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.

Michaela made our wedding so special and profoundly spiritual. I highly recommend opting for the…read moretraditional Hawaiian style ceremony. It is a little longer, but oh my goodness. Not a dry eye in the house. Many wedding guests approached me after our ceremony and told me that our officiant reminded them why their own marriage has lasted so long. I can't do it justice by explaining just how special Michaela made our perfect day.

amazing wedding ceremony done with grace inclusiveness, and love. I highly recommend Michaela for…read moreofficiating weddings on the island. can't thank her enough for making a member ceremony

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.

I booked a tour though agency and it turned out to be organized by Big Island Hawaii Weddings, who…read morefurther cancelled the tour due to minimum number of participants not met, but who never refunded me the amount (more than 500 USD). No responsiveness over phone calls or emails. Completely unreliable, how can a wedding company be like this ? Please proceed to refund the amounts paid by your clients.

From the owner: Hawaii Elopement and Wedding Packages…read more We offer officiant services, wedding photography, vow renewals, wedding planning, day-of wedding coordination, elopement packages and special event planning on the Big Island. We love making planning events fun, innovative and effortless for you! There is no greater place in the world to elope than the Hawaii! Whether you love coastal views, tropical forests, volcanoes or beautiful beaches, Hawaii has something special for everyone. You have the option of a more relaxed setting by road tripping around the island, or choosing a fun hike to get different scenery. Either way, with our Hawaii Elopement and Wedding Packages it’s YOUR day, and your customized adventure can be anything!

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.

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.

My husband and I used The Chapter of Love for our destination wedding this summer, and I truly…read morecannot put into words how grateful we are for everything they did. Hiring them was hands down the best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process. From the moment we booked with them, they went above and beyond in every possible way. Our wedding took place at a VRBO, which meant every single detail, from rentals and vendors to setup and timing, had to be coordinated from scratch. It felt overwhelming at times, but Teya and Rachel made it all look effortless. A couple of weeks before the wedding, I found myself feeling incredibly anxious about how everything would come together. After my planning meeting with Teya, every single worry disappeared. She was calm, organized, reassuring, and had thought through every detail I hadn't even considered. She truly allowed me to let go and trust that everything was in good hands. On the wedding day, Teya and Rachel arrived early and took complete control behind the scenes. They coordinated multiple vendors arriving at different times, handled all of the setup, managed the timeline down to the minute, and made sure everything ran flawlessly. As the bride, I never once had to think about rentals, caterers, schedules, or logistics. Instead, I was able to be fully present, soak in every moment, and actually enjoy one of the best days of my life. One of the biggest challenges with destination weddings is that the days leading up to them are packed with welcoming guests, hosting events, and trying to spend time with everyone who traveled to celebrate with you. Knowing The Chapter of Love was quietly handling everything behind the scenes during those busy days was such an incredible gift. It gave us peace of mind that is honestly priceless. Our wedding exceeded every expectation we had, and so much of that is because of this amazing team. They didn't just meet our expectations, they completely exceeded them. If you're considering hiring The Chapter of Love, do it. They are professional, kind, organized, and genuinely care about making your day as perfect and stress free as possible. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Teya, Rachel, and everyone at The Chapter of Love. We will always be grateful for everything you did to make our wedding so unforgettable.

We chose the Chapter of Love for our wedding on the Big Island and we are so grateful for the whole…read moreteam! Rachael was very responsive to all my questions and concerns throughout the months leading up to the wedding and made the planning process seamless! Kalinda was absolutely amazing for our day of coordinator. I DIYd all my flowers and decor without having a clear vision and she put everything together beautifully! She too was very responsive and made sure we didn't have any concerns throughout the day! Thank you, Kalinda and Rachael!