Ceremony Options
As you search for the right fit, the right person to help you with your special day, it can be overwhelming, to only find out that they or we are unavailable on that day. To save you time call or text Michaela right away at 808-896-7955 to check Michaela's availability for your date. Be sure to leave your ceremony date, estimated time and location.
OPTIONS AT A GLANCE
Choose the Option that's Right for You
Please be respectful to our island.
No sand, coral, lava rocks, or shells shall be removed from our beaches.
If a wedding planner or officiant says it's okay, it's not.

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Officiant to Perform Your Ceremony
$450.00
Do you already have a planner or just prefer to create and organize everything yourself?
Includes the traditions originally used in ceremonies for Hawaiian royalty. ​
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Authentic Hawaiian Ceremony - 20-25 Minutes
Let Michaela know if you'd like to make your ceremony a little shorter or closer to 20 minutes.
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Pre-designed Ceremony Script #1
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The Calling of the Conch Shell - The conch shell is blown to open the ceremony. Michaela will open ceremony with the conch and escort in or you can choose for her to blow conch in place.
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Hawaiian Chant - The chant of Aloha, of love.
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The Greeting - The Hawaiian word for love is Aloha.
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Blessing of the Rings and Couple - Hawaiian chant & pa’a kai (sea salt).
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Ohe Hana Ihu, ancient Hawaiian Flute - Sweet sound of the flute, a tranquil moment.
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Lokahi (harmony) Ceremony - Using the Hawaiian Koa Paddle (optional)
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Exchange your Lei of Love - In Hawaii, we exchange leis as a symbol of our love.
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​The Honi - Exchange of Ha and Mana, Ha (amazing experience) - Sacred Hawaiian gift of love
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The Reading
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The Vows - Repeat after me or prepare your own personal vows.
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Declaration of Consent I Do's
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The Ring Blessing & Exchange ​
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Kukui Ceremony - Unity Ceremony
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​Kukui Reading, Light of Love "Two Become One" the Unity Blessing
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Hawaiian Closing Chant
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Closing Words - By Michaela
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Pronouncement
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Present Couple as Legally Married
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Processing and Finalizing Marriage with the State of Hawaii
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Short & Sweet Ceremony
$450.00
10 to 15 Minutes
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​Ceremony Outline
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The Greeting - The Hawaiian word for love is Aloha.
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The Reading
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The Vows - Repeat after me or prepare your own personal vows.
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Declaration of Consent I Do's - Shorter Version
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The Ring Blessing & Exchange ​
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Hawaiian Couples Blessing
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Closing Words - By Michaela
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Pronouncement
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Present Couple as Legally Married
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Processing and Finalizing Marriage with the State of Hawaii
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YOU CAN ADD A FEW HAWAIIAN TOUCHES
Choose two or three traditions from this list or add a family tradition. Not sure which to choose? Michaela would be happy to guide you. She will let you know where it will fit perfectly in your script. You can also include family traditions if you prefer. The highlighted numbers are beautiful touches that would make your ceremony last around 15 minutes.
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The Conch Shell - The conch shell is blown four times to open the ceremony. To escort or blow in place.
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Hawaiian Chant - The chant of Aloha, of love.
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Ohe Hana Ihu, ancient Hawaiian Flute - Sweet sound of the flute, a tranquil moment.
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Blessing of the Rings - Rings are placed in a koa bowl to be cleansed.
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Exchange your Lei of Love - In Hawaii, we exchange leis as a symbol of our love.
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​The Honi - Exchange of Ha and Mana, Ha (amazing experience) - Sacred Hawaiian gift of love.
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Lokahi (harmony) Ceremony - Hawaiian Koa Paddle. Leis are draped over the paddle and hands.
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Couples Blessing - The couple adds a few sprinkles of Hawaiian salt into the water bowl. Michaela performs a sacred blessing with a Hawaiian chant while sprinkling the salt water using a ti leaf.
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Kukui Ceremony - Unity Ceremony - ​Kukui Reading, Light of Love "Two Become One" the Unity Blessing.
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Kapa Ceremony - Fabric wrapping to bind the couple as one.
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IF THE LOCATION IS HELD AT A PUBLIC BEACH, PLEASE ADD $60.00 FOR THE BEACH PERMIT (INSURANCE INCLUDED).
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If you'd like to add Kapa Wrap, Sand or Salt Ceremony, Unity Cross, Jumping the Broom, Handfasting Ceremony, Veil/Cord/Coin Ceremony, Hebrew Touches & Shattering the Glass, or any family traditions, please speak to Michaela.
She would love to make your ceremony special. Supplies for these touches are not provided.
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Need a Little More
$695.00
Unsure about beach locations? Then this is the option for you!
Includes Everything in Option #1 Plus:
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Pre-designed Ceremony Script in Option #1 - Script #1 or #2
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Personal and Unlimited Consultation and Communication with Michaela
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Assistance/Guidance with Marriage License Application and Licensing Agent
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Beach Locations Assistance - Beaches on the State of Hawaii Wiki Permits only. Choice of two locations.
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State of Hawaii Wiki Beach Permit - If needed.
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Required Liability Insurance is required by the State of Hawaii.
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Script sent to you for review and editing.
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Two Fresh Flower Leis - Lei Upgrades Available
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Copy of Finalized License Emailed to you for your records.
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Copy of the Marriage License, once processed by the State of Hawaii, sent to you.
Takes 3-4 days following the finalized process. This really helps when there is a name change.
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If you'd like to add Sand, Salt, Unity Cross, Jumping the Broom, Handfasting Ceremony, or any Special Touches, please be sure to provide the vessels, broom, cords, etc.
Early Morning Ceremonies, Before 9:00 AM, West Side (Kohala Coast), Add 25%.
South or East Side of Island (Hilo, Puna, Ka'u, Volcano, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach.
For Outer Island and Out-of-State Travel, Please Request a Quote
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If you'd like to add Kapa Wrap, Sand or Salt Ceremony, Unity Cross, Jumping the Broom, Handfasting Ceremony, Veil/Cord/Coin Ceremony, Hebrew Touches & Shattering the Glass, or any family traditions, please speak to Michaela. She would love to make your ceremony special. Supplies for these touches are not provided.​
Ala Carte Menu
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Beach Permit $60.00
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Decorative Keepsake Certificate $50.00
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Big Island Consultation $100.00 Per Half Hour - Consultation and Option #1 if needing additional assistance.
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Amateur Photos Following Ceremony - $100.00 (15 min)
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Late Fee - $200.00 per hour. Prorated - Example: Ceremony Start Time 5pm, Couple arrives at ceremony site 5:30, $100.00 will be added to your final invoice. Couple arrives at 5:45pm, $150.00 will be added to final invoice.
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Fresh Flower Leis - $50.00
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Fresh Flower Leis - Add on for Option #2 and #3 (25.00 each)
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Kukui Lei's - $15.00
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Fancy Lei's $75.00
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Fancy Ti Leaf with Orchid 100.00
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Specialty Lei - Seasonal - $125.00, Prices Vary.
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Floral Circle $300.00 - Sprinkled flowers.
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Extra Fancy Circle $550.00 - Full Circle with greens and tropical flowers, raised.
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Extra Fancy Half Circle $450.00 - Greens and tropical flowers.
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Tiki Torch Floral Sprays $200.00 each
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Additional Loose Flowers $200.00
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Skirted Tables - $100.00 Each (for cake or signing table)
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Tripod - $20.00 (to record with your cell phone)
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Store Your Items Prior to Ceremony $50.00 per item or box. No larger than 2 ft x 2 ft. Items will be brought to location parking lot. Couple must meet in parking lot to retrieve boxes.
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Cake stands for a 6# cake. Cake plates, forks and napkins available upon request.
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Holiday and special calendar day have an additional fee. Please request a quote.
Travel fees are based on days of travel, performer service (400.00) and daily peridium. Please include transportation and accommodation if needed.
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Early morning ceremonies on the Big Island may require accommodations. This is for locations in Puna, Hilo, Volcano and Ka'u.
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