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We are all incredibly blessed to do what we do, which is why we do it! The team at Kona Wedding Officiant is made up of people who want not just the best wedding day for you- but are happy to be part of your experience. Every time we arrive for a wedding, it is the best wedding! Our Big Island wedding team is composed of officiants, skilled professional photographers, videographers, and musicians. As a team, we have made so many couples happy on their special day here on Hawaii Big Island.
Our team lives, works and buys local on Hawaii Big Island. When you choose us for your wedding service, we really THANK YOU! If you have ever heard the term "Support Local," this is what is means. There are some wedding companies that do not live and work here, so when you support local, we really appreciate that!
Our team of practiced and trained professionals takes care to ensure that all wedding days meet the highest standard. All couples are met with Aloha, or love, and are provided warmth, compassion, and a wonderful wedding day experience. We pride ourselves on creating positive memories for our couples. Please take the time to read our five star reviews shared from our happily married couples.
Deanna DiMichele, owner and licensed minister, feels so proud, lucky and blessed to be the owner of Kona Wedding Officiant®. Being with couples on the happiest day of their life is hands down the best part of Deanna's job. In 2017, Deanna took a chance on herself and started Kona Wedding Officiant. When she did her first wedding for a young couple, she charged the couple so little, that they overpaid her. She had to call them and give them some of their money back because they did not realize her rate was so low! She was just overjoyed to be part of someone's wedding day. Since then, Deanna has been so blessed to watch her both business and her team grow to what it is today. It is because of her spectacular team that enjoys being part of weddings as much as she does that she is able to do what she does so well. Deanna believes that her team is crucial to her work and she loves every member!
Meet her awesome crew below! To see their beautiful work, please check out our Instagram and Facebook. Each photographer is Tagged accordingly.
Officiants
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Deanna
Owner
Kona Wedding Officiant
Licensed Minister
Kahu Tom
Licensed Minister
Reverend Libby
Licensed Minister
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Elisabeth
Licensed Minister
Deanna DiMichele, owner and licensed minister of Kona Wedding Officiant®, has been a resident of the Island of Hawai`i since 2010. Originally from the Jersey shore, Deanna moved to Kailua Kona where she established Kona Wedding Officiant® in 2017. Prior to starting her business, Deanna was a teacher, and many moons ago, a wedding photographer.
Deanna's wedding ceremonies are non-denominational and typically spiritual. Couples have the choice between traditional, spiritual, Hawaiian, and Christian ceremonies. Ceremonies may be customized to include different elements including the lei exchange, sand blending, Hawaiian ring blessing, hand binding, personal words, and other elements couple may wish to include to honor loved ones, such as poems, music, a family lei exchange, or speeches. Deanna communicates with couples during the planning process via email, text, and phone and if desired, will schedule a virtual meeting to get to know you better.
Kahu Tom Fernandez has been a resident of the Island of Hawai’i since 1988. He was born and raised on Oahu and after graduating from college he moved to Kailua-Kona where his family has lived for 3 generations. Tom has been a Kahu/Minister at Kalāhikiola Congregational Church since 2005.
Kahu Tom's wedding ceremonies include both English and Hawaiian vows. Kahu Tom shares about the Hawaiian values of aloha and ʻohana that are being created as two people are married. A basic ceremony is available, however customizing the wedding to include a lei exchange, sand ceremony or special touches honoring parents or loved ones are always available. Typically the ceremony is approximately 15-20 minutes long, however a special reading or an inspirational message can always be included depending on the wishes of the bride and groom.
Reverend Libby has been marrying couples of all nationalities, religions, traditions and genders since 1991. She specializes in Jewish wedding ceremonies, but provides ceremonies of all types including non-denominational and Hawaiian. Reverend Libby connects with you before-hand so you know each other and are completely comfortable on your wedding day. She'll arrange to meet you virtually either on Zoom, Facetime, Messenger or WhatsApp and also communicate via email.
From Reverend Libby:
"Your wedding should reflect you, so I specialize in personalized wedding and renewal ceremonies for all couples. Sacred and romantic, they incorporate the more beautiful Hawaiian traditions if you would like that. Wherever I speak Hawaiian, I will translate it into English so you know what is being said. You can choose your style through samples I'll provide. Know that your ceremony shines the light on your love."
Elisabeth Stapleton is originally from Boston and is a talented storyteller. A former wedding photographer, Elisabeth has a talent for helping couples feel comfortable during their ceremonies.
Elisabeth performs traditional, non-denominational ceremonies that can be customized to include elements such as the lei exchange, blowing of the pu and Hawaiian ring blessing.
Meet The Team
Gerald, Photographer, Fluent in Spanish and French
Cynthia, Photographer
Jesse, Videographer
Michelle, Videographer
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Dennis, Musician
Sebrina, Musician
Kristin, Musician
OUR LOVED TESTIMONIALS
Highly recommend Kona Wedding Officiant!! Deanna was fantastic. From the booking, to arranging for our marriage license, to the ceremony she made to fit us, to the actual ceremony, we never had one moment of anxiety from the planning of this big day. Deanna could tell I was anxious over the phone and suggested a zoom call to help easy my nerves. That was greatly appreciated! Flow from Pittsburgh to Kona and had to most amazing wedding thanks to Deanna... We are forever greatly.
And their photographer and videographer were top of the line!! Don't hesitate book them today you will not regret it!!!
Thank you for everything!!
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Kristina + Josh