Adam and Kristin are getting married on April 21, 2017 at 4pm in Hawi, HI
Aloha and E komo mai!
We're thrilled to welcome you to Big Island for our wedding! The ceremony and reception will be held at Puakea Ranch. We will be staying on the ranch for the week of the festivities and are looking forward to connecting as you arrive.
Celebration
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Bachelor/ette Parties
Before we celebrate coming together as one, we'll be honoring the unique paths that led us to know we're better together.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Rehearsal 2PM
Those who are taking part in the ceremony will rehearse with us at 2pm at Puakea Ranch.
Rehearsal Dinner 5:30PM
The wedding party and family will be attending the Island Breeze Luau after rehearsing the ceremony. All are welcome to join us! Tickets are $94 with tax and can be booked via their online reservation system .
Friday, April 21, 2017
All Friday events will be held at Puakea Ranch.
Dress: island cocktail attire
Ceremony 4PM
As we take our vows beneath the kissing tree, our families and communities will join to consecrate our life together.
Cocktail Hour 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Cocktails and light fare will be served following the ceremony. Guests are invited to explore the ranch and play yard games.
Dinner 6PM
The newlyweds will rejoin the party as dinner is served under the pavilion.
Reception 7PM
After dinner, we'll be dancing the night away with friends and family. The ranch doesn't have a neighbor for miles so when the band stops playing, the after-party will start. Guests are welcome to camp out on the ranch but Puakea requires a headcount in advance, so please let us know if you're interested.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
East Coast Reception 4PM - 8PM
For those who are unable to attend the ceremony, there will be a mainland reception in the Hogan Ballroom at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.
Destination
Cell service is extremely limited on/around the ranch
If you have the Google Maps app on your phone, you can download the map of Hawai'i so it is available offline. It's free and only requires 18 MB of storage space (equivalent to about 7 photos). When selecting the area to download, zoom so that Big Island is the only thing visible.
Accommodation
Kohala Village Inn
Kohala Club Hotel
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort
Airbnb
There are lots of good Airbnb options in the neighborhood.
VRBO
Our landlords use a site called VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) to rent some of their other properties.
Exploration
We want all our guests to make the most of their Hawaiian adventure. Everyone is welcome to hang out with us on the ranch and plan their own excursions to beaches, volcanoes, cultural sites, golf courses, ziplines, coffee farms and whatever else floats your boat.
If you're staying in Kona, you'll have access to beautiful sandy swimmable beaches. However, most of the Big Island coast is rocky with rough shoreline, so the closest swimmable beach to the ranch is a 25 minute drive away at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area. There are lots of beautiful coastal views much closer to Hawi which are great for hikes and picnics.
If you are inclined to rent a bike, one option is Mountain Road Cycles who provide top notch bikes for those looking to enjoy the ride.