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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.


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