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    Weddings A La Heart - Photo Credit: Ann Ferguson

    Weddings A La Heart

    (10 reviews)

    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.

    Weddings on the Beach - At the Old Kona Airport Beach Park

    Weddings on the Beach

    (15 reviews)

    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.

    The Chapter of Love - Fairmont Orchid Wedding in Hawaii by Planner The Chapter of Love
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    The Chapter of Love

    (7 reviews)

    Working with Rachael and The Chapter of Love was hands down the best decision I made as a bride!…read moreFrom start to finish, Rachael was incredibly thorough and attentive. She took the time to really get to know me, understand my vision, and made thoughtful vendor suggestions that matched my style perfectly. I was so overwhelmed at the beginning and honestly didn't even know where to start, but Rachael immediately made me feel at ease with the whole planning process. The venue and vendor guides she provided were incredibly helpful and gave me a clear idea of what was available, which helped everything come together more easily. Throughout the planning process, Rachael was always available to answer my (many!) questions. Her experience and calm demeanor made everything so much easier and truly gave me peace of mind. We also hired her for Day of Coordination and if you're on the fence about that, let me just say: DO IT! You will not regret it. Because of Rachael, I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding morning without stress. She handled everything and I mean EVERYTHING from setting up the decorations I had purchased, to creating a beautiful orchid display by our welcome sign mirror, to artfully arranging desserts on the dessert table (which looked stunning!). Everything ran so smoothly from start to finish, and that is 100% thanks to Rachael's expertise and dedication. If I had to do it all over again, I would hire Rachael and The Chapter of Love in a heartbeat. Thank you, Rachael, for making our day so special and seamless!

    One word, RACHAEL!!!!! We were so blessed and thankful that we were recommended Rachael, we could…read morenot imagine the wedding process without her energy and her support. Whenever we needed Rachael she was there and always one phone call away. Through the whole process it never felt like a stress because we trusted her and knew she always followed through for us. What we appreciate the most was her patience, her sincerity and her easy going personality... when we met her we knew 100% she matched our energy, she kept us on track and calm through the whole process. The wedding day was absolutely perfect, everything was just what we imagined but even BETTER! Could not have done it without Rachael. We love you!! You will forever be family to my mom, Kyle and I. Thank you for everything. We love you!

    Reverend Russ - officiants - Updated May 2026

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