Authentic Hawaiian Weddings
Rooted in Culture. Guided with Intention. Honoring Love and Place.
Unique to Hawai’i
An authentic Hawaiian wedding is more than a beautiful setting—it is a sacred union grounded in culture, ʻike (knowledge), and deep respect for the land, the ancestors, and the couple joining their lives together.
As Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners based in Hawaiʻi, we create weddings that are intentional, meaningful, and rooted in Hawaiian values—not performances or generic scripts. Every ceremony we craft honors the traditions of our people while thoughtfully reflecting the story, beliefs, and journey of each couple.
What Makes Our Hawaiian Weddings Authentic?
🌿 Cultural Integrity
Our ceremonies are led by a Hawaiian officiant (Kahu) who understands the cultural, historical, and spiritual foundations of Hawaiian marriage. We do not offer “one-size-fits-all” ceremonies. Each wedding is created with care, cultural awareness, and respect.
🌺 Intentionally Crafted Ceremonies
We take the time to learn your story and guide you through the meaning behind each element of the ceremony—from oli (chant) and pule (prayer) to hoʻokupu (offerings) and hoʻokupu manaʻo (intentional words of commitment). Every moment is purposeful.
🌊 Connection to Place
Hawaiian weddings honor the land and environment where the ceremony takes place. We acknowledge the ʻike of the ʻāina (land), the ocean, the wind, and the elements—recognizing that marriage is not only between two people, but within a larger living world.
🎶 Cultural Sound & Atmosphere
For couples who desire it, we provide traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, sound support, and ceremonial flow that enhances the experience without overpowering its meaning. Everything supports the ceremony—nothing distracts from it.
Officiant / Kahu Services
We specialize in secular ceremonies, vow renewals, and elopements that are thoughtful and classy yet personal and culturally accurate.. Including elements of your culture, as well as readings, songs, and other ideas, into your ceremony program can help us to make your wedding ceremony unique and inclusive. In our experience, we have done Chinese Tea Ceremonies, Jewish Ketubah Signing, Mexican Lazo utilization, Black Wedding Broom Jumping, Maori Te Kanga Performances, Sri Lankan Oil Lamp Lighting, and of course Hawaiian Lei Exchanges. We are happy to help you figure out how to recognize your ancestry in a way that fits comfortably into the wedding ceremony.
We can also perform traditional Hawaiian Kahu work for other events, including: groundbreaking ceremonies, memorial services, opening of new businesses, adoption celebrations, baby blessings, grave dedications and more.
Our main officiant, Crichton Uale, has performed weddings in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, French and English.
Officiant/Kahu FAQ’s
Can our ceremony be customized?
Absolutely. Every ceremony is custom-designed based on your story, preferences, and vision. We work with you to determine tone, length, cultural elements, and personal touches, ensuring the ceremony feels authentic, meaningful, and true to you.
Will the ceremony feel religious?
Only if you want it to. We tailor each ceremony to reflect your beliefs and comfort level. Ceremonies can be spiritual, cultural, non-religious, or a blend—always guided by what feels right for you as a couple.
Do you offer LQBTQ friendly officiant services?
Yes, we do. We are proud to officiate, DJ and MC wedding services for all, We have officiated many same-sex weddings and hope to celebrate many more!
Do you offer multilingual wedding ceremonies?
Yes. We offer Hawaiian wedding ceremonies that can include Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and French, woven naturally into the ceremony. This allows loved ones to feel included while maintaining the integrity and flow of the overall experience.