— Katie & Cameron

“Our experience with Mollie and her team was nothing short of magical.”

Since 2018, I’ve photographed over 150 adventure elopements and weddings, including 10 in Kauai. My work has been featured in The Knot, Green Wedding Shoes, and PNWonderland, and I also won Junebug’s 2019 Elopement of the Year.

After capturing so many elopements, I know the ins and outs of working in Kauai. Drew and I went on our honeymoon here back in 2016 and have been coming back ever since. This islands landscapes, the rich Hawaiian culture, and endless adventure keeps pulling us back to this island. 


(just ask any of my couples about my famous homemade chocolate-chip cookies).

hey! I’M MOLLIE: ADVENTURE WEDDING and ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER, FOUNDER OF BETWEEN THE PINE, HIKING FANATIC, AND SNACK QUEEN...

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  • Sunscreen 
  • Sunglasses
  • Bathing suit
  • Clothes for adventures
  • Clothes for your elopement- duh! 

What you need to pack:

Sun: ★★★★★
Forest: ★★★★
Beaches: ★★★★★
Mountains: ★★★★

Star Rating

Lihue Airport 

Airport:  

  • Rainbows
  • Vegetation
  • Diverse Landscapes
  • Being Heaven on Earth

Famous for:

  • Helicopter Tour
  • Napali Coast Tour
  • Hiking in Haena State Park

Can’t miss honeymoon Activity:

All year! You will find me here mostly November-April. 

Best Season:

kauai, in a nutshell

why you should get married in kauai

For starters, Kauai is brimming with diverse landscapes for your adventure elopement: lush rainforests, waterfalls, black lava rock beaches, crystal clear waters, mountains towering above on the famous Napali Coast.

so we’re going to break down exactly why Kauai is the perfect place for an epic elopement or adventure wedding.

YOU SEEM LIKE THE ADVENTUROUS TYPE...

If lush greenery is your thing and how you envision your dream day to look, then the rainforest on Kauai is your perfect destination for your adventure wedding. Filled with fauna, flora and ferns, this stunning rainforest offers incredible plant and animal diversity making it a dream location for your big day.

Waimea Canyon is absolutely stunning and the ultimate location if you are looking for an overlook that is filled with red rocks, lush greenery and even a waterfall (can it get any better than that?!). This location would be perfect for exchanging personal vows and adventuring with your partner before or after you say your I dos.

Kauai is known for its gorgeous sandy beaches with stunning cliff sides that would make a dream location for your adventure wedding! Often, you can find sea turtles just off the coast, with incredible reefs filled with marine life. I know a handful of really awesome locations, that are secluded and would be perfect if you are looking for a beach elopement!

HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACES FOR A KAUAI ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT:

the beach:

Waimea Canyon:

the rainforest:

Much of Kauai is covered in lush rainforests and is nicknamed “the Garden Isle”. You’ll find a vast variety of plants and animals, with monsteras hanging from the trees and ferns covering the forest floors with pockets of orchids popping through.

the rainforest

WHEN YOU PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT IN KAUAI, WE’LL HELP YOU FIND GORGEOUS PLACES TO STAY NEAR:

The Napali Coast is known for some of the tallest sea cliffs in the world, with some standing at 4,000 feet above sea level. There are also many smaller sea cliffs you can climb and enjoy stunning views of the ocean and coast.

clifftops

The island of Kauai is surrounded by stunning picturesque beaches, many of which are coated with shimmering white sand. You’ll find jaw dropping views of mountains, cliffsides, crystal clear water and the most incredible sunsets you will ever witness here.

the beach

Receiving 300 to 600 inches of rain per year, it’s no surprise that Kauai is home to the most breathtaking waterfalls per square. There are even some waterfalls where you can swim in the pool below (how cool is that!?)!

Waterfalls

This red rock canyon is covered in greenery and is home to one of the most stunning waterfalls!

Waimea Canyon

Book a sunset boat cruise and sail along the Napali Coast. Enjoy snacks and drinks, while taking in the tallest sea cliffs in the world.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO STAY IN THE AREA FOR YOUR HONEYMOON, WE’VE GOT RECOMMENDATIONS ON WHAT TO SEE AND Do:

Hike through the Grand Canyon of the pacific or rent a jeep and take a 26 mile drive through the stunning lush red rock!

Plan an epic snorkeling or scuba diving adventure and explore lava tubes that form the magical underwater reef!

tunnels beach

Enjoy the tastiest ramen noodles and cocktails on the island when you book your dinner reservation at AMA Restaurant.

My absolute favorite juice and a must stop on your Kauai honeymoon. All fruits and vegetables are locally sourced from farmers on the island!

Head to our Kauai Honeymoon Guide for more adventures to enjoy!

Take a look at our packages and travel schedule, and when you’re ready to say ‘yes’ to Between the Pine, we’ll be here to greet you.

Convinced that a Kauai adventure elopement is for you?

packages

travel schedule

We’re going to let you in on something: we don’t just show up on your wedding day to take photos. Instead, we work with each of our couples to develop a completely custom itinerary for their Kauai adventure elopement or wedding, including guides with recommended vendors, places to stay, and (of course) trails we’ll need to hit up.

Still have a few questions about how to plan a Kauai adventure elopement?

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Ready to start planning your Kauai adventure elopement?

— danyel & andy

"You will get top notch photos, a friend, a resource, a hiking guide, and much more with Between the Pine."

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