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Weddings & Elopements
& Vow Renewals

Aloha Means Love
Simple Kona Beach Weddings & Vow Renewals

Services

Ceremonies with Authentic Hawaiian Elements

Non-Denominational & Non-Religious


Weddings, Vow Renewals,

Elopements & Hawaiian Blessings 
Alway ​LGBTQ Friendly with Aloha!

 

Hawaiian style ceremonies are designed for everyone. 
An opportunity to truly experience the culture of Hawaii.  
Be a part of the Story...

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Always with Aloha!

Testimonials

"I would recommend Aloha Means Love to anyone looking to have a beautiful and happy wedding"

- Mia Taylor

Image by Jonathan Borba

Select An Option

Weddings, Elopements and Vow Renewals

OPTION #1
Michaela to Officiate Ceremony
$395.00 plus tax and service fees
Go to Ala Carte menu to add leis and beach permit.
You have a wedding planner or prefer to create and organize everything yourself, then this is the option for you.
                Text Michaela for a quick response to see if we're available for your ceremony date.  Text 808-896-7955.
Pre-designed Ceremony Script
  • The Calling of the Conch Shell - The conch shell is blown to open the ceremony. 
  • Hawaiian Chant - The chant of Aloha, of love.
  • The Greeting - The Hawaiian word for love is Aloha.
  • Blessing of the Rings and the Wedding Couple - Hawaiian chant & pa’a kai (sea salt).
  • Ohe Hana Ihu, ancient Hawaiian Flute - Sweet sound of the flute, a tranquil moment.
  • Exchange your Lei of Love - In Hawaii we exchange leis as a symbol of our love.  
  • ​The Honi - Exchange of Ha and Mana, Ha (amazing experience) - Sacred Hawaiian gift of love
  • The Reading 
  • The Vows - Repeat after me or prepare your own personal vows.
  • Declaration of Consent I Do's
  • The Ring Blessing & Exchange ​
  • Kukui Ceremony - Unity Ceremony
  • ​Kukui Reading, Light of Love "Two Become One" the Unity Blessing 
  • Hawaiian Closing Chant   
  • Closing Words - By Michaela
  • Pronouncement
  • Present Couple as Legally Married 
  • Processing and Finalizing Marriage with the State of Hawaii
If you'd like to add Kapa Wrap, Sand, Salt, Unity Cross, Jumping the Broom, Handfasting Ceremony, or any Special Touches, please be sure to provide your own vessels, broom, cords etc.

 

Billing & Processing Fees
Travel fee & Mileage rates apply for locations outside of North Kohala Coast, $50 per hour and .58 per mile.

Travel off island, outer state, and international travel, incurs additional fees at $200.00 per travel day.

Tax of 4.167% will be added at billing. 3% processing fee when using credit or debit cards.


Holidays Rate Apply 
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve & Day, Valentine's Day, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Special Calendar Days and Solstice, Early Mornings Prior to 9:30AM.  Prices for these dates are subject to additional 25% fee.  All Prices & Services are subject to change without prior notice.

OPTION #2
Hawaiian Style Beach Weddings with Aloha 
$695.00 plus tax and service fees
Maximum Number of Guests Depends on Current State Laws
 
Includes Options #1 Plus:
  • Pre-designed Ceremony Script in Option #1 
  • Assistance with Marriage License Application and Licensing Agent, to make the process quick and easy.
  • Beach Locations Assistance - Help Choosing a Beach Location - Beaches available on the State of Hawaii Wiki Permits only.  You can choose two locations and confirm your choice when you have had a chance to check them for your approval.
  • State of Hawaii Wiki Beach Permit Included 
  • Required insurance for Wiki Beach Permit Included.
  • Script sent to you for review and editing.
  • Two Fresh Flower Leis - In Hawaii we exchange leis as a symbol of love.
  • Kukui Lei - For the Unity Ceremony
  • Greet Guest Upon Arrival to Ceremony 
  • Beautiful Keepsake Certificate designed by Michaela
  • Beach Clean-up (malama o ka aina)
  • Copy of Finalized License Emailed 
If you'd like to add Sand, Salt, Unity Cross, Jumping the Broom, Handfasting Ceremony, or any Special Touches, please be sure to provide your own vessels, broom, cords etc.

 

Billing & Processing Fees
Travel fee & Mileage rates apply for locations outside of North Kohala Coast, $50 per hour and .58 per mile.

Travel off island, outer state, and international travel, incurs additional fees at $200.00 per travel day.

Tax of 4.167% will be added at billing. 3% processing fee when using credit or debit cards.


Holidays Rate Apply 
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve & Day, Valentine's Day, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Special Calendar Days and Solstice, Early Mornings Prior to 9:30AM.  Prices for these dates are subject to additional 25% fee.  All Prices & Services are subject to change without prior notice.

OPTION #3
Authentic Hawai'i Island Ceremonies
$1495.00 plus tax and service fees.
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Includes Options #1 and #2 Plus:​
  • Unlimited consultation with Michaela 
  • Timeline sent to your vendors a prior to ceremony date.
  • Customizable Vow Exchange
  • Personalized Wedding Script
  • Two Beautiful Fancy Flower - Lei Exchange
  • Half Flower Circle - Tropical Flowers and Greenery
  • Sand Ceremony - Vessel and Sand Included (optional)
  • Amateur Photos (10 minutes) - Taken by Michaela - Following ceremony - You Prefer No Professional Photographer.  
  • Use of a tripod to skype or film your ceremony using your cell phone, by request only.
  • List of ​​​​​​​​​Local Resources, Local Vendors, Marriage License Instructions, and Restaurant Recommendations
  • Location Coordination 
  • Meet vendors and guests as they arrive. 
Professional Photographers Vary in Style and Prices - Starting at 350.00 and up.  Let me know if you'd like to include photography to Option #3. We will go over your personal style and choices.  I will check photographers' availability and provide you an estimate.  You can also contact photographers directly to keep your cost down.  Michaela will provide you a list of great local talent.
    Request a Ceremony Script - Michaela at hawaiianweddings808@gmail.com or text request 808-896-7955

 

Billing & Processing Fees
Travel fee & Mileage rates apply for locations outside of North Kohala Coast, $50 per hour and .58 per mile.

Travel off island, outer state, and international travel, incurs additional fees at $200.00 per travel day.

Tax of 4.167% will be added at billing. 3% processing fee when using credit or debit cards.


Holidays Rate Apply 
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve & Day, Valentine's Day, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Special Calendar Days and Solstice, Early Mornings Prior to 9:30AM.  Prices for these dates are subject to additional 25% fee.  All Prices & Services are subject to change without prior notice.

OPTION #4
The True Elopements

Ceremonies Between

11am and 1pm Only

Couples who really want something simple and quick but still intimate and beautiful.

 

Choose By Option Number and Price


$100.00

Legal Requirements Only

Meet in Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa Community Park. 

Scheduled Between 11am and 1pm Only.

Performer License: Michaela Lehuanani Larson ​2013-02829. 

Michaela's Cell: 808-896-7955

$200.00 Plus Tax and Service Fee

Legal Requirements Only at the Beach

Legal Requirements Only Plus Beach Location

Meet at Naupaka Beach, Waikoloa Beach Resort next to the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

Very casual, no ceremony extras, legal requirements only. 

No Hawaiian Elements.  Simple Ceremony Script. Leis are not included.

$300.00 Plus Tax and Service Fee 

At the Beach with a Touch of Hawaiian Elements

Legal Requirements at Anaeho'omalu Beach, with a Touch of Hawaiian Elements

Conch, Hawaiian Chant

Lei exchange (leis not included)

Declaration of Intent,

Vow Exchange

Blessing of the Rings

Ring Exchange

Proclamation

"Leis are not included in these options"  

Billing & Processing Fees
Travel fee & Mileage rates apply for locations outside of North Kohala Coast, $50 per hour and .58 per mile.

Travel off island, outer state, and international travel, incurs additional fees at $200.00 per travel day.

Tax of 4.167% will be added at billing. 3% processing fee when using credit or debit cards.


Holidays Rate Apply 
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve & Day, Valentine's Day, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Special Calendar Days and Solstice, Early Mornings Prior to 9:30AM.  Prices for these dates are subject to additional 25% fee.  All Prices & Services are subject to change without prior notice.

 
Ala Carte' Menu
  • Beach Permit $60.00
  • Decorative Keepsake Certificate $50.00
  • Big Island Consultation $200.00 Per Hour
  • Lei's $50.00 Each - Simple Flower
  • Kukui - $15.00
  • Fancy Lei's $100.00 Each
  • Specialty Lei - Seasonal - 125.00 and up.
 
BEACH OPTIONS
Choose Two Beach Locations from this List
Click on the location to reach the location websites to see photos.

MAUNA LANI RESORT

Pauoa Bay aka Coconut Grove Beach

Puako Bay (Fronting Residence)

 


WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT

Anaeho'omalu Bay Beach (aka A-Bay)

Naupaka (next to the Hilton, go through alkaline pond to beach)

Hilton Beach Access (South End of the Hilton)

South of Lava Lava Beach Club 

 


FOUR SEASONS & KUKI'O

Kuki'o Bay (Next to Four Seasons)

Kikaua Point

KAILUA-KONA

Kohanaiki (Pine Trees)

Old Airport


The State of Hawaii requires beach permits for State Parks and Federal Parks (public beaches). 
Permits for County of Hawaii parks are not required.  The State of Hawaii can make changes without prior notice.
State Parks Link:  http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/hawaii/ 

Terms: https://wikipermits.ehawaii.gov/permits/terms.html
These options can change based on the Wiki Permit system.

All Above Options - Billing & Processing Fees
Travel fee & Mileage rates apply for locations outside of North Kohala Coast, $50 per hour and .58 per mile.

Tax of 4.167% will be added at billing. 3% processing fee when using credit or debit cards.

Holidays Rate Apply 
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve & Day, Valentine's Day, Cinco De Mayo, Halloween,

Thanksgiving and Special Calendar Days and Solstice, Early Mornings Prior to 9:30AM. 

Prices for these dates are subject to additional 25% fee. 

All Prices & Services are subject to change without prior notice.

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