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. Groom/Bride, 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
Do you promise to love and respect; cherish and encourage; laugh in the good times,
struggle in the bad; care in sickness, enjoy in health; share your riches and honors; comfort
with your body and soul; with a glad heart, treasure all the days of your life. Is this your
heartfelt promise? If so, say I do. – 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, to one another, with your love, your soul, and all your heart. As the place
this ring onto the finger, I ask you too repeat these words: With this ring, I pledge
to you the joy of all my days; I love you. Repeat

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.

THE CLOSING   
Husband, Wife , 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. For where two or more are gathered
in my name, I, Ke Akua – Great Spirit,
am in the midst of them.

THE PRONOUNCEMENT
Husband, Wife, now as you have, exchanged your commitments to one
another, before creation and Ke Akua – Great Spirit.  And as no further statements
or instructions are required by law, mans or the universe. I happily proclaim you,
once again, as husband & wife!

You may kiss.
Aloha Wedding Ceremonies
Aloha Wedding Ceremonies
Rev. Barbara Concoby
P. O. Box 1989, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745 -- Tel/Fax: 808-325-0895
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