WEDDING & VOW RENEWAL
Mahalo for your interest in having Wai'oli Hui'ia Church host and officiate your upcoming ceremony. We are happy to be a part of your love story.
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The beauty of Wai`oil Hui`ia Church and the allure of its Hawaiian setting has attracted many couples over the years. We are excited to share our historic facilities and beautiful location with you. First established in1834, Wai`oli Hui`ia is a historic Church property, and a Christ-centered 'ohana, striving to live by faith, to be known by love, and be a voice of hope in our world. In this vein, all weddings and vow renewals at War`oli Hui`ia Church will be Christian in nature.
Wedding and Vow Renewal Fees
The total fee for either a Wedding or Vow Renewal at Wai`oli Hui`ia Church is $1100.00. ALL payments can be done so here on our website. The fees and payment schedule are broken down as follows:
BREAKDOWN OF FEES:
Church/Sanctuary $500.00
Officiant Honorarium $450.00
Cleaning Fee $150.00
TOTAL FEES: $1100.00
SCHEDULE:
- Deposit of $200 due at time application is approved to reserve date/time
- Officiant Honorarium of $450.00 due ninety (90) days prior to ceremony
- Balance of $450.00 due sixty (60) days prior to ceremony
- Proof of pre-marital counseling due sixty (60) days prior to ceremony
NOTE:
In the event that you cancel your ceremony with Wai`oli Hui`ia Church at least sixty (60) days prior to the ceremony, the cleaning fee of $150, if paid, is refundable along with one-half of the Church/Sanctuary fee of $500 ($250), if paid. ALL other payments, including deposit, are non-refundable. All non-refundable monies to remain with Wai`oli Hui`ia Church unless an unforeseen Act of God prevents Wai`oli Hui`ia Church from performing their obligations.
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Terms and Conditions
Wai`oli's Executive Board and Board of Deacons have established the following policies for couples (man and woman) desiring to have their wedding or vows renewed at the Church. If you accept these terms and conditions and wish to proceed, please submit your application by clicking the link at the end of the terms and conditions section. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you should have any questions.
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Because we desire not only to officiate wedding and marriage vow renewal ceremonies, but also to help in establishing and affirming Christian homes and families, we require premarital counseling with a Christian counselor or minister prior to the wedding ceremony. A letter stating the completions of such counseling to be sent to Wai`oli Hui`ia Church at least sixty (60) days prior to the ceremony.
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Weddings and marriage vow renewals at Wai`oli Hui`ia Church are officiated by Wai`oli's designated pastors/officiants. If a member of your family is an ordained clergy and you wish them to participate in a portion of your ceremony, present your request in writing to Wai`oli Hui`ia Church for consideration.
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Because Wai`oli Hui`ia Church is a historic property, no nails, staples, or tape is allowed on buildings, walls, or pews.
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Wai`oli Hui`ia Church does not provide a wedding coordinator.
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Vases for floral arrangements must be provided by your florist.
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Floral arrangements shall be taken away directly after the wedding ceremony or left for the Church.
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Music and/or a sound system are not provided by Wai`oli Hui`ia Church.
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Candles are only permitted when drip catchers are attached and must be approved by Wai`oli Hui`ia Church in advance.
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Church furniture or accessories are not to be moved without prior approval from Wai`oli Hui`ia Church and should be moved back to original location after ceremony.
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Pew arrangements/decorations etc. shall be removed after the ceremony.
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There is to be no scattering of rice or bird seed either inside the Sanctuary or on the Church premises.
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The scattering of flower petals is only permitted inside the Sanctuary, not outside on Church premises.
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You may invite the Pastor to your reception to offer a blessing or to attend as a guest. If you do not give him/her a formal or verbal invitation they will not be expected to attend.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the Church property.
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Alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the Church property.
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The Church/Sanctuary is provided in "as is" condition.
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BREAKDOWN OF FEES: Church/Sanctuary $500 Officiant Honorarium $450.00 Cleaning Fee $150.00 Total Fees: $1100.00
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Deposit of $200 due at time application is approved to reserve date/time Officiant Honorarium of $450.00 due ninety (90) days prior to ceremony Balance of $450.00 due sixty (60) days prior to ceremony
Proof of premarital counseling due sixty (60) days priot to ceremony
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NOTE: In the event that you cancel your ceremony with Wai`oli Hui`ia Church at least sixty (60) days prior to the ceremony, the cleaning fee of $150, if paid, is refundable along with one-half of the Church/Sanctuary fee of $500 ($250), if paid. ALL other payments, including deposit, are non-refundable. All non-refundable monies to remain with Wai`oli Hui`ia Church unless an unforeseen Act of God prevents Wai`oli Hui`ia Church from performing their obligations.
Violation(s) of our terms and conditions will result in a penalty fine, compensation for loss, destruction, and/or misconduct, and termination of application, if deemed necessary. This is a 200 year old Sanctuary and a church that glorifies God, we ask for your respect and care to continue to preserve it in such a way. Mahalo nui loa.
Getting Married In Hawaii
Information regarding requirements for Marriage in the State of Hawaiʻi can be found on the following websites:
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State of Hawaiʻi: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/visitors/getting-married/
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Hawaiʻi Dept. of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/
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Hawaii Electronic Marriage Registration System:https://emrs.ehawaii.gov/emrs/public/home.html
Once you have completed Wai`oli Hui`ia's online application and received confirmation for your wedding date, your need to go to the State website and complete the State application for a marriage license. You will receive a "locator number/authorization number." Your online application will be available for the issuance of a marriage license in the State of Hawaiʻi up to one (1) year from the application date.
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After you print your receipt for the State application, the receipt needs to be certified prior to the wedding ceremony. Styles Studio, located in Ching Young Village at 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy, #B8 in Hanalei, offers this service. Please call (808) 378-4290 to speak with Dayna and make an appointment. Please note, appointments are required.
Apply
If you are excited to have your ceremony at Wai`oli Hui`ia Church and agree to the Church's terms and conditions, including the fee and payment schedule, click on the application link below to get started. Still have questions? Contact our Church office 808.826.6253.