"The state will begin in August to enforce a requirement for vendors of beach weddings to obtain permits for each ceremony," according to Honolulu Star Bulletin. Residents near local beaches are complaining that ceremonies being held on the beaches are crowding their local roads and are inappropriate on their nearby beaches. Without statistics to determine if this a valid concern, the state cannot make a decision to cease all ceremonies. They need accurate data before making changes that could potentially affect Hawaii's tourism industry.
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will be charging 10 cents per square foot with a $20 per beach wedding minimum. Permit processing should take about a week and while vendors are voicing concerns that this may discourage those couples that can't wait for permit approval, the Department is not shifting.It would seem that most people would know if they're planning to hold a beach ceremony more than one week before they even plan to visit Hawaii. Just make a plan to get all your business in order, including vendor permits. For those privates in the military who have a short leave and need a quick wedding ceremony (as mentioned in the Star), maybe the Department could be a little more accommodating and make an exception.
Read more at Honolulu Star Bulletin online.
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