Deanna
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. 

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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. 

Kahu Tom
Licensed Minister

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.

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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.

Margarita
Licensed Minister

Margarita

Ogarkova has been performing wedding ceremonies since 2019. She creates beautiful and romantic ceremonies for couples using traditional ceremony elements. 

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Margarita's wedding ceremonies are non-denominational, but can be customized to include elements such as the lei exchange, Hawaiian ring blessings, personal vows, and hand binding.  Margarita provides a warm and caring space for couples to share an intimate ceremony on the beach or at their own private venue. 

Elisabeth
Licensed Minister

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.