My husband and I made a last minute decision to do a "courthouse wedding" before our big event in…read moreorder to ease some legal and moving issues we were having. 7 days before our selected date, we realized courthouses close at 4pm on Fridays and we were planning to pick up our marriage license that day--at 3:30pm after work. Cue Rev. James Chun--I send him an inquiry at 8:30pm on a holiday and get a phone call him from him within 15 min saying let's book your beach wedding. 5 days later, my in-laws flew down from the mainland and with my parents, brother and grandfather, witnessed a beautiful and intimate ceremony at sunset at Magic Island. James was not only professional and helpful in the whole process, but despite not knowing us at all, truly found the words to capture our love and curated a ceremony that was truly "us." I cannot recommend him enough and feel so thankful he was the one to go on this adventure with us!!

Rev. James Chun helped my husband and I feel at Ease during our rehearsal the day before our…read morewedding by making sure we both knew what to do and gave us discrete little cues incase we forgot some steps for the day of the wedding. He was easy to communicate with. His directions for our rehearsal were clear and easy to follow. During the day of our wedding he ensured our ceremony went smoothly, he informed our guests it was an unplugged ceremony and that he would give them a moment once he pronounced us husband and wife to pull out their phones and capture the moment. He even stepped aside during our kiss at the alter. He is very professional and down to earth. I highly recommend working with him. He will ensure you are comfortable and will make sure your day is everything you hoped for and more.

June was so great and amazing to work with. When we decided to elope we had no idea where to even…read morebegin. Thankfully June made to process simple and easy. June was great and responsive with communication. Thank you so much for making our special day possible!

As a Deaf couple, we were nervous about finding the right team for our elopement in Hawaii -- but…read morethis company was incredible. They arranged a minister, Daryl, who knows sign language, and a talented photographer, Debbie. The ceremony and communication were all perfect. We are so grateful! Thank you, June.

Our experience with Chris kinda reminds me of a one night stand. You get to know each other a…read morelittle bit, do the deed, and never hear from them again. Everyone is satisfied, perfect. In all seriousness, Chris was great! We needed to find an officiant less than two months out and who knew many of them were unavailable on Sundays. Personally, ceremonies are a bit boring because the formalities get drawn out but Chris made ours concise and light hearted. We wrote our own vows and he had them printed in nice big font and even separated my huge ass paragraph into sections! He was the hero I didn't know I needed. If you're looking to break away from a super traditional wedding ceremony, hit Chris up!

My wife and I got married on Dec 19th 2020. Chris was Amazing! He made us feel welcomed and…read morecomfortable through the entire process. He officiated a great ceremony, and helped make the day even more special. He is willing to meet at the location of your choice, and can also perform different types of ceremonies that fit your personal preference. I am so very pleased my wife chose Chris to be our offiant. I highly recommend having him Officiate your wedding if you decide to get married in Honolulu.

Late post from December 2025 ceremony…read more Being from the mainland I was a little nervous about a company that I knew nothing about. My now husband found them with a simple Google search. Front start to finish, it was the most amazing experience. The coordination was flawless and the service was top notch. We didn't get to meet our officiant Ellsworth until the day. The photographer and videographer made us feel so comfortable! The flowers were fresh and made beautifully. The hula dancer was gorgeous and the musician was wonderful. My hair and make up artist understood the assignment and they both made me look flawless! Our photographer Carson took over 200 photos and made us feel so special! Our highlight video and ceremony video were awesome. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to get married in Hawaii as they have the wedding planning down to a science. They have something in everyone's budget I loved that they took away the hassle of booking everything separately especially since we didn't live there! Thanks everyone!

I had an amazing experience with Weddings of Hawaii! They made planning our wedding ceremony so…read moreeasy from start to finish. I chose the Kalani Ilima Package because I wanted the privacy of Nalo Gardens, along with hair and makeup services, plus the photography and videography package--and it was absolutely worth it. From the very beginning, communication was seamless. The team answered every question I had and provided a detailed timeline so I always knew what to expect, which made the planning process completely stress-free. I also want to give a special thank you to all of the office staff, who did an excellent job coordinating all of the details behind the scenes. Their organization and communication made the entire process effortless. On our wedding day, Izumi did my hair and makeup, and it turned out exactly how I envisioned it. She was incredibly talented, kind, and made me feel so comfortable. Wendy, our on-site coordinator, did a fantastic job directing our guests and making sure everything ran smoothly. Our officiant, Kawena, performed a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that made the moment even more special. The highlight for us was our photographer, Piloni, and our videographer, Ryan. Piloni was amazing at guiding us through poses and knew exactly how to capture the best shots. We are beyond happy with the photos we received, and we can't wait to cherish them for years to come. Everything came together perfectly, and our wedding day was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend Weddings of Hawaii to anyone looking for a stress-free, well-organized, and unforgettable wedding experience!

Kahu Bruce performed a beautiful Hawaiian marriage ceremony for my wife and I on Waimanalo Beach…read more The ceremony was more perfect than we ever could have dreamed of and we are so grateful that he honoured our love in such a meaningful way. Kahu's direction and expertise on the day was so helpful and he made the ceremony run smoothly. All our family and friends (and even the photographers) raved about how moving his ceremony was and we will remember it for the rest of our lives. Planning a destination wedding on Oahu from Australia isn't easy, but Kahu Bruce was wonderful to deal with over email and phone prior to arriving and even met us to help get our marriage licence and fine tune the ceremony. I would highly recommend Kahu Bruce to any couple looking for a meaningful ceremony.

I just want to say Kahu Bruce married us 13 years ago today. We will never forget how much time he…read moretook to explain how beautiful marriage is. We are forever grateful that he was able to bless our union. We toast you in thanks for sealing our vows.

Working with Kekoa and Tessa was such a breeze! Tessa did a great job at coordinating between…read moreKekoa, my husband and myself. She is ready to answer questions and is prompt when doing so. I love how Kekoa really took the time to get to know us as a couple and as individuals, and the best part is he worked around our vibe as a couple. We and our wedding guests loved how solemn he ran our ceremony. It didn't feel scripted and stiff at all, and when I cracked a joke during our exchange of vows, Kekoa went with it and laughed at it too! It was perfect, because the vibe we wanted was casual and fun, which Kekoa perfectly executed.

Kekoa went out of his way to get to know both of us, how we fell in love with each other, our…read morevalues, everything to make our vows and our time during the ceremony priceless. Our audience could hear him perfectly since so many times during a seeming it's hard to hear. The wind was blowing on your wedding day and Kekoa made just the right adjustments to pull off the perfect ceremony. Look no further thank Kekoa for your wedding, you've got ONE shot at a perfect wedding ceremony, so ask Kekoa to be your officiant.

Mark and his wife Carrie were fantastic from start to end…read more My husband and I decided that we wanted to elope in Oahu earlier this year as a result of being a pandemic couple since 2019. After seeing the amazing reviews of Mark, I decided to inquire through their site. Carrie called me that night to walk me through and answer any questions since our wedding date would be just one month away. Carrie gave multiple location suggestions with photos and provided detailed instructions on how to obtain a marriage license in Hawaii. I was originally so nervous about getting married in a different state, but Carrie put my mind at ease! Each and every interaction clearly showed how much care they put into all their couples. When the morning finally came, everything went so smoothly. Mark's words were sweet with some added special Hawaiian elements that we absolutely adored. Even though we had just met Mark, having a private ceremony with just the three of us was not awkward as I had feared. Nothing felt fake or corny whatsoever. The ceremony itself was short and simple and exactly what we wanted. We highly recommend Mark and Carrie for any couple looking to have a memorable ceremony experience with some genuinely good people. Thank you again!

This review should have been left 4 months ago while we were still in Honolulu, but time got away…read morefrom me. After deciding 6 months ago to have a vow renewal ceremony in Hawaii, I was completely lost as to what my next step should be. Our daughter lives in Kapolei and suggested an informal ceremony on the beach. I loved the idea and typed these words into Google search: beach vow renewal Hawaii Reverend. About half a page down in results I found the listing for Mark's business. I went to his site and filled out the simple request for more info. I was pleasantly surprised when just a few hours later I got a very sweet and personable letter from Mark's wife, Carrie. Carrie handles all the correspondence and scheduling for Mark and she is wonderful! She was so good with every detail and question that I had. She had the perfect suggestion as to the place for our vow renewal. Her responses were always prompt and very detailed. Within a weeks time I had mailed out the deposit check and secured our date and time. The day of our ceremony Mark was in touch by text and told us right where to park and where to meet him. The ceremony went perfectly and his words were exactly what I had hoped for. I loved the fun detail of having us kiss as long as he blew his note on the conch shell. I definitely recommend Mark and Carrie as your go-to Hawaii ceremony organizers and officiant. Thanks to both of you for helping us to have a romantic and magical day!

Our wedding was everything we could have possibly dreamed of and more…read more Kahu Pomaikai brought a very warm and inviting energy and we were excited that she and her team are LGBTQ friendly. She brought a lot of joy and laughter to our ceremony. We actually also decided to slightly change our wedding location to a spot where the terrain was pretty awkward and weird and Pomai supported the decision and made it work! Her son, blew the Pu, and it was gorgeous! Blowing the Pu is no easy feat! Our musician Henry was so warm and kind. We thought he might only play music during some parts of the wedding but he picked songs throughout which made the ceremony feel more magical. Debbie, our photographer was extremely easy to work with and would coach us on where and how to stand so that we would have flattering photos. We planned the wedding in two months, so we didn't have the year leading up to the wedding to get fit! Debbie still managed to make us look absolutely stunning. We had a few sets of photos that we absolutely wanted and Debbie was really open to making those shots happen. This was an unbelievably affordable option for getting married and I can assure you, the quality was not compromised in any way. I got way more than I expected and would recommend the full ceremony package to anyone! It was so beautiful that my wife and I were back and forth between laughter and tears the entire time. I can only describe the whole experience of working with Kahu Pomaikai and her team as magical. Purely magical.

My aunt and uncle's vow renewal was beyond perfect thanks to Kahu Pomaika'i and her associates…read more After researching many options for a simple vow renewal ceremony in Oahu, we chose Hawaiian Aloha Blessings based on the reviews, photos, and ceremony packages. From the first message on yelp all the way up until the ceremony, Kahu Pomaika'i was extremely helpful, easy to work with, and professional. Kahu Pomaika'i helped me with every question I had and responded promptly to every email I sent. We ended up choosing the Makana package and later added a photographer, musician, and conch blower. Kahu Pomaika'i set up each of these services for us and each of these people were beyond amazing. Even though we only met these people fifteen minutes before the ceremony started, it felt like we were all family. The icing on the cake was when Kahu Pomaika'i included my aunt and uncle's daughter (who could not make it to Oahu) in her blessing. Kahu Pomaika'i took a moment to chat with my aunt and uncle before the ceremony and learned that one of their kids could not make it. In the back of all of our minds, we were sad that she wasn't there so when Kahu Pomaika'i included her in the ceremony we were all extremely touched and thankful for her kind words. Kahu Pomaika'i explained the meaning and purpose behind every detail included in the ceremony, and we could truly feel the aloha with every word spoken. Each word felt fluid and natural, not recited and bland. This wasn't a quick Las Vegas drive-thru ceremony, it was one of the most spiritual and meaningful events that I've ever witnessed and been a part of. Hawaiian Aloha Blessings showed us the true spirit of aloha. There was never any pressure, the pricing was simple and fair, Kahu Pomaika'i and her associates were a pleasure to work with, and the actual ceremony was more than we ever hoped for. If you need an officiant, you won't regret choosing Hawaiian Aloha Blessings. You should also consider hiring: Po'okela, as your conch blower. He assists Kahu Pomaika'i with the ceremony and blows the conch in all four directions to summon family ancestors. He's also Kahu Pomaikai's son! Adorable! Butch O'Sullivan as your musician. His vocals and ukulele create the perfect vibe for an island ceremony. He was so warm and kind and cool at the same time! Debbie as your photographer. She did an amazing job and really took the time to make sure the lighting and positioning was perfect for every photo. She didn't rush it and run off. She stayed after the ceremony to take more photos on the beach and in different areas of the location for both my aunt and uncle and the rest of the family. Mahalo Nui Loa to Hawaiian Aloha Blessings!

Where do we begin? The experience we had with Kawena and her entire team at Kahiapo Talent was…read moreabove and beyond fantastic and memorable. From the initial phone call we made, multiple emails, and text messages throughout the planning stages, Kawena is an amazing communicator. Mind you, she is very busy, but she always made time to reach out to us in a timely fashion, answering any questions we had. Our plan as a couple was to have an intimate ceremony on Oahu. We wanted something simple, inexpensive, while also incorporating something traditional to the islands, the energy it offers, and its people. Kawena and her team hit it out of the park! Her ceremony gave us goosebumps. We went with a package that included music from a Ukulele player, flower bouquet, Haku Lei (flower crown), Maile Lei for the groom, and a photographer The flowers were fresh, fragrant, and beautiful. The Maile Lei smelled amazing. Danny played the music during the ceremony, then sang to us afterward, while we shared our first dance as a married couple on the beach. Suzi, the photographer is a ball of sunshine! We just received our photos, and she captured every special moment of the ceremony. She also spent quality time with just the two of us after afterward doing some fun photos. This was a team collaboration. They are very experienced and work well together. The entire team is amazing. We were treated with so much love and Aloha and given a wedding ceremony that we will never forget. Mahalo Kawena, Danny, and Suzi. We will forever remember all of you

We initially booked with Kawena before covid, and she was incredibly gracious with our numerous…read morepostponements. When the big day finally came, she did not disappoint. Her calming presence and patience made her our ideal officiant. Our guests raved about how unique and spiritual our ceremony was. We were able to be in the moment, and she brought our love out in such a beautiful way. You will not be disappointed if you book with Kawena. Good luck on your wedding journey!

This was by far the best place to have our wedding. Oahu, Hawaii is gorgeous! From start to finish…read moreeverything was perfect. Kalehua was amazing and such a wonderful spirit. He made the experience and so easy and he made sure you understood the process and the steps that would take place. I would recommend him to anyone that is planning a wedding in Oahu!

We love Kalehua and Eileen! The entire process from the initial inquiry to the "I do's" went very…read moresmoothly despite my nerves. Kalehua is extremely personable and has a way of putting your mind at ease. When we had our sit down meeting with him and Eileen it was not like we were meeting strangers for the first time, but friends we haven't seen in years--and that is exactly how you want to feel when meeting someone who will play such a big part in your special day. The way they get to know you makes you feel like you're special and not just "another customer". Our fur baby passed away last year and Kalehua and Eileen did something special for us to incorporate her into the ceremony; it had me tearing up before the ceremony even started! I received so many compliments on Kalehua and his service from my guests and would definitely recommend him 100x over to anyone looking for an officiant that will truly make their ceremony something to remember. Kalehua and Eileen we cannot thank you enough!!