Lei Exchange
This service is performed after the ring exchange. It can be adapted to include other family members and friends.
In Hawaii, in the memory of the islands and their wedding ceremonies, the lei has been a traditional
makana, a gift, exchanged between bride and groom. Lei aloha, necklaces of love, are offered and
accepted as open heartedly as they give of their beauty. And, as your aloha for one another, these lei's
embrace your thoughts, your senses, and your hearts.
(groom), please repeat these words after me...
{groom} Lei no, au ko, aloha. Please wear my love like a beautiful lei
now place (bride)'s lei around her neck and give her a kiss on both cheeks.
(bride), please repeat these words after me...
{bride} Lei no, au ko, aloha. Please wear my love like a beautiful lei.
now place (groom)'s lei around her neck and give him a kiss on both cheeks.
(Hawaiian Prayer Optional For Religious Services)
Let us pray...
Ka malamalama o ke Akua e ho’opuni mai oukou.
(The light of God surrounds you.)
Ka mana o ke Akua e ho’opakele mai oukou
(The love of God en-folds you,)
Ke alo o ke Akua e malama mai oukou
(The power of God protects you,)
Mai kahi oukou e hele aku ai he Akua no.
(The presence of the God watches over you. Wherever you are, God is!)
Amene
(Amen.)