The Ho`ao Pili Aloha Ceremony is a custom ceremony -an adaptation of traditional Ho`ao ancient Hawaiian love nuptials. Marriage rites are performed using authentic traditional ritual chants conducted entirely in the Hawaiian language. The ceremony begins with the beckoning call of the ancient Hawaiian pu (conch shell) followed by traditional greetings in accordance with ancient ceremonial protocol.

Benevolent ancient Hawaiian deities of nature representing fertility, birth and growth, and guardian spirits, are invoked to unite, bless, and protect the couple with traditional offerings and Hawaiian wedding prayer chants and blessings.

Along with the traditonal exchange of wedding vows, and rings, the customary presentation of lei garlands as symbolic tokens of love culminate the marriage ritual. An official pronouncement and closing pule or blessing and music concludes the ceremonies.

For indepth information on ancient Hawaiian marrige traditions, refer to
Nuhou Na Mea Huna (News of Secret Things) our publication devoted to little known ancient Hawaiian customs written by Kahu Silva, authority on Hawaiian culture and spirituality.