Hawaiian Ministers
Hawaiian ministers and officiants are often called Kahu, meaning spiritual guardian, whose ceremonies start with an oli chant and end with a Hawaiian blessing.
About
Me ke aloha pumehana, until we meet
About Arabelle
Planning your wedding in Maui likely means that you will be trusting someone that you have probably never met. I take that trust seriously.
My story
Maui is my home
I have been planning and coordinating Hawaiian weddings on Maui since 1995. What started as a deep love for Hawaiian culture and ceremony has become a life-long calling, helping couples from around the world experience the magic of these islands on one of the most meaningful days of their lives.
For over 30 years I have been the person couples turn to when they want a ceremony that is genuine, not scripted. Not rushed. Not just a photo opportunity. I personally coordinate every detail of your wedding: from the first inquiry to the last petal. I have spent over three decades building relationships with the best vendors: photographers who know the intricate lighting, florists who create the most beautiful flowers, Hawaiian ministers who know the traditions.
Maui is my home. These ceremonies are my passion. And making your wedding day feel effortless is my promise.
We are looking forward to sharing our Aloha with you. Me ke Aloha Pumehana
Arabelle
Our ʻohana
Meet your Hawaiian Ohana
Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family, but it means more than relatives. It embraces the idea that family extends to close friends, community and anyone bonded by love and commitment.
Musicians & Chanters
Hawaiian musicians play the ukulele or guitar. Their music blends melody, harmony and story-telling. The Hawaiian chanters perform oli and chant without instrumental accompaniment. They preserve legends and prayers through memorized oral verse.
Hula Dancers
Hula dancers perform a sacred story telling art form using movement, gesture and rhythm.
Conch & Drum
The Pu was traditionally blown to announce the start of an event or ceremony. Drummers accompany the musicians.
Florists & Leis
From orchid leis to tropical bouquets, Haku leis and circles: our Hawaiian florists always deliver.
Photographers & Film
Your Maui wedding deserves to be remembered in every detail. Our photography and videography partners specialize in capturing exactly that.
Meet your ministers
Our Hawaiian ministers
Meet the Hawaiian officiants who will marry you. Each one is part of our ʻohana, bringing genuine Hawaiian traditions to your ceremony.
Reverend Robert “Kuya” Alamodin
Born in the Philippines and drawn to Hawaii by a search for his roots, Kuya is a non-denominational Universal Life Church pastor who blends Hawaiian tradition with Christian and interfaith themes. Loving and always smiling, he can put even the most nervous couple at ease.
Reverend Valentine “Tino” Rosete
Born and raised on Maui and ordained in 2002, Tino has married countless couples, opening each ceremony with a traditional Hawaiian chant. His soothing voice and genuine emotion make him one of the most endearing ministers on the island.
Sean “Keliʻi” Aquino
A Maui native who weaves love, tradition and the true spirit of Hawaii into every ceremony, religious or not. Beyond officiating, Keliʻi is a trained fire-knife dancer carrying the cultural heartbeat of Polynesia.
Reverend Ricardo Hanakoo
Born in Indonesia and a healer and teacher from a young age, Ricardo came to Maui in 1995 and knew at once that it was home. A non-denominational Christian minister with an infectious laugh, he makes every couple feel the magic of the moment.
Kale Kaalekahi
A Native Hawaiian ceremonialist whose heart is rooted in the islands' traditions. Kale creates a sacred space where couples connect with each other, their loved ones and the land, infusing the day with the spirit of Aloha.
Reverend Kaniala Masoe
Born in Hilo and making music since the age of three, Kaniala is a many-time falsetto champion who speaks fluent Hawaiian. His ceremonies are filled with chant and conch, and his warm, sunny presence makes him one of Maui's most sought-after ministers.
Let's plan your Maui wedding
Tell us your date and your vision and we will shape it into a day that is entirely yours.