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.