Hawaiian Wedding Ceremony – The Past and Present
In ancient time marriage as it is known today did not exist. There were no contracts whether religious or civil. Many couples had enduring relationships nevertheless. There was a ceremony called the ho'ao and was a ritual of the chiefly class. The purpose of the...
Couple Spotlight: Ben and Kim
We were so thrilled to welcome Ben and Kim and their friends and family all the way from the land "Down Under" Australia! The day was a gorgeous tropical afternoon as Kim walked into her Hawaiian tropical floral isle with the sounds of the Ukulele and Hawaiian Oli...
A Civil Union Celebration
Dick and David celebrated 25 years together with a Civil Union and reception at the Moana Surfrider Hotel, Waikiki. After visiting the islands over the years they now have made their residence on Oahu. Naturally they were delighted to get here just as the Civil...
Happy Anniversary Judie and Mike!
I met Judy and Mike on the beautiful Island of Kauai and took them on nice Excursion through the lovely country side, a hidden waterfall and ended at Shipwreck beach for a Hawaiian Blessing and their intimate wedding ceremony. The day was perfect! The sun was warm...
Couple Spotlight: Erin & Jason at the Liliuokalani Botanical Gardens
The Lili'uokulani Botanical garden is the location Erin and Jason chose to hold their Heart of Hawaii Celebration! Portions of this 7½ acre garden were once the property and favorite picnic grounds of Queen Lili`uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai`i. She...
Wedding Tip: Lighting and Decor
Last October we had the pleasure to bring together a lovely intimate wedding for Yasir and Cheryl of Canada. They enjoyed great food and entertainment and a beautiful cool evening in paradise. An Oahu wedding they will never forget. The cupcake wedding cake was...
Feature Spotlight: Civil Unions and Ministers
Civil Unions in Hawaii are off to a great start! How wonderful that so many couples are now coming to celebrate their love in paradise! Our Ministers on Oahu and Kauai have all been certified since the 1st of January to legally perform the ceremony. I have come...
Would You Like To Have A Civil Union Jan. 1 Or Jan. 2?
If you would like to enter into a Hawaii civil union on Sun., Jan. 1, or Mon., Jan. 2, A Rainbow in Paradise can assist. As both days are legal holidays where Hawaii Department of Health is closed, we have an authorized agent available who can meet couples on...
Kalona’s Simple Hawaii Wedding Tips
I get many brides and a few grooms who call and email me asking questions. I usually give them a few tips to point them in the right direction when starting to plan their destination Hawaii wedding on Oahu or Kauai. Here are a few important things to keep in...
Hawaii Civil Unions Update
We've been tracking this important issue over the past few months and it looks like there's progress through the Hawaii Department of Health's website: The State Legislature approved Senate Bill 232 in February 2011 to recognize and establish the status of civil...
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