the dry, sunny side of Oahu, and Paradise Cove is built for gatherings, so it works well for couples who want a lively, celebration-style wedding and not a formal resort ceremony. If you are comparing Ko Olina venues, see our Four Seasons Resort Oahu guide and our Aulani guide as well.
Light and timing for your wedding film
Ko Olina faces west, so the sun sets over the open ocean. Sunset in Hawaii falls roughly between 5:45 and 7:15 PM depending on the season, and we build your timeline backward from that time so your portraits happen in golden hour light. Our golden hour guide explains how we plan it, and our Ko Olina vs. Kualoa Ranch comparison helps if you are still choosing between venues.
What to confirm before you book
Every venue sets its own rules for ceremony spaces, timing and outside vendors. Ask Paradise Cove's events team what they require from a videographer, and tell us your date and ceremony location so we can confirm availability.
Watch a wedding film shot at Paradise Cove
Here is a wedding film we shot at Paradise Cove, so you can see the setting and the light on camera.
A Paradise Cove wedding film by Pure Media Hawaii.
Pure Media Hawaii has photographed and filmed more than 1,000 Hawaii weddings since 2011, with photo and video from one team. See our films on our Hawaii wedding videographer page, or check your date.
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