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Kona Wedding Officiant
5.0
(80)
Big Island, Hawaii
About This Vendor
We'll Handle The Details
Kona Wedding Officiant® makes Hawaii wedding planning easy. With abundant options to personalize, find your perfect wedding package and make it your own. Kona Wedding Officiant offers all inclusive Big Island Hawaii destination wedding packages for your beach wedding, elopement, or private venue ceremony. All inclusive wedding packages include your Officiant, Photography, Flowers & Custom Options. Officiant only services also available. BBB Accredited & fully insured. When you plan with Kona Wedding Officiant, you can count on us to handle the details. All couples are welcome. Call, text, or email to start planning. Visit our website to view our availability & even Book Online.
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox, Protestant, Interfaith, Jewish, Spiritual
Wedding Activities
After The Wedding, Newlywed Life, Wedding, Ceremony
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Everything was absolutely perfect!! Deanna was very responsive and helped to create our dream wedding. She answered my many questions quickly and was always ready and willing to help with anything I needed. We chose the Ohana Ukulele Package an...
d were very happy with everything! This package was perfect for the small family wedding that we had dreamed of and the best part was how little I had to worry about! I was actually completely stress free on my wedding day, which for me was my main goal. Everything was coordinated perfectly making it easy to just enjoy every moment of our big day. Not to mention that it was picture perfect. We had our ceremony on Old Kona Airport beach at 9am, we loved how few people there were on the beach and how private it was. We even had our small dog, Milo, as our ring bearer. We decided to have 3 bridesmaids and 3 groomsmen, which was easy to go onto the website and add 3 extra bouquets and 3 extra boutonniere to our package. Everything was so organized and easy to do, it couldn’t have been more perfect! I can’t tell you how much I recommend having your wedding with Kona Wedding Officiant, I truly feel that we were able to enjoy our wedding day much more because of how stress free and organized everything was. It was absolutely perfect and everything we dreamed of.
This was our Vow Renewal to celebrate our 51st wedding anniversary. From the beach setting to the sunset, it could not have been more perfect. Deanna was so helpful in guiding us and our family in making decisions about the location and how t...
o make our ceremony special. It was important to us to include our immediate family and to follow Hawaiian traditions. It all came together so well. Brittany, our photographer, was fantastic - always around to catch those candid moments as well as posed photos. Deanna is very professional, but so caring. If you want to do it right, contact her.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2021
Dear Diana and Bill,
Mahalo nui loa for your very kind words. It was so special to be part of your intimate family ceremony. Thank you! Blessings and Aloha to your continued happiness.
A hui hou!
Deanna
Can not say enough good things about Deanna and our wedding experience! Took care of all our arrangements prior to and on the day of the wedding. From arranging the application for our wedding license to selecting the best beach location! Total...
ly stress free and beautiful experience.
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2021
Dear Leslie and Jim,
Mahalo nui loa for letting me be part of your special day! It was such a pleasure to meet and marry you two. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We decided to get legally married on our 10 year anniversary and chose the Big Island. Within moments of searching I knew Deanna was the one. From our first contact to getting our photos, the experience was so kind, attentive and filled with Al...
oha. We had the full-on ceremony with the lei's, conch blowing, song, ring blessing, sand....it was magical! And Brittany, the photographer was outstanding. She made us feel so comfortable and the photos are great! Thank you Deanna for being you and surrounding us with love.
Response from the Vendor on 11/09/2021
Dear Deb and Richard,
Mahalo Nui Loa! It was such a pleasure to be part of your wedding ceremony. So many blessings to you and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
My husband and I live on the east coast and decided we wanted to get married in Hawaii for our ideal ceremony. When searching for a wedding officiant in Hawaii, Deanna's business was the top result with awesome reviews, and I can confirm that t...
hese reviews are 100% accurate. Deanna was very responsive through the process and gave us a lot of help throughout the wedding license process, which helped reduce any pre-wedding stress we had. Deanna was so genuine throughout the wedding ceremony and honestly gave us a ceremony we will remember forever. She also set up photography and flowers for us in advance, and helped with a videographer extremely last minute when we had a change of plans. I would recommend Kona Wedding Officiant a million times over for your perfect Hawaiian wedding!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2021
Dear Caroline and Hartland,
Mahalo Nui Loa for your kind and thoughtful words! It was such a pleasure to meet and marry you two. So many blessings to you both. Much Aloha!
A Hui Hou,
Deanna
We picked the perfect person to make our day as intimate and special as possible! Deanna went above and beyond for us and we are forever grateful to her!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2021
Dear Alicia and Keegan,
MAHALO NUI LOA! It was such pleasure to meet and marry you on your beautiful wedding day. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha + A Hui Hou!
Deanna
We could not have been happier with Deanna and her team. They made everything absolutely perfect on our big day and we couldn’t ask for anything more. I will forever recommend them. Best day ever! ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2021
Dear Amanda and Michael,
Mahalo nui loa! It was such a pleasure to be part of your special day. So many blessings and much Aloha to your bright future!
A hui hou!
Deanna
Due to Covid and several other factors we decided to elope on the Big Island of Hawaii, and we really lucked out with Deanna. She was very professional and helpful and kind throughout the entire process as we communicated back and forth online...
on what our needs and wants were. Deanna provided many different options and her website was easy to navigate. We decided on a sunset ceremony and Deanna recommended gorgeous Kukio Beach in North Kona. Even though it’s a public beach (all beaches are in the Big Island), it felt secluded with minimal foot traffic, and it felt perfect for what we were envisioning. The ceremony, including before and after pics, took two hours. The weather was great and Deanna and her photographer were a pleasure to work with. It felt personal and the Hawaiian touches she incorporated (blessing in native Hawaiian, blowing of the conch, blessing of the sand and water) were special and lovely. Getting married is stressful under the best of circumstances, but Deanna makes it easy, straightforward, and about as stress free as possible. We definitely recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 10/18/2021
Dear Shirley and Keith,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your special day. So many blessings and MUCH ALOHA to you both!
A hui hou!
Deanna
Beautiful, Meaningful, Unique and Personalized. We're so happy with our choice to get married in Hawaii with Deanna. We wanted something that would be special to US. We've been to so many huge, impersonal weddings, where everything is high str...
ess, crazy expensive and the bride and groom don't get to be present in the most important day of their lives. We're still glowing (5 months later!) from our private, peaceful and meaningful ceremony. Deanna's attention to detail and professionalism along with her complete calm really made it easy for us to be in the moment. She managed every single detail of everything we could have wanted. Both of us are so happy with our choice to get married in small wedding, early in the morning, next to the gorgeous ocean. We're telling everyone we know to do it and happier every day that we did it this way. From our hike down to the beach, to the mist off the ocean, the ring of flower petals mixed in among the volcanic rock, to our succinct ceremony- it was everything we wanted. Running away to get married took away all the stress of the day and let us focus on what was important to us-- Each Other! Deanna made our day so special and her recommended photographer and photog in training had such good spirits and good vibes and made us really comfortable and it's great to have such lovely pictures to help us remember the day too. We honestly couldn't be happier. We looked at a lot of officiants and read tons of reviews and were very happy we chose Deanna. She was incredibly responsive, tireless and patient in making sure we were completely satisfied with the RIGHT location (but seriously, is there a wrong place to get married in Hawaii?), the perfect words (and many drafts and changes from us), the best place for the weather, and a million other details.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2021
Dear Kelly and Tim,
Wow! Mahalo nui loa for this incredibly kind and generous review of Kona Wedding Officiant. It was a pleasure and a gift to be part of your intimate elopement. So many blessings and -MUCH ALOHA- to you both.
A hui hou!...
Deanna
This review is long overdue!
2 years ago today Deanna married us at a beautiful spot on Kikaua Point Beach. We wanted a calm and relaxed ceremony. Just the 3 of us - barefoot in the sand.
Deanna came thru with exactly the vibe we wanted for ou...
r meaningful ceremony.
The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. It was very easy and stress free.
The “sand blending” was my favorite part of the ceremony.
We highly recommend Deanna for your special day!
Much aloha.
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2021
Dear Tim and Rob,
MAHALO NUI LOA! Many blessings and many thanks! So much Aloha to you both!
Deanna
Deanna did everything expected and beyond for us! We wanted a simple elopement planned for us and she fulfilled all of our wishes. Planning a wedding couldn't have been easier than working with Deanna. Between her and the photographer and the ...
ukulele player they were all incredibly professional and pleasant to work with. Thank you for making our day so special and memorable to us, we are forever grateful to you
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2021
Dear Kora and Duncan,
Mahalo Nui Loa! I appreciate your kind words and you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure to meet and marry you two. Many blessings on your marriage!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
My now wife and I had been planning an elopement for many months before Covid. We waited over a year until things started to reach some sort of normalcy again. When the moment was right we both knew we had to act fast. We only had a couple week...
s to plan and Deanna was booked up on her website. We called and she was able to open up a spot for us on a day we would be in Hawaii. She made things very simple and instructed us on every step of the way. We wanted something simple, but beautiful and personal. She really catered towards us and made it so that we could make our wedding exactly how we wanted! We couldn't be happier! Thanks, Deanna!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2021
Dear Brent and Kaitlin,
Mahalo nui loa! It was such a pleasure to be part of your intimate elopement. Many blessings to you both.
Much ALOHA-
Deanna
Deanna made planning our Hawaiian wedding a breeze! I cannot recommend her more; she was quick to respond, walked us through the steps we needed to get married, and planning the ceremony could not have been easier with her guidance. When we got...
to the ceremony, Deanna was warm and welcoming and made our wedding feel truly special. Her prices were extremely reasonable, especially the photography package, and our pictures came out beautiful! If you’re looking to get married on the Big Island, Deanna is the one to go with!
Response from the Vendor on 08/26/2021
Dear Justin and Tony,
Mahalo Nui Loa for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your wedding. Many blessings on your marriage!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was amazing to work with! She made our wedding day stress free and special. We didn't give her a lot of notice but she helped us find a beautiful location and customize our ceremony. The whole process was made easy because of Deanna's he...
lp. Brittany did a great job with the photos too! We highly recommend Kona Wedding Officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2021
Dear Niamh and John,
Thank you for your kind words! It was a gift to be part of your special day. So many blessings to you both and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was an absolute delight to work with. We had no idea where to start and she set everything up so quickly, down to the ceremony location (with several suggestions!). Everything moved smoothly and quickly. My husband and I highly recommend...
Kona Wedding Officiant whether you are having a big ceremony or a personal elopement.
Response from the Vendor on 06/08/2021
Dear Ying and Anthony,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your wedding. Many blessings to you both.
Much ALOHA- Deanna
Deanna was accommodating and supportive as we planned our destination wedding on the tale end of COVID and all of the travel restrictions. We already post-posed out wedding and changed plans from a small wedding to an even smaller intimate wed...
ding with just the family. Deanna, kept us in the loop with regulations, had suggestions for various locations, and provided great customer care and service in very timely replies!
Response from the Vendor on 05/11/2021
Dear Mandilee and Victor,
Mahalo nui loa! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day. So many blessings to you both and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was fantastic!! The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and she was so easy to get ahold of for planning. My flower crown and lei were gorgeous.
Her photographer, Liz, was so accommodating and had great ideas for photos!
Thanks for making...
our special day so memorable!
Response from the Vendor on 05/07/2021
Dear Tara and Stoney,
MAHALO NUI LOA! It was so wonderful to spend the best part of the day with you two on your wedding day having an incredible adventure! It was a pleasure getting to know you both. Thank you for letting me be part of the mo...
st special day of your life!
Many Blessings and Much ALOHA-
Deanna
Like most people, I did some research on the web and read lots of reviews and was about to go with a different company, when I came across Deanna. I researched her website and read reviews and decided to take the plunge and go with her. Boy ...
did I get this one right!!! I surprised my wife with a renewal of our vows on our trip to the Big Island, so all of our correspondence was done secretly through email. I picked the beach, which was perfect and picked all of the ceremonial choices with advice from Deanna. The only hitch was that for some stupid reason, I didn't follow her directions to get to the beach. Ended up at the wrong side of the beach!!! I'm an idiot!!! Luckily I was able to call her and she figured it out. We ended up a few minutes late but was able to have our ceremony as the sun set over the ocean. Of course I was all stressed out and my wife was getting there as well, thinking we were late for a luau that was the guise to get her out of the hotel. But as we met Deanna on the beach, she was able to quickly manage the situation and all our stresses went away. My wife was dumbfounded when she finally realized was was happening. Deanna did a wonderful job with our renewal and we especially like how she personalizes the ceremony to include information she gets from you in a pre-planning questionnaire. That is a great touch. We were in Hawaii for 17 days and we had a wonderful time on two islands, but this was the highlight of our trip. I am so happy I chose Deanna for this special occasion. I absolutely guarantee you will not be disappointed going with her!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/21/2021
Dear Kevin,
Mahalo nui loa for letting me be part of your special day! It was a gift to re-marry you and Kimberly for your Hawaii wedding. I wish you two many blessings.
Much ALOHA -
Deanna
My husband and I decided to marry in Kona on short notice. We hired Deanna to help plan and officiate. She did an amazing job, as did the photographer, Liz. We had a beautiful ceremony at sunset. Thanks, Deanna and Liz!
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2021
Dear Billy and Lance,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was a gift to be part of your intimate ceremony. Many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We had Deanna marry us in March 2021 and it was so wonderful! She helped get everything set up online prior to the ceremony. Britney photographed us and did such an awesome job capturing our day. I highly recommend Kona Wedding Officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2021
Dear Rachel and Mario,
Mahalo for your kind words! It was a pleasure to be part of your wedding. Many blessings to a lifetime of happiness.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend working with Deanna! She was very responsive and patient with questions. She made all the preparations go very smoothly. And she conducted our wedding ceremony so beautifully. Deanna made...
getting married in Hawaii very easy and so memorable for us. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2021
Dear Rebekah and Thomas,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words. It was a gift to be part of your special day. Many blessing to you both!
Much ALOHA -
Deanna
We contacted Deanna less than a week from our date. She was wonderful and accommodating. We accepted all of her suggestions and we were completely on the same page. When we showed up on the beach on the day of our wedding, we immediately felt a...
t ease. She performed the ceremony with so much sincerity and and love. Everything was simple and beautiful. It was exactly what we were looking for and so much more.
Response from the Vendor on 03/05/2021
Dear Dan and Alisha,
Mahalo nui loa! Thank you for letting me be part of your special day and for your kinds words. Blessings to you both!
Much ALOHA,
Deanna
So thankful I found this company for our elope wedding. Very professional, friendly, responsive, and took care of all the paper work. Made things very simple for us. We had a beautiful sunset wedding, the pictures came out amazing. I highly rec...
ommend this company
Response from the Vendor on 03/02/2021
Dear Cyerca and James,
Mahalo nui loa for your kinds words! It was a gift to be part of your wedding ceremony. So many blessings to you both!
Much ALOHA,
Deanna
Love this service! Deanna was incredible! We laughed, we cried and had a spectacular experience. Book her for your wedding! You won’t regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 02/23/2021
Dear Sarah and James,
Mahalo nui loa! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day. Many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
If you are searching for the perfect officiant for your wedding/elopement/renewal of vows look no further! Deanna made our elopement a complete breeze! She was the saving grace to our constant let downs due to covid. Deanna was beyond helpful ...
every step of the way, from pre planning to helping us enjoy the rest of our trip! My husband and I couldn’t not have asked for somebody better to help us get to our special day! She was all We could have asked for and more! With Covid altering any and all plans we had back home , we weren't sure what way to turn, until we stubbled upon Deanna. She made our experience stress free and took into considerations all of our wants and wishes. Her response time via phone and or email was very timely.
Thanks Deanna. We can’t wait to show our friends and family our pictures!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2021
Dear Rachel and Lucas,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was so wonderful to be part of your special day! Many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
If you are searching for an officiant, stop here! Deanna made our elopement all I could have asked for. With Covid altering any plans we had before, we weren't sure what we wanted--except to make our love official. Deanna made it all no stress,...
meaningful and perfect! Planning, paying, revision, wedding license, location -- all done via email and a couple quick phone calls.
I loved the Hawaiian touch to the wedding--from the prayer, blowing of the shell and her beautiful song. Not to mention the scenery and the flowers.
Deanna took a few photos for us--but we also hired her recommended photographer. Can't wait to get those photos.
Thanks Deanna. We appreciate you.
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2021
Dear Tricia and Dale,
Mahalo for your kind words! It was a pleasure to be part of your intimate wedding ceremony. Many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Beautiful wedding, very moving ceremony, wonderful location (Hapuna Beach). This is our favourite place in the world, we're so glad Deanna could perform our ceremony there. Her singing and floral decorations were beautiful. The incorporation of...
Hawaiian spiritual elements made the ceremony very meaningful, and felt authentic even though my wife and I are not Hawaiian, we could feel the meaningfulness.
Deanna was amazing, she took care of a lot of things for us, coordinating the photographer, the florist, the permits, setting up our interview to get the license, etc. Our plans were always very much in flux due to Covid, so we couldn't plan much in advance, but everything was smooth and easy with Deanna.
The elopement packages were ideal for us since our families and friends couldn't fly to one spot, due to Covid. She offered a range of packages, so we could have exactly what we needed (flowers, photographer) but nothing more excessive than that.
Strongly recommend Kona Wedding Officiant for anyone planning to get married on the Big Island!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2021
Dear Amit and Iryna,
Thank you for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your intimate wedding ceremony. So many blessings to you both and wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
Much Aloha-
Deanna
Deanna was great! She took care of all of the details, and we were both confident that everything would go smoothly, which it did. The ceremony itself was so very special and we are both so happy that Deanna was a part of it. Excellent job!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2021
Dear Maria and Ron,
Mahalo! It was a pleasure to be part of your intimate ceremony. Many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was amazing. She took care of everything before we came in Hawaii. I am very happy I chose her not just because of her sweet and wonderful voice, also she performed a magical Hawaiian wedding that we wanted. I highly recommend her servic...
e.
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2021
Dear Hovelyn + Julio,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was a blessing to be part of your special day. Much Aloha, Deanna
Deanna was absolutely PERFECT and made our special day one that we will remember and cherish forever! Our wedding was originally scheduled for September 2020, but had to be rescheduled for November due to the pandemic, but Deanna worked with us...
every step of the way, encouraging us and helping us to continue planning our Hawaiian wedding! She patiently answered every email, phone call and kept us abreast of Hawaii's safety guidelines. When we finally met Deanna in person, her bright smile and precious temperament keep us calm throughout the entire ceremony! (which was the best ever!) The flower aisle, and heart flowers were gorgeous, as well as, our beautiful boutiques and leis! Everything we requested was met and exceeded our every expectation even during a pandemic! The Best Wedding Officiant Ever!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2020
Dear Joyce and Talaya,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day. Many blessings to you both.
Much ALOHA -
Deanna
My husband and I married on 3/7/20 at a small ceremony of ~30 guests. We opted to have our couples photos taken a week before our wedding so we could get beach photos along with our ceremony pics at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden. Marissa Med...
ina was our fabulous photographer and we absolutely loved the whole process! Couldn't recommend Deanna and her team more!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2020
Dear Courtney and Cody,
Mahalo nui loa! So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
FIVE STAR - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
I contacted Deanna to help us celebrate our 30 year anniversary by renewing our vows on Hapuna Beach at sunset as a surprise to my wife. I thought this would be a fun thing to do and that it might even...
be a little romantic. Little did I know just how AMAZING Deanna is when it comes to focusing on the moment and centering my thoughts on that place and time. The experience was far more meaningful and emotional than I ever imagined because of Deanna's soft, gentle kind spirit and amazing connection with this very special island. Thank you Deanna!
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2020
Dear Jay and Brandi,
Mahalo nui loa for letting me be part of your special day. So many blessings to you and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
My wife and I decided to elope on our recent trip to Hawaii's big island. We contacted Deanna a few days prior to departing, and with short notice, she efficiently and helpfully aided us in organizing our ceremony. She helped us with some of ...
the logistics (obtaining a marriage license/certificate which is surprisingly simple!) and gave us recommendations for the best spot to make our ceremony a beautiful and private event. She has a lot of options, from a very simple and relatively inexpensive ceremony, but we opted to add on a photo/videographer for an additional (and reasonable) fee. My wife and I were well taken care of by the entire team for a perfect, short, sweet, and beatific sunset ceremony at Kukio beach. Deanna put together a ceremony that was personalized to our preferences (spiritually, physically and emotionally!) She is not only a professional, but also a flexible and kind soul who will make your wedding, elopement or renewal of vow ceremony one to remember! I highly recommend her services.
Response from the Vendor on 03/06/2020
Dear Garrett and Janessa,
Mahalo nui loa! It was such a privilege to be part of your intimate wedding. Thank you for letting me marry you on your special day. So many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna provided us with exactly what we were looking for. We had a surreal experience. And her follow up (to a small request from us) was incredible. Loved the experience
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2020
Dear Grace & Brian,
Mahalo nui loa! It was a gift and a pleasure to be part of your intimate wedding. Many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We are so glad that we chose Deanna for our elopement. She responded promptly to our questions and suggestions, which was important given the eleven hour time zone difference, quickly providing a first draft whilst respecting our wishes and des...
ires, helping us to create a ceremony which we felt suited us perfectly. Deanna’s straightforward approach to preparation and her respectful administration of the ceremony really took the pressure off and left us feeling like this was all about the wedding we wanted. Her photographer, Liz, was also fantastic, making us feel at ease during the photo shoot and encouraging us to do our own thing. Thank you Deanna and Liz!
Response from the Vendor on 02/25/2020
Dear Daryl and Jade,
Big Mahalo! It was such a pleasure to know you and be part of your intimate wedding ceremony. So much Aloha to you and many blessings to a lifetime of happiness!
Deanna
We had a simple ocean view wedding . Deanne did amazing! 💕
Response from the Vendor on 02/24/2020
Dear Seanette and John,
Mahalo! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day. Many blessings!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Just perfect. Everything was easy and hassle free. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a memorable and seamless ceremony.
Response from the Vendor on 02/22/2020
Dear Holly and Chris,
Thank you! It was a pleasure to bring you two together during your intimate family wedding. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Our special day was above and beyond what we ever imagined. Deanna was fabulous and the ceremony was absolutely perfect - best day ever. Communication and planning leading up to the wedding was quick and easy, we can not recommend Deanna and th...
e Kona Wedding Officiant enough, you will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2020
Dear Paige and Bryson,
Big Mahalo! It was a gift to be part of your wedding day. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
From the very beginning the whole process was quite easy even though we were in Pittsburgh we felt completely comfortable that our needs would be met and we would have the day we dreamed of for 26 years Deanna did not disappoint it was beaut...
iful and the photographer made my wife feel beautiful as well could not have asked for a more beautiful stress free day.
Response from the Vendor on 02/12/2020
Dear Paul and Billie Jo,
Big Mahalo! It was such a gift to be part of your vow renewal. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Our special day was amazing! Everything was PERFECT! DeAnna was intimate and genuine and beautifully articulate. She made our feelings feel alive and truly special. Thank you so much for joining our love❤️🌸🌴
Response from the Vendor on 02/07/2020
Dear Chris and Doug,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your wedding. So many blessings to you!
Much ALOHA -
Deanna
We realized once we got to the beach that we forgot the rings. Panic!!!!! Deanna was amazing and waited for us to drive back to where we were staying to get them. We were all frazzled by then, but when she started the ceremony she asked us t...
o take a deep breath and she had such a calm demeanor that we settled right down. She had us take a deep breath then blew the conch, which is highly recommended, along with the exchange of the leis. It was the perfect, intimate and simple ceremony. Would not have changed a thing. Thank you Deanna for making our special day so amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 01/26/2020
Dear Monte and Linda,
Thank you! It was a gift to be part of your wedding. So many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Our beach wedding was perfect for the two of us. Deanna was great making everything look so beautiful. She adjusted the vows as we asked and we could not have been more pleased. You can trust that she will do an amazing job for you as well.
Response from the Vendor on 01/24/2020
Dear Joy and Darrin,
Mahalo for your kind words! It was a gift to be part of your intimate wedding. So many blessings to you.
Much Aloha, Deanna
We got married in Kikua Point Park on the morning of December 6th! We originally reached out to Deanna in July and from the first email she sent us, I knew I had found the perfect officiant. Deanna was so quick to respond and extremely flexible...
. We switched up our package a few times, and added on some additional services and Deanna made everything a breeze. So grateful for the ease she brought to our small family wedding. Our photographs came out amazing as well! So thankful for Deanna and her services!
Response from the Vendor on 01/21/2020
Dear Carla and Joan,
Mahalo! It was a pleasure to be part of your wedding. Many blessings to you.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We contacted Deanna about 2 months before we were headed to Hawaii (Mauna Lani area) to elope. Deanna was very responsive and helpful with all the details during every step of the process. On the day of the ceremony we had to quickly adapt our...
location because of the trade winds and Deanna was helpful and accommodating. The wind was blowing, but Deanna kept us centered, and brought a nice level of reverence to the ceremony. She also got some wonderful beach wedding pictures with her excellent camera!
I highly recommend Deanna for any sort of wedding on the island of Hawaii. She was a great officiant!
Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2020
Dear Jackie and Doug,
Mahalo for your kind words! Thank you for letting me be part of your wedding ceremony. Many blessings to you!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was superb! We rained out of our first location and Deanna knew just where to go to have a wonderful ceremony. Thank you so much for a great time!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2020
Dear Jerry and Tracy,
Mahalo! I am glad that I could make your wedding day a wonderful experience. Many blessings to you both.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Our morning wedding was perfect! Deanna ensured all the details were taken care of. We loved the traditional Hawaiian touches incorporated into our ceremony. Deanna was very easy to work with and provided great communication throughout the whol...
e process. We highly recommend her!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2020
Dear Trina and Robbie,
Mahalo nui loa. It was a gift to be part of your intimate wedding. Many blessings to you both.
Much ALOHA -
Deanna
We had such great experience with Deanna! We had planned a trip to Hawaii with our son and at the last minute decided to get married while we were there. I emailed Deanna within a week of our arrival and after only 4 emails everything was set-u...
p and ready to go! She was very easy to work with and put together a beautiful ceremony that also incorporated our 4 year old son. We could not have asked for anything more. I would highly recommend Deanna if you are looking to get married in Kona!
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2020
Dear Amanda and Matt,
Mahalo! Thank you for letting me be part of your special day. So many blessing to you both and wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was a phenomenal wedding officiant for my husband and I’s grandparents. She came to our place over looking the ocean. She orchestrated such a beautiful, wonderful and breath taking vow renewal ceremony for their 51st anniversary. She’s s...
o pleasant and sweet. My family and I loved her and her excellent service. Thank you so much! Well remember this forever!
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2019
Dear Arianna,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words. Thank you to you and your family for letting me be part of your special experience. Blessing on another 51 years!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Much Mahalo to Deanna for making our Wedding day more special than we could have ever imagined. Due to illness, our original wedding plans were cancelled. When we contacted Deanna on short notice, she was a blessing to work with from beginnin...
g to end. She was so responsive and thorough throughout the entire process. Her flexibility and attention to detail was truly beyond what we thought was possible, especially with us being so far away in Vermont. We had never even been to Hawaii before, so we prayed, trusting the Lord that everything would work out. Deanna was certainly an answer to prayer!! She went above and beyond expectations even in selecting an amazing photographer for us. It was an amazing experience that we will cherish forever!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2019
Dear Theresa and Jeffrey,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such a gift and a pleasure to be part of your intimate wedding ceremony. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. So many blessings to you both!
Much ALOHA,
Deanna
My expectations were greatly exceeded with Deanna as officiant. It was a spiritual and emotional experience for us. I highly recommend Deanna for a beautiful and meaningful wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2019
Dear Linda and Ken,
It was such a gift to be part of your intimate wedding ceremony. So many blessings to you and wishing you a lifetime of happiness! Thank you and much ALOHA .
Deanna
From start to finish, Ms. Deanna was outstanding. Over the last nine months, she provided us with key recommendations and packets choices that were tailored to our needs. There was constant communication throughout this process until our wedd...
ing on December 10th of this year. The photographer and videographers captured keys moments and interviews of us before our wedding. She was very detailed oriented to ensure our moment has truly special. Ninety-nine percent of our wedding planning was conducted via email since we were state side. How she conducted the ceremony in the Hawaiian tradition was amazing. If you are looking for a planner for a destination wedding on the Big Island, Ms Deanna is the best choice hands down.
Response from the Vendor on 12/15/2019
Dear Marz and Scott,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words. It was such a pleasure to be part of your wedding. So many blessings to you both!
Much ALOHA -
Deanna
Deanna was perfect for surprising my husband with a vow renewal. She worked closely with me to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. I HIGHLY recommend her for all your Hawaiian wedding needs!
Response from the Vendor on 12/11/2019
Dear Cara,
Mahalo nui loa! SO many blessings to you and Nicholas!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna did an amazing job with our wedding elopement. She as very responsive to emails and chose the perfect location for a sunset wedding. Far exceeded our expectations!
Elisabeth Stapelton our photographer was outstanding! Easy to work w...
ith and a lot of fun.
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2019
Dear Megan and Daniel,
Mahalo nui loa! Thank you for choosing me to be part of your special day. So many blessings on your marriage!
Much ALOHA - Deanna
We are very glad that we chose Deanna to be our wedding officiant. She helped us with all the details and was very patient - even when our photographer was about an hour late. She put us right at ease and we highly recommend working with her.
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2019
Dear Elise and Zachary,
Thank you so much! So many blessings to you and your wonderful life together!
Much Aloha!
Deanna
Deanna was so wonderful to work with. My husband and I contacted her on short notice to conduct a traditional Hawaiian vow renewal ceremony. She was so friendly and easy to work with- she provided vows, flowers, and leis for us within a couple ...
of days' time. Our beach ceremony was perfect- it is our favorite memory of Hawaii. We want to return next year, and ask Deanna to help us renew our vows again. She made everything really special and personal, like we were family. Mahalo Deanna!
Response from the Vendor on 11/22/2019
Dear Jeanette and David,
Mahalo nui loa for letting me be part of your beautiful wedding renewal. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was wonderful - from the first email to our 'I do's', everything was easy, well coordinated and aligned to what we desired out of our simple beach elopement ceremony. She was very responsive (and followed up with us when we were behind o...
n our replies), flexible, and drafted a lovely ceremony that was just right for us. Our ceremony was intimate and beautiful, and the entire process was stress-free (just the way it should be). Highly recommend Deanna!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019
Dear Andrea and Anthony,
Big Mahalo! Thank you for letting me be part of your beautiful ceremony. So many blessings to you both and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna helped facilitate the perfect day!
My wife and I wanted to get married in Hawaii on the beach, after a bunch of calls we realized how difficult that would be on such short notice. Until we found Deanna. She did all the leg work which ma...
de planning the wedding more fun than stressful. The way it should be!!
She is a wonderful person and the wedding set up is perfect!
We would definitely recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2019
Dear Ryan and Ashley,
BIG Mahalo to you! Congratulations and so many blessings on your marriage.
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Everything that I wanted in a Wedding day made possible with Kona Officiant Deanna ❤
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2019
Dear Monique and Lorenzo,
Big Mahalo for your kind words. So many blessings to you both!
Much Aloha - Deanna
Deanna was the perfect choice for us. From the moment we contacted her to the day itself she could not have made the arrangements more easily if she tried. Her recommendations, knowledge of the beaches, care and attention to detail when writin...
g our ceremony and complete understanding of our desire to have a very private and quiet affair was simply outstanding. She took some beautiful pictures of us as well. It was everything we wished for and I could not recommend her highly enough. Thank you for making this day perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Dear Linda and Adrian,
Mahalo! It was so wonderful to be part of your intimate elopement. So many blessings on your special journey together as husband and wife! Much ALOHA!
- Deanna
DeAnna was Our Godsend! Every attention to detail was swiftly provided and so easy to coordinate.
Every request was lovingly placed in motion. Fabulous recommendations of every detail of ceremony, beach location for our special day and even ...
an incredible photographer Gerald. We would highly recommend DeAnna and Gerald for anyone desiring a beautiful Hawaiian wedding! With Aloha
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Dear DeAnn and Johnny,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such an honor to be part of your special day here in Hawaii. So many blessings to you and your wonderful life together!
Much ALOHA-
Deanna
If you are looking for an officiant, you can't go wrong by choosing Deanna with Kona Wedding Officiant! We decided to do a last minute elopement and she performed a beautiful ceremony for us. Deanna is very responsive, flexible, and accommodati...
ng. It was a plus for me that you can view her openings directly on her website.
If you need any suggestions on things to do or where to eat or have questions about the Big Island, just ask her.
Thank you Deanna for marrying us!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2019
Dear Tiffany and Cavan,
Mahalo nui loa! It was such a pleasure to be part of your wedding ceremony. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. So many blessings!
Much Aloha - Deanna
We had our marriage in Kikaua Point. We are an italian couple, and our english is not so perfect! Anyway Deanna was so nice with us, she answered to my thousand questions, se was so patience with my several changes of minds. During the wedding ...
she put so much emotion, that it was so romantic and she helped us with English vows as well! I love her and I definitely recommend her to anyone! We choosed the elopement package! Everything was so perfect as in my dream!
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2019
Dear Valentina and Simone,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your wedding ceremony. I am so happy I could create your special day in Hawaii.
So many blessings - Deanna
Kona wedding officiant was amazing to say the least. My wife and I were looking for a romantic wedding with an Authentic 🌺 Hawaiian feel, and this hit the nail right on the head. This was our first time in Big Island and Deanna not only helped...
us find a romantic secluded beach, she also provided us with information on more beaches, romantic restaurants, and fun things to do while there. Make sure you include a photography package, the professional photo shoot was fun and romantic at the same time and the pictures were incredible.
- The Mitchell family
Response from the Vendor on 08/26/2019
Dear Marcellis and Cheyenne,
Mahalo! It was such a pleasure to be part of your beautiful beach ceremony. I wish you two a lifetime of happiness! So many blessings - Deanna
Deanna is AWESOME! She took care of everything. She picked an awesome beach for us when the spot we wanted was closed. She worked with me and was so patient with me while I tried to figure out what I wanted
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2019
Dear Tim and Heidi,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such a gift to be part of your beautiful wedding! So many blessings on your wonderful journey as husband and wife!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
My fiancé and I came to Hawaii for vacation and decided to elope at the last minute. The concierge at the resort gave me Deanna’s contact info. And she made our wedding a beautiful, spiritual event. Deanna is very professional and detail driven...
. She handled everything, even my exquisite hand tied bouquet. Gerald the photographer was a joy to work with also. I would recommend Deanna for any event. She’s phenomenal.
Response from the Vendor on 07/31/2019
Dear Cecelia and Michael,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! It was such a gift and a pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding ceremony. So many blessings on your wonderful life together!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We had an amazing experience with Deanna. She is very attentive to details and very easy to work with. Communication was great and the ceremony itself was beautiful! I loved everything from flowers on the sand to Hawaiian words of commitment an...
d beautiful singing. I highly recommend Deanna to anyone getting married or ready to renew their vows!
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2019
Dear Nataliya and Oleksandr,
It was such a gift to be part of your beautiful ceremony. Mahalo nui loa for your kind words. So many blessings on your wonderful life together!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Deanna was such a pleasure to work with! Not only did she have such a detailed outline of the ceremony but she stuck to it! We had multiple drafts done up until the ceremony was planned perfectly and it was so comforting knowing she could accom...
modate all of our requests! She kept us both so calm at the alter, spoke extremely clear and has a beautiful voice! Thank you for being such an important part of our day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2019
Dear Nicole and Clinton,
It was such as pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding ceremony. Mahalo for your kind words and so many blessings on your wonderful life together!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
Can I give more than 5 stars?!
First of all- the planning process was so easy. Deanna was always very responsive and prompt. She provided everything that we needed via email, even directions and links to everything we needed to do. She made us...
feel like we were important; not just another client.
Second of all- our ceremony was so special. It was just my husband and I on the beach. So naturally it was special for us, but Deanna’s reverence for the ceremony and vibe made a safe space for us to really be 100% in the moment. She wasn’t just reading a script or going through the motions, but instead, joining two souls in union for life. It was that kind of a vibe, and it was beautiful.
This is my second marriage, and the first time I did the big wedding, and the flowers, and guests, yada yada....but it did not even compare to the simple intimacy that this ceremony offered. It was truly perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2019
Dear Kali and Lalo,
It was such a gift to be part of your intimate wedding ceremony. Thank you for your kind words. I wish you all the best in love and happiness as you embark on your new journey. So many blessings!
Much Aloha,
Deanna
We can't say enough how fantastic Deanna was to have as our wedding officiant. She was extremely accommodating and flexible. Very friendly and easy to communicate with. She designed and performed a beautiful ceremony for us and made our special...
day perfect for us. Deanna definitely embodies the spirit of Aloha and we would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to get married in Hawaii. You couldn't ask for anyone better. Mahalo Deanna!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2019
Dear Sarah and Sean,
Mahalo nui loa! It was a pleasure and a gift to bring you together in marriage. So many blessings on your wonderful life together!
Much Aloha! - Deanna
We had a beautiful wedding on the beach thanks to Deanna! Our ceremony was perfect for just the two of us : ) we would highly recommend Deanna to anyone getting married in Kona Hawaii!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2019
Dear Stephanie & Joe,
It was a privilege and a gift to be part of your wedding! So many blessings to you both. Mahalo nui loa! - Deanna
We couldn’t be happier about our experience with Deanna! She was amazing. Everything was taken care of down to appointments being made, she did everything for us so our day was smooth and effortless! The ceremony she performed for us was magica...
l and full of the true aloha spirit. Her photographer and videographer took Breathtaking pictures and a video that Captured every moment of our beautiful day. We simply couldn’t be happier with the choice we made by choosing Deanna
( our Kona Wedding Officiant ) to Perform our ceremony.
Aloha & Mahalo to you!
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2019
Dear Jasmine and Chris,
Mahalo nui loa for allowing me to bring you together in love. It was truly my privilege. Many blessings on your wonderful life together! Much Aloha - Deanna
Deanna was professional, accomadating, and extremely spiritual. We had last minute changes and she formulates our dream Hapuna Hawaiian beach wedding into a heartfelt memory of a lifetime! From the sand ceremony, the spiritual vows, to her beau...
tiful singing voice....everything was perfect! The photographers with her did an amazing job as well! John and I could not be more pleased with everything she did for us!!! 10 stars here!
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2019
Dear Miranda and John,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that you two have a treasured memory at Hapuna Beach. It was an absolute gift and privilege to marry you! Mahalo! - Deanna
DEANNA is extremely professional, punctual and personal. As a KONA Wedding Officiant on the Big Island of HAWAI'I, she brings a peace and calm about her to the ceremony...she truly made our 10 year anniversary vow renewal OURS :-) Her photogr...
apher, Gerald is bar none the BEST on the island. You will be extremely BLESSED to have Deanna's clarity, precise tone and comforting manner guide Your ceremony to a Delightful BLISS :-) the Bride
Response from the Vendor on 05/29/2019
Dear Michelle and Leo,
Mahalo for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be part of your vow renewal ceremony. Many blessings on your wonderful life together!
-Much Aloha, Deanna
Absolutely fantastic! It was everything we wanted. Just a simple sunset beach wedding. She even went above and beyond for us. She was on time and worked with us dealing with the nervousness and family questions. The price was beyond fair and co...
uldn't have asked for a better officiant. If you know what and even if you dont she will help you think of everything. Overall just fantastic
Response from the Vendor on 05/28/2019
Dear Courtney and Michael,
Mahalo! Many blessings on your wonderful life together! Much Aloha - Deanna
Deanna was amazing! She was so quick to respond, reliable and easy going. She helped us so much with setting up pre-wedding appointments and ensuring that we were completing everything for our destination wedding. She’s super friendly and we fe...
lt totally comfortable with her. We had several guests tell us it was the most beautiful ceremony they’ve witnessed. Thank you so much Deanna!
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2019
Dear Alayna and Chase,
Mahalo for your kind words! I am so touched. It was my pleasure to be part of your beautiful ceremony. Many blessings on your wonderful life together.
- Deanna
Diana is amazing. Very down to earth and performed a beautiful ceremony! Highly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2019
Dear Amy and Chris,
Mahalo. It was my pleasure to be part of your wedding. Many blessings! - Deanna
We found Kona Wedding Officiant in line while searching weddings on Kona. We were very glad we chose Deanna. She made our prep, licensing, ceremony and pictures effortless! Deanna responded to our phone calls and emails quickly and gave us deta...
iled answers to all our questions! Our decision to elope to the big island could not have been easier or more perfect! It will forever be the remembered as our perfect day all thanks to Deanna at Kona Wedding Officiant!
We definitely give her a 10 out of 10!
Thanks Deanna!
Patrick and Angela
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2019
Mahalo nui loa Angela and Patrick. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be part of your wedding!
We eloped to the Big Island where our local friends recommended Deanna, we are so grateful for the connection because Deanna elevated our vision. From a beautiful private beach spot to flowing with the type of ceremony we wanted, Deanna came th...
ru. Thanks Again Deanna!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/29/2019
Mahalo for your kind words. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be part of your wedding ceremony.
Deanna was so helpful and amazing to my husband and I with our elopement! She helped us pick a beautiful spot that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives :) THANK YOU so much Deanna!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding ceremony. Blessings on your marriage!
Deanna was such a blessing to have officiate our wedding. From day 1 of meeting her, it had felt that we knew her for many years. She made both my husband and I feel so comfortable when expressing our nervousness from walking down the aisle to ...
reciting our vowes. One thing I loved about Deanna was, that with her background in wedding photography and living in Hawaii, she was able to capture perfect pictures. I would highly recommend her as your Officiant and/or photographer for your tropical destination wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Dear Kenya - Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy I could provide such an intimate and personal experience for you two on your wedding day. I hope you forever enjoy the memory of your wedding and your beautiful photographs!
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