Hawaii Wedding Officiant Services
Big Island Hawaii - Kailua Kona
Kona Wedding Officiant®
At Kona Wedding Officiant, we create custom non-denominational ceremonies filled with warmth, love, and Aloha. We proudly welcome all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, and genders, ensuring every couple feels celebrated.
Our Hawaii wedding officiant services are fully personalized to your wishes — whether you prefer a traditional, Christian, Hawaiian, spiritual, or non-religious ceremony. We offer marriage officiant services and vow renewals across the Big Island, with highly trained, licensed and fully insured officiants ready to make your day seamless. Be married by a local Big Island officiant who cares about your ceremony.
Ceremonies can be intimate beach celebrations for 2–25 guests, or private venue weddings for 2 to unlimited guests. We handle all the details, so you can relax, enjoy, and say “I do” in beautiful Hawaii.
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Kona Wedding Officiant® Only
$550+tax
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Licensed Kona Wedding Officiant®
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Hawaii State beach permit & insurance
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Personalized wedding ceremony tailored to your story
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Unlimited email & Zoom coordination with Deanna
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Planning support directly with your officiant
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Traditional Hawaiian Kukui nut leis
We take care of the details so you can relax, enjoy the moment, and celebrate your love on the beautiful Big Island.
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.
Officiant Kona Joe, Hawaii Wedding Officiant:
Officiant Kona Joe married his first couple in 2025 — and he’s been sharing joy, faith, and true Aloha with couples ever since. As Deanna’s life partner and a natural optimist, Joseph brings warmth, compassion, and genuine care to every ceremony he leads.
Raised Catholic and educated in Catholic schools, Joseph specializes in Christian wedding ceremonies. He is also honored to offer non-denominational and Hawaiian-style weddings. Joseph believes every love story deserves to be celebrated in a personal, meaningful way. His calming presence and heartfelt delivery are what truly shine during his ceremonies. He is available for phone, Zoom, and email consultations to help couples feel fully supported throughout the planning process.
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.
Custom Ceremonies Planned With Your Big Island Officiant
Ensure every element of your Kailua-Kona wedding is seamless with our licensed Hawaii wedding officiant services. From elopements and beach weddings to private ceremonies, we handle all the essential ceremony details of your Big Island wedding so you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable day.
Book your Hawaii wedding officiant today and let us help you create a ceremony with all the right elements for a day you’ll cherish forever.
Custom Ceremonies With Your Officiant Can Include:
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Blowing of the Pu
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Hawaiian Oli [song] To Greet The Couple
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Optional Personal Portion Of Opening Ceremony
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Celebrate in the Light of Love, God, or Spirit Or Your Own Deity Or Belief
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Lei Exchange Ceremony
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Vows To Choose From Including Personal Vows
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Hawaiian Ring Blessing & Ring Exchange Ceremony
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Sand Blending Ceremony
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Hand Binding
Big Island Beach Locations
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
You Imagine It, We Create It
Why Choose
Kona Wedding Officiant®
We are a dedicated team of Big Island Hawaii wedding officiants and wedding professionals who believe every ceremony should be filled with genuine aloha, beauty, and meaning. Couples planning an elopement in Hawaii or a Big Island wedding ceremony trust us to create intimate, personalized experiences that honor their love story in one of the most breathtaking places on earth.
With thousands of ceremonies performed across Hawaii Island, our experience allows us to guide couples with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. Deanna, founder and owner of Kona Wedding Officiant®, has personally officiated over 1,000 weddings since launching her business in 2017 with a vision, a ceremony, and a DSLR camera. What began as a single officiant has grown into one of the most trusted and experienced Big Island wedding teams, now offering officiants, photographers, videographers, and musicians for unforgettable Hawaii weddings.
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