This Hawaiian wedding ceremony package pairs your own love story with blessings spoken in ʻŌlelo and a ti leaf handfasting, led by a Kumu Aloha, a Hawaiian minister licensed to solemnize weddings in California and based in the Temecula area. It is the core Kahiko wedding offering, priced at $1,350, and it includes a planning workshop and a script you help write.
Who this package is for
This package fits hosts who want a legal wedding ceremony with real Hawaiian cultural roots and a script that sounds like them. It works well for a garden wedding, a beach gathering or a backyard celebration where you want guests to hear traditional blessings, see a meaningful ritual and still feel that every word was
This Hawaiian wedding ceremony package pairs your own love story with blessings spoken in ʻŌlelo and a ti leaf handfasting, led by a Kumu Aloha, a Hawaiian minister licensed to solemnize weddings in California and based in the Temecula area. It is the core Kahiko wedding offering, priced at $1,350, and it includes a planning workshop and a script you help write.
Who this package is for
This package fits hosts who want a legal wedding ceremony with real Hawaiian cultural roots and a script that sounds like them. It works well for a garden wedding, a beach gathering or a backyard celebration where you want guests to hear traditional blessings, see a meaningful ritual and still feel that every word was written for the two of you.
What's included
Each item below is part of the Signature package as listed by the officiant. Together they cover the cultural heart of the ceremony, the personal story that makes it yours and the planning time you need to shape the script before the day.
- Custom written love story woven into the ceremony
- Hawaiian blessings spoken in ʻŌlelo (Oli, Mele and Pule)
- Ti leaf handfasting ritual (Pili ā Naʻi Kealoha) with handmade ti leis
- Ceremony planning workshop with your Kumu Aloha
- Collaborative custom ceremony script development
Blessings in the Hawaiian language
The blessings are spoken in ʻŌlelo, the Hawaiian language, and draw on three forms: Oli (chant), Mele (song) and Pule (prayer), including Kahiko, or ancient, prayers. Hearing them in their original language gives the ceremony a sense of place and lineage, and the officiant carries traditions handed down by his elders rather than reading from a borrowed script.
The ti leaf handfasting
Pili ā Naʻi Kealoha is a ti leaf lei handfasting ceremony, and genuine handmade ti leis are included. During the ritual your hands are bound together with the lei, a visible moment of joining that guests remember. It is a natural centerpiece for photos and gives the ceremony a hands-on ritual that feels personal rather than formal.
Your love story, written with you
The planning workshop is a video meeting that should take no longer than an hour. You share your history, the moments that matter and the tone you want, and your Kumu Aloha writes a custom love story from it. Script development is collaborative, so you can shape wording, add family references and make sure the final ceremony reflects who you are.
Spiritual, not churchy
The approach rests on three ideas: Aloha (love), Lōkahi (unity) and Mana (spirit). The ceremonies are described as more spiritual and less religious, which suits hosts who want cultural depth without a church service. Ceremony types listed include non-religious, interfaith, vow renewal and civil union, with an earth-based or no-denomination outlook.
Where the ceremony can happen
Ceremonies can be held at private homes, beaches or other special places you choose. Because the officiant comes to you, the setting stays entirely in your hands, whether that means a backyard under string lights, a quiet stretch of sand or a garden that already means something to your family. Share the location early so planning can account for it.
How booking works
Start by sending an enquiry with your date and location. Next comes a no-obligation chemistry check, in person when possible or by video call, so both sides can confirm the fit before anything is committed. Once booked, you join the planning workshop, and your custom ceremony script is shared with you with full access, so you know exactly what to expect on the day.
Why hosts choose this officiant
The service is five-star rated, with every published review giving full marks and a 100 percent recommendation rate. Hosts mention the personal touches the Kumu Aloha brought to their ceremony and how those touches improved the vision they started with. The business is Pacific Islander-owned, and the officiant carries traditions handed down by his elders.
Pricing and upgrades
The Signature Kahiko Wedding Package is $1,350. If you want more ritual, the Sacred Ceremony Package at $1,950 adds the Oli Akahai processional chant, a lei exchange with the Honi breath of life, the Alaea Paʻakai sea salt blessing and an in-person rehearsal. Custom haku flower crowns can also be requested when you enquire.
