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.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you, Kahu Bruce, for officiating the wedding of my brother and sister-in-law. Bruce was easy…read moreto communicate with, timely, entertaining, and professional. Our out of town guests were both educated and entertained by the Hawaiian practices.

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!

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.

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!!

Searching for a wedding coordinator was honestly one of the most stressful parts of planning our…read morewedding. You want to find someone you can trust with one of the biggest days of your life, and that wasn't something we wanted to rush. Dreams Hi Wedding was recommended to us by my cousin, and when I reached out, I found out that Aubrey was one of the coordinators. We actually used to dance together years ago, so it was really nice catching up after all this time. Right away, it made me feel comfortable knowing someone I already knew would potentially be part of our special day. After looking over our budget, my now husband and I decided to go with their day-of coordination package. We're both Virgos, so we actually enjoyed planning everything ourselves. We just wanted someone we could trust to take over on the wedding day so we didn't have to worry about anything. Throughout the whole planning process, Aubrey and the Dreams Hi Wedding team were there every step of the way. They answered our questions, gave us guidance when we needed it, and even helped us through a last-minute venue change. Having them there definitely made everything less stressful. When our wedding day finally came, everything went so smoothly. The only hiccup I knew about was with our haku leis, but Aubrey handled it so quickly that it was resolved almost immediately. I'm sure there were other little things that came up throughout the day because that's just how weddings are, but if there were, my husband and I had no idea. They took care of everything behind the scenes so we could just enjoy the day with our family and friends. Looking back, that's exactly what you want from a wedding coordinator. Someone who handles the stress so you don't have to. I'm so thankful for Aubrey and the entire Dreams Hi Wedding team for helping make our wedding day so special. I would definitely recommend them to any couple planning their wedding in Hawaii.

We wanted a simple, beautiful Hawaiian wedding and Dream Hi delivered beyond our expectations! We…read morecould not have been more pleased with the ceremony and full experience!! No photos to share yet. The ceremony was only yesterday.

I had a great experience with knots and shots as our wedding photographer 3 years ago. We still…read moreenjoy our photos. Would definitely recommend!

First off, I'd like to preface my review by saying, "Stephanie has a knack for putting nervous…read moreBrides at ease." Stephanie has a lovely, friendly personality, yet she is professional and competent. She was the Officiant for my Son's themed wedding. She goes above and beyond and even wore the requested themed garments. Not only did she look the part, the vows she wrote were equally splendid. This young woman obviously loves what she does and it shows! She is also a skilled photographer and captured the essence of a very special day! We highly recommend Knots and Shots! Thank you Stephanie, you're amazing!

Reverend David and Karen helped to put together the perfect simple ceremony we were looking for!…read more We loved the readings that Reverend David did and the blessing, and Karen's kind guidance to remember that it's about us. They were kind, sweet, helpful, considerate, professional, and had great energy, and we are so thankful for their assistance and presence! I would highly recommend Hawaiian Creative Weddings to anyone looking to get married on island.

We had Mr. David Tasaka officiate our wedding this past February. We did not have any rehearsal but…read moreit was ok as he guided us. He was the highlight of our ceremony I must say. His words were so touching and our wedding vows that he wrote was beautiful. Also his voice was very calming and soothing. Thank you so much Mr. Tasaka! So glad you were our officiant.