Resources and Tips to Make Your Day Great!
Below I have compiled a list of helpful tips and links for you to make your beach elopement through the Holualoa Inn smooth and easy. This page covers everything from Marriage License Information, to Professional Photography and Beauty Recommendations, to Vows, to Restaurant Recommendations, to (new!) Activity Booking Assistance. If you need additional florals (i.e. bouquet, loose flowers, etc.), please contact the Inn directly to arrange.
Marriage License Information
You will need a marriage license BEFORE you get married, but there is NO waiting time in Hawaii after you obtain your license, so you can literally drive to the wedding location right from the licensing office if you wish.
Getting a license is a two-step process.
1) You'll first fill out the marriage license application online by going to this link:
https://emrs.ehawaii.gov/emrs/public/home.html
Note that if you cannot or don't have time to do so, this MAY be done in person (see step 2).
*When filling in the form, note that you do NOT need to fill in your wedding date (if you do, you must be married within 30 days of application; if you leave it blank, the license is good for up to one year), nor even the officiant information (although, if I am your officiant, you can search by my name, Rebecca Ann Ringler, or by my license number, 2014-07004), nor even the location, if you are unsure. All of that I can fill in after the service.
2) About two-three weeks prior to your arrival on Island (any sooner, and she'll typically ask you to contact her closer to your event), you will make an appointment with a Marriage License Agent (see below). You must appear in person, as a couple, to get your marriage license, even if you have applied online already.
*If you are on another Hawaiian Island prior to coming to the Big Island, or you will be in Hilo, you may choose a marriage license agent there and get it done then if you desire. Here is a link to the list of alternate Marriage License Agents in the State of Hawaii: http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/license-agents/
If you are picking up your marriage license here on the Big Island on the Kona side, please make an appointment with Marriage License Agent Andrea Bojorquez, whose office is located close to the Kona airport, just up the hill about 15 minutes. She speaks several languages, and, if you live outside of the U.S., she can assist you with instructions about how to make your marriage legal in your home country. Please contact her by email or phone about two weeks in advance of needing an appointment. Here is her information:
Andrea Bojorquez
Marriage License Agent
Phone: (808) 990-1929
Email: weddinglicense1@gmail.com
Unless you have been divorced fewer than 30 days prior to your wedding day (in which case, you will need to bring your divorce decree), the only things you will need to bring with you to your marriage license appointment are a valid legal photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID) and $5 in cash, which you will give to the marriage license agent at your appointment (yes, a funny Hawaiian law). There is no need (other than the circumstance at the start of this paragraph) to bring divorce decrees or death certificates to your appointment.
And... That's it! You'll bring your copies with you to the service, to be signed after the service is concluded. I will then file it online, and you will be officially married! Your marriage certificate will be delivered to you within 2-10 weeks after your wedding is completed. The amount of time will depend on how busy it is at the State office, holidays, and whether you live out of country.
If you have more questions, please feel free to read the blog I wrote on the topic HERE.
Getting a license is a two-step process.
1) You'll first fill out the marriage license application online by going to this link:
https://emrs.ehawaii.gov/emrs/public/home.html
Note that if you cannot or don't have time to do so, this MAY be done in person (see step 2).
*When filling in the form, note that you do NOT need to fill in your wedding date (if you do, you must be married within 30 days of application; if you leave it blank, the license is good for up to one year), nor even the officiant information (although, if I am your officiant, you can search by my name, Rebecca Ann Ringler, or by my license number, 2014-07004), nor even the location, if you are unsure. All of that I can fill in after the service.
2) About two-three weeks prior to your arrival on Island (any sooner, and she'll typically ask you to contact her closer to your event), you will make an appointment with a Marriage License Agent (see below). You must appear in person, as a couple, to get your marriage license, even if you have applied online already.
*If you are on another Hawaiian Island prior to coming to the Big Island, or you will be in Hilo, you may choose a marriage license agent there and get it done then if you desire. Here is a link to the list of alternate Marriage License Agents in the State of Hawaii: http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/license-agents/
If you are picking up your marriage license here on the Big Island on the Kona side, please make an appointment with Marriage License Agent Andrea Bojorquez, whose office is located close to the Kona airport, just up the hill about 15 minutes. She speaks several languages, and, if you live outside of the U.S., she can assist you with instructions about how to make your marriage legal in your home country. Please contact her by email or phone about two weeks in advance of needing an appointment. Here is her information:
Andrea Bojorquez
Marriage License Agent
Phone: (808) 990-1929
Email: weddinglicense1@gmail.com
Unless you have been divorced fewer than 30 days prior to your wedding day (in which case, you will need to bring your divorce decree), the only things you will need to bring with you to your marriage license appointment are a valid legal photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID) and $5 in cash, which you will give to the marriage license agent at your appointment (yes, a funny Hawaiian law). There is no need (other than the circumstance at the start of this paragraph) to bring divorce decrees or death certificates to your appointment.
And... That's it! You'll bring your copies with you to the service, to be signed after the service is concluded. I will then file it online, and you will be officially married! Your marriage certificate will be delivered to you within 2-10 weeks after your wedding is completed. The amount of time will depend on how busy it is at the State office, holidays, and whether you live out of country.
If you have more questions, please feel free to read the blog I wrote on the topic HERE.
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Vows
If you are curious what vows I usually use for my ceremony, I invite you to take a look. Vows for both Wedding and Vow Renewals are on this page.
Restaurant RecommendationsLooking for a place to eat while in Kona or for something special after your service? Access these Restaurant Recommendations for insider tips:
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Professional Photography RecommendationsThis is the place you'll find recommendations for professional photographers. Holualoa Inn will have already provided you with a great list of referrals, and these are some additional resources.
Beauty RecommendationsHere you will find resources for Hair and Make-up, Nails, and Lash Extensions.
This list continues to grow as I find places and people I trust for you for your big day. |
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David at the Kona Concierge is a great connection to book all of your activities, from luaus to manta ray dives, here in Hawaii. Unlike the pushy guys at the kiosks, David actually listens to the kind of experience you are wanting to have, and the budget you have to spend, and will recommend the best for your money. He prides himself in recommending activities based on how much fun and the kind of experience his client's have had, rather than on who is giving him the most commission. You can contact him by going directly to his website by clicking the button below. Let him know Becky from Simple Kona Beach Weddings sent you.
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