Ho`ao is the ancient Hawaiian term used for marriage which literally and very romantically means to "stay until the dawn." The traditional ceremony known as ho`ao was a taboo or sacred ritual performed long ago only for the Hawaiian chiefly class or ali`i. It also refers to the night of the day called Huna, eleventh night of the month, when the ho`ao nuptials took place.

Aloha is a word of many meanings including love, affection, sweetheart, loved one, beloved, kindness, tenderness, compassion, respect and admiration. Today, ho`ao is the weaving together of our authentic ancient and modern Hawaiian cultural traditions in the sharing of the eternal bond of aloha and all that it means. 

Kahu (Reverend) Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva has created several unique non-denominational Hawaiian wedding and vow reaffirmation ceremonies...a beautiful blend of ancient and modern Hawaiian wedding traditions and familiar Western wedding customs. The ceremonies can be adapted for Roman Catholic, Jewish and Buddhist faiths and are conducted in the Hawaiian and English languages and upon request, the Japanese language. The ceremonies can be traditional or contemporary, religious or non-religious, formal or informal in any setting of the couple's choice.