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13 years in business

We speak English, Japanese and Tagalog

Large team (21+ members)

Say "I DO" at Cafe Julia Laniakea, Oahu's "Hidden Gem" in the Heart of Downtown Honolulu. We're located directly across the street from "Iolani Palace," the only Palace on US grounds. Cafe Julia is named after the Architect of Laniakea, Julia Morgan. She was one of the handful of Women Architects in the 1920s and quite a Pioneer in her field. Laniakea is the first Public Building in Hawaii that had a Female Architect. Laniakea is also an official "Historic Building" in Hawaii.


Step into Laniakea and Step Back 100 Years! The Charm and Character of the Building, with its Beautiful Arches and attention to detail, is Truly a Work of Art. It's a 1920's Architectural Masterpiece. If you think the Pictures are Beautiful, Wait until you see them in Person!!
There are 3 Venue Spaces included in the "Exclusive" Wedding Package. This is required for Weddings of 60 People or More. We also have a 2 Venue Space Package for 60 people or less. The 3 Venue Spaces included in the "Exclusive" Wedding Package are the Courtyard, Cafe Julia & Elizabeth Fuller Hall.


We do offer a Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and reception. The Ceremony will take place in the Courtyard. After the Ceremony, Guests will head into Cafe Julia for the Cocktail Hour. During this time the Couple, Wedding Party & Family usually take photos. Cafe Julia Staff will then Transition the Courtyard from a Ceremony Set-up to a Reception Set-up. This usually takes about 25-45 minutes, depending on the size of the Party. Elizabeth Fuller Hall would be the backup for the Courtyard Reception Set-up in case of inclement weather. You have until 2 hours before the Ceremony Start time to make the Call if you wish to move into the Banquet Hall. This is how the Space is usually utilized, but there are many options!!


Cafe Julia has been called a "One Stop Shop" by many coordinating companies in Oahu as we provide many In-House Services, and they're all included with any Wedding Package you select. We try to give as much as we can to make it as easy as possible for you!!

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Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,700

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,700

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

200

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

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Cafe Julia is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning venue, exceptional service, and delicious food. The venue's coordinator, Elijah, is highlighted for his helpfulness, professionalism, and attention to detail, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Guests commend the staff for their attentiveness, seamless execution of events, and accommodating nature. The venue is described as a hidden gem in downtown Honolulu, offering beautiful architecture, lush greenery, and a picturesque setting for weddings. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Cafe Julia for a magical and unforgettable wedding experience.

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Cafe Julia is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning venue, exceptional service, and delicious food. The venue's coordinator, Elijah, is highlighted for his helpfulness, professionalism, and attention to detail, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Guests commend the staff for their attentiveness, seamless execution of events, and accommodating nature. The venue is described as a hidden gem in downtown Honolulu, offering beautiful architecture, lush greenery, and a picturesque setting for weddings. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Cafe Julia for a magical and unforgettable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 39 reviews
Google
4.5/5 326 reviews
Tanya
Tanya Sent on 06/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We LOVE Cafe Julia

We're so happy we picked Cafe Julia for our ceremony and reception venue! Elijah, the event manager, was so helpful from the moment we inquired about hosting our wedding here. Scheduling a site visit was so easy, and once you see the beautiful architecture, string lights in the courtyard, and plumeria trees you will be hooked! We were looking for something different than a beach wedding or hotel banquet hall. Cafe Julia was exactly what we were looking for; a gem in downtown. Our budget didn't really allow for a wedding planner/coordinator so what drew us in to Cafe Julia was that 1) a coordinator wasn't required, and 2) Elijah assured us the staff are very helpful so one wouldn't be necessary. He is 1000% a man of his word. With a year to plan, along the way he made sure to check on our progress and sent reminders for due dates. On the day of, Keli'i was our banquet captain and he was so gracious to work with. He and the staff helped set up our reception tables with decorations we had brought ourselves. Our wedding party took cues from him when it came to navigating the venue and sticking to our timeline. The staff made sure that we ate dinner, packed leftover plates and our cake to take home, and provided guests umbrellas when it started to drizzle. We had a totally stress free experience getting married here! We came out feeling so lucky and will never stop singing praises for Cafe Julia.
S
Shayna Sent on 07/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

7/20/24 Wedding

Our wedding at Cafe Julia on 7/20/24 was wonderful! The venue was absolutely beautiful, all the staff were amazing, and the food was delicious! My guests also loved the convenience of the venue being in downtown Honolulu and not having to drive through Waikiki traffic or all the way to the North Shore/further areas of the island.

The event coordinator, Elijah was the best!!! He was so helpful and generous with his time and services (from our site visit and countless emails, to the alcohol/beverage drop off to guest parking, etc). He was always there to answer our questions and offer tips and advice to make sure our special day was as stress-free as possible! He worked so well with all our vendors and was very accommodating. He even offered us the use of his super cool new electronic sign -  it was amazing and a very nice touch; we received so many compliments on it! We can’t thank Elijah enough for all his help! It was truly the best day ever! We loved everything about our wedding and are so thrilled we picked Cafe Julia!

~ Shayna & Riki
Odeelo
Odeelo Sent on 06/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded ALL expectations

We can’t say enough great things about this venue and its staff. Beautiful, affordable, and the most accommodating catering manager you’ll find. Because of Covid restrictions, they had to split our wedding into two events on the same day and made it all happen seamlessly. Elijah, the catering manager, went above and beyond to fulfill our every request and eased our worries during a stressful time with the last minute changes to Covid restrictions. We would highly recommend this venue and the staff to deliver a memorable wedding day that’s stress-free.
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Cafe Julia Hawaii frequently asked questions

Cafe Julia Hawaii includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Cafe Julia Hawaii includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Cafe Julia Hawaii includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Cafe Julia Hawaii for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Cafe Julia Hawaii offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Cafe Julia Hawaii offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Cafe Julia Hawaii offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Cafe Julia Hawaii offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Cafe Julia Hawaii is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Cafe Julia Hawaii currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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