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Many of our wedding
couples come alone to the islands to avoid the hassles of planning a large
wedding at home. If you are not bringing guests we will provide your witnesses
for you at no additional charge.
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Is there a limit to how many guests we can bring?
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There is no limit
to the number of guests for most of our weddings.
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What happens if it rains on my wedding day?
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The sun shines 350
days out of the year. In the rare event of bad weather for an outdoor
wedding we will provide a covered location. If there is a possibility
of rain on your wedding day we may change the time or location of the
wedding to a drier location, or in case of rain at all
locations, will
provide for an indoor location, usually an available church ($90.00 church
donation is required).
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We like the sound of your minister, but can we provide our own minister?
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Yes you may provide
your own minister if you like, although if your minister is not licensed
in the state of Hawaii, you will also need our minister to actually pronounce
you and sign the marriage license for the state.
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Is a Hawaiian Marriage legal in Australia?
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Yes, we have married
many couples from Australia and many other countries.
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Do you know of any special requirement for German Couples?
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You must file an Apostille
when you return home. Which legalizes your marriage in Germany. If you
have any questions you can call, the State Health Department in
Honolulu
at: 1-808-586-4544
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Is it possible for both to hold their old last names?
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YES
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What are the requirements to legaly get married in Hawaii?
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You will need a Hawaii
Marriage License, a Minister licensed and commissioned by the State of
Hawaii
and a witness. Your witness may be of any age long as they are
able to sign their name and understand the ceremony. There are no citizenship
or residency requirements and your marriage is legal throughout the world.
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How long does it take to get a Marriage License?
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You can get the marriage
license the same day. There is No appointment needed (first come first
serve). You must both attend, you will need a photo ID (Driver license
or Passport). There are no residence or citizenship requirements. Click
on the Marriage
License link for address and telephone numbers. If you
needed we can HELP.
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How much will a Marriage License cost?
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Effective September
1st 2003, you must bring $60 in cash to pay for the Marriage License,
ONLY cash will be accepted by the Marriage License Agent. (Price subject
to change without the control of Hawaiian Dream Wedding)
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What if either of us is under the age of 18 years of age?
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If either of you are
18 or younger a birth certificate is required and written consent from
parents, and/or a legal guardian or a family court. If either of you have
been married before, you will be asked the exact date (i.e., month, day,
year), county and State of the divorce, if applicable. If either of you
have been divorced in the last 6 months you will need to bring a copy
of your final divorce decree.
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How long is the Marriage License
Valid?
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The marriage license
is valid only in the State of Hawaii and expires 30 days after the date
of issue. You must bring your marriage license to the ceremony. Your minister
signs the marriage license which then becomes the marriage certificate
at the ceremony and mails the document to the state.
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When will I receive my Marriage Certificate?
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The State of Hawaii
mails you an official, computer generated copy of your marriage certificate
90-120 days after your wedding. If you need a marriage certificate sooner,
ask your Marriage License Agent for a green request form for a certificated
copy. Refer to the request form for the correct fee and complete mailing
address.
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What kind of ceremony do you offer?
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We provide a NonDenominational
Minister, licensed and commissioned by the State of Hawaii for people
of all faiths You may write your vows or use the one that we provide.
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How long is the wedding ceremony?
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The ceremony will
be approximately 20-30 minutes from the processional to the recessional
depending on whether you book a musician/singer, have other family members
participate in the ceremony and other variables.
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Why are leis exchanged during the ceremony?
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It is a
beautiful,
time honored Hawaiian tradition to present fresh flower leis to honor
each other in a gesture of love, aloha and respect. It is also a creative
way to involve other family members and friends in your ceremony. The
beautiful, fragrant fresh flower lei lends a colorful, tropical look to
your photos and video.
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How far in advance should I book my wedding?
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A Hawaiian Dream Wedding
is usually planned 4-6 months in advance to ensure you have available
to you the best professionals and locations. For large
parties and receptions
of up to 100 guests 9-12 month ahead is not too soon. If it is a special
date like Valentines Day, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve or another major
holiday try to schedule as far in advance as possible.
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What if my wedding is short notice?
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That is okay, providing
that the date is available. Full payment is due immediately upon booking
any wedding within 30 days of the event. There is no deposit for short
notice wedding.
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How do I book my wedding date with you?
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To confirm your wedding
date with us a non-refundable $100.00 deposit is required. This allows
us to begin to plan your wedding. Start by ordering a Hawaii Weddings by RND
package and add on any items or services you want from the various A La
Carte choices. Next go to View Cart to check your total and to make sure
your order is correct. Finish by going to Checkout, fill out the Contact
Information and click on the submit button. We will contact you within
one business day to assist you with your
wedding order or inquiry. You
may also e-mail us with your request at: royce@hawaiiandreamwedding.com
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What about custom arrangements?
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A Hawaii Weddings by RND
package provides you with the minimum essentials for a beautiful Hawaii
wedding that you may customize. If you have a special wedding already
in mind, simply add any of the custom choices such as photography,
a musician, a wedding cake and champagne or sparkling cider, for example,
to create your own custom wedding. If there is a
special product or service
you have always dreamed of having for your wedding but do not see on our
site please let us know about it. This is one of the ways Hawaiian Dream
Wedding can personally expand its services to you.
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What is the best time of year to come to Hawaii?
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Anytime, The Hawaiian
Islands have an ideal, year round climate averaging from 75 to 85 degrees
from winter to summer. August and September are the warmest months. Humpback
whale season is December to April. The quietest time is
after Easter until
June, then September to November.
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How many days before our wedding would you recommend
arriving in Hawaii?
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We recommend 2 days
beforehand so you can relax from your flight and look and feel rested
and refreshed for your special day.
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What is the time of day to
have my sunset wedding?
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The general rule is
an hour before sunset for a simple wedding with one hour of photography.
This takes advantage of the flattering and diffused lighting conditions
and the gorgeous hues of pink, orange, magenta and violet that typify
an Island sunset. In the tropics there is very little twilight and once
the sun sets it soon gets dark, therefore the time of your wedding really
depends on the number of guests in your party and the hourly amount of
photography required.
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My spouse and I would like to renew our vows do
you have a package for this?
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You can do it the
easy way and simply select or add onto Hawaii Weddings by RND/vow renewal
package, or you can design your own custom package using the A La Carte
selections exclusively - it’s up to you!
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We would like to renew our vows together with
another couple. Do you have a package with minister, flower exchange, still
photographer and a really good singer
guitarist?
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Simply customize Hawaii Weddings by RND packages by adding your photography selection and a singer/guitar
player. You can do all if this by going to the A La Carte or by going
to the Vow renewal link.
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We are having a wedding cake and champagne toast
after the ceremony and I am interested in a basic photo package. Will this
be enough photography for the two of us and 6 guests?
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Yes, The general rule
is the more guests you have the more coverage you will need. The photographer
just does not take the number of pictures that are in the package.
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I have certain photo shots in mind that I would
like taken at my wedding. When is the best time to discuss this with the
photographer?
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All you have to do
is to talk to the photographer about the shots that you want. Feel free
to speak up at anytime while the photographer is taking photos if he/she
did not get the shot that you would like.
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Will we receive the negatives with the photo package?
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Yes, but in order
to receive the negatives for free, we reserve the right to use some of
your wedding pictures on our web site as sample wedding pictures. And the couple has to give a opinion of my services in an email. No need to write a letter; just jot your comments and send by email. If no comments are received no negative way be send out. If you are getting a custom package. You can buy the negative to not give a testimonial or let us know that you would like to receive the negative. For free by given a testimonal, by this most be in write in the comments box at the end of the custom package page.
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We are interested in having a video taken. When
does the videography
begin?
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Filming begins before
the ceremony capturing the groom, best man, guests and bridesmaids and
of course the bride. Your videographer continues filming the events through
to the appropriate finishing time. Depending upon which video package
you have chosen. The footage is then edited into a polished, final production.
As with still photography the more guests you have at your wedding the
more video coverage you will need.
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How long will it take to receive my photographs
and
video?
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Your photographs will
be ready in two to three days. The video editing will take a little longer.
(1 to 2 weeks) If you will be leaving the Island after the ceremony, the
photos and video will be mailed to the address you have provided. ($8.00
S/H Fee)
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Are tuxedo and wedding gowns available to rent?
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Yes, We can make an
appointment for you with our vendor. Once you are booked with us we will
be
happy to refer you to a bridal and formal wear specialist (Wedding
Shop). We work closely with you and the vendor to ensure that measurements,
fittings and any alterations are completed on schedule. Prices range from
$125 and up for tuxedo rental and $200 and up for bridal gowns. Payments
are made directly to the vendor.
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We would like a semi-formal church wedding. What
could you offer us?
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You can choose from
the churches that we have on our web pages. For a church wedding we need
4 months
notice to hold the church date for you.
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We adore horses and riding together. Is it possible
to have some type of equestrian wedding?
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We are looking for an oceanfront vacation rental
where we can get married and hold the reception. We also would like to stay
at the
rental the week before the wedding. Do you offer anything like this?
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Yes we do. Please click on Vacation Rentals for more information.
