Maui has a very diverse religious culture, with ministers of almost every religion and faith! Many wedding couples prefer non-denominational ceremonies in a casual, Aloha setting! Whatever your religious preference, Maui has an officiant that is just right for you!
Our list of ministers continues to grow, from all religious backgrounds and denominations. Please browse our list of officiants below, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
If you prefer a specific Minister or denomination not shown on this page, contact us with your request. We have worked with almost every officiant on Maui, and can provide you with your choice of Minister, Reverend, Pastor, Priest and more!
Reverend Laki is a Hawaiian minister, who also oversees two churches: one here on Maui, Harvest Chapel; and one on the island of Lanai, called Lanai City. Reverend Laki also provides a refuge and shelter at his church's property, for battered women, homeless women with children, and underprivileged and disadvantaged people. This man of God certainly walks the walk, and has one of the biggest hearts! Reverend Laki performs most kinds of ceremonies, and will blow the Hawaiian conch shell and perform chants within your ceremony. His Hawaiian heritage and spirit of Aloha is unsurpassed. Having Reverend Laki perform your ceremony not only blesses you with his wonderful Hawaiian history and Aloha, but it also supports his wonderful work in our community, to help those who need it most. Reverend Laki only officiates on the West Side of Maui, including, Oluwalu, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kahana, Kapalua.
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Reverend Kimo is a Hawaiian minister who brings to your ceremony the rich traditions of the Hawaiian culture. Reverend Kimo performs a Hawaiian ceremony with the blowing of the conch shell and Hawaiian prayer. He is happy to include any special readings or writings that you may desire. Each and every ceremony that Rev Kimo performs comes from the heart and a deep commitment of faith, love and Aloha! He has studied under Rev Laki and is affiliated with Harvest Chapel Church of God. Rev Kimo's ceremony is a wonderful addition to your Hawaiian experience.
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Pastor Vance Ali'i Rosete was born and raised on the beautiful island of Maui. He is a dedicated and committed husband and father, married for over 15 years. "Commitment" is the word he gives to those newly-wed couples; for it is through commitment, that love can be validated. In 1999 he was ordained as a minister of the Gospel, by Pastor Laki Kaahumanu of Harvest Chapel, Church of God, where he became one of his associate pastors. Pastor Laki not only introduced him to the wedding ministry, but was also his mentor. Pastor Vance will always have much love, respect, and reverence for him. With Pastor Laki's blessing, Pastor Vance started his own, non-denominational, Christian ministry, and New Passion Ministries was born. In November of 2002, New Passion Ministries began a church, where family and friends gathered to worship God. Pastor Vance feels so honored and blessed to have been given the privilege to join two people, before God, in Holy Matrimony. Although he has performed hundreds of Wedding Ceremonies and Vow Renewals, he sees each one as being unique and special. Each and every ceremony he performs is truly sincere and heart-felt. He can make the most nervous grooms and brides feel comfortable with his warm and gentle spirit. He is ... "Aloha".
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Reverend Michael, owner and partner of Maui Wedding Planner, has experience in thousands of weddings in over 10 years on Maui. Happily married for 17 years, he highly recommends marriage! His ceremonies are heartfelt, sincere and thoughtful. His relaxed demeanor and love of weddings creates a stress-free ceremony, one with which you can relax, take a breath and enjoy the moment. Reverend Michael specializes in non-denomination ceremonies, including marriage, vow renewal, commitment. He performs religious, non-religious and contemporary ceremonies filled with Love, Aloha, Romance and Joy! Rev Michael blows the traditional Hawaiian conch shell twice as part of his ceremony (optional), once to begin and once at the conclusion, as you kiss! Rev Michael is also an established singer/songwriter, who performs all styles of music, including country, folk, pop and Hawaiian. For an additional fee, he will provide you with 3 romantic songs to begin and end your ceremony, saving the very special, Hawaiian Wedding Song, to be sung between your vows and rings within your ceremony.
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Reverend Sheryl is the other half of the husband/wife team that owns Maui Wedding Planner, and just as Reverend Michael above, has experience in thousands of weddings spanning over 10 years on Maui. Reverend Sheryl has a very unique awareness and ability to sense your needs and spiritual page. She sometimes adjusts her ceremony as she goes, based on her intuitive feelings about the couple... and always satisfies each wedding couple, with most of them saying, "it was more than I even imagined!" Always wanting to please, she can also deliver a ceremony as per you request and preference. Reverend Sheryl specializes in non-denomination ceremonies, including marriage, vow renewal, commitment. He performs religious, non-religious and contemporary ceremonies filled with Love, Aloha, Romance and Joy!
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REVEREND GARY CANIER
Rev. Gary believes in the sacred ritual of marriage and supports your right to have your wedding just the way you want to celebrate it. Whether you choose a ceremony that is more like a Religious Traditional or a Contemporary Spiritual ceremony, he has sample ceremonies to help you determine what you would like to use on your wedding day. He is also willing to work with any customized ceremony that you create.
As an experienced Hawaii State Licensed Minister, he has a Master's Degree in Spirituality from Holy Names College. He was ordained in 1992 by The International Assembly. As a non-denominational minister, he currently officiates an average of 5 weddings, vow renewals and commitment ceremonies each week.
Rev. Gary has performed weddings in Maui since moving here in 1998. His passion for ritual combined with the incredible beauty of Maui enhances every wedding.