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!

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 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!

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.

Where do we begin? The experience we had with Kawena and her entire team at Kahiapo Talent was…read moreabove and beyond fantastic and memorable. From the initial phone call we made, multiple emails, and text messages throughout the planning stages, Kawena is an amazing communicator. Mind you, she is very busy, but she always made time to reach out to us in a timely fashion, answering any questions we had. Our plan as a couple was to have an intimate ceremony on Oahu. We wanted something simple, inexpensive, while also incorporating something traditional to the islands, the energy it offers, and its people. Kawena and her team hit it out of the park! Her ceremony gave us goosebumps. We went with a package that included music from a Ukulele player, flower bouquet, Haku Lei (flower crown), Maile Lei for the groom, and a photographer The flowers were fresh, fragrant, and beautiful. The Maile Lei smelled amazing. Danny played the music during the ceremony, then sang to us afterward, while we shared our first dance as a married couple on the beach. Suzi, the photographer is a ball of sunshine! We just received our photos, and she captured every special moment of the ceremony. She also spent quality time with just the two of us after afterward doing some fun photos. This was a team collaboration. They are very experienced and work well together. The entire team is amazing. We were treated with so much love and Aloha and given a wedding ceremony that we will never forget. Mahalo Kawena, Danny, and Suzi. We will forever remember all of you

We initially booked with Kawena before covid, and she was incredibly gracious with our numerous…read morepostponements. When the big day finally came, she did not disappoint. Her calming presence and patience made her our ideal officiant. Our guests raved about how unique and spiritual our ceremony was. We were able to be in the moment, and she brought our love out in such a beautiful way. You will not be disappointed if you book with Kawena. Good luck on your wedding journey!

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.

Late post from December 2025 ceremony…read more Being from the mainland I was a little nervous about a company that I knew nothing about. My now husband found them with a simple Google search. Front start to finish, it was the most amazing experience. The coordination was flawless and the service was top notch. We didn't get to meet our officiant Ellsworth until the day. The photographer and videographer made us feel so comfortable! The flowers were fresh and made beautifully. The hula dancer was gorgeous and the musician was wonderful. My hair and make up artist understood the assignment and they both made me look flawless! Our photographer Carson took over 200 photos and made us feel so special! Our highlight video and ceremony video were awesome. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to get married in Hawaii as they have the wedding planning down to a science. They have something in everyone's budget I loved that they took away the hassle of booking everything separately especially since we didn't live there! Thanks everyone!

Our dream wedding in Hawaii on 3/10/2026 was a wonderfully beautiful experience thanks to Weddings…read moreOf Hawaii! The secret beach location was such an amazingly beautiful place for our wedding and photos. We're looking forward to seeing the pictures soon! We are truly blessed and grateful for the overall kindness, care and professionalism by the entire staff. Highly recommended and wishing this business continued blessings of success always!

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.

Theodora was punctual, kind, knowledgeable, and well prepared. My documents were a simple Power of…read moreAttorney, but she made sure to dot every I and cross every T. She is reliable and responds quickly. She also is mobile so she can always come by to meet you. She's also very flexible and understanding. She lays everything out for you and she has everything prepared based on your quote with her. Her handwriting is exceptional (I'm big on penmanship). She is thorough when going over a quote so that she is prepared when she comes to meet you. She explains each step as she does it. As well as an explanation for each stamp, signature, and initial needed. She even came back to meet me because she was worried they might ask for a different stamp. So she called me and turned around right away. For $50, she's an amazing value, and an even better person. She wanted to give me money back because SHE made the trip back! She is so honest and kind, I refused to let her because she was looking out for me. If you need someone that will be honest with you, and help you to understand what you're signing off on, she is hands down the best! I look forward to more appointments with her. She's officially my "go-to"!

Theodora provided exceptional service. She does a great job making sure all documents are filled…read moreout properly & knows her job very well. If you're looking for notary services for a great price Theodora is your person to go to. I'd recommend her to any friends/family needing any notary services!

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.