A Same Sex or Civil Union Wedding Ceremony includes elements of Hawaiian cultural practices and beliefs. The ceremony opens with the blowing of the conch shell. A Hawaiian chant of Aloha is recited, in order to set an energy of love and peace.
The couple is greeted with Aloha, and the ceremony begins. With the understanding of creating a firm foundation of ‘Ohana, Family, the true meaning of Aloha is presented to the couple. And the Lei exchange, between the couple, is done.
The next part is the sharing of the wedding vows. You may choose to do your own personal vows. Or you may choose to do a traditional ‘Repeat After Me’ wedding vows.
We now move to the ring exchange part. A description of the significance of the wedding rings is offered, and rings are presented and exchanged.
The final part of the ceremony is the ‘Ha’ exchange, the sharing of breath and spirit. A Hawaiian prayer is performed over the couple as the couple engages in the sharing of spirit and breath.
Upon the conclusion of the ceremony, an acknowledgment of Mahalo, being thankful and grateful, is given on behalf of everyone in attendance.
The wedding ceremony is concluded by the declaration of the couple being married, and the celebration can begin. The ceremony is between 15 to 20 minutes in length.
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