Kahoohiki: The Vow to Renew your Love. Fall in love all over again on the beach at Waikiki amidst the beauty the islands and a blessing of Aloha. Renew your vows in a moving and beautiful Hawaiian ceremony; with the rising sun, the ocean and the beach as your witnesses. Ho‘ao Pa‘a was the ancient custom by which a man and a woman were bound in lasting union and many of its powerful elements are utilized in this Vow Renewal ceremony on the beach in front of Outrigger Reef Hotel in Waikiki.
The non-denominational Hawaiian ceremony is conducted by a practicing kahu priest. The kahu welcomes couples with a traditional Hawaiian chant then leads them to the water's edge to be honored with a graceful hula and serenaded with Hawaiian song. They are blessed with a gentle sprinkling of sea water before reciting vows in the Hawaiian language. The ceremony concludes with the beautiful Hawaiian Wedding Song performed with a hula and couples are presented with a certificate of the ceremony.
The vow renewal ceremony is open to guests of Outrigger Waikiki and Outrigger Reef. Friends and family members are invited to gather around and share in the celebration. Please note that participants are required to be legally married in their home state, but a marriage certificate is not required for the vow renewal ceremony. The vow renewal ceremony does not have legal significance and is not performed by a licensed marriage officiant.
Vow Renewal is a complimentary service for guests of Outrigger Reef and Outrigger Waikiki Hotels. The ceremony is held each Tuesday and Friday morning, beginning at 7:45 AM. Pick up a registration card from the Concierge Desk and turn it in by 3:00 PM on the day prior to the ceremony.