If you are coming to Maui to be married, you might like to have a Hawaiian minister perform your ceremony. We have worked with all of the ministers since 1988 and we definitely have our favorites.
It is difficult when you are coming from so far a way and just meeting the person that is going to perform your marriage ceremony right before your wedding. The ministers we use will make you feel very comfortable right away. You will feel like you have known them for a long time.
Of course we will accommodate you if you have a preference. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will know who is right for you. There are literally hundreds to choose from. At this time there is a Rabbi on Maui. If he is not available, one can be flown in from Oahu or the Big Island if needed. There are a few people here on Maui that do a beautiful Jewish ceremony but are not Rabbis. The Catholic Priests will not do a wedding ceremony out of the church but often we do the wedding in the church and then change locations for some beach photos. Just let us know if you wish to have a Catholic service and we will send you the information that you will need. We also have ministers that speak Japanese and Spanish.
Availability is an important aspect to consider also. If you are very particular you will want to reserve early. If you are flexible on date and time of your wedding, we can usually arrange for the minister of your choice.
Most ministers or officiates have at least 2 to 3 ceremonies. A religious, a non-religious and a vow renewal ceremony. Some are more spiritually oriented than others. The word obey is never used in any of them (so do not worry). After we have reserved your minister we can give you access to the ministers ceremonies if you would like to see them. If there is anything you wish to add or delete, all of our ministers will be happy to accommodate you. We do not suggest that you give them a completely different ceremony than they normally do as they will then have to just read it. We like the ceremony to come from their hearts. This is much easier to accomplish when they are familiar with it!
In most cases the Hawaiian ministers can blow the Conch Shell. Some do charge a little extra for this service.
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