Weddings in Hawaii

CONGRATULATIONS! Marriage is a very special occasion filled with joyous and memorable moments. Kahu (minister) Kealoha is here to be of service to you. Initially, the bride and groom will convey the fundamental flow for their wedding ceremony. After listening to those requests, Kahu Kealoha will take it to another level by weaving the bride and groom’s vision with the Hawaiian style blend. It is important that the bride and groom feel satisfied with the complete ceremony.

THE WEDDING CEREMONY

Kahu Kealoha will blow the pu (conch shell) to announce this special union and to call the ancestors to be present. He then leads the bride and bridal party down the aisle while performing an oli (Hawaiian chant) that describes the bride as a beautiful and fragrant blossom. Kahu Kealoha will then chant on behalf of the groom, requesting the bride to take his hand, enjoy sweet conversation and to partake of life's abundance. Kahu Kealoha leads the groom to the bride and she accepts the groom’s hand and they are led to the ceremony site.

HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER

This is the moment that the bride and groom will honor their parents by presenting each of them a flower lei as a gift of love for all their nurturing and support.

THE WEDDING CEREMONY BEGINS

The wedding ceremony begins as agreed upon by the bride and the groom. Their Hawaiian style ceremony begins with the oli (Hawaiian chant) Aloha that states life’s values followed by the exchanging of leis between the bride and groom. Next, the bride and groom will exchange their vows and exchange their rings. The ceremony concludes with the pronouncement of Husband and Wife and a kiss to seal the union. Kahu Kealoha will blow the pu (conch shell) to announce the newlyweds.

WEDDING REHEARSAL

Date, time and location to be agreed upon.

LENGTH OF CEREMONY

The ceremony is approximately 20 minutes or as outlined by the bride and groom and is followed by the signing of the marriage certificate.

AVAILABILITY

Hawaii Weddings and Blessings is based in Hawi in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii and will travel island wide as well as to the neighbor islands.