“
Hawaii Honeymoon Editorial
Your Wedding Day Is for Celebrating. Your Honeymoon Editorial Is for Creating Art.
Your wedding day is about your union, your emotions, and the people you have chosen to share the moment with. It should feel meaningful, relaxed, and fully lived — not rushed from one location to the next.
We love documenting the laughter, tears, vows, details, and landscapes that make each wedding unique.
As part of our wedding photography coverage, we always include time for romantic portraits of just the two of you — usually at least 20 minutes during your wedding-day timeline. These portraits are an important part of your wedding story, and we will guide you naturally so you have beautiful images together on the day itself.
A Honeymoon Editorial is different. It is for couples who want to go beyond the wedding-day portrait window and create something more expansive, cinematic, and location-driven during their honeymoon.
Some of Hawaiʻi’s most extraordinary locations simply do not fit naturally into a wedding-day timeline.
Your wedding day is for celebrating with the people you love. Your Honeymoon Editorial is for creating the portraits you dreamed of.
What Is a Honeymoon Editorial?
A Honeymoon Editorial is a thoughtfully planned photo experience for couples who want romantic, cinematic portraits in Hawaiʻi’s most beautiful locations.
You may wear your wedding dress, suit, tuxedo, veil, haku, lei, or a more relaxed bridal look. Whether you were married in Hawaiʻi, at home, at a courthouse, on another island, or in another country, this experience gives you the chance to create extraordinary portraits during your honeymoon on the Big Island.
With no guests waiting, no timeline pressure, and no celebration to return to, you are free to slow down, explore, and create something exceptional together.
Planned Like a Production
A Honeymoon Editorial may feel effortless, but the best images are never left to chance.
With years of experience planning weddings, elopements, and TV- productions, Beach Glass Weddings approaches each editorial with a producer’s eye for detail.
We help choose the right location, secure the required photography permits, monitor the weather, plan around the best light, and create contingency plans when conditions shift.
You do not need to figure out permits, timing, travel, or backup options. We take care of the planning so your experience feels relaxed.
Choose the Feeling of Your Editorial
Lava Rock & Ocean
Timeless Kona Coast portraits with blue water, black lava, golden light, and a distinctly Big Island feeling.
Black Sand & Wild Coastline
Striking contrast, movement, wind, waves, and wedding attire against one of Hawaiʻi’s most unforgettable natural backdrops.
Volcano & Mist
Dramatic landscapes, moody skies, native forest, lava fields, and the powerful feeling of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Ranch Land & Open Sky
A softer, romantic, windswept editorial feeling with movement, horses, and wide-open views.
Mauna Kea & the Stars
Cinematic night portraits beneath the Milky Way, carefully planned around weather, moon phase, altitude, timing, and safety.
Waterfalls & Lush Landscapes
A romantic tropical feeling with greenery, movement, and a softer Hawaiʻi backdrop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to be getting married in Hawaiʻi?
No. This experience is perfect for couples honeymooning on the Big Island after getting married anywhere in the world.
Do we have to book our wedding with Beach Glass Weddings?
No. Honeymoon Editorials are available to couples honeymooning on the Big Island, whether or not Beach Glass Weddings planned or photographed your wedding.
Do we have to do this the day after our wedding?
No. Your Honeymoon Editorial can take place anytime during your honeymoon.
Can we wear our wedding attire?
Yes. Most couples wear their wedding dress, suit, tuxedo, veil, leis, haku, or another wedding-inspired look.
Do we need permits?
Many locations require permits for professional photography. Beach Glass Weddings handles required permit coordination whenever permits are needed.
What happens if the weather changes?
We monitor weather closely and create contingency plans. Depending on the location and conditions, we may adjust timing, shift locations, or use a backup plan.
Can we choose the location?
Yes. We will guide you toward locations that fit your vision, timing, comfort level, permit needs, and the season.
Can we include drone photography or video?
Drone photography and cinematic video may be available depending on location, permits, safety, weather, and availability.
Can we book a Honeymoon Editorial on another Hawaiian Island?
Yes. Beach Glass Weddings is based on the Big Island, but Honeymoon Editorials may be available on other Hawaiian Islands. Couples are responsible for interisland travel costs, lodging if needed, transportation, location fees, permits, and any additional planning required.
Can you book a hairstylist for us?
Yes, most couples choose to have their hair and makeup professionally done. We can also order a bridal bouquet and leis for you.
Investment
Honeymoon Editorials begin at $995 for a simple one-hour portrait session at a beach or lava rock location in the Kona area.
More customized Honeymoon Editorials are quoted based on location, travel time, photography time, permits, timing, and creative scope. Remote Big Island locations, multiple locations, sunrise sessions, stargazing sessions, waterfalls, ranch locations, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, or Mauna Kea require additional planning and may increase the rate.
We will guide you toward the option that best fits your vision, schedule, comfort level, and budget.
