Our Romance Specialists

Simply click to get to know each of our Wedding Specialists! Once you decide to work with us, if you’d like to request a specific Specialist, simply write in their name when sending us an inquiry. We will then do our best to assign your selected Specialists (minister, coordinator, photographer, videographer, musician, etc) for you and your fiance. There's a small chance your selected Specialist(s) will not be available immediately. In that case, we will match you with another fantastic Licensed Specialist(s) with experience in the destination you’re interested in, to help make your wedding dream comes true!

Rev. Adam C. Gomes

Adam C. Gomes was born & raised on the island of Maui. He is married to his wife of 40 years and had 2 daughters; both married and are blessed with 3 granddaughters that are the joy of his life. The first 2 are twins!

Adam finds so much joy when he has an opportunity to bring two lives together as one in marriage. He has performed numerous weddings and still find that each one is special and holds dear in heart. He believes that marriage is the beginning of two people in love, sharing one common bond, commitment.

Kahu Kealoha Sugiyama

Kahu (Minister) Kealoha Sugiyama is a native Hawaiian, a Christian and a child of God with ethnic blends of Irish, Scotch, English and Japanese.

Kahu Kealoha was born and raised in Mahukona in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii. Life was simple and he and his ohana respected everything from the mountain to the sea. Being one with nature made Kahu Kealoha want to be of service to man and God.

As a minister of God, it is Kahu Kealoha's pleasure to bring love and joy to the bride and groom on their wedding day in beautiful Hawaii and is available to conduct your wedding ceremony on short notice.

Kahu Kealoha also performs blessings on homes, land and commercial/business properties, a protocol in the Hawaiian Islands.

In addition, Kahu Kealoha enjoys raising tropical flowers, making leis, singing and dancing the hula.

Pastor Vance Rosete

Rev. Vance Ali'i Rosete was born and raised on the beautiful island of Maui by his parents, Valentine "Tino" Sr. and Winona "Nona" Rosete, with his three brothers: Vince "Buddy", Valentine "Tino" Jr., Vinton, and his sister, Venus. Rev. Vance is a dedicated and committed husband and father, married for over 17 years. "Commitment" is the word he gives to those newly-wed couples; for it is through commitment, that love can be validated. Rev. Vance started in the wedding industry as a musician. He knew he had been called by God to enter the ministry. In 1999 he was ordained as a minister of the Gospel, and became an associate Pastor of Harvest Chapel, Church of God. Later, Rev. Vance ventured out and started his own, non-denominational, Christian ministry, and New Passion Ministries was born. In November of 2002, New Passion Ministries began a church, where family and friends gathered to worship God. Rev. Vance feels so honored and blessed to have been given the privilege to join two people, before God, in Holy Matrimony. Although he has performed hundreds of Wedding Ceremonies and Vow Renewals, he sees each one as being unique and special. Each and every ceremony he performs is truly sincere and heart-felt. He can make the most nervous grooms and brides feel comfortable with his warm and gentle spirit. He is ... "Aloha". In December of 2003, Rev. Vance, his wife Cameo, and his children, moved to Alaska. After approximately 2 years, and the passing of his Beloved Mom (September 13, 2005), he is returning home to continue the work that God has created him to do, through New Passion Ministries. His desire is to live his life in service to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He also hopes to honor his mother, who always encouraged him in the Faith; to trust in God, and to never give up. Though he misses her deeply, he is assured that one day they will be together again... forever in Paradise. "...In this life, I was loved by you."

Pastor Laki Kaahumanu

Pastor Laki "Pomakai" (meaning "blessed") Kaahumanu was born and raised on the island of Maui. His lineage is of Royal decent: Queen Kaahumanu, favorite wife of the great King Kamehameha, the one who united the Hawaiian Islands, was his great great grandmother. Queen Kaahumanu brought Christianity to her people in the 1820's and Laki has followed in her footsteps, becoming the minister of Harvest Chapel Church of God in 1992 and also establishing a shelter. He is well known all over Maui for his open heart and helping hand. Over the years him and his wife have adopted 16 children and have cared for so many more. In 2006 Laki followed the Lord's calling and spent two years in Las Vegas, helping and curing as much as he could. He returned to Maui and has founded the "church on the go", becoming an Evangelist. It is truly an honor to be married by this sprititual leader who has brought so much happiness to our Ohana (family) and will make you a part of his. To Laki his Hawaiian heritage is at the core of his heart which is why he likes to share his Hawaiian traditions and ceremonies with you.

Rev. James Kimo Kirkman

James Kimo Kirkman’s family is originally from Scotland, his last name comes from “Churchman” which means “people of the church”. He has lived all over the world in Germany, Korea, Japan just to name a few. But he truly has found and feels at home on Maui.

He moved to this beautiful place in 2002 when he met Pastor Laki Kaahumanu who married him. At that moment he felt a very strong calling to work with Laki. He stayed on Maui and has been following the Lord ever since. Kimo is now an Associate Pastor at the Harvest Chapel, Church of God, serving under Pastor Laki Kaahumanu.

He feels very blessed to be a part of each couples special day and shares the Aloha spirit with everyone. His relaxed, happy and Hawaiian style will make you feel very comfortable and taken care of.

Rev. Moses W.T. Nahaku

Rev. Moses Nahaku, also known as Pastor Moki, was born and raised in Kona, Hawaii. He came from a musical family; his father was a musician and his mother was a hula dancer. Pastor Moki was playing in a band when he was nine years old. He speaks Hawaiian, Japanese and English. His multilingual skills would later benefit him when he entered the wedding ministry. To him, it has been a privilege to minister on the Island of Oahu for the past twenty years. He has performed and renewed marriage vows for the past seventeen years. His fondest memory is of his in-laws' 50th wedding anniversary/vows renewal. To Pastor Moki, every wedding is unique and special. Many couples had come from afar to seek for a special day that would be cherished for the rest of their lives. He is truly blessed to be chosen as part of their special moments. He spends the time to counsel each couple to be sure that he does what is expected of him as a minister. Rev. Moses Nahaku is the lead pastor of Aloha Ka Hale Pule (The Church of Love). Together with his family, he is in a traveling church band known as "Still Kickin' It Christian Style" who performs for a TV show and other churches. He also composes his own music. He said, "It keeps me busy."

Rev. Annie Green

Rev. Annie Green has been a minister for over 15 years and performed many ceremonies, including weddings, commitment ceremonies and renewal of vows. Her loving presence will enhance your glorious day with grace, flexibility, ease and serenity. She performs both religious and spiritual ceremonies tailored to your requests. She is available for ceremonies on short notice if needed.

Pastor Jofrey Rabanal

Pastor Jofrey Rabanal has performed many wedding ceremonies throughout the United States, Hawaii included. He feels very fortunate to be part of Hawaiian wedding traditions which include lei exchange ceremony, sand ceremony, conch shell blowing, Hawaiian chant/prayer and ukulule instrumental. He said, "Seeing two people coming together and sharing their love and commitment to one another is a very exciting experience." He is very moved when the groom actually sheds tears of joy during the ceremony. He feels honored to have the privilege in being part of your very special day. He performs both religious and non-religious wedding ceremonies.

Rev. James Heumann

A Hawaii resident for over 40 years, Rev. Jimmy spent the first 27 years as Capt. Jimmy, operating charter boats and private yachts in Hawaii and thru out the south pacific. Performing weddings at sea was just one of his many responsibilities. Coming "ashore" 20 years ago, he has since focused on performing weddings at most of Hawaii's premier wedding chapels and outdoor venues. Rev. Jimmy brings a sense of spirituality blended with traditional values to his services, sprinkled with an island style flavor. Well versed in English, Japanese, Hawaiian, Hebrew and traditional Filipino services, he still finds time to "get wet"- surfing, free diving and sailing. Rev. Jimmy encourages couples to be part of the planning of what goes into making up the wedding ceremony.

Catherine Lee Wenzl

With over 20 years of active practice in the art of photography, Catherine Lee is a highly skilled artist using both film and digital media. Catherine has captured images of people, products, places and events and possesses sophisticated skills in post production enhancement. She is personable and attentive to the needs of the client: discussing and planning the project location selection and preparation, setting up lighting and equipment, composing and taking shots for maximum image quality in order to capture the essence of the moment. A world traveler and PADI certified diver, she is fortunate to have many opportunities to capture the beautiful Planet Earth. She is excellent in capturing people's emotion at their peak. She also provides photo processing, printing, mounting and framing services. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton, and is a graduate of Advanced Photography for Professionals. She is an active member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

"Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. "
~Ansel Adams

Aunty Tutu

(Rev. Stephanie-Bengene, Lindsey)

The rich, deep tones resounding forth from a conch shell announce the beginning of the ceremony—like the first strains of “Here Comes the Bride,” or the ringing of a church bell. This is the Hawaiian way, with the pū (conch shell), being wielded by the officiant herself. She chants a Hawaiian welcome, picks up her ‘ukulele and smiles sweetly as she begins to serenade the bride and groom with a traditional song, “I Love You,” or another melody of the couple’s choosing. This is the “Aunty Tutu way,” as the lucky bride and groom enter into an enchanted space created as if in a magical dream world.

Although she has created the persona of Aunty Tutu for this stage in her life, the name belies the force of nature that is this wahine, whose given name is Stephanie Lindsey. Perhaps others who hear that name (also, “Aunty Steph”), can recall when she was once the executive director and emcee of the famous Germaine’s Luau on O‘ahu back in the day, or that she was part of the Mauna

Being Hawaiian, she incorporates her cultural beliefs and protocol into her ceremonies. As she stands there, she imagines in her mind the setting with the ceremony taking place: which way the light falls so the photographer gets the best shot or which way the wind will be blowing so the bride’s hair falls just so and doesn’t hide her eyes as they gaze upon her beloved.

Author: Karen Valentine-KE OLA Magazine

Tracy L. Tegarden

Tracy has made Trade Winds Photography synonymous with the finest in wedding and portrait photography since its inception in 1998. Having pursued his interest in photography from the early eighties he spent several years learning his craft before turning pro. His work is a constant evolution as his inspirations come from a variety of sources, from film to art and from his clients. His work has been viewed in several publications, including the front cover of the Maui Wedding Planner.
Tracy's consistent professionalism has been recognized amongst his peers. Several organizations have elected him to office. He is currently the President of Maui Professional Photographers and has spent several years as an elected official of the Maui Wedding Association. Mr Tegarden is dedicated to providing quality professional photography on Maui and the entire Hawaiian Islands

Mr Tegarden invites everyone to come join him on Maui. He would love to share his Photographic Artistry with you. Providing his clients with beautiful images to share with family and friends is always rewarding.

Sheryl Mills

On-site Coordinator

Detail oriented with a touch of elegance and a warm personality, Sheryl Mills will help the happy couples to plan and deliver the perfect weddings of your dreams on the ever beautiful islands of Hawaii for decades. With many years of experience working as a full time wedding coordinator at a five star resort in Lahaina (prior to assisting our Destination Wedding Hawaii couples) and her caring and happy personality, she can turn your wedding projects into a breeze of fantasy. Sheryl also offers her expertise in choosing the best wedding themes that best suit your wedding styles. Be at ease with your wedding plan, Sheryl will ensure your weddings be the most memorable events of your life.

Michelle Bretey