Love is in the Air.

Believe it or not, there really is no word for "romance" in the native Hawaiian language. "Hoonanea" comes closest, meaning as it does "to pass the time in pleasure." And when you come to Hawaii seeking romance - whether for a honeymoon, or a wedding, or that unforgettable getaway with the one you love - you'll find time passing in sweet pleasure no matter what you and your special someone are doing.

These are the pictures every other destination in the world tries to imitate, but they just can't: You're strolling together by the light of mystic lanterns and torches, the glow of an orange moon on your glistening white beach. Or perhaps you're riding horseback through sparkling surf, with the palms swaying in the balmy breeze. Or maybe it's the hula dancers that are swaying, under a Banyan tree, to the serenade of steel guitars and ukuleles. Or it could be that once-in-a-lifetime kiss, intoxicated by the scents of plumeria and night-blooming jasmine.

All these experiences are waiting for you in Hawaii, along with countless others we'll leave to your imagination. Small wonder that Hawaii is the number one dream destination for lovers the whole world over.

And perhaps now you begin to see why the native Hawaiian language has no need for a word for romance. Because in Hawaii, romance is the very essence of life.

The hardest thing about getting married on Oahu is deciding where you want to tie the knot. Your choice of scenic, romantic, beautiful spots is almost unlimited. From a barefoot wedding on the sand to a formal affair in one of the island's elegant hotels, you can create the wedding of your dreams.

There are gardens, parks, and waterfalls, private estates, hotels, and boats. Or perhaps you've imagined a rainforest wedding surrounded by a handful of your closest friends. Whatever your choice, Oahu is a wedding-friendly island.

To assist you in making arrangements - either in person or long distance - there are a number of experienced wedding coordinators on the island. They will help you with flowers, entertainment, rentals, food, hotels and cars, photographers, and videographers.