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
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.
Rev Joe
Joe is a deeply experienced Maui wedding minister known for his warm presence, thoughtful guidance, and the heartfelt aloha he brings to every ceremony. His calm, joyful spirit helps couples feel immediately at ease. As a non-denominational officiant, Joe believes your ceremony should reflect you. He welcomes customization and works closely with couples to shape vows and readings that feel authentic and meaningful. Joe offers both traditional and Hawaiian-inspired elements, including the conch shell blow, oli aloha chant, lei exchange, Hawaiian blessing, and ring blessing—infusing each celebration with the natural beauty and spirit of Maui. He is honored to officiate weddings for all couples, guided by his belief that love is love and that every partnership deserves a ceremony filled with joy, respect, and intention.
Diana
Diana is a deeply experienced Maui wedding officiant known for her gentle presence, intuitive guidance, and the sense of peace she brings to every ceremony. Her calm, joyful spirit helps couples feel grounded, connected, and truly present in the moment. With more than three decades of experience, Diana approaches each wedding, vow renewal, and commitment ceremony with fresh enthusiasm and heartfelt care. Her interdenominational path draws from Hawaiian, Native American, East Indian, Buddhist, Christian, and other spiritual traditions, allowing her to thoughtfully tailor each ceremony to reflect the couple’s beliefs and story. Diana offers both traditional and Hawaiian-inspired elements — including the conch shell blow, wedding chants and legends, fresh flower lei exchanges, and island blessings — weaving together a ceremony that feels authentic, meaningful, and filled with the spirit of aloha.
Richardo
Richardo 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.
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.
Adam
Adam 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.
Kahu Alalani
Kahu Alalani is a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner and licensed officiant on Maui since 1997, having guided over 3,000 weddings and vow renewals. With more than 30 years of deep study in traditional Hawaiian culture and spirituality, she brings authentic rituals — including sacred chanting, conch shell blowing, lei protocol, and blessings with holy waters from Maui — into every ceremony she performs. Alalani customizes each ceremony to honor the couple's unique faith, culture, and heritage, and is especially gifted at uniting couples of different religious or spiritual backgrounds. Her warmth, grace, and genuine Spirit of Aloha have led many couples to return to her to bless their children and renew their vows.
