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    Da Barefoot Warrior

    5.0 (36 reviews)

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    Steve S.

    Ernest is an amazing entertainer and person. Those traits combined with his style of ceremony made our wedding better than we could have ever expected. If we had all the money in the world we could not have asked for a better wedding on the beach. Deciding to use Ernest for your wedding is a decision that will have no risk, other than the weather.

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    There aren't enough amazing words to explain Ernest's (Da Barefoot Warrior) presence at our wedding. He created the most sincere and precious moments for us during our ceremony. He suggested different locations for our day and the one we decided on, DT Fleming Beach was PERFECT. We had a morning ceremony which meant we had the whole cove to ourselves and the whole rest of our day to celebrate and explore. The way he puts his whole being into the ceremony, you can just tell that it's true to heart. He made us feel so comfortable and it was like we'd known him for so long, very friendly and personable. Between our ring and lei blessings, our vows, Ernest singing to us while playing the ukulele then blowing his conch to seal our marriage was just a priceless memory that will be cherished by us forever. He spoke of the significance and amazing history of being in Hawaii and choosing to be married there. 5 stars aren't enough to truly rate the experience that Ernest provided for us.

    Kristen C.

    Ernest was the officiant for our vow renewal. He was excellent and we could not have been more pleased! Ernest brought with him a ukulele and conch shell. We had requested as many Hawaiian elements as possible for our ceremony and Ernest's warmth and knowledge absolutely delivered. He shared with us some Hawaiian words and meanings around marriage. Ernest has a wonderful sense of humor and makes you feel instantly at ease. Ernest played and sang for us, making a meaningful day even more special. I wish we could visit with him every time we visit Maui. Mahalo, Ernest!

    Elizabeth F.

    Today is my husband's and my one year wedding anniversary! We were married in Maui by Ernest. I can't believe it's taken me a year to write this review (but we did have a baby, so...), but I do feel that I have been able to really reflect on our day and all that was special about it. Ernest was thoughtful and helpful via email while we were planning our event. On the day of, he was early and set up when we arrived. Ernest was magical to us. His spirit is bright and his kindness made us feel instantly comfortable. It feels like you are talking to a family member when you talk with him. He's so easy going and he had us laughing throughout the ceremony (it was just the two of us and our friend, so we were able to have a really relaxed, intimate wedding). He shared stories and blessings with us as he proceeded with the ceremony. It felt so significant because he made it very personal to us, even though he had just met us! His voice is beautiful and the songs he sang were very powerful. The entire experience was sacred and special - exactly what we were hoping for. He has become like extended family to us, someone we will make an effort to see when we are in Maui again. He really is a special human, and we will forever be grateful it was he who shared in this special day with us.

    Mr & Mrs Hinkle forever bonded thru the wonderful ALOHA from Ernest. Thank you for making our day Special, Relaxed, & Memorable. MAUID
    C S.

    I am ETERNALLY thankful for Ernest, I contacted Da Barefoot Warrior (Ernest) from Yelp. I am so pleased with his professionalism, kind, well prepared, traditional Hawaiian Style wedding. Ernest made my wedding day memorable. He bonded our lives with a beautiful ceremony, blessed our bond with the explanation of ALOHA, plus with his beautiful amazing voice sang a song of my choice to walk to, and sang our first dance song as well. I highly recommend Da Barefoot Warrior. Thank you Ernest. Aloha WE ARE OFFICIALLY MAUID!

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    He is amazing and caring and pays attention to details. I highly recommend him. Can't say enough good things about him.

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    Da Barefoot Warrior - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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