•Can you give me more information about Marriage Licensing?
Please visit the site below for complete information about getting your marriage license. Be aware that you must have it before we perform the ceremony. We will sign it after the ceremony and by law, I must be the one to return the original to the state. From there you will receive the official legal copy from the state which you can use to take care of further business. Be sure to fill out the form and pay the extra fee to the Department of Health if you would like your license back sooner than 6-8 weeks. For more information, visit http://hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/vital-records/marriage/index.html
•If we want to have a beach wedding, do you get the permit for us?
Actually, you will be responsible for securing the permit through the state. Here is the link to the form and further information: http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/land/forms-1/forms. I would then perform the ceremony for you.
•Can I meet you before the 4-month mark to see if we even like you and if you are a fit for us?
Of course, that is possible, but I recommend to save everyone's time, to first view the video clip available on the home page. Please click "View the Video Clip" below my picture on the right side. This will give you a great idea of my "energy" and if you feel a connection with me or not. As well, please take the time to read through the wedding page of this website where I talk about my belief system and ceremonies.
•What do your ceremonies consist of? Can we get a head start on understanding your ceremony?
Please go to my wedding page and download all the documents on the bottom of the page. You will find vow options, ceremony sequence, a suggested poem as well as a questionnaire that you will need to fill out if you eventually confirm your ceremony with me.
•What if we are from out of town can we “chance it” and do the consultation early when we are visiting Honolulu even though we are more than four months out?
Yes, please let me know your schedule when you are in town and with enough advance notice, I’ll be happy to meet with you if I am in town.
•Can we meet with you more than once?
One 30 min consultation (phone or in person) is included with my ceremony fee. This is all that is necessary to ensure you have a smooth ceremony as all of the information I need will be on the questionnaire you fill out prior to your ceremony. If you have questions, I’m happy to go over anything you need after that by phone.
•Where will we meet?
You will meet with me at my office on Ward Ave in the Sports Authority / Ward Warehouse area. The address is 320 Ward Avenue, Suite 101, Honolulu, HI 96814 Click here to download directions.
•How do we pay you?
You can request an online invoice where you can pay by credit card before the day of the ceremony, or you can pay by check or cash at the rehearsal. I am happy to accept payment on the day of as long as someone other than you hands it to me.
•Do you need a deposit to hold my ceremony day?
No, I don’t take a deposit. I just need two phone numbers and two email addresses to hold the day. I do a soft confirm if it is six months out, and a final confirm at the six month mark. If I am not able to confirm, I will offer you a list of my recommended colleagues to help you find a minister and will continue to help you until you have found one you like.
•We have a really unique situation and would like certain accommodations for the ceremony, are you able to do this?
Yes, of course. I am able to accommodate any type of ceremony and special requests. We can talk about this at your consultation to make your ceremony exactly how you envision it to be.
•Is it necessary to have you at the rehearsal?
It is not, especially if it’s just the Bride and Groom or a very small wedding party (one bridesmaid and one groomsman) or if you have a coordinator that will run the entire rehearsal.
If you have a wedding party, and no experienced wedding coordinator, I will be happy to help at the rehearsal as to who walks when, who stands where, timing, etc. However, the main advantage of having me there is that I will go through the entire flow of the ceremony with you which will take away much of the stress as you won't need to wonder what to do, how to turn, where to look etc. This causes ease of mind and eases the stress levels for many if that is something you may have.
VERY IMPORTANT: If you do not have me at the rehearsal, it is NECESSARY that you take care of all the walking details of the wedding party and how you get in front of me for the ceremony. I will expect your appointed person, or your wedding coordinator to just tell me where I am to line up on the day of the ceremony and the bride and groom must make their own way in front of me.
Once you are in front of me, even without a rehearsal, I can lead you through the ceremony.
•Do we need to invite you to the reception?
No, it is not customary to send me an invitation.
