THE OPENING

Rev. Barbara will blow the conch shell to begin the ceremony...

Ke Akua (Great Spirit), we are honored to be in your presence on this joyous day, as
_____ and _____, celebrate their union and honor their commitment as they take the most
important step of their relationship, pledging their hearts and lives together
as husband and wife; on this, ____ day of _____, in the year _____

_____ and _____, you come together not as two halves to make each others lives whole,
but as two whole beings blending your 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 INTENTION
Today truly is a glorious day - as today both of you are blessed with the greatest of all gifts - the
gift of abiding love and devotion between two people. The measure of true love is a love both freely
given and freely accepted. It is love, which brings you here today, the union of two hearts and two spirits.
As your lives continue to interweave as one pattern, remember that it was love that brought you
here today, it is love that will make this a glorious union, and it ;is love which will cause
this union to endure.


THE LEI EXCHANGE
The spirit of aloha is a way of life 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 others breath; alo, in the presence of, ha = breath of life.

In the island culture the lei has always symbolized an extension of love
and unity. In your union, living your lives together in the spirit of aloha, acknowledges
the divine within each of you and creates a solid foundation of trust and unity.
As you exchange these leis you will begin to weave your own lei of life.
As a symbol aloha lives in your sacred and loving union,
you may exchange your lei’s with one another.

THE HAWAIIAN PRAYER
Ke Akua, 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 filled with the warmth and glow of your divine love both in heart and balance of spirit.
We honor maka`ni – wind, and ask that we sail though life safe and calm. We honor wai – water,
to cleans, soothe and renew our relationship; so 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 together in domestic and spiritual harmony. Amen

THE PROMISES
Marriage is the promise of hope between two people who love each other, who trust that love,
who honor one another as individuals in that togetherness, and who wish to share the future together.
It enables the two separate people to share their desires, dreams, and memories, their joys and laughter,
and to help each other through their uncertainties. It provides the encouragement to risk more and thus to
gain more.  In marriage, the husband and wife belong together, providing mutual support, stability, and
comfort to share for the rest of their lives.  Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of
life’s most important relationships. A wife and a husband are each other’s best friend and life
partner. _____ and _____, is this the state in which you both wish to enter?

THE VOW EXCHANGE
Now, we come to the most important part of this ceremony. The vows  you are about
to make are the most important commitment you will ever make to another person. I pray you
remain faithful to the promises you make today all the days of your lives.

____, do you take, _____, as your wife/husband.
To share both the good and difficult times side by side. Give her/him your hand for,
strength, courage and support and your heart as a sanctuary of warmth, peace and love.
And do you pledge your heart and life to her/him and vow your love always
will be eternal and your commitment to her/him unfaltering.
_____, if this is your heartfelt promise then, say I do.

THE RING EXCHANGE
The wedding ring is a symbol of marriage in at least two ways: the purity of the metal symbolizes
the purity of your love for each other, and the endless circle symbolizes your marriage union which
shall be eternal and pure as these rings. As a token of your eternal love and unity,
you will now give and receive the rings.

As you place the ring onto each other's finger, I ask you to speak these vows:
With this ring, I give myself to you, heart and soul, body and spirit, I love you.

A circle is the symbol of the sun and the earth and the universe. It is a symbol of holiness
and 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.

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. When frustration, difficulties and fear assail your relationship…as they threaten all relationships
at one time or another. Remember to focus on what is right between you; not only the part which seems
wrong. In this way you can ride out the storms when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives.
Remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment…the sun is still there. And each of
you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together. It will be marked
by abundance and delight.

THE PRONOUNCEMENT
Now you have exchanged your commitments to one another with expressions of your love.
In pledging your vows, exchanging rings and choosing the path of aloha; symbolizing aloha lives
in your sacred and loving union. It is with the power vested in me by the state of Hawaii,
I happily and lawfully proclaim you as husband and wife.

You may now kiss!
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