Officiants Hawaiian Kahuna and Ministers

Officiants

‘Wedding Officiant’ can be referred to as a ‘Civil Officer’ performing acts of civil union or marriage. His main responsibility consists of receiving and witnessing the intended spouses’ consent and ensuring legal formalities, and therefore the marriage validity. Officiants are known by different names in different countries. In Australia, the marriage officiant is called ‘Celebrant’. In Hawaii there called a Kahuna. In a nutshell, officiants act as mediators between the church authorities and the would-be husband and wife. Calvary Chapel of Honolulu

The ‘marriage ceremony’ is performed by someone having an official standing. Selection of an officiant is very important, as he/she would be the one providing the celebration tone with lasting wisdom words. If the bride & groom do not have any closeness with the clergy, they can select any one from the list provided (by the clergy). Windward Worship Center -

Pre-planning

If the bride and groom intend having a religious wedding, they should include the clergy in their planning. This item should be one of the top priorities after engagement. The respective clergy would be informing the couple about the requirements to be fulfilled prior to the wedding. Some of these requirements include participation in a ‘couples’ workshop’ with peers, being present at the ‘couples’ retreat’, and being present at a number of marriage seminars. It is advisable to set the workshop dates, so that the setting of wedding date would be easier. Other requirements like baptismal papers, church membership, and previous marriage necessities would also be informed by the clergy. At times, a ‘Relationship Questionnaire’ also has to be answered. This is to be done with the purpose of discussing intimate situations on issues like in-laws, children, income loss, depression, freedom, expectations, power, buying home, and work.Calvary Chapel of Honolulu

If the groom and bride do not have closeness with the clergy, they may not have the idea of the things which would be said during the wedding ceremony. It is advisable to ask for reading of words planned for ceremony. Some officiants prefer more of a verbal talk. It’s very easy to gather information from such people, so that the groom and bride do not face any problems on the ‘wedding day’.
St George's Episcopal Church
Questions

Many grooms and brides have some exceptional requests for their wedding. Majority of clergy accept these needs. If the clergy belongs to the orthodox genre, he may prefer to go with tradition, but still, chance can be taken. Some people also prefer writing their own vows, and take suggestions from the clergy regarding appropriate adjustments. One thing should not be forgotten about-‘the fee’. The groom and bride should feel free to ask the clergy about how and when the payment is to be made. If Officiant is selected from the list, it is advisable to ask for 3 referrals which can be contacted by the groom and bride, so that his authenticity can be thoroughly checked. Along with that, the questions like number of years of the officiant into this field, and the way they can get protected if he doesn’t ‘turn up’ on the ‘day of wedding’ should be asked.

If your looking for churches on Oahu there are many.

A Glorious Church International, 524-2079, P.O. Box 10277, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816
Agape Mission Baptist Church, 735-0011, 1635A Palolo Av, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816
Aiea Korean United Methodist Church, 488-3018, 99-101 Laulima, Aiea, Hawaii, 96702

Bayview Chapel Assembly of God, 247-4030, 45-134B lilipuna Pl, Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744
Believers Christian FellowsHawaiip, 455-4591, P.O. Box 1917, Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782
Bethel Bible Church Of Wahiawa, 621-0266, 834 Kilani Av, Wahiawa, Hawaii, 96786
Bethel Chapel Assembly of God, 677-3992, 94-371C Ana Lne, Waipahu, Hawaii, 96797
Calvary Chapel of the Waianae Coast, 696-2523, 85-794 Farrington, Waianae, Hawaii, 96792
Calvary Chapel West Oahu, 672-6297, P.O. Box 1184, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 96706
Calvary Chapel/Windward, 254-5546, 25 Kaneohe Bay Dr Suite 202, Kailua, Hawaii, 967
Church of God-Maile, 668-8371, 87-895 Ehu St., Waianae, Hawaii, 96792
Church of God-Newtown Filipino, 488-4519, 98-1022 Komo Mai Dr, Aiea, Hawaii, 96701
Church of God-Newtown Memorial Christian , 488-1952, 98-1022 Komo Mai Dr, Aiea, Hawaii, 96701
Church of God-Waianae Samoan, 836-8827, 87-895 Ehu St, Waianae, Hawaii, 96792
Faith Assembly of God, 623-1363, 95-121 Waimakua Dr, Mililani, Hawaii, 96789
Faith Baptist Church, 261-7971, 1230 Kailua Rd, Kailua, Hawaii, 96734
Faith Christian FellowsHawaiip, 488-7175, P.O. 3746, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96812
Faith Family Church, 696-7494, 84-850C Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii, 96792
Faith FellowsHawaiip, 377-5444, 845 22nd Av, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816
Ka Hana O Ke Akua UCC, 696-5652, 85-256 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, Hawaii, 96792
Kahaluu Baptist Chapel, 239-8339, 47-171 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744
Kahaluu Community Church, 239-5858, P.O. Box 1447, Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744
Kahaluu United Methodist Church, 239-9049, 47-253 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744
KaHawaiikuonalani United Church of Christ, 455-4777, 757 Hoomalu, Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782
Kaumakapili Church, 845-0908, 766 N King, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819
Kawaiahao Church, 522-1333, 957 Punchbowl, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Keolumana United Methodist Church, 262-7979, 1425 Keolu Dr, Kailua, Hawaii, 96734
Kilohana United Methodist Church, 373-3373, 5829 MaHawaiimaHawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96821
King's Bible Church, 622-5553, 300 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa, Hawaii, 96786

By Paul Coordinator for Aloha Island Weddings