Marissa
& Tyler
Thursday,
Aug. 7, 2025
4101 Wailapa Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754
Aloha!
Welcome to our wedding website – we’re delighted you’re here.
We’ve created this website as a helpful resource for our upcoming wedding in Hawaii. Here, you’ll find our schedule of events, travel recommendations, and some FAQs about beautiful Kauai.
We are truly touched that you are traveling all the way to Kauai to be with us on our special day. Thank you!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to spending a dreamy vacation with you!
Marissa + Tyler
(503) 476-6402 (971) 225-8109
Wedding week happenings
Monday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Aug. 10
Please feel free to join us for whatever parts of the week feel right for you! We know everyone vacations a little differently and may have already experienced some of Kauai's offerings. Whether you're beachside relaxing or out on island adventures, we're just happy that you're here!
WELCOME PICNIC
Wednesday, Aug. 6 @ 11:30
In lieu of a rehearsal dinner, we'd like to invite you to a group lunch + beach hang. We will provide a main and a few sides, but feel free to BYO foods however you see fit. After lunch, hang around as long as you'd like for swimming, games, general merriment.
Lydgate Park + Beach
Lava Lava Beach Club
Smith family Luau
Captain Andy's Snorkel Cruise
DAY 1
M O N D A Y
Travel Day!
Get settled in and recover from time change
DAY 2
T U E S D A Y
8:00 Early bird coffee and walk, anyone welcome
Aloha Roasters / Ke Ala Hele Makalae
10:00 M+T marriage license appointment
Relax, explore, enjoy some shaved ice!
DAY 3
WEDNESDAY
11:30 Welcome picnic @ Lydgate Beach
7:30 Drinks @ Lava Lava Beach Club, anyone welcome
DAY 4
THURSDAY
Wedding Day!!
10:00 Bridal party gets ready at Ranno house
4:30 Arrive at venue, shuttle to Seaside Meadow
5:00 Ceremony
5:30 Family Photos, enjoy venue garden and beach
6:10 Shuttle to parking lot
6:45-7:00 Guest arrival at Hukilau Lanai
7:00-10:00 Reception Dinner
DAY 5
FRIDAY
More relaxing + adventuring
7:30 Smith's Luau, anyone welcome
5:00 Dinner + Show: $150 per person
7:30 Show only, $30 per person
DAY 6
SATURDAY
7:15-1:45 Na Pali Coast Boat tour + snorkeling
Captain Andy's: Star Snorkel BBQ Sail
**Check the box that says "I'm with a group that booked separately" (Group: Marissa Ranno)
DAY 7
SUNDAY
TBD
Highly rated beaches
Nearby hikes
Tasty Eats
Coffee: Aloha Roasters
Breakfast: Kaua'i Bakery & Cafe
Lunch: Mark's Place
Dinner: Kintaro Sushi
Classy: Oasis on the Beach
Snacks/Treats: Wailua Shave Ice
Attractions
Many tourists attractions require booking ahead of time. If you are hoping to do a large group excursion, it would be wise to secure reservations/tickets ASAP. Below is a list of popular attractions, each linked to highly rated vendor (according to my copy of The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook).
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Na Pali Boat Tours (Na Pali Coast Tours)
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Helicopter Tours (Blue Hawaiian)
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Zipline Adventures (Koala Ziplining)
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Kayaking (Kayak Kaua'i)
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Snorkel Tours (Captain Andy's)
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Bike, Snorkel, + Paddle Board Rentals (Peddle 'n Paddle)
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Surf (Learn to Surf- call 808-826-7612)
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Botanical Gardens (National Tropical Botanical Garden)
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Koke'e State Park (website)
Kauai FAQ
A Little About Kaua‘i
Considered the “Garden Isle”, Kaua‘i is Hawaii’s fourth largest and northernmost island. Lush green valleys, sharp mountains, jagged cliffs, waterfalls, tropical rainforests and turquoise water aged by time and the elements are some characteristics of the beauty of the island. Kaua'i is the oldest of the main islands at 5.1 million years old. The lava left her volcanoes long ago as the natural process of erosion took over, eating away at the island's size while at the same time creating unimaginable beauty on the NaPali coast. If you’re interested in volcano tourism, you’ll want to head to the big island of Hawai'i, which is home to Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
A few notes about the climate
Elevation ranges from sea level to just over 5,000 feet atop Kawaikini. By vehicle, the highest elevation you'll be able to reach is just over 4,000 feet, so you won't need the larger jacket like you would if visiting Maui or the Big Island. A light sweater or jacket will suffice. Kaua'i is home to the world's wettest location, Waialeale, which receives over 450 inches of rain annually - that's almost 40 feet! All of that water leads to the most navigable rivers of any island in the chain, the most popular being Wailua on the east coast. Temperatures range from the lower 50's in Kokee State Park to the upper 80's along the South Shore. Kaua'i is considered to be semi-tropical and is home to a variety of micro-climates depending on your location around the island. As noted above, in some places you'll need a light jacket, while in others a bathing suit is more than enough. It is also ubiquitous to be in the rain one minute on Kaua'i and in full sun the next.
How can I support local farmers?
Kauai Farmers Markets, locally known as Sunshine Markets, are a must-see experience when visiting the island of Kauai. Dozens of local farmers sell a variety of unique organic produce and stunning tropical flowers in a festive and colorful outdoor atmosphere. Kauai farmers travel around the island and offer a variety of goods that will enhance your taste for the islands. Enjoy a refreshing ice-cold coconut out of a straw, the strange-looking but delicious rambutan fruit, juicy mangos, sunrise papayas, and unforgettable apple bananas.
Wedding Vibes
Attire: Attire: Think semi-formal or dressy casual—but most importantly, come as yourself!
Weather: Rain is part of Kauai’s charm—it comes and goes in short bursts! The ceremony will be uncovered, but don't fret, the venue has umbrellas, just in case. (However, you may want to bring some sunglasses!)
Pro Tip: Our dinner reservation isn’t until 7 p.m., so a hearty lunch or snack for the road might help keep the good times rolling!