Aloha Nohea Church Presents Rev. Dennis C. De Rego

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HAWAIIAN

HAWAIIAN MARRIAGE CEREMONY

*Note this is in a non religious tone, Religion can always be added in.

Just let me know.

 PROCESSION: (MUSIC)

Let us take a moment to be aware of all the beauty around us, taking in a breath of air, and listen to the sounds of nature, as the waves come up on the shore and the gentle breeze caress our face.

CHANT: OPTIONAL)

Ona ona i ka hala, E ka lehua, E hale lehua oia na ka noe O ka'u no ia, e ano'i nei, Ea li'a nei, ho'i o ka hiki mai, A hiki mai no ou kou, a hiki pu no me ke aloha Aloha e Aloha e

The "Oli Aloha" is a chant, which offers a word of greetings. It says, in part, " that, this is the sight for which you have longed. Now that you have come, love has come with you.

There was a seeking of a loved one, now she is found. A mate is found. Someone to share the chills of winter with and the warmth of summer. Love has made a plea that you are to become united here in Hawaii, Hawaii is a perch, a perch in the Heavens. You two are now to become one. For the Day is here at last! You are to be wedded. The prayer and chant has gone it's way.

GREETING: Aloha (Bride) and Aloha (Groom) We are here to celebrate your marriage, on this very special day of (Date). That you have chosen to affirm your love for one-another with spoken words, (music), (prayer) and with the sharing of vows and giving of rings. Aloha Nui Loa, Welcome with much love to you and all of your family and friends that have come together here at the beautiful (Place) Location)

LEI EXCHANGE: OPTIONAL)

In Hawaii we exchange Leis as a symbol of our love. The beautiful crafted lei with all its hand picked flowers and twine, carefully bonded together with love, is a reflection of your love and Aloha that you share for one another. As you exchange these leis you will begin to weave your lei in life with love thru out eternity. May the exchange of these lei's Be the new beginning of your lives together And now, with loving Aloha, please present your leis to one another with a smile and a kiss upon each others cheek.

Every experience you have ever had, everything you have done, everything you have ever learned, has brought you to this moment. As you stand before these witnesses you take each other as husband and wife, you confront the future together, promising to stand by each others side, to face new experiences as husband and wife, you will continue to grow together, honoring, respecting and cherishing each other though all life has in store for you.

(Groom) and (Bride) You bring individual strength and needs to your marriage, but as you stand together as a couple, you will complement each other, and you are exactly what each other needs, as this love and commitment continues to deepen throughout your married life.

This is the most significant moment, this is the moment that you will give your self to each other and you will be complete.

 JOINING OF HANDS:

POEMS or READINGS: OPTIONAL)

With your hands together as one you stand with Aloha, your love so strong, and yet so tender and free. As your hearts beat as one, your thoughts are beautiful, as your eyes meet, There is no doubt , your lives have touched, And throughout all eternity, The beauty shall be there, As sure as the makani (wind), As sure as you Ma`lama (care), As sure as you Aloha (love), The breathe of life.

"Seashore"

As the tides ebb and flow, so, to, do the fortunes of life. Footprints in the sand are washed away, driftwood moves on it's endless quest for a peaceful harbor. Only a deep and abiding love can withstand the tides of change in two lives, your love shall be enduring and profound and we have gathered here to witness this love and the vows and commitment you are about to make.

DECLARATION OF CONSENT:

(Groom/Bride) do you give yourself to (Bride/Groom) this day with complete joy and love and promise to be a true and faithful (husband /wife) and promise to comfort him/her, respect him/her, cherish him/her, for all the days together on this earth? (Groom/ Bride) "I Do"

As the sun light smiles on you today, and your hearts beat as one, you will share in the Spirit of Aloha, your joy is indescribable as you take each other as husband and wife, promising to be true and faithful in all life's circumstances as you face them together.

MARRIAGE VOWS:

I (Groom/Bride) take you (Bride/Groom) for my wedded (Wife/Husband), To love and cherish, For better or worse, for richer or poorer, In sickness and in health. From this day forward, with all my Heart and Love.

EXCHANGE OF WEDDING RINGS:

As long as time can be remembered, The ring has been symbolic, of the completed bond. The ring is without beginning, The ring is without end, The ring goes on forever. Circles of Life, Circles of Love, These rings are given and received as tokens of never ending Aloha.

Let us remember that rings are an outward symbol of an inward Spiritual Love and commitment.

BLESSING OF RINGS:

Hiki ka haku ho'omaika'i ke'ia mau komo ke' la' oe hau'oli mehe kou ho' ailona o aloha a la ahia amene"

RING VOWS:

(Groom/Bride) as you place this ring on (Bride/Groom's) finger I ask that you repeat these words

This ring is my sacred gift to you, A symbol of my Love, A sign that from this day forward and always, My love will surround you, With this ring I thee wed.
(MUSIC)
CLOSING:

(Groom) and (Bride), you are united as one go forth on your journey together. May you be a comfort to each other, share each other's joys, console each other in sorrows, help each other in all of life.

Care for each other truly and deeply putting this commitment before all else. Live for your love and your love will live forever.

May you trust each other. Trust life and not be afraid, and may you be given the gift of memory of this moment, and this day forever.

May you always share with each other the gifts of love and be one in heart and always beautiful of mind And may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts love , generosity, kindness.

BENEDICTION:

May Peace and Unconditional love surround you and remain with you now and forevermore.

And so by the power vested in me by State of Hawaii

I now pronounce you Husband and Wife.

You may seal your vows with a kiss.

(MUSIC)

RECESSIONAL:

CEREMONY'S

TRADITIONAL

TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY

PRELUDE: (MUSIC)

PROCESSIONAL:

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER:
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God, and in the presence of family and friends to join together this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony, which is commended of St. Paul to be an honorable estate, instituted of God and therefore is not to be entered into unadvisedly or carelessly, but reverently, joyfully and in the love of God. Into this holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined.

PRESENTATION OF THE BRIDE:
Minister says, "Who gives this bride to this Groom in marriage?" Father says, "I do" (He then takes the Brides right hand and places it in the groom's left hand, and retires to his place. Father sits with Mother)

BIBLE PRINCIPLES OF MARRIAGE:
Jesus Christ Reminds us, that at the beginning the Creator made us male and female , and said, For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh."

God loved us, and created us to love others. Our lives find completion only as we love and are loved in return. Together, we can become what we could never be separately. Marriage is of God.

(Your Reading or from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

(Groom)_______ and (Bride)_______ come today desiring to be united in this sacred relationship.

MINISTER PRAYER:

Minister says, "Let us Pray"

O' Almighty God you have created us all in the image of Love, the image of Yourself. Bless now these two who stand before you. Guide them in your wisdom, shine your light upon them, that as they journey through this life together they will walk as bearers of your Truth. Amen

(At this point, the bride may wish to give her bouquet of flowers to her attendant or place them on the table next to her.)

JOINING OF HANDS:

Minister will say, " Please join hands"
MARRIAGE VOWS:

Minister; "I ask you each now, to repeat the marriage vows." I (Groom/Bride) take you (Bride/Groom) for my wedded (wife/husband), To love and cherish, For better or worse, for richer or poorer, In sickness and in health. From this day forward

BLESSING OF THE RINGS:

(At this point the Minister will ask that the rings be placed in his hands) or ( he will turn to where the rings have been set, placing them in his hands for Blessing)

MINISTER:
Bless, O Lord The Giving of these rings that they who wear them, may live in your peace and your favor all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
(Optional)
BLESSING IN HAWAIIAN:
Hiki ka haku ho'omaika'i ke'ia mau komo ke'la oe hau'oli mehe kou ho'ailona o aloha a la'ahia. Amene

BLESSING IN ENGLISH:
May the Lord Bless these rings which you give to each other as your sign of Love, Devotion and ever lasting peace. Amen

EXCHANGE OF RINGS:

(Groom/Bride) as you place this ring on (Bride/Groom's) finger I ask that you repeat these words This ring is my sacred gift to you, A symbol of my Love, A sign that from this day forward and always, My Love will surround you, With this ring I thee wed.

(MUSIC)

CLOSING PRAYERS:
"Oh, eternal God Creator and preserver, Giver of all spiritual grace, the Author of everlasting life; Send thy blessing upon these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy Name; that they, living faithfully together, may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant between them as symbolized by these rings as a token and pledge, and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together and live according to thy laws." Amen

PRONOUNCEMENT: Minister:

"For as much as ______ and ______ have consented together in holy matrimony and have witnessed the same before God and those present, and have pledged their faithfulness, each to the other, and have declared their love by giving and receiving Rings and by joining hands, I now, by the authority committed unto me as a minister and a priest, declare that ______ and ______ are husband and wife according to the ordinance of God, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Those Whom God Has joined together, let no one put asunder.

BENEDICTION:
"May the Peace and the Unconditional Love of God surround you and remain with you now and forevermore. Amen"

"You may seal you vows with a kiss."

(Then the couple shall turn so as to face the guests,)

MINISTER SAYS: "Allow me to present Mr. and Mrs. ______.
Recessional
(MUSIC

SIMPLE

SIMPLE CEREMONY

PRELUDE: (MUSIC)

PROCESSIONAL:
WELCOME & OPENING:

Aloha, Aloha ka kou (greetings to all) It is an honor and privilege to be with you on this special day of Joy and love. For out of your Love for each other, you have come together here in Maui to be joined in Marriage.

Let us take a moment to be aware of all the beauty around us, taking in a breath of air, and listen to the sounds of nature, as the waves come up on the shore and the gentle breeze caress our face,

We are Gathered here today on (Day) At (location) to join you (Groom) and you (Bride) into a commitment of Marriage.

LEI EXCHANGE:( OPTIONAL)

In Hawaii we exchange Leis as a symbol of our love. The beautiful crafted lei with all its hand picked flowers and twine, carefully bonded together with love, is a reflection of your love and Aloha that you share for one another. As you exchange these leis you will begin to weave your lei in life with love thru out eternity. May the exchange of these lei's Be the new beginning of your lives together and now we ask for the blessings of life so we may open our hearts to the ways of love And now, with loving Aloha, please present your leis to one another with a smile and a kiss upon each others cheek.

BLESSING HAWAIIAN: Optional)

No ka mea, ua aloha nui mai ke Akua i ko ke ao nei, nolaila, ua haawi mai oia i kana keiki hiwa hiwa, i ole e make ka mea mana oio ia ia, aka, e loaa ia ia ke ola mau loa. Amene.

ENGLISH: May the gift of love that has flourish in you spread Love to all, and by so doing, giving you everlasting Life.

DECLARATION OF CONSENT:

(Groom/Bride) Do you Love (Bride/Groom) and do you promise to keep her/him, comfort her/him, and respect her/him As your (wife/husband) and best friend (I DO)

JOINING OF HANDS: (Prayer, Poem or Reading Optional)

MARRIAGE VOWS: (Own Vows or Minister)

I (Groom/Bride) take you (Bride/Groom) for my wedded (Wife/Husband), To love and cherish, For better or worse, for richer or poorer, In sickness and in health. From this day forward,

EXCHANGE OF WEDDING RINGS: (Optional))

As long as time can be remembered, The ring has been symbolic, of the completed bond. The ring is without beginning, The ring is without end, The ring goes on forever. Circles of Life, Circles of Love, These rings are given and received as tokens of never ending Aloha.

BLESSING OF RINGS: (Optional))

HAWAIIAN: Hiki ka haku ho'omaika'i ke'ia mau komo ke' la' oe hau'oli mehe kou ho' ailona o aloha a la ahia amene

EXCHANGE OF RINGS: (Optional)

(Groom/Bride) as you place this ring on (Bride/Groom's) finger I ask that you repeat these words This ring is my sacred gift to you, A symbol of my Love, A sign that from this day forward and always, My Love will surround you, With this ring I thee wed.

(MUSIC)

CLOSING:

Love is the way to peace for the World. Through witnessing this love today, We let peace begin with us. We send our love forth to all the world. For love makes us all brothers and sisters. Love sees good in all and calls forth good in all. Love is an expression of Aloha, Through (Groom) and (Bride's) love, We are all united. May every act between you two be a song, every word a hymn. May your Love be or blessed by heavenly Angels. May Love be the mind with which you think, May Love be the light with which you see, May Love be the strength in which you trust each other.

May you always share with each other the gifts of love and be one in heart and always beautiful of mind And may you always create a home together that puts in your hearts love , generosity, kindness.

And so, by the power vested in me by the State of Hawaii

I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may now kiss the Bride.

RECESSIONAL:
(MUSIC)