“Ernest Pua’a Vows:”
Wedding Ceremony
Conch Shell Blowing (once for wedding party, three times for bride)
Optional: Ernest to sing a song for Processional.
Oli Aloha (Greeting)
Onaona I ka hala me ka lehua, He hale lehua no ia na ka noe,’O ka’u no ia e ‘ano’i nei,E li’a nei ho’i o kahiki mai, A hiki mai no ‘olua, A hiki pu no me ke aloha….Aloha e! Aloha e! Aloha e!
Ernest will say something special about our Hawaiian Islandsand the spirit of aloha, and share some examples of our life in Hawaii
Sharing of Leis
A tradition in Hawaii. He will explain to you the understanding of our lei exchange
Marriage Vows
I, Groom, to take you Bride, to be my wife. I promise to love you, honor you, and cherish you I will be your companion. I will share my strengths and my achievements. I promise to respect you and be your friend for better or for worse; for richer or for poorer; in sickness and in health, for as long as we both shall live.
I, Bride, take you Groom, to be my husband. I promise to love you, honor you, and cherish you. I will be your companion. I will share my strengths and my achievements. I promise to respect you and be your friend for better or for worse; for richer or for poorer; in sickness and in health, for as long as we both shall live.
Ring Ceremony
Ernest will say something special about your rings and the blessings you will have in your Journey
Groom, repeat after me your ring ceremony: Bride, I give this ring to you, it is a symbol of my love for you, I give myself to you to be your husband. From this day forward, you will not walk alone. I feel so honored and blessed to have you as my wife. I vow to love you and sustain you in the covenant of our marriage, for as long as we both shall live.
Bride, repeat after me your ring ceremony: Groom, I give this ring to you, it a symbol of my love for you, I give myself to you to be your wife. From this day forward, you will not walk alone. I feel so honored and blessed to have you as my husband. I vow to love and sustain you in the covenant of our marriage, for as long as we both shall live.
Blessing
Pronouncement