Hawaii Vow ideas & Ministers and Kahu Vows

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Rev Kimo Example of Wedding vows
TRADITIONAL WEDDING Rev. James Kimo Taylor III April 4, 2014, 2:00PM, Waimanalo Beach Entry Song: Instrumental – Background PROCESSION:
ENTER: Rev. – Groom – Bestman ENTER: Maid of Honor – Flower girl – Ring bearer ENTER: Bride & Father Rev. say’s; “Everyone, please stand.” Brides Song: Instrumental – Background Bride & Father stop at center front Rev. say’s; “Who is it that presents this Bride to this Groom?” Bride kisses Father – Father passes Brides hand to Groom Bride & Groom move front & center LEI PRESENTATION (This is an OPTIONAL ELEMENT) Bride & Groom presents lei’s to Parents and/or Family Members At this time, the (Bride & Groom) would like to present lei’s to their family. In acknowledgement and appreciation of their parents – who gave them life and taught them love GREETING On behalf of _______________ & _______________ ,
I welcome you and thank you all for gathering here on this beautiful day to witness their joining together as husband and wife. The fact that you all have travelled such a great distance to be here today is a testament to the amazing amount of love and support they have.
Many of you have given them much happiness, love, warmth, and guidance through the various stages of their lives. They would like to sincerely thank you all for being here to celebrate their wedding day.
And a special acknowledgement must be made to friends and family members not able to join us here today, especially those who have passed on, for our hearts and thoughts are with them always.
Welcome everyone, my name is Rev. Kimo Taylor. Aloha!
PROMISE QUESTION GROOM ______, here’s my question to you. Will you take this woman, _________, choosing her alone to be your wedded wife, and will you love her, comfort her, honor her at all times and be faithful to her, and to her alone? If so, please say, “I do!
BRIDE _________, here’s my question to you. Will you take this man, _________, choosing him alone to be your wedded husband, and will you love him, comfort him, honor him at all times and be faithful to him and to him alone? If so, please say, “I do!”

PERSONAL VOWS Bride & Groom may read vows to each other FORMAL VOWS Rev. say’s;
“Please repeat after me.” GROOM “I, ______________, take you ______________, to be my lawful wedded wife; to have and to hold, from this day forward; for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, always.” BRIDE “I, ______________, take you ______________, to be my lawful wedded husband; to have and to hold, from this day forward; for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, always.

” EXCHANGE OF RINGS Rev. say’s: “Hands in ring position please.” These rings, being circles, have no beginning and have no end. They represent the true and eternal nature of love. __________ & __________ as you wear these ring’s, let them remind you that from now on, you will always be surrounded by each other’s love, trust, caring and support no matter where you are in the world today.

And your rings are also made of precious metal and stone, symbolizing your marriage to each other, as a divine union in the sight of God. RING VOWS “(Bride/Groom), I give you this ring, I pledge to you my love, my devotion and my life, for as long as we both shall live.

” LEI EXCHANGE (This is an OPTIONAL ELEMENT) Groom & Bride present lei to each other Rev. passes lei to Groom & Bride The tradition of the Hawaiian Wedding Lei say’s that each blossom and flower of the lei represents the talents and gifting’s we’ve received in our individuals lives from our families – all your traditions, customs and heritage are being culminated into one today.
The giving and receiving of the lei, is the accepting of those gifting’s, accepting each other just the way you are, never taking each other for granted and taking each day, one day at a time.

UNITY SAND CEREMONY (This is an OPTIONAL ELEMENT ) To begin this sand ceremony, please hold your respective sand containers. _______ sand is ______ in color and _______ sand is _____ in color, each of which represents you as individuals. Natural beach sand is on the bottom to represent this place being the foundation of your marriage relationship. As the two of you have just sealed your relationship by sharing your vows and your rings, the pouring of sand into this one container will symbolize the new family that has been formed today, blending all the traditions, experiences and love that you have shared with your individual families. As the grains of sand begin to become intertwined and inter mixed with other, so will your lives, never to be separated again.

SPECIAL READING (This is an OPTIONAL ELEMENT) A friend or family member reads a scripture or poem “WHEN THE ONE” When the one whose hand you’re holding, Is the one who holds your heart When the one whose eyes you gaze into, Gives your hopes and dreams their start When the one you think of first and last, Is the one who holds you tight And the things you plan together, Make the whole world seem just right When the one whom you believe in, Puts their faith and trust in you You’ve found the one and only love, You’ll share your whole life through SPECIAL SONG:

(This is an OPTIONAL ELEMENT) Song performed by musician selected by B&G HAWAIIAN BLESSING Ekolu mea nui, ame ke aloha, ke aloha kai o ai e, pomaika’i, na mea au pa’u. “Three greatest things are Faith, Hope and Love – greatest of these is Love” CLOSING PRAYER Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you for the sacred and tender ties which ________ & ________, have now taken upon themselves. Help them to remember always the deep love they feel for each other on this special day. Guide them, as they meld their hearts into one spirit, and we pray that you give them words gentle and kind, and hearts always ready to ask forgiveness, as well as willing to forgive. Dear God, we place this marriage into your hands, through Christ our Savior… Amen PRONOUNCEMENT By the authority vested in me by the State of Hawaii, I now pronounce ____________ &____________, husband and wife. ______________, you may now kiss the bride.

TRADITIONAL BLOWING OF HAWAIIAN CONCH SHELL during FIRST KISS Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor and privilege today, to present to you, RECESSION: EXIT: Bride/Groom, followed by Wedding party & Family SPECIAL SONG: Instrumental – Background or Singer Signing of Marriage License more info here at Hawaii wedding minister

Thank you for reviewing your ceremony script. Will you be doing personal vows to each other? You may read them, that’s perfectly fine. I understand you’ll be doing lei presentation to family and lei exchange with each other. Along with sand ceremony for the both of you? Is that correct? I’ve revised your script, just a little, and added Paul onto this email thread for verification. We can continue to work on your script if you wish to edit, add or delete any of the elements to suit your personalities.

Hope to talk again soon, Mahalo, Rev. Kimo PS If you wish to get together before your ceremony date for a little chat, I’d be happy to meet you. Thank you 

 

 

 

 

Good evening and welcome. We gather here this beautiful summer day to celebrate the union of Jason and Natalie, and to honor their commitment to one another, and the future they share from this day forward. Today, Jason and Natalie proclaim their love to the world, and we celebrate with them. Marriage is not only a commitment between lovers, it is also an agreement between two friends. Marriage symbolizes the intimate sharing of two lives. In marriage we give our selves freely and generously into the hands of the one we love, and in doing so, each of us receives the love and trust of the other as our most precious gift. But even as that gift is shared by two people who are in love, it also touches the friends and family members who in various ways support and contribute to their relationship. You are all part of Jason and Natalie's circle of family and friends, and each of you has played some part in bringing them to this moment. Jason and Natalie are now taking a new from as a married couple , and in this from , they become part of their family in a new way , and bring two families together as one . Gathering as a family is an important part of a wedding ceremony. Jason and Natalie , we are to celebrate and rejoice with you and to recount with one another that it is love and honesty that guides us on our path , and to celebrate as you begin this journey together.

Aloha and welcome. We gather here this beautiful summer day to celebrate the union of Jason and Natalie, and to honor their commitment to one another, and the future they share from this day forward. Today, Jason and Natalie proclaim their love to the world, and we celebrate with them. Marriage is not only a commitment between lovers, it is also an agreement between two friends. Marriage symbolizes the intimate sharing of two lives. In marriage we give our selves freely and generously into the hands of the one we love, and in doing so, each of us receives the love and trust of the other as our most precious gift. But even as that gift is shared by two people who are in love, it also touches the friends and family members who in various ways support and contribute to their relationship. You are all part of Jason and Natalie's circle of family and friends, and each of you has played some part in bringing them to this moment. Jason and Natalie are now taking a new from as a married couple , and in this from , they become part of their family in a new way , and bring two families together as one . Gathering as a family is an important part of a wedding ceremony. Jason and Natalie , we are to celebrate and rejoice with you and to recount with one another that it is love and honesty that guides us on our path , and to celebrate as you begin this journey together.

 

It is in this spirit that you have come here this afternoon to exchange these vows. OFFICIATE: Jason, repeat after me: I, Jason take you Natalie to be my wife and partner in life' journey. I promise above all else to live in truth with you and to communicate openly and fearlessly. I give you my hand and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth and peace and pledge my love , devotion , friendship and honor as I join my life with yours. OFFICIATE: Natalie, repeat after me: I, Natalie take you Jason to be my Husband and partner in life' journey. I promise above all else to live in truth with you and to communicate openly and fearlessly. I give you my hand and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth and peace and pledge my love , devotion , friendship and honor as I join my life with yours. OFFICIATE: For thousand of years lovers have exchanged rings as a token of their vows. These band are not of great value in themselves, but are made precious by our wearing of them. Your rings say that even in your uniqueness you have chosen to be bound together. Let these rings also be a sign that love substance as well as soul, a present as well as a past, and that , despite its occasional sorrows, love is a circle of happiness, wonder and delight. OFFICIATE: Jason, take Natalie 's ring and put it on her finger, and repeat after me: just as this circle is without end, my love for you is eternal. Just as it is made of indestructible substance, my commitment to you will never fail. with this ring I take you to be my trusted friend, lover, and partner for life. OFFICIATE: Natalie, take Jason's ring and put the ring on Jason's finger and repeat after me: just as this circle is without end, my love for you is eternal. Just as it is made of indestructible substance, my commitment to you will never fail. with this ring I take you to be my trusted friend, lover, and partner for life. My these two rings symbolize the spirit of undying love in both your hearts . PRONOUNCEMENT these two lives are now joined in one unbroken circle. where ever you go , may always return to one another in your togetherness-a relationship of honesty, trust and commitment. My you grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home that you establish be a place of sanctuary for you, your family and friends. In the presence of your family and friends by the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride. it is with great pleasure that I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Jason Vandiver

Wikipedia on the term Kahu or Kahuna
Kahuna is a Hawaiian word, defined in the Pukui & Elbert

(1986) as a "priest,,
minister, expert in any profession".

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