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Deanna DiMichele, owner and licensed minister of Kona Wedding Officiant®, brings heart, expertise, and aloha to every Hawaii wedding. Naturally introverted, Deanna shines when all eyes are on her, guiding couples through intimate beach weddings, waterfall elopements, and off-the-beaten-path ceremonies. With deep knowledge of island locations, permits, and Hawaiian traditions, she crafts meaningful, personalized ceremonies that celebrate each couple’s unique love story.

Candace and Malu eloped at Big Island Hawaii's gorgeous Kikaua Point Park. This couple chose a morning beach wedding, which was perfect!...

Ine and Daan eloped in Kona Hawaii at the always gorgeous Kukio Beach in North Kona Hawaii, Big Island. This couple from abroad...

Tricia and Dale were married in Hawaii on a secluded Big Island beach in Kailua-Kona Hawaii. Tricia and Dale chose a mid-day wedding,...

Faith and Kenya were married at the gorgeous and unique Punalu`u black sand beach in Na`alehu, Hawaii. This beach is about a one and a...

Heather and Nate explored almost all of West Hawaii, searching for their perfect beach for their wedding. They felt connected to Coconut...

Dawn and Kurt were married in Kohala, Hawaii recently at their own private home. This couple celebrated their love with an intimate...

Sharon and Michael shared an intimate Big Island elopement at Hawaii's gorgeous Kikaua Point Park in North Kona. The park was lovely and...

Yesenia and Luis were married recently in Waikoloa, just north of Kona on Hawaii's Big Island. This young and in love couple from...

Some couples decide that mid-day is the right time for their Hawaii beach wedding. Although all times of the year is not the right time...

Courtney & Cody are Big Island residents who planned a small family wedding at Hawaiian Queen Coffee Farm. As part of their wedding...

Tracy & Jerry were married this past January at the lovely Anaeho`omalu (Waikoloa) Beach during our windy weather stint here on Big...

Lily and Nick were married at Hapuna Beach this last December 2019. We obtained a special issued beach permit for their wedding due to...

Sabrina and Lanetta had a big family wedding at Hapuna Beach this past fall. Their ceremony began at 9:00am, which was an absolutely...

Kate and Anton had a beautiful Big Island beach elopement wedding at Hawaii's Kukio Beach in North Kona. The couple eloped in the late...

Maggie and Jessica had a lovely and intimate family beach wedding. The couple was married on an early fall morning this past October at...

Cheyenne and Marcellis had a simple wedding back home and decided to have a special one year wedding renewal here on Hawaii Big Island. ...

Today I had the pleasure of visiting Hawaii's newest black sand beach, Pohoiki Black Sand Beach in the Puna District. I was scouting...

Wondering where to have your Hawaii family wedding? Why pay for a wedding venue when the beach is free? (and incredibly beautiful!) ...

The Hawaiian Lei is a symbol of celebration given from one person to another. A lei is draped over one's shoulders and is presented to...