WEDDINGS AT PAPA KONA
Get Ready for Your Dream Hawaii Wedding
Say “I do” on a private slice of lawn with an oceanfront view. Share a delectable meal with friends and family on our second-floor lanai. Toast to your love underneath the stars with Ōneo Bay gently lapping in the background.
Forget cookie-cutter ceremonies and lackluster food. At Papa Kona Events & Catering, we’ll bring your ultimate wedding vision to life. Our award-winning events team will handle every last detail and seamlessly guide you through the planning process—from vendor recommendations to personalized dining and cocktail menus.
Wedding Services & Packages
You have the vision. We’ll make it happen. Our award-winning team of Wedding Managers will be with you every step of the way to make your dream Hawaii destination wedding a reality. Every wedding package includes a personal on-site Event Manager before and during your wedding day to assist with vendor recommendations, as well as setup, breakdown, catering and timeline the day of for a flawless event from start to finish. And with fully customizable packages to suit your tastes and needs, rest assured that your wedding will be as unique as you are.
With you every step of the way
Every Wedding Package Includes
ceremony & reception space
Exchange vows on our private waterfront ceremony site overlooking Ōneo Bay, then dance the night away on the entire second floor of our Kailua-Kona Waterfront Row location.
Access to Preferred Vendor List
Get immediate inside access to the best vendors on the Big Island for ceremony arches, celebrants, florists, photographers and entertainment. If you prefer to bring your own vendors, there is no additional fee.
venue Coordination
Your personal Venue Coordinator will be on hand for anything you need and to ensure your day goes smoothly, right from your initial booking to your last goodbye.
Professional Sound
A professional sound system will be available for you, including a technician and wireless lapel microphone for your ceremony. For receptions, a sound system with Bluetooth and direct audio input, and a wireless microphone are available. DJ upgrades are also available.
wedding planning guide
You want to enjoy the wedding planning process, not stress over it. Make sure every detail is covered with our easy month-by-month wedding planning checklist.
thirty coffee favors
Give your guests a taste of the Big Island with two-ounce Papa Kona roasted whole bean coffee wedding favors personalized with your names and roasted fresh on your big day. 100% Kona coffee upgrade is available.
Wedding Ceremonies
Located on the south lawn of Papa Kona Restaurant.
Marry beneath a towering coconut tree on our intimate ceremony lawn beside the sparkling waters of Ōneo Bay, the perfect backdrop for photos.
This slice of private greenery can accommodate up to 80 seats, and for larger parties, the Papa Kona Restaurant lanai is available for additional seating or standing room.
Wedding Receptions
Located on the second floor of Papa Kona Restaurant.
Revel in 270-degree views of Ōneo Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and dazzling sunsets from our second-floor lanai, which follows the Kona coastline. Our floorplan allows for a unique layout to suit your wedding style, from romantic long tables to more conversational cocktail-style seating. Bistro lights crisscross the space, while decorative Edison bulbs create a warm, festive atmosphere.
REAL PAPA KONA WEDDINGS
Weddings As Unique As You Are
From baby alpacas to fragrant maile leis, get inspired by those who have already walked down the aisle at Papa Kona.
Wedding FAQs
Do you host rehearsal dinners?
We do! Groups of 15 people or fewer can make a group reservation in the restaurant, sometimes requiring a pre-order for smooth service. Groups of 15 or more are recommended to rent the upstairs private event space.
In the unlikely event of rain, are tents or indoor accommodations provided at no additional cost?
Our upstairs private event space is mostly outdoors and uncovered to allow the best view of the bay and unencumbered sunset views. If it does rain, we will move the wedding indoors and also add additional coverage to the lanai to keep you and your guests dry.
How many parking spaces do you have? Is there free parking?
The parking garage below the building has plenty of spots for events of up to 80 guests and is privately owned by Diamond Parking. They request that you pay to park, but the fee is minimal and there are free lots within walking distance.
Are there additional rooms available to stage the wedding party before and after the ceremony?
The wedding party should arrive dressed and ready for the wedding. We have restrooms but none large enough for getting wedding-ready. Typically, if one doesn’t want to be seen before the ceremony, they will come directly upstairs while guests are directed to the ceremony site outside on the grass until the ceremony begins. Please speak to your Event Coordinator with any specific questions – we are here to help!
What deposit is required to secure the date and venue?
Before booking, we will create an estimate based on your event times, guest count and preferred menus. The deposit required is $3000 or 50% of the estimated charges (whichever is less). We also require a signed contract in order to secure the date. The balance due will be updated with your final guest count and menu choices.
If another inquiry comes in for the same date on your estimate and you’ve not yet paid the deposit, we will give you 24 hours to book before moving forward with answering the other party’s questions or writing an estimate for them.
When are the final payment and numbers due?
The final guest count and payment is due 7 days before the event.