| FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.
Do we need to obtain the marriage license?
Although
the same sex marriage was challenged at the state superior court
in Hawaii, it is not yet legal. Therefore, your wedding ceremony
will be personal and no official license will be issued from the
state. We will provide a commemorative certificate which is more
beautiful and framable:-) Relish your love and spiritual reunion
in your very personal commitment ceremony in Hawaii. Yet, you
can register as a Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationship as the Hawaii
State Department of Health states: "A reciprocal beneficiary relationship
is a legal partnership between two people who are prohibited from
marriage (HRS 572C-2). Certain rights and benefits which are
presently available only to married couples are extended to the
two individuals who enter into a reciprocal beneficiary relationship.
Those persons entering into a reciprocal beneficiary relationship
must register their relationship as reciprocal beneficiaries with
the Department of Health."
2. What kind of ceremony do you conduct?
Our ceremony
is more spiritual for the couple's love and blessings in nature
in English and Hawaiian languages. Our vows are not specifically
denominational or religious.
Please review spiritual
vows. It takes 15 minutes for a ceremony, and up to 45 minutes
for a photo and video session.
3.
What is the best time to perform the ceremony?
1 hour before sunset. A camera captures gentle and romantic colors.
Day time is too hot for you and too bright for a camera. Hawaii
is a tropical island!
4. If we cancel the reservation,
will we get the money back?
If
you cancel the reservation 30 days prior to the scheduled wedding
date, we will refund your money(less $200 - as an arrangement
fee). Exclusive packages may require a higher cancellation fee.
5. Do you arrange any other specific
packages?
Yes, please inquire. We are here to serve you and help you make
a commitment to the love you'll cherish forever in beautiful Hawaii.
Terms and
Conditions:
1. $25 is
charged for a returned check.
2. If your
ceremony is delayed by 30 minutes or more for any reason on your
part, an overtime fee of $50.00 for each staff is assessed. Please
consider weather and traffic conditions and give ample time to
be punctual.
3. We warrant
that all wedding ceremonies be performed by officiants, whether
under the title of Minister or otherwise, who are commissioned
by the State of Hawaii.
4. All materials,
information, descriptions and prices shown on this site are subject
to change without notice.
5. Your identity
and personal information will be kept confidential, except as
disclosure is required by the State of Hawaii.
6. The photos
taken during wedding ceremonies and the copies of references become
our property, and are for our discretionary use. We are not responsible
for damages for use in good faith.
|