THE INTENTION
Ke akua - Great Spirit, we are honored to be in your presence, here today, to celebrate
one of the most sacred of all ceremonies known to mankind; the joining of two spiritual beings
in the acknowledgement of their commitment to one another. You come together not as two halves to
make each others lives whole, but as two whole beings; blending their lives together to walk hand in
hand through whatever life chooses for you. And as quality of life is a choice, you have also
chosen at this time to solidify your commitment to one another.

THE LEI EXCHANGE
The spirit of aloha is a way of life and well being embraced by native Hawaiians for
hundreds of years. Traditionally the word aloha was a greeting reserved for loved ones by first
rubbing noses and then inhaling each other’s breathe alo = in the presence of, ha = breath of life.
In the ancient language of Hawaii, the lei, has always symbolized an extension of love, and the
joining of ohana (family) and lokahi (unity). In your union, living your lives together in the
spirit of aloha; acknowledges the divine within each ofyou and creates a
solid foundation of trust and unity.

Living aloha you will share the path of the heart, to go beyond where you have never
been in your capacity to love and be loved. It is a courageous path, for it is the path of the heart
that leads from this day; toward many beautiful tomorrows, and more happiness then either of
you imagined possible.As you exchange these leis, you will now begin to weave your own
lei of life. As a symbol that aloha will live in your hearts, souls, and in your sacred
union; you may exchange your lei’s with one another.

THE PROMISES
At this time you will share with each other, your promise…
I ______, take you ______, to be my life partner. To share both the good and difficult times, side by side.
I give you my hand for strength courage and support and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth, peace and love.
And I pledge my life to you just as the universe is without end, my love for you has been, and
always will be eternal and my commitment to you unfaltering.  Repeat

THE RING EXCHANGE
You will give this ring as a symbol the love lives deep within your heart and soul; that you are
bound, always, with your love, your soul, and all your heart. As the place this ring onto the finger,
I ask you too repeat these words: I have chosen to share my life’s journey with you;
With this ring, I pledge to you the joy of all my days; I love you. Repeat

THE RING BLESSING
A circle is the symbol of the sun, and the earth, and the universe. It is a symbol of perfection
and of peace. In these rings it is the symbol of unity, in which your lives are now joined, in one unbroken
circle. In which wherever you go, you will always return to one another and to your togetherness.

HAWAIIAN PRAYER
Ke Akua – Great Spirit, please protect the ones we love. We honor all you created
as we pledge our hearts and lives together. We honor papa honua - earth mother and ask for the
joining of our spirits; to be abundant and grow stronger through the seasons. We honor a`hi - fire and
ask that our union be warm and glowing, with love in our hearts. We honor maka`ni - wind and ask that
we sail though life safe and calm as in our father's arms. We honor wai – water to clean and soothe
our relationship that it may never thirsts for love. With all the forces of the universe,
You created, we pray for harmony and true happiness as we forever
grow young together. Amen

THE CLOSING   
Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what
brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness
that your connection deserves. Continue to be good to each other all of your days together.
For where two or more are gathered in my name, I, Ke Akua – Great Spirit,
am in the midst of them.

THE PRONOUNCEMENT
_____ and _____, have chosen each other, have declared their love and purpose before
this gathering, and have made their pledge each to the other symbolized by the giving and
receiving of rings. And with the power vested in me, by the State of Hawaii, it would
be an honor and privilege, to pronounce you both Partners in Life.

You may Kiss!
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