Secluded beachfront weddings with sea turtle encounters and romantic Kamuela elegance.
1 N Kaniku Drive Kohala-Building A, Kamuela, Hawaii, 96743, United States
Contact: +1 (888) 605-1350
Weddings
THE PERFECT WEDDING
WHY SAY "I DO" HERE
Island Atmosphere
Exchange vows across 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, with Pauoa Bay and lava-rock shores nearby.
Wedding Day Ease
Dedicated resort staff support celebrations, while Hawai’ian cultural guidance helps weave meaningful local spirit into ceremonies.
Beautiful Venues
Choose coconut groves, garden waterfalls, ocean-view lanais, ballrooms, or Turtle Pointe’s panoramic shoreline and mountain views.
Weekend Celebrations
Gather guests for sunset dining, a traditional Hawaiian lūʻau, beachside cocktails, breakfast, and private oceanfront moments.
Planning Support
Culinary teams accommodate dietary needs, with banquet halls, ballrooms, multilingual staff, and tours or ticket assistance available.
Stay Together
With 540 guest rooms, private verandas, dining venues, spa, pool, and activities, guests can remain on site.
AN UNFORGETTABLE AMBIANCE
WEDDING VENUES
Capacity: 1500 Guests
Turtle Pointe Venue
Turtle Pointe Venue at Fairmont Orchid is an oceanfront lawn for wedding ceremonies, receptions and sunset celebrations, offering panoramic ocean views at the water’s edge and space for grand outdoor galas.
Capacity: 800 Guests
Coconut Grove Venue
Coconut Grove at Fairmont Orchid offers a sandy beach wedding ceremony site beneath coconut palms beside the ancient Keanapou fish pond, with glowing tiki torches for romantic evening receptions and celebrations.
Capacity: 125 Guests
Kilohana Room and Garden Venue
Celebrate at Fairmont Orchid’s Kilohana Room and Garden Venue, a lobby-level indoor/outdoor wedding space with a private lanai, garden setting, sunset views and built-in wooden dance floor for receptions and cocktails.
Capacity: 120 Guests
Wailana Garden Venue
Wailana Garden Venue at Fairmont Orchid offers an intimate garden wedding setting beside flowing waterfalls, lush gardens and mature palms near the South Tower—ideal for romantic ceremonies, receptions and celebrations.
Capacity: 220 Guests
Promenade Ballroom Venue
Host your Fairmont Orchid wedding reception in the garden-level Promenade Ballroom, a refined indoor ballroom divisible into Promenade I, II and III for flexible ceremonies, dinners and celebrations.
Capacity: 327 Guests
Plaza Ballroom Venue
Host an elegant Fairmont Orchid wedding reception in Plaza Ballroom, a flexible ballroom divisible into Plaza I, II and III, with doors opening to the Ballroom Courtyard fountain for memorable celebrations.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WEDDINGS FAQs
What wedding venues are available at Fairmont Orchid?
Fairmont Orchid offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor wedding venues, including the oceanfront Turtle Pointe Gazebo, the palm-shaded Coconut Grove beside the ancient Keanapou fish pond, the waterfall-adjacent Wailana Garden, the sunset-facing Kilohana Room, and the Courtyard Lanai overlooking the resort’s pool and ocean beyond. Couples planning a wedding at Fairmont Orchid can choose the backdrop that best fits their celebration.
Can Fairmont Orchid accommodate large wedding celebrations?
Yes, Fairmont Orchid can host large-scale weddings with up to 1,500 guests across its combination of indoor and outdoor event spaces. From intimate oceanside ceremonies to grand receptions, Fairmont Orchid’s event team works with couples to design a celebration of nearly any scale.
Does Fairmont Orchid offer oceanfront wedding ceremony sites?
Fairmont Orchid sits on 32 oceanfront acres along the Kohala Coast overlooking Pauoa Bay, and several ceremony sites take full advantage of this setting. The Turtle Pointe Gazebo offers panoramic ocean views along a shoreline of black and white coral, while the Coconut Grove provides a sandy, palm-lined setting for oceanside vows.
Can couples incorporate Hawaiian culture into their wedding at Fairmont Orchid?
Yes, Fairmont Orchid’s Director of Hawai’ian Culture helps couples weave authentic Hawaiian traditions and spirit into their ceremony. Couples can also host a traditional Hawaiian lūʻau at the resort’s historic Plantation Estate, complete with hula dancers, live music, and cultural narration, as part of their wedding festivities.
Does Fairmont Orchid provide catering that accommodates dietary restrictions for wedding receptions?
Yes, the culinary team at Fairmont Orchid can accommodate all dietary needs for wedding receptions, ensuring every guest enjoys a thoughtfully prepared menu featuring Hawai’i Island-inspired cuisine.
What indoor ballroom options does Fairmont Orchid offer for wedding receptions?
Fairmont Orchid features several indoor ballrooms suited to wedding receptions, including the approximately 14,000-square-foot Grande Ballroom, which can be divided into three separate salons, the Promenade Ballroom on the garden level, and the Plaza Ballroom, which opens to views of a central courtyard fountain. Altogether, Fairmont Orchid offers 32,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space for weddings of varying sizes.
Does Fairmont Orchid offer romance or proposal packages?
Yes, Fairmont Orchid offers proposal and romance packages for couples celebrating an engagement, honeymoon, or wedding anniversary, in addition to its dedicated wedding planning services.
Is Fairmont Orchid wheelchair accessible for wedding guests?
Yes, Fairmont Orchid is designed with accessibility throughout the resort, including a wheelchair-accessible ballroom and meeting spaces, a wheelchair-accessible path to the elevator, and wheelchair-accessible public washrooms, helping ensure wedding guests of all mobility needs can comfortably attend.
Can Fairmont Orchid host a welcome dinner or celebratory event beyond the wedding day?
Yes, wedding parties can extend their celebration with venues such as Brown’s Beach House, an AAA Four Diamond restaurant offering sunset ocean views and live Hawaiian music nightly, or by hosting a traditional Hawaiian lūʻau at the Plantation Estate for a memorable welcome or farewell event.
Where is Fairmont Orchid located for couples planning a destination wedding?
Fairmont Orchid is located at 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, set on 32 oceanfront acres within the Mauna Lani Resort overlooking Pauoa Bay. Its proximity to Kona International Airport, about 29 minutes away, makes Fairmont Orchid a convenient destination wedding location for couples and their guests.