OAHU Ceremony Officiant Selection
OAHU WEDDING OFFICIANTS
At Simple Oahu Wedding, our preferred Oahu wedding officiants are both heartfelt and professional. Each officiant brings experience, warmth, and a personal touch to your ceremony. You can trust them to create a meaningful celebration you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.
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Kelehua was raised on the Windward side of O’ahu, where she learned to dance hula at a young age. She competed in the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, and later began dancing professionally, at home and in Japan. She embraces her culture each day through Hawaiian music, language and dance.
As an officiant, Kelehua delicately weaves Hawaiian cultural elements into her ceremony, blended with familiar, traditional elements, allowing each couple’s experience to feel truly unique to the Islands. The result is a warm and memorable time where each couple feels embraced by the spirit of Aloha and the beauty of Hawai’i. Kelehua tailors each ceremony to the couple’s liking, incorporating elements such as personal vows, Scripture, or the couple’s own cultural traditions.
Kelehua is grateful when a couple chooses Hawaii for their wedding ceremony or vow renewal. Knowing they could choose anywhere in the world, she feels privileged and honored to facilitate their most cherished memory in a place she loves with all her heart.
Kahu Kelehua Kawai
As a Native Hawaiian born and raised on Maui, my roots are anchored in the rich traditions of the islands. With a profound respect for the beauty of my culture and the significance of love and commitment, I am happy to share that connection with couples who want a truly authentic and meaningful wedding experience. Together let’s discover the true embodiment of Aloha.
Kahu Justin Phillips
Having officiated wedding ceremonies for couples from all over the word, Ellsworth prides himself in infusing the aloha spirit into your wedding day and bringing a calming and loving energy with him wherever he goes.
Also a talented musician, Ellsworth has participated in many wedding days in the musical aspect as well and loves to share his talents in all aspects!
Ellsworth Simeona
Kahu Kawena Mechler specializes in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony. She is also an accomplished singer and musician, her voice is amazingly beautiful when she does the traditional chanting to open your ceremony. Her calm demeanor and warm smile will put you at ease on your wedding day.
KAHU KAWENA MECHLER
Kāhea in the Hawaiian language dictionary is “to call, to cry out, invoke, greet, name ...; to summon, a call, alarm.” Life for me has been a progression of calls and summons from the Creator who lives in each of us, from Akua – from God.
With the hā or chosen breath of life. The series of kāhea started. I believe in God and that there is God – in His image in every person. I believe that we should love or aloha one another (remember the greatest commandment?). I believe that there are many paths to God, whom we call by different names. I say all this because this is who I am as a kahu and celebrant – very important to know and understand for those seeking a sacred path, as in marriage. With mana and hā I relate to the land, the ʻāina and all its people in the warmth of aloha.
I conduct ceremonies within the parameters of traditional Hawaiian protocols, using ti leaves, Hawaiian salt, special water, the sounds of hula and most importantly, oli (chants) that communicate with God, with the forces of nature, with generations that have passed and with generations to come.
Mahalo Ke Akua and Blessings to us all.
KAHU DENNIS CHONG-IMAMURA
Our team of Oahu wedding officiants has performed thousands of ceremonies across the island, giving couples the confidence of working with some of the most trusted professionals in Hawaii. We offer one of the most diverse groups of officiants on Oahu, representing a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs, and styles. Whether you prefer a religious or non-religious ceremony, we will help you select a minister who reflects your personality and values.
Every officiant brings a distinct approach, ensuring your wedding feels personal and meaningful. Once your Oahu wedding package is booked, you will receive a copy of your officiant’s vows so you know exactly what to expect. You are also welcome to add personal touches, such as individual vows or special readings, which we will seamlessly include in the ceremony.
If you would like more details about our Oahu wedding officiants, please contact us. Our team is here to ensure your ceremony is everything you envision.
If you are still not sure which island you want to get married on and you are thinking of getting married on Maui take a look at our Maui Ministers page for more information.
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