Male’ana, Heavenly Hawaiian Wedding

Ke Kali Nei Au (Waiting For Thee)

Eia au ke kali nei
Aia la i hea ku’u aloha

This is the moment
I’ve waited for
I can hear my heart singing
Soon bells will be ringing

This is the moment
Of sweet Aloha
I will love you longer than forever
Promise me that you will leave me never

(Words & music by Charles King)

The pure sound of the Hawaiian Conch Shell echoes across the ‘Aina (land) invoking blessings of divine Mana (spiritual energy).
Blowing the Pu (conch shell) true and clear in the four directions, Kahu (Minister) announces the beginning of the sacred wedding ceremony.
Kahu chants the ancient Hawaiian Oli:

“Eia iha no ka maluhia o na lani me kakou a pau”

“May blessings from above rest upon you and remain with you now and forever.”

In tune with divine Mana (spiritual energy), Kahi humbly invites Akua (God) and the Aumakuas (ancestral guardian spirits) to join the couple in their celebration of Aloha, to grant them to be united as one, in love forever and to bestow blessings upon all who are gathered.
Often the Aumakuas offer the blessings of their divine Mana by physically manifesting as a Honu (turtle), ‘Io (Hawaiian Hawk) or anuenue (rainbow).

“I Ho’okahi kahi ke aloha ua mau.”

Be united as one, in love forever.

Maile is the Hawaiian lei of eternal love and represents the umbilical cord to the spiritual world. As the couple drapes Maile Leis around each other, their spirits connect on a deep level. It is the traditional gesture of love, honor, and respect and conveys prosperity, health and blessings.

The sacred ritual unites the couple forever with the Mana of Aloha, the ‘Aina (land) and people of Hawaii.
Magical Hawaiian Menehunes, Aloha and Mana’o (Love and Devotion) convey Hawaii’s Aloha spirit like a gently wafting breeze of love.
Embracing under a Palm tree on a little Island, they rejoice in their union. The Island is the foundation of their relationship, representing integrity and strength.