Which Island?

question
I have never been to Hawaii. However,my fiance and I are thinking of eloping there in December. We love to experience beautiful beaches for swimming & sunbathing, as well as hiking trails with breathtaking views. Ideally, we would like to marry quietly on the beach, just he and I, and experience local culture such as an evening luau (is that corny?). We like nice accommodations but not too commercialized.
First, which island? Second, a hotel or resort recommendation?

answer
Well, you might want to look into Maui. It's not as commercialized as Oahu and has tons of gorgeous beaches. Kauai is practically one big beach, and also very nice - but very quiet - not a lot of nightlife. Both islands have amazing hiking opportunities. I would look into one of those two. There are plenty of really nice places on both islands. Do you have a certain price range in mind? Maybe try and decide on an island and an area and then get back to me and I'll try to recommend a place to stay.