Wedding Essentials

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All the information that you need can be found at www.hawaii.gov/doh.

The Bride and Groom are required to apply together at the Department of Health in Honolulu with photo identification. The fee is $60.00 cash.

You will be asked for the name of your minister, who must be licensed in the State of Hawai'i.

There is no waiting period and a blood test is not required.

Our Iolani Wedding Package provides for a limo to pick you up at your hotel, take you to the Department of Health and return you back to your Hotel.

If you have not selected our Iolani Wedding Package, we recommend taking the Bus (Honolulu Rapid Transit) or a taxi to and from the Department of Health.

It is located in a busy and congested area of the downtown Civic Center area and getting there can be very confusing.


  • Christian Minister of your choice
  • Rabbi of your choice
  • Catholic Priest of your choice
  • Other Officiate

  1. Visit Oahu.us for Hypersites offering travel booking for Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands. Find discount Hotels, Rental Cars and Flights to and from Hawaii.
  2. Visit Hawaii Vacation Guide for comprehensive travel information about the Hawaiian Islands: Hawaii hotels, Hawaii attractions and activities, Hawaii maps and photo-gallery.
  3. Visit Moloaa Beach House
  4. Visit Poipu Hale Kahakai - house by the Seashore
  5. Visit Poipu VacationHome - Nanea Kai at Poipu Beach
  6. Visit Villas of Kamilii in Princeville
  7. Visit Paradise Sea Breeze
  8. Visit Elegant Hideaways

Transportation can be ordered a la carte at standardized rates
or at discounted rates through a complete wedding package.
(See Hemolele Wedding Packages)

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold
your stand-alone transportation request.
Service rates area as follows:

  1. Round -trip Limo Service from Hotel to Wedding Site
    (Up to two hours - some wedding sites may require more than two hours total transportation time.)
    1. $200.00 - 8-passenger Stretch Limousine Sedan
    2. $240.00 - 10-passenger Stretch Limousine Sedan
    3. $250.00 - 12-passenger SUV Limousine
    4. $450.00 - 12-passenger Hummer Limousine (Limited availability)
    5. $500.00 - 16-passenger Hummer Limousine (Limited availability)
    6. $500.00 - 12-passenger Mercedes Stretch Limo (Limited availability)
    7. $950.00 - 50-passenger Tour Bus
  2. Additional hours per vehicle
    (photo tours, remote wedding site locations, etc.)
    1. $100.00 - 8-passenger Stretch Limousine Sedan
    2. $125.00 - 10-passenger Stretch Limousine Sedan
    3. $115.00 - 12-passenger SUV Limousine
    4. $150.00 - 12-passenger Hummer Limousine (Limited availability)
    5. $250.00 - 16-passenger Hummer Limousine (Limited availability)
    6. $250.00 - 12-passenger Mercedes Stretch Limo (Limited availability)
    7. $450.00 - 50-passenger Tour Bus
  3. Antique Classic Limo
    (Bentley or Rolls Royce), Escalade Limos & Airport Transfers. Ask for quotes.

Renowned and Creative Photographers "Capturing Hemolele Memories"

  1. Photo Packages
    1. $350.00 - 24 5x5 prints with album
    2. $450.00 - 36 5x5 prints with album
    3. $550.00 - 48 5x5 prints with album
    4. Other packages available as well as negatives, enlargements and reprints.
  2. Photo Add-Ons
    1. $450 - 36 Corrected digital images on CD, (36) 4x6 prints
    2. $600 - 48 Corrected digital images on CD, (48) 4x6 prints
  3. Other Photo Options
    1. Photographer for Rehearsal Dinner
    2. Photographer for Reception
    3. Photographer for "Morning After Brunch"
    4. Photographer for remote locations

Talented professionals trained in digital Videography will crystallize
those special Hemolele Wedding moments to last a lifetime.

  1. Video Packages 1.
  2. $600.00 - Edited Video, opening with a montage of wedding highlights and spectacular island shots, titles, and music. The video will creatively tell the story of Your Special Hemolele Wedding Day. Edited Video on DVD
  3. Other Video Options
    1. Videographer for Rehearsal Dinner
    2. Videographer for Reception
    3. Videographer for "Morning-After Brunch"
    4. Videographer for remote locations

  1. The Day Before Your Wedding
    1. Make sure you rest the day before your wedding
    2. Plan your day so you have time to get your marriage license without rushing and without a hassle. If you are not choosing a Hemolele Wedding Package, consider the Limousine Service Option to and from the Hawaii Department of Health for your Marriage License. Spend your day Enjoying the Aloha Spirit of the Islands.
    3. Make a list of everything you will need to bring to the wedding site the next day
  2. The Day of Your Wedding
    1. Plan your day so that you are not rushing to leave for the wedding site
    2. Check your list to make sure you bring everything you need to bring to the wedding site including your marriage license and rings
    3. Be on time for your wedding
  3. Parking
    Adequate Parking is available at all sites with one exception, Diamond Head Beach park. It is illegal to park or even unload at the park's entrance. Parking is limited and located a city block uphill from the park. Limousine or taxi service is recommended
  4. Guests
    1. Guests and Family members add to the Wedding Ceremony
    2. It is important that guests are appropriately dressed and sober
    3. Children need to be accompanied by responsible adults
    4. There is no seating at outdoor venues, unless previously arranged
  5. Weather
    Be prepared for our beautiful clear sunny Hawaiian Climate. Hawaii is renowned for its lush landscapes, and inviting picturesque beaches. The alluring rainbows and occasional cool mountain breezes add to the islands' paradise reputation. However, the tropical essence of the islands is sustained by those year-round tropical rains. Thus, in the event of the rare inclement weather, you may choose to move your wedding into one of our Chapels, Churches or Hotels at a special rate. This is always a call from Mother Nature

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