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.

Short Notice Dream Come True - Intimate and Authentic…read more Infinite Bliss Weddings lived up to its name without the commercial fanfare and with care, authenticity and intimacy. Ajani, the wedding officiant and Sophorn, the photographer were both warm, responsive, kind and just lovely humans to be around for our small elopement on the beach. We arranged the entire elopement in a week without fuss or stress. I wanted flowers and my partner wanted a ukulele player, those were the only things we wanted to add to the Pearls packaged offered by Infinite Bliss; Ajani and Sophorn gave us some local Kona-area recommendations that worked out perfectly to meet our needs and support local artists. The Ceremony: We were married on a beautiful beach that Ajani recommended and had an intimate ceremony with just us. The ceremony incorporated some of the beautiful Hawaiian language and culture without feeling like cultural appropriation and Ajani gave us a moment during the ceremony to talk to each other without any pressure of written vows. His words were personal, inspiring, hopeful and brought in a spirit of joy and love. Ajani consulted with us during planning by phone (not just email); he reached out and we were able to chat with him about what we were looking for so he could personalize our ceremony. His words on the beach, in the moment were touching, spiritual and personal - exactly what we had hoped. The Photography: Because our family couldn't be there, we wanted to pay for a photographer for our tiny ceremony; Sophorn did a wonderful job capturing the quite moments as well as the ceremony and beauty of the atmosphere. We were hard to photograph; neither of us is photogenic and we were both nervous. Somehow Sophorn captured photos of when we were most relaxed and being ourselves. She used the environment and beauty of the beach, sunset, lava, trees and ocean around us and made us feel comfortable while trying to help us relax. The package: We purchased the Pearls package with a ceremony, photographer, photo access, leis and personalized certificate and photo slide show. We had our first batch of photos and the slideshow within a few weeks of our ceremony, but Sophorn gave us two beautiful pictures to share with family within a week so we could share with family right away. We are still waiting for the full gallery of photos with more candid shots (also part of the package). They are taking a bit longer than I would have liked, but I am not concerned. Sophorn kindly shared the best photos with us in a timely way, so that we could bring our family into the moment. The slideshow she created was true to the feel of our wedding and the feel of Hawaii. Infinite Bliss Weddings is reasonably priced and though they are a small operation, they have everything you will need for a quiet and beautiful wedding on the Big Island. I can't recommend them enough.

This review is long overdue! 2 years ago today Deanna…read moremarried us at a beautiful spot on Kikaua Point Beach. We wanted a calm and relaxed ceremony. Just the 3 of us - barefoot in the sand. Deanna came thru with exactly the vibe we wanted for our meaningful ceremony. The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. It was very easy and stress free. The "sand blending" was my favorite part of the ceremony. We highly recommend Deanna for your special day! Much aloha.

FIVE STAR - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I contacted…read moreDeanna to help us celebrate our 30 year anniversary by renewing our vows on Hapuna Beach at sunset as a surprise to my wife. I thought this would be a fun thing to do and that it might even be a little romantic. Little did I know just how AMAZING Deanna is when it comes to focusing on the moment and centering my thoughts on that place and time. The experience was far more meaningful and emotional than I ever imagined because of Deanna's soft, gentle kind spirit and amazing connection with this very special island. Thank you Deanna!

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.

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.

Rev. Lona is awesome! We called many places to find info for renewing our vows on the big island…read more Everyone else we talked to seemed to be in a hurry, indifferent or we just didn't get a good vibe. Rev. Lona was interested in what we wanted, very informative and took time to explain all the options to us. She is very easy to work with, very reasonably priced and a wonderful lady. She incorporated everything we wanted and came up with a very beautiful ceremony for us to cherish always. The pictures she took were great and she was also wonderful with our daughter. Everything went smoothly and easily with all the planning. If you ever want to renew your vows on the big island, definitely check out Romantic Beach Weddings!

Kenny coordinated our beautiful beach-side wedding for us on Kukio Beach next to the Four Seasons…read moreResort, while Tanja and I worked abroad in Germany. We Skyped with Kenny early on, he answered our concerns, made a list of our preferences and he helped us get the location we wanted. Kenny and his photographer Carlos were very professional, laid back, brilliant, went above and beyond and made our special moment exciting and non-stressful. Bravo guys!!!! Rob and Tanja

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.

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.

Charles made a wonderful day into an epic day. I just can't say enough on how special he made our…read moreday. His aloha, his gentleness, his singing and ukulele playing, EVERYTHING was perfect and amazing. Everything from start to finish was perfect! After the ceremony the brides daughter immediately asked him to officiate her wedding when that day comes. Thank you, Charles! You are the BEST!

Charles is so wonderful, and we are so thankful to have him officiate our wedding. Such a sweet &…read morekind human being... Charles delivered a beautiful & memorable ceremony for us. It felt intimate, romantic, spiritual, and pure. A minister and a musician, he is both authentic and talented. Charles graced us with a delightful mix of Hawaiian traditions, Christian fundamentals, and personal touches, while serenading us with his ukulele. It was the perfect blend & masterfully performed. He is gentle & soft-spoken, well-versed & charming, professional & polite. We did not have a rehearsal, and yet he incorporated everything smoothly. He expertly navigated us through vows, exchanges, blessings, and songs... It was perfect & magical. Mahalo, Charles!

My husband and I worked with Molly at Bliss in Bloom to plan our 71-person wedding at Rosewood Kona…read moreVillage in May. In our monthly planning calls, chats in the Aisle Planner platform Contacts section, "shower thoughts" email threads and text chains as the big day approached, Molly was always proactive, responsive, kind and fun to work with. On site, her colleague Allison was a grounding presence in the hair and makeup suite, keeping everyone feeling taken care of and on schedule. I cannot recommend this fantastic team enough for their high level of attention to detail and A+ execution on my vision for my Bridal Dinner, Welcome Party, Ceremony, Reception, After Party, and Goodbye Breakfast.

Kirsten with Bliss in Bloom is the best wedding planner! Not only did she provide top-notch service…read morefor our wedding, but also executed the wedding events and wedding day extremely well. My husband and I got married in April 2024 and we started the planning process about a year and a half before the wedding. Throughout the months, Kirsten was an excellent communicator, organized, and very kind. We emailed and texted regularly, had monthly meetings (weekly meetings when we got closer to the wedding), and she made sure to followed up on tasks that I needed to do as a bride. I never felt stressed with planning the wedding, and I know that is ultimately because of Kirsten. I trusted her from the beginning, not only because of her amazing experience, but because she is a good person and executes the job well. She and her team also planned our welcome party, which was breath taking. Everything was beyond perfect. Kirsten, thank you for all you and your team did for our special day. You made us feel like the most badass bride and groom. Thank you for everything!