In October last year, Big Island Ceremonies helped me coordinate a surprise vow renewal for me and…read moremy husband. They made everything so easy for me - especially planning from Tennessee! Everything was so lovely including the ceremonial leis we were given and the care put into our ceremony. I couldn't have asked for more. I would highly recommend Big Island Ceremonies.

Andrea made our very special 30 year wedding renewal more than we dreamed about- she connected with…read moreus and asked the pertinent questions to know us better and to tailor our ceremony uniquely for us . She was detailed as I am and I arrived worry free and she let us know all she had done and was doing I trusted her 100 percent .. I'm glad we did she was amazing .. I loved her writing of our vows and the personalization of each detail . Thanks Andrea for the lovely flowers the music the pics and the service .. we loved it ! We had such a peaceful loving time on your amazing island ...

It's kind of weird, right, searching the internet for a person (who will actually be a pretty…read moreprominent part of the ceremony) you've never met before to actually marry you and the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Like, as I was searching the interwebs for "Kona officiants" and "Hawaii wedding officiants" I was literally thinking...this is kinda nuts. Thankfully...we found Andrea @ Weddings a la Heart. From the moment we contacted her she was super responsive and kind of amazingly friendly and helpful. For instance, we had a handful of locations in mind for our simple big island ceremony, and she volunteered and took the time to drive to one to check it out as there was the possibility of construction noise. She walked us through the entire process in terms of what we needed to do (we were fairly clueless, and google can be somewhat confusing), what she would do, what kind of options we had for the actual ceremony, etc. We also had a pre-ceremony call where we sort of got to know each other and went over some basics like vows, and other specifics. She was helpful, flexible, and patient throughout. Most importantly, when we met her for the ceremony (again, total stranger!!), she exuded a sense of calm and warmth that immediately put us at ease and let us know that we made the right decision. The ceremony was beautiful, Andrea was great, and, I suppose most importantly, we pulled it off! I guess this isn't a typical Yelp restaurant review where I say that we can't wait to go back, as, presumably, weddings are, ahem, done once, but I can say that I would recommend to anyone I know and to all the strangers of the internet that, should they be looking for a big island officiant, look no further than Andrea, because she is the one (not THAT one, because I already married THAT one, but you know what I mean)! Not only will you not be disappointed - you will be thrilled.

My husband and I brought out children to the Big Island to renew our vows. We wanted a simple,…read morenon-religious ceremony and were discouraged during our planning by the dozens of officiants/websites we found that offered services and events that were much more extravagant and expensive than what we needed. Once we found the website for Infinite Bliss Weddings, we instantly felt that Ajani had the vibe we were looking for, and we were right! Reasonable pricing, nice and personal ceremony, and everything we wanted. Ajani was even kind enough to wait a few extra minutes for us after we were running late. Would definitely recommend!

Amazing Ceremony!!! Anji/Doug and Sojourn made the day absolutely unforgettable. The deeply attuned…read morespirituality of Doug leaks out like a glowing light. My daughters have stated that if they get married they hope to have such a compassionate minister. Sojourn photos and grace in getting you comfortable with the photo shoot is amazing, being on the other end of the camera most of my life I was n't too comfortable with the spotlight on me, but in no time I had forgotten she was taking photos I was so comfortable in her presence. They do what they can to accommodate you with locations and will help with anything they can. Our 25th Anniversary was so magical. Thanks for brightening our day with love and light.

Becky made my special day the VERY BEST that I could've hoped for! I was very nervous and I pretty…read moremuch waited until the last minute to handle everything. She literally soothed my frazzled nerves and provided my fiancé and me' with everything we needed before we even arrived, and once we arrived onto the Island she ensured everything was streamlined and in order. She didn't miss a beat!! She had all of the resources needed -- from an AWESOME makeup artist (Kassie), photographer (Hannah), to where to go for final marriage licensing signing. She even files your license for you!! Once our special day arrived, her ceremony literally brought tears to my eyes. It was just so beautiful... words cannot express... From the serene ocean ritual, her loving and warm words during the ceremony that were genuinely from the heart made my wedding day so memorable and filled with love. As nervous and unorganized as I was, Becky made my day PERFECT!!! I can't thank her and her awesome husband, Matt, enough!!! Becky was a Godsend!! She's the BEST at what she does, hand down!!! Aloha!!

Our wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful, Karen made our Special Day everything we could…read morehave asked for. Adding some special touches that we weren't expecting! We definitely recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for something simple but elegant.

The Good: We hired Betty for our wedding in March of 2020…read morebut had to reschedule due to Covid and she was very flexible in working with us on this. She also did a good job of performing the ceremony once she arrived. The Less Good: We had a wedding on the Hilo side of the island which has spotty service to say the least. Betty was 45 minutes late for our 10am ceremony and this is only because we had to send my uncle to find her lost on the side of the road. Due to spotty service, no one heard from her until I called at 10:15am and come to find out later, she had been calling my wife (the bride) from 10:01am multiple times that she was lost, having a backup phone number would be helpful to prevent this. The place isn't hard to find if you plug it in your phone/GPS prior to losing service, but this and other communication issues definitely lead us to believe there is a struggle with technology. Once she arrived, the ceremony went well and the next lapse in communication ensued. My wife and Betty had exchanged voicemails the day before the wedding after we finished on virtual licensing agent appointment so our marriage certificate could be issued. Betty stated that she had everything ready for the day of the wedding and didn't clarify that we needed to print off our marriage certificate so we were rushing to find a printer after the ceremony which caused more delays and we were not able to sit down to brunch with our guests after the ceremony. Because she performed well at the ceremony, I was initially going to leave a 3 star review. However, we had a friend get married several days after us and we heard that she was late for their wedding as well. Being late to two weddings in the same week is very unprofessional so I can't in good conscious recommend Betty to other couples and if you do book, maybe lie and say your ceremony is earlier so she is on time.

We Just got back from Kona for our 20 year anniversary with a vow renewal on the beach at sunset…read moreofficiated by Betty. Everything went smoothly, starting from my initial inquiry a few months ago, to the ceremony on the beach. Betty emailed the vows to me and allowed us to customize it anyway we wanted to. We found that what she had written was perfect. She gave us a choice of locations, and offered suggestions such as bringing leis to the ceremony for a Hawaiian lei exchange. Nice touch She showed up a little early, which was great, because we took a few minutes to find the right spot with the sunset in the background. If you are looking for the perfect sunset pictures in the background, I would recommend a 6:45pm start time. I highly recommend Betty, for someone that doesn't want the big production and big cost at one of the hotels.

Rev Dard Aller performed our wedding service at Hilton Wiakoloa Resort. I was nervous at first as…read morewe had not chatted prior to the wedding; however, he put us at ease and performed a very meaningful ceremony. He did a great job mixing Hawaiian traditional blessings into our service. His ceremony is online and I'll refer to it often throughout our journey in marriage. He was personable, pleasant, and we were very happy with his service!

I recommend them for a very memorable and stress-free wedding…read more Their package prices and included services were among the most competitive and complete. We contacted Penei and Dard about our wedding with just over a month before we planned to have it... it was a semi-last minute decision to take advantage of being in Hawaii on a family vacation. All of our contact prior to the wedding were via email or phone, and Penei was always quick to respond and helpful in making decisions. Our wedding took place at Kuki'o Beach, a public beach located at the Four Season Resort on the Kona Side of the Big Island. It was a very memorable experience that we and our family enjoyed. We had both Dard and Penei as our ministers, and they preformed a Hawaiian themed ceremony for us. Our pictures were taken by Micheal Sato. We received our (ALL) photos on a DVD in the mail shortly after arriving back to the main land and were able to share them with the family members who were unable to attend at our celebratory dinners that week!

Thank you again to Kevin Eng & Weddings on Big Island by Kevin for arranging our ceremony…read more Kevin was very helpful with all the details (Photographer, Videographer Musician, Flowers, Everything!) we worked out (via phone calls & emails) for our destination Wedding (coming all the way from Chicago)... Everything worked out and our special day was beyond Perfect!! *Magical!!* lol Just sorry this review is long over due!! We are truly blessed and grateful!! Mahalo! 11*03*2018 #happilyeverafter #hawaiiwedding #aTRIPPofalifetime #hawaiiisalwaysagoodidea

Kevin is simply a wonderful guy and the only person you would want to marry you in the Big Island…read more He is funny, thoughtful, kind, professional, spiritual, and thorough. We will always remember our special day was thanks to him and his beautiful professional photographer Karen.

Aunty Tutu - More Than Just an Officiant, She's Family!…read more If you're looking for the most incredible wedding officiant in Hawaii, look no further than Aunty Tutu! Seriously, don't walk, RUN to book her! She's not just an officiant, she makes you feel like ohana (family) throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, Aunty Tutu put us at ease. She has this infectious smile that lights up the room, and her warmth is truly genuine. We trusted her completely, and that trust made the whole wedding planning process so much smoother. On the wedding day, Aunty Tutu absolutely stole the show (in the best way possible!). Her ceremony was perfect - a beautiful blend of Hawaiian traditions and the spirit of Aloha. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful she was. There was literally a line to take pictures with her after the ceremony! If you're looking for an officiant who will make your wedding ceremony a truly special and unforgettable experience, look no further than Aunty Tutu. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) Aunty Tutu for making our wedding day so perfect!

On Saturday May 6th, 2023 we had the most beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at Papa Kona…read morecourtesy of Feel the Touch of Aloha and Alohilani weddings. Aunty Tutu was a dream come true; every fine detail was worked out. Kaleo's guitar and Aunty's singing really brought the event together to begin, and her ceremony was absolutely perfect. My bride has never felt more beautiful or special. Aunty truly loves everyone of the people she marries; she calls us her "children" and she means it. I have never felt such an 'Ohana bond with someone so quickly. Aunty tutu is truly the gem of Big Island! It was such an honor to have her perform our ceremony, and to work with her friend Jeanette Clark over at Alohilani. Both of these woman created a solid foundation for the perfect day and I wouldn't change a single thing. If you are local and looking for tradition; this is it! If you are having a destination wedding; Feel the Touch of Aloha is absolute perfection for what you are looking for. No one loses when Aunty Tutu runs an event; let me tell you! She was phenomenal and I will never forget the absolute best day of my life. I owe her eternally.