Kona Wedding Officiant — Attraction in Hawaii

A Heartfelt Aloha: Our Black Sand Beach Wedding with Deanna from Kona Wedding Officiants We recently had the immense pleasure of working with Deanna from Kona Wedding Officiants for our black sand beach wedding, and we simply couldn't be happier with our choice. From our very first interaction to the final "I do," Deanna embodied the true spirit of aloha, making our special day feel incredibly personal and genuinely magical. Deanna's thoughtful consideration and meticulous attention to detail truly set her apart. We felt completely "seen" throughout the entire planning process; every detail that mattered to us genuinely mattered to her. She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, ensuring that our ceremony reflected our unique love story. Deanna was also instrumental in guiding us through writing our vows, offering insightful advice and support that helped us articulate our deepest feelings. On the day of the ceremony, Deanna was nothing short of extraordinary. She was genuine, fully present, and incredibly engaging, creating an atmosphere of warmth and joy. Her presence made us feel at ease, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of the moment. We were also fortunate to have Tara Tuttle as our photographer, and she was absolutely fantastic. Tara was kind, enthusiastic, and friendly, while simultaneously being confident and efficient. She captured every precious moment beautifully, adding to the overall wonderful experience. In every step of this journey, Deanna truly embodied the spirit of aloha. Her dedication, warmth, and professionalism made our black sand beach wedding an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for an officiant who will pour their heart into making your wedding day perfect, look no further than Deanna and Kona Wedding Officiants. We couldn't recommend them...

Highly recommend booking with Kona Wedding Officiant.

The booking process itself was pretty straightforward and easy, and we thought the package was affordable considering the services provided (we chose the Elopement for Two). Now that we have experienced it, I would definitely say it was worth every penny!

Elizabeth was our officiant and she was just the sweetest. We were nervous having never spoken with her prior nor even toured the beach we were holding the ceremony on (Kuki’o), not to mention standard wedding nerves, and she put us right at ease. I appreciated that she explained the process beforehand and made sure we felt comfortable and totally present. Her energy and voice were very grounding and relaxing.

Cynthia was our photographer and she knocked it out the park. We’d never had professional photos taken of us and we can both be awkward once a camera is in our face but she worked with us to get great settings and angles, and helped us have fun. We got to see some of the shots pre editing on her camera and just the raw shots were breathtaking! We cannot wait to get our photos back.

Both ladies were so compassionate and warm, and made us feel so celebrated and special.

I am a worrywart so having someone else handle the logistics, filing, planning was a godsend to really allowing myself to enjoy our day. If you are considering eloping, DO IT!!! We came from Seattle just for this experience. 1000% was the best decision we’ve made, and Deanna and her team made it perfect. Thank you...

We're still glowing (5 months later!) from our private, peaceful and meaningful ceremony. Everything about it was perfect. Deanna's attention to detail and professionalism along with her complete calm really made it easy for us to be in the moment. She managed every single detail of everything we could have wanted. Both of us are so happy with our choice to get married in small wedding, early in the morning, next to the gorgeous ocean. We're telling everyone we know to do it and happier every day that we did it this way. From our hike down to the beach (and changing behind the bushes!), to the mist off the ocean, the ring of flower petals in the volcanic rock, to our succinct ceremony- it was everything we needed. Running away to get married took away all the stress of the day and let us focus on what was important to us-- Each Other! Deanna made our day so special and her recommended photographer and photog in training had such good spirits and good vibes and made us really comfortable and it's great to have such lovely pictures to help us remember the day too. We honestly couldn't be happier. We looked at a lot of officiants and read tons of reviews and were very happy we chose Deanna. She was incredibly responsive, tireless and patient in making sure we were completely satisfied with the RIGHT location (but seriously, is there a wrong place to get married in Hawaii?), the perfect words (and many drafts and changes from us), the best place for the weather, and a million...