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Authentic Hawaiian Ceremony Script

You can choose any of the ceremony styles.

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Officiant enters ceremony with the sound of the conch and the Hawaiian chant of love.
 
OPENING WORDS 
The Hawaiian word for love is aloha and today we’ve come together to celebrate the special aloha that exists

between ______&______ and their desire to make their aloha eternal through their commitment in marriage.

Today marks the beginning of a new journey.  
Michaela Shares the Meaning of the conch and the chant.   
 

THE RINGS 
The rings are placed in the Hawaiian salt. Purification and blessing. 

OHE HANA IHU THE HAWAIIAN FLUTE 
Used to set free anything that no longer serves you.  

This allows you to start your journey together free of attachments.    

HAWAIIAN KOA PADDLE REFERENCE TO UNITY, STRENGHT & INTEGRETY

BLESSING THE LEIS AND COUPLE 
Both hold on to the paddle while leis are draped over.  

Michaela explains the Hawaiian Blessing, circles couple with sacred water to prepare couple for their journey. 

LEI EXCHANGE  
Words are shared about the sacred ceremony of Marriage, Couple exchange leis. 
 
*When parents are attending, leis are a beautiful way to show your love and appreciation.

Be sure to give Michaela the leis prior to the ceremony. This is when your parents would receive their leis.  

It’s best when kept as a surprise. Lei is presented by the couple to their parents prior to couple’s lei exchange.  

THE EXCHANGE OF HA – THE BREATH OF LIFE 
Couple place forehead, gently touching nose, close your eyes,

hold on to each other and exchange three gentle breaths of life.

Photographers love this! 

BLESSING IS COMPLETE

Move into the traditional and required parts of a marriage ceremony.  

You are welcome to request family traditions and add your own special touches.

Michaela will be happy to guide you.  Christian ceremony script available by request.
 

READING by MICHAELA 
A good marriage must be created. 
It’s saying I love you at least once a day. 
It’s never going to sleep angry. 
It’s standing together and facing the world. 
It’s speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. 
It’s having the capacity to forgive and truly let go. 
It’s not only marrying the right person, it’s being the right partner. 

THE VOWS

Prepare your own vows to be shared or follow after me.

Repeat after me or replace with your own prepared personal vows.

You will say your personal vows and Michaela will step aside.   

Partners Name_______________,

You are my soulmate and my best friend.  

And this is my promise to you: 
 
I promise to bring the best of me, to our lives and our marriage.     
To share my thoughts and feelings.  
Laugh with you and cry with you.  
Encourage and inspire you.  
 
I promise to create dreams together, 
that will fill our lives, with joy and happiness, kindness, and respect, for all the days before us. 
 
But most importantly,       
I promise to always "LOVE" you. 

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DECLARATION of INTENT

A legal part of the ceremony. Must be said.

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____&____, do you give yourself to each other on this day with complete joy and love,

freely and openly, as partners in life’s journey?

Do you wish to be known from this day forward as married couple,

husband, and wife? If this is your wishes, please say “I Do.”  
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THE EXCHANGE OF RINGS 
Aloha aku no, Aloha mai no, E ho’omau,

Maua ke aloha. Your love will last forever. 
 
These rings represent marriage.

They are a symbol of the circle of love.

They signify to the world that you are joined to someone special and someone special is joined to you.

They reflect the inspiration of your hopes and dreams.  
 
REPEAT AFTER ME: 
 
With this ring,  
I give you my heart...  
For my heart will be your shelter, And my arms your home. 
From this day forward, you shall not walk alone.   
I place this ring on your finger,

As a symbol of our friendship,

my love,

and my commitment to our marriage.  
 
KUKUI IS A SYMBOL OF THE LIGHT - UNITY CEREMONY
Please face each other and hold each other’s hands so that you may see the one that loves you. 

Kukui is a symbol of aloha, the light of love.

When two or more candles come together it becomes a torch.  

A torch that brightens our paths, our hearts and lightens our home. 
When two hearts become one, the light shines even brighter.

   

READING KUKUI - THE LIGHT OF LOVE

These are the hands of your best friend, strong and full of love. 

These are the hands that will passionately cherish you through the years,

and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.  

These are the hands that will give you both strength when you need it,

and will support you to pursue your dreams. 

These are the hands that even years from now will still be reaching for yours,

still giving you the same unspoken tenderness, with just one touch.

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** Children, family, and friends can place hands on couples to say a few words.  

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TOGETHER AS ONE 
I ho’okahi Kahi ka Mana’o 
Together as one, one in Mind 
 
I ho’okahi Kahi Pu’uwai 
Together as one, one in Heart 
 
I ho’okahi Kahi ke Aloha 
Together as one, one in Love 
 
Amama Ua Noa  
Our request was heard. 

GUESTS, PLEASE RISE (if you have guests who are seated) 

PRONOUNCEMENT OF COUPLE 
(Name) and (Name), today you have exchanged your leis, promises, rings and have expressed your love and mana, to one another. 
May the blessings of life, the joy of love, the peace of truth be your constant companion, now and always.  
It is with great pleasure and honor that I say these words… 
By the power vested in me by the State of Hawaii, I now pronounce you ______&______, together as one, a legally married couple. 
 
You may now seal your union in marriage with a Kiss. 

PRESENT COUPLE AS A LEGALLY MARRIED COUPLE 

SIGN MARRIAGE LICENSE (NO WITNESSES REQUIRED)

MICHAELA WILL FINALIZE MARRIAGE LICENSE WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII

COPY OF FINALIZED LICENSE EMAILED TO YOU TO ASSURE EVERYTHING IS CORRECT AND FINALIZED

OFFICIAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE WILL ARRIVE IN YOUR MAIL (10-14 DAYS)