How to Have a Luxury Ecotravel Wedding in Hawaii
The Four Seasons Hualalai on the Big Island's Sustainable Package
Nov 7, 2008
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is one of the best 5-star resorts in Hawaii. On the Big Island, the decor and ambiance more than matches its environment: It incorporates historic petroglyphs and other elements of its surrounds into the design of the resort itself. Clearly, any luxury traveler wondering how to find an elite resort, for an environmentally friendly destination wedding, can't do better than the Four Seasons Hualalai on Hawaii's Big Island.
The Four Season Resort Hualalai on Hawaii's Big Island is a AAA Five Diamond Resort that was recently given the "Who's Keeping Hawaii Green" Award by Hawaii Home + Remodeling and Hawaii Business magazines. This is in no small part due to the resort's commitment to being as sustainable as possible without sacrificing all the unbelievable amenities a famously luxurious resort should have. The "green" Sustainable Nuptials Package involves a wedding planner who will work with each couple to have an eco-friendly celebration with a personal touch.
The Sustainable Nuptials Package Includes:
- Wedding planner with expertise at both 5-star and eco-friendly weddings
- Choice of outdoor wedding location - before sunset, to use natural light
- Natural ohi'a wood or bamboo wedding arch
- Carbon credit to Sustainable Travel International, which offsets the carbon footprint of travel to a destination wedding - up to 25 guests
- 2,000 Hawaiian dendrobium orchids sprinkles at Four Season's wedding site
- Sustainably harvested, reusable teak chairs for seating arrangement
- Steam press of wedding gown and groom's tuxedo - it's hard to keep gowns wrinkle-free en route to a destination wedding in Hawaii!
- Marriage license appointment within walking distance of resort
- Consultation with florist, who provides wide variety of locally grown and sustainably harvested flowers
- Bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere
- Non-denominational officiant to perform wedding ceremony (own vows accepted, of course)
- Floral lei for up to 25 guests; more can be procured outside of wedding package deal
- Two-hour wedding photography package
- Two-tier wedding cake with Hawaiian flowers
- Bottle of champagne on wedding night
- Ground transportation to and from the Kona International Airport (this is a short drive, it usually takes around than 30 minutes)
- 50-minute Couples Massage at the famous, pampering Hualalei Spa
Other Ideas for an Eco-friendly Destination Wedding at the Four Seasons Luxury Resort:
- Outdoor weddings and receptions are part of the package but optional. Please take advantage of Hawaii's natural sunlight and sea breezes ; no air conditioning or electricity is necessary.
- Try to reduce, reuse, and recycle when possible, yet maintain the 5-star feel of the wedding.
- The Four Seasons Hualalai executive Chef works with local fishermen and farmers to procure the freshest, most sustainably harvested menu items. Order only what will be needed, if possible.
- Request that the Four Seasons Huilalai Resort donate the centerpiece flowers or potted plants to local elderly care facilities and hospitals after the wedding and reception.
A luxury destination wedding can be environmentally responsible. The beachfront Four Seasons on Hawaii's Big Island makes it easy for the bride and groom to know how to best begin their lives together with a light (carbon) footprint in the sand.
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