The best professionals for your Hawaii Wedding or Vow Renewal
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We are incredibly blessed to do what we love, which is why we do it! The team at Kona Wedding Officiant® is dedicated to making your Big Island wedding unforgettable. Every wedding we attend feels like the best wedding ever! Our team includes licensed officiants, professional photographers, videographers, and musicians—all committed to creating a seamless, joyful experience for every couple on Hawaii’s Big Island.
We live, work, and buy local, and when you choose us for your Hawaii wedding, you are truly supporting local businesses. Some wedding companies do not call Hawaii home, so your trust means the world to us.
Our experienced and trained professionals ensure every wedding meets the highest standards. Every couple is met with Aloha, warmth, and compassion, and we pride ourselves on creating positive, lasting memories. Don’t just take our word for it—read our five-star reviews from happily married couples.
Deanna DiMichele, owner and licensed minister, feels blessed to guide couples on the happiest day of their lives. In 2017, she started Kona Wedding Officiant® and has since grown her business alongside a spectacular team who loves being part of weddings as much as she does. Deanna believes her team is essential to delivering the best Hawaii wedding experiences and cherishes every member.
Meet our talented crew below! To see their beautiful work, visit our Portfolio, Instagram and Facebook. Each photographer is tagged accordingly.
Big Island Officiants
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Deanna, Owner, Kona Wedding Officiant, Lead Officiant:
Deanna DiMichele, owner and licensed minister of Kona Wedding Officiant®, has called the Island of Hawaiʻi home since 2010. Originally from the Jersey Shore, she founded Kona Wedding Officiant® in 2017 after careers as a teacher and wedding photographer.
Deanna performs non-denominational, spiritual, Hawaiian, and Christian ceremonies, which can be personalized with meaningful elements like a lei exchange, sand blending, ring blessing, hand binding, or family traditions. She connects with couples throughout the planning process by email, text, or virtual meeting to ensure a ceremony that feels truly authentic.
Kahu Tom, Hawaii Wedding Officiant:
Kahu Tom Fernandez has lived on the Island of Hawaiʻi since 1988. Born and raised on Oʻahu, he moved to Kailua-Kona, where his family has lived for three generations, and has served as a minister at Kalāhikiola Congregational Church since 2005.
Kahu Tom’s ceremonies beautifully blend English and Hawaiian vows, sharing the Hawaiian values of aloha and ʻohana. Ceremonies can be personalized with lei exchanges, sand ceremonies, readings, or special touches to honor loved ones, creating a meaningful 15–20 minute celebration.
Reverend Libby, Hawaii Wedding Officiant:
Reverend Libby has been marrying couples in Hawaiʻi since 1991. Founder of Weddings A La Heart, she has officiated non-denominational, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Hawaiian-style weddings, serving couples of all backgrounds with warmth and inclusivity.
A Kona resident since 1988 and lifelong musician, Reverend Libby brings heart and intuition to every ceremony—crafting personalized, soul-centered celebrations that reflect each couple’s unique love story, often incorporating beautiful Hawaiian traditions upon request.
Meet The Big Island Hawaii Wedding Team
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Deanna DiMichele, Owner, Founder & Lead Officiant: Deanna has been creating unforgettable Big Island weddings and elopements since 2017, helping couples enjoy a stress-free, joyful, and memorable ceremony on their special day.
Amber, Associate Photographer: A local to Hawaiʻi, Amber brings kindness, compassion, and genuine island warmth to every session, helping clients feel instantly comfortable and cared for.
Cynthia, Associate Photographer: Cynthia combines organization, dedication, and a fun spirit to help families and couples feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Shannon, Associate Photographer: Friendly, fun, and always ready with a smile, Shannon focuses on making families and couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
Brittany, Associate Photographer: With her friendly personality and approachable attitude, Brittany creates a relaxed, enjoyable experience that brings out natural smiles and authentic moments.
Jesse, Videographer: Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Jesse is friendly, approachable, and always ready with his camera to capture every magical moment of your wedding day.
Michelle, Videographer: Born and raised in Hawaii, Michelle is a kind and sweet videographer who brings warmth and professionalism to every wedding, capturing your special moments beautifully.
Lev, Videographer: With over 25 years of filmmaking experience, Lev’s warm smile and go-getter personality ensure every couple receives a beautifully crafted, cinematic wedding film.
Kristin, Ukulele: With a friendly personality, a passion for music, and a beautiful voice, Kristin brings joy and heartfelt melodies to every wedding with her ukulele.
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Dennis, Ukulele: An incredibly talented ukulele player, Dennis has a repertoire of over 500 songs, bringing versatile and memorable music to every wedding ceremony.
Sebrina, Ukulele: With a warm smile and a genuine passion for music, Sabrina fills every wedding ceremony with heartfelt melodies and aloha.
Deanna and Joe, Post-Production & Support Team: Behind the scenes, our editing and support team works diligently to ensure your photos are beautifully finished, delivered on time, and ready for you to share, print, and treasure.
Our Loved Testimonials
Highly recommend Kona Wedding Officiant!! Deanna was fantastic. From the booking, to arranging for our marriage license, to the ceremony she made to fit us, to the actual ceremony, we never had one moment of anxiety from the planning of this big day. Deanna could tell I was anxious over the phone and suggested a zoom call to help easy my nerves. That was greatly appreciated! Flow from Pittsburgh to Kona and had to most amazing wedding thanks to Deanna... We are forever greatly.
And their photographer and videographer were top of the line!! Don't hesitate book them today you will not regret it!!!
Thank you for everything!!
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Kristina + Josh