| There has been much speculation and concern over a | | | | for an individual to obtain, because it requires that |
| newly enforced Hawaii Sate Rule requiring that a | | | | whoever is applying for the permit to carry insurance |
| beach wedding conducted anywhere in the state | | | | for over $300,000.00 and have the State of Hawaii |
| must have a permit. It's true that a "Right of Entry" | | | | named as an insurer. Most individuals do not meet this |
| permit must be obtained from the State Department | | | | requirement, but they don't need to, because their |
| of Land and Natural Resources for any commercial | | | | wedding planner will make all the arrangements for |
| activity to be conducted on State lands. State lands | | | | them. |
| include all beaches "below the high water mark." The | | | | We have heard from people who were worried, |
| purpose of this article is to tell you that although it | | | | because they did not know how to get a permit and |
| may seem like a daunting task for you to have to | | | | were concerned that it would be expensive. The |
| deal with this permit thing, it's really no big deal. | | | | good news is that it's not expensive and your |
| For one thing, many brides and grooms don't care | | | | wedding company should be able to obtain the permit |
| whether their ceremony is in the sand or just above | | | | for you, at a nominal cost. You can compare how |
| or next to it on the lawn or bluff, so long as beach | | | | much the wedding companies you are considering are |
| pictures could be taken after the ceremony. If you | | | | charging to process the permit. But, of course, you'll |
| are one of these, then you will not need to worry | | | | also have to weigh that cost with all the other costs |
| about a permit at all, as these areas are above the | | | | involved. Always ask for the "final cost," for |
| high water mark. Picture taking on the beach does | | | | everything, including the permit, to see which |
| not require a DLNR permit. | | | | wedding company will have the lowest price. If you |
| If you DO wish to have your ceremony in the sand, | | | | are paying over $60 for your permit, then you are |
| then you will need a permit. The permit is not easy | | | | probably being charged too much for the processing. |