St Raphael Catholic Church

Marriage Ceremony

Ceremony

The Beach House

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Caroline Chapman

Tyler Voss

Hinde Kast

Grant Voss

Saaya Cummaro

Dallas Cummaro

Meeghan Tirtasaputra

Chase Heavirland

Coral Kahane

Nate Lewis

Sai Ramaswamy

Rick Flinchum 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Accommodations 

Below you'll find various options for staying on the South Shore of Kauai, near our wedding. Many of us will be staying at the Sheraton at Poipu. Many rooms can also be booked nearby via VRBO. If you need help finding potential roommates, please do not hesitate to reach out to either of us! While there are potentially cheaper hotels in Lihue and Waimea; you'll need to contend with traffic. Our reception venue will be shuttling guests to the church (St. Raphael) and to the reception (The Beach House); and back to a few local hotels in Poipu/Koloa (and ONLY Poipu/Koloa) after the wedding. Stay tuned for which hotels will have pickups and drop-offs. Once you book your lodging, please let us know where; so we can help plan the pickup and drop-off locations for the shuttle. We strongly recommend renting a car via Costco; which offers low pricing on well known companies like Avis, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, and Enterprise. Alternatively, try Kayak, Turo, or Pineapple Express (locally owned/veteran run).

Available to be booked via VRBO and is a short walk to the reception venue.

Lawai Beach Resort

Prince Kuhio Resort

Kuhio Shores

A great local property management company with dozens of homes and condos. Waikomo Stream Villas and Nihi Kai Villas are two lower priced options.

Parrish Kauai (Waikomo Stream Villas)

Amazing location if you're planning to make the trip into a real vacation. Not cheap.

Sheraton Kauai Resort

Across the street from the beachfront Sheraton Resort.

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach

A luxurious resort and likely the best Poipu has to offer.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Travel

What to Do?

Wednesday August 26: We will be enjoying a 'Star Dinner Sunset Sail' with Captain Andy's. Should you wish to join, please call them and let them know you'd like to be with the Whichard wedding group. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=captain+andys+kauai&amp;rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1137US1138&amp;oq=captain+andys+kauai&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIUCAEQLhgKGAsYrwEYxwEYsQMYgAQyCwgCEAAYChgLGIAEMgsIAxAAGAoYCxiABDILCAQQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgFEAAYChgLGIAEMgsIBhAAGAoYCxiABDILCAcQABgKGAsYgAQyCAgIEAAYFhge0gEINDE0OGowajeoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(808) 335-6833</a> The cost is $566 for two people. Please be aware that many of Kauai's beaches, particularly on the north shore (opposite of where the wedding is), can be dangerous for swimming. Many beaches do not have lifeguards and rip tides can surprise you. Please be extra careful when swimming and exploring around the island. Pro Tip: if the locals aren't swimming past where they can touch, you shouldn't be either. We recommend wearing 'water shoes' if you plan on exploring tide pools or swimming (you do NOT want to step on coral or an urchin)! If you plan on snorkeling or swimming beyond where your feet can touch the bottom, please wear fins and/or bring a floatation device (pool noodle/surfboard/boogieboard/raft). If you've never flown to Hawaii before (and even if you have), be prepared to fill out a Department of Agriculture form on your flight and for an extra screening of your luggage. In addition to the world-class swimming and snorkeling on the south shore of Kauai (Poipu &amp; Kiahuna Beach), we recommend the following activities!

Waimea Canyon is an incredible place to hike and explore. The Grand Canyon of the Pacific Ocean.

Waimea Canyon State Park

Incredible and unforgettable boat tours of the Na Pali Coast.Try the Holo Holo, Blue Dolphin, or Captain Andy's.

Na Pali Coast Hanalei Tours

Several local resorts host luaus regularly, including the Sheraton on Poipu (pictured)!

Luaus

Kōloa Rum Company Store & Tasting Room

CJM Country Stables

Koloa Zipline

Kipu Ranch Adventures

Kauai Backcountry Adventures

Helicopter Tours are offered by Blue Hawaiian or Jack Harter.

Helicopter Tours

Available Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Dirt-road access, be careful with your car. Incredible hikes, views, and places to swim!

Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail

Directly behind the Hyatt resort in Poipu, the trail heads east and provides spectacular views.

Shipwreck Beach & Trail

1 Day Trip to North Shore: Be careful swimming at North Shore beaches as there can be surprise currents and no lifeguards.

Haena State Park / Tunnels Beach

1 Day Trip to the North Shore: A beautiful beach and town with incredible fresh-fish restaurants and local culture. One of the best beginner-surfer beaches we know of. This is also where we got engaged in December 2025!

Hanalei Bay

1 Day Trip to the North Shore: Anini Beach is one of the best places to begin snorkeling. Sea turtles frequent the beach! Just be careful not to stand on the coral!

Anini Beach

1 Day Trip to the North Shore: You'll need a reservation online to tour the awesome Kilauea Lighthouse. In the winter months, you can see 30-40 foot swells slam into the cliffs here!

Kilauea Lighthouse

Self-guided and complimentary walking tours offered daily. Walking tour signs identify the five different coffee varietals, as well as the entire coffee process from initial blossoming, through harvesting and processing, to the final roasting. No need to sign-up. The Visitor Center is one of the few places in the world where you can taste an entire line of 100% Hawaiian, estate-grown coffees. Every coffee bean is grown and roasted right there. No foreign or imported beans are ever used, giving the Hawaiian coffees a truly unique flavor and an unmatched character.From the soft, fruity Kauai Blue Mountain to intense, chocolaty, dark-roasted Peaberry, they have an exceptional range of coffees. They offer flavored coffees, including Coconut Caramel, Vanilla and Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Hazelnut and Toasty Banana Nut Cream. Tasting coffee varieties is free and deliciously satisfying.

Kauaʻi Coffee Company

Tuesdays - SaturdaysAdults – $70Children (2-12) – $35Children (1 and under) – Free Experience the highlights of both Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden! Expert guides will take you through the exquisite “rooms” and famous Morten Bay figs of Allerton Garden, named one of ’50 Places of a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveler. Then, embark to McBryde Garden where biocultural conservation and critical plant research is growing right before your eyes!

National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore

Near the Botanical Garden; both the Allerton and McBryde Gardens offer tours (including a 2-in-1 package).

Allerton & McBryde Gardens

Things to Do

Registry

We are beyond grateful that our friends and family are traveling across the Pacific Ocean to celebrate with us. It truly means so much to have you there as we begin the next chapter together. Between the two of us, we have already gathered household necessities, including kitchen essentials and the everyday items that make a home. If you would like to honor us with a gift, we would be appreciative of a contribution toward our honeymoon. We are dreaming of Bora Bora and would be so grateful for the opportunity to make that a reality after the wedding. Venmos:@katmchap@Johnny-Whichard Zelle:kchapman.kmc@gmail.com johnnyvwhichard@alumni.nd.edu

Gift Registry

Guests are invited to dress in a tropical semi-formal or beach cocktail attire, such as elevated resort wear; including midi or maxi dresses, dressy jumpsuits, or lightweight suits and button-downs. Please opt for breathable fabrics and refined, dressy styles suitable for an outdoor setting. Weather in Kauai between late August and early September is typically warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s and occasional light rain. We recommend selecting attire appropriate for these conditions, with consideration for outdoor-friendly footwear. We kindly ask that guests avoid wearing yellow, as it will be worn by the bridal party.

Katherine & Johnny

Katherine & Johnny

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