| Most people say that Hawaii is the most | | | | Hawaii. |
| expensive US state. Irrespective of your opinion | | | | Imagine saying your "I do's" on a beautiful white |
| on this issue, there are certain facts you need to | | | | sand beach with palm trees swaying in the |
| know about living in Hawaii. There are thousands | | | | breeze, the ocean waves frolicking and kissing the |
| of people who plan to relocate /move to Hawaii | | | | shores, and the sun spreading its red-golden rays |
| each year. If you plan to move to Hawaii, you | | | | while setting into a distant mountain backdrop. Or |
| most likely have lots of questions and want to | | | | imagine tying the knot amidst a tropical garden |
| have them tackled before you in reality move to | | | | with cascading waterfalls in the background. Or |
| the islands. | | | | under the deep blue ocean, amidst colorful corals |
| The first factor that you should consider when | | | | and fishes. In the Valley Isle of Maui, your every |
| planning to live in Hawaii is the island you choose | | | | romantic dream wedding can come true. |
| to live in. Life on the different islands varies, as | | | | To set your dream wedding into reality, it would |
| well as the cost of living, salaries and job | | | | help if you hire a wedding planner or coordinator |
| opportunities. Oahu is the busiest island in Hawaii. | | | | who would understand your vision for your |
| The other Islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island | | | | wedding. A wedding planner can help organize the |
| are less populated islands. In fact, living in these | | | | entire event--- from catering to wedding cakes to |
| islands make you feel like you are in paradise. | | | | photography and videos to musicians and |
| They are quite far from civilization and the city | | | | officiating priest/pastor. They can organize your |
| noise. | | | | wedding indoors or outdoors, on horseback, |
| Housing Cost | | | | private boats, underwater, on horses, and many |
| Renting or buying a place in Hawaii is generally | | | | more. They can also charter helicopter and |
| more expensive than on the mainland. Renting a | | | | private yachts or boats to bring you to secluded |
| studio on Oahu costs between the regions of | | | | wedding or honeymoon locations. |
| $800 to $1300 per month. Of course this depends | | | | To get married in Hawaii, you need to comply |
| on the location where the studio is located. If you | | | | with state requirements. Though there are no |
| plan to rent an apartment or a house, expect to | | | | requirements for state residence or US citizenship, |
| fork out around $1500 per month. This price | | | | you need to secure a married license from a |
| applies to a two-bedroom apartment upwards. | | | | state-authorized agent. When applying for a |
| This again depends on the location. In fact, Waikiki | | | | license, both the couple should be present and |
| is even more expensive. A one-bedroom | | | | both should be 18 years and above. If any or |
| apartment costs approximately $1,600 per month. | | | | both of the couple are below 18, they must |
| Cost of Food | | | | present a written parental consent (or consent |
| It's important to note that up to 90 percent of | | | | from legal guardian or from family court). |
| Hawaii's food is imported. However, you can still | | | | To get a marriage license, you need to pay $60 |
| purchase food at relatively affordable prices from | | | | upfront during application. You can use the license |
| chain stores like Wal Mart, Costco and Sam's club. | | | | to get married in any place in Hawaii, but you |
| There are also special sales from regular | | | | have to use it within 30 days. Afterwards, the |
| supermarkets. If you really plan not to hurt your | | | | marriage license is considered expired and null. |
| pocket, then its advisable to buy what is on sale | | | | Why get married in Maui? Not only has Maui a |
| not what you stomach wants. Its even more | | | | wide selection of beautiful places to set your "I |
| expensive while dining outside. Breakfast costs | | | | do's." Just as important, Maui has a wide choice of |
| anywhere between $5 to $8 while lunch goes for | | | | restaurants, caterers, and food at budget-friendly |
| $6 to $12 and dinner costs about $12 to $30 and | | | | prices. Whether you want to get married in the |
| more. | | | | middle of a beautiful garden, under the sea, on |
| Although I have not talked about Hawaii real | | | | golden beach shores, or in any setting you can |
| estate and the universities in Hawaii, its important | | | | think of, you can make your dream wedding into |
| that you take note of these when moving to | | | | reality at a very affordable price in Maui. |