Events
Pre-wedding
Tuesday 8/30 | 6AM
Boat tour & Island drive
Registered guests will be taking a 1.5 hour North Shore boat ride to see marine life (hopefully). We will then spend the rest of the day driving around the island eating, beaching and seeing other sights along the way.
We will be in touch with those who signed up.
Wednesday 8/31 | 11:30AM-4PM
Sherwood Beach Picnic
When you map to Sherwood Beach, go right at the fork just before reaching your destination which will take you to the correct parking lot closest to where we will be setting up.
Thursday 9/1 | 7-10PM
Welcome drinks at The Hideout
Welcome drinks will be at the The Laylow hotel bar from 7-10PM.
Join the main wedding WhatsApp group, Allen x Marc’s Wedding, for up-to-date information.
Saturday 9/3 | 3PM
Wedding Shuttle
Shuttles will be departing The Laylow hotel at 3PM for those who signed up for the shuttle.
Join the main wedding WhatsApp group, Allen x Marc’s Wedding, for up-to-date information.
Join our Whatsapp Chat Group for updates, questions you have or to just share what youʻre up to.
Things to do
Ready to plan your trip? There are so many things to do and places to eat. Below is a short list of selected favorites to get you started on your vacation planning. You can also view our curated google map.
Eat, sleep and repeat!
Liliha Bakery
Get all the puffs: regular, coco, green tea.
Waiola’s Shave Ice
Don’t forget to add mochi balls and condensed milk!
Leonard’s Bakery
We prefer the classic malasada.
Zippy’s
The chili chicken combo hits the spot.
The Pig and the Lady
Vietnamese fusion at its best.
Haleiwa Joe’s at Haiku Gardens
The biggest prime rib dinner you’ll ever have.
Sushi Izakaya Gaku
Marc’s favorite sushi spot. Are you brave enough to try the Omatsuri Natto? Yum!
Roy’s
A little pricey, but it’s worth it.
Tonkatsu Tamafuji
Allen said it’s the best tonkatsu he’s ever had. He’s right.
Waiahole Poi Factory
Traditional Hawaiian food. Get the Kanaka Nui combo if you’re hungry!
SALT at Kaka’ako
Trendy area for restaurants, bars and shops.
Got any questions? Check out our FAQ page.
So you wanna beach?
Waimanalo
Marc and Allen’s fave
Yokohama Bay
Serene but quite the drive out west
Waimea Bay
Who’s gonna dive off the cliff?
Is hiking your thing?
Diamond Head
Ok, not Marc’s fave, but if you’ve never been,
you should do this iconic hike.
Pillboxes
Beautiful ocean views
Rock Bridge
Great views of Hanauma Bay but must wear good shoes.
Let’s get boozy
Bar Leather Apron
Craft cocktails done right.
Kona Brewing Co.
Try one of our favorite local beers.
The Tchin Tchin Bar
A wine bar with great cocktails, too.
Skull & Crown Trading Co.
Tiki bar.
Hau Tree
Relax with a great ocean view.
Shopping and tings
Drive around the island
Take in the views and relax at iconic beaches.
Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial
Site and museum commemorating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Arguably the best mall in the U.S.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meat
Get some souvenirs to take back. Don’t forget to get a coconut to quench your thirst.
Chinatown
Wander around, eat some food and discover cool shops.
More info about Hawai’i
Look but don’t touch.
You might see a Hawaiian Monk seal or a Hawaiian green sea turtle (Honu). They are super cute, but don’t be one of those tourists that tries to get close, or worse, try to pet them. We don’t want our guests going viral on social media for this or even worse, in jail.
Learn directional lingo in Hawai’i
N/S/E/W is not used by locals. If you get lost, they might use words like:
Makai: ocean
Mauka: mountain
Windward: north or east side of island
Leeward: south or west side of island
Ewa-bound: west bound
Diamond-head bound: east bound
Other Hawaiian or colloquial words:
Mahalo: Thank you
Ono: Delicious
Wahine (sometimes seen on restroom signs): Woman
Kane (sometimes seen on restroom signs): Man
Kokua: Help (e.g., “Mahalo for your kokua” means “Thank you for your cooperation.”)
Kama’aina: Local person
Haole: Non-native person, often a white person
Slippers: Anything that isn’t covered shoes. People do not say “flip-flops” here.
Pau: Finished