Maui’s Trusted Ministers
Our Maui ministers have years of experience creating meaningful, personalized ceremonies for couples and families. Whether you’re envisioning a Hawaiian-style blessing or a culturally neutral ceremony, each service is infused with warmth, aloha, and authenticity. We also offer vow renewals, celebrations of life, and other special occasions with the same care and compassion.
Officiant Services: $550
Laki Ka’ahumanu
Rev. Laki Pomaikai Ka’ahumanu is the great, great grandson of Queen Ka’ahumanu, wife of King Kamehameha, who was the first to unite the islands of Hawai’i under one kingdom. Having Rev. Laki perform your traditional Hawaiian wedding or vow renewal ceremony not only provides you with the authentic Hawaiian rituals of chanting, blowing of the conch shell, and Hawaiian prayer… but also adds a truly royal touch: A minister who is a direct descendant of the last royal family to govern Maui and Hawai’i. Laki is also a skilled ukulele player and can provide a meaningful musical addition to your ceremony.
Kuya
Kuya's loving, easygoing, self-effacing and gentle manner have made him an instant friend to all the couples he has been blessed to wed. As a Universal Life Church ordained minister, Kuya believes in making the blessing of a Maui wedding as heartfelt, affordable, and memorable as possible. He has officiated thousands of ceremonies across Maui Island since 2010 in settings as diverse as atop surfboards, on helicopter pads, at the summit of Mt. Haleakalā, at the base of waterfalls, and, of course, on countless beautiful beaches ~ at sunrise, sunset and everything in between.
Adam
Adam Gomes has been performing weddings for over 18 years. Born and raised on Maui, he views the island not only as his home, but as a place of majestic mountains, beautiful beaches, sacred spaces, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets—and, above all, of people who embody deep love and Aloha. He considers every wedding a true gift. Serving as a vessel in uniting two lives into one is an honor he carries with great care, making each ceremony meaningful, personal, and memorable for every couple he meets.
Richardo
Richardo Hanakoo brings a rich spiritual background and a deep sense of compassion to every ceremony he performs. His journey has taken him across the world, supporting communities and exploring diverse spiritual traditions, all of which shaped his warm, inclusive approach to ministry. He arrived on Maui over a decade ago and immediately felt the island’s beauty, peace, and aloha resonate as home. As a non-denominational minister, Richardo is known for his ability to connect with people from all walks of life and to infuse each ceremony with joy, meaning, and the spirit of Maui. He believes your wedding ceremony should be a magical moment—one that leaves a lasting, heartfelt memory.
