Hi Jessica,
We're not married yet, so I can't answer your question.
We were originally planning on getting married in Mexico, but my fiance's stepmother and her daughter are here on visas (not sure what kind) and so they can't travel to Mexico.
So now we've decided on Hawaii. We haven't decided on a venue either. I love the Kahala, but it costs $4200 to have the basic wedding there, and if you bring an outside photographer they charge you a $1000 fee.
Additionally, if you have your reception there, there's another $1000 location fee outside of the cost of food and drinks.
Oy. It's getting really expensive!
We may be getting married at the Hilton (if they ever get back to me!!)