We are so happy we were able to have Kahu Brutus bless our marriage and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an officiant! My bride and I wanted to do a simple marriage with each other with elements of Hawaiian culture. Although we are not Hawaiian, we understand that the culture of this place is one of the things that makes our home so special and having the most important moment of our lives blessed by Kahu Brutus just felt right. He was super easy to work with when coordinating a time and place. He was easy to talk to and made us both feel comfortable from the moment he arrived to our meeting place. In our planning stages, Kahu Brutus was helpful in guiding us through the cultural significance of different elements of the blessing and again walked us through each action’s meaning while we were being married. He made our experience even more special and we’re so grateful for him! We chose to feed each other a sip of the coconut water and washed each others’ hands with salt. Everything felt complete with the blowing of the pu and we seriously had chicken skin. You will have the best time and feel taken care of with Kahu Brutus through what can be a stressful event.

Our guests were obsessed with Kelehua as our officiant and the beautiful ceremony she conducted. I think she has a very special way of bringing in Hawaiian elements without making anything performative. Our local and mainland guests alike gave so many compliments about the heartfelt and meaningful ceremony. Every single moment felt so sincere, and we especially loved the vows that Kelehua led us through.

We booked Kelehua as our officiant through The Charming Estate, and I am so happy she was available for our event. From a logistics perspective, she also provides a VERY thorough email with instructions for obtaining our marriage certificate in Hawaii. I really appreciated having all of that info readily available, as it was one less thing to worry about during a hectic planning period. Thank you so much for being part of our special day!!

It was such a perfect service anything you need in one place as the bride I was so happy everything came out perfect

Brutis was amazing! He definitely made the process go so smoothly & he did exactly what we wanted during the ceremony. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. You could just feel the mana & God’s presence throughout the ceremony! Would 10/10 recommend him if you want to show your Hawaiian Culture. Such a surreal moment! We will never forget it!

10/10 Wow we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! Brutus made our wedding feel so special and he conducted the ceremony in a thoughtful and meaningful way. He defined aloha and Hawaiian words so our out of town guests would be able to follow along, he was playful and kept everyone engaged, and he did a beautiful ʻoli (chant) and blowing of the conch shell. What we also loved was that he spoke about our passed loved ones and this gust of wind came through and it just felt so special and like they were actually present for the ceremony. Our guests and family raved about it being one of the best ceremonies they have ever been a part of and a lot has to do with Brutus. I would highly recommend him to other couples - he took time to get to know us and what we wanted prior to the ceremony and really delivered beyond what we expected. Thank you for making our wedding day so special.

I remember the first time I met Brutus was for dinner with my then fiancé at Nico's Pier in Kailua. It was 2023, possibly early January as my then fiancé and I were getting married in March. We couldn't find an officiant that made us feel peaceful. I was in the middle of bridal stress, work stress, and filming stress and felt like this dinner was just a part of a long list of decisions that needed to be made quickly. I remember during that dinner, Brutus had stopped the conversation to ask how we were doing together. He reminded us that he, like so many other people, were there to make sure our special day was OUR special day. He told us that if we would have him, he was there to make sure it would be the two of us with him guiding us through the vows that would last us through our lifetime together. That was all my husband and I needed from Brutus to know that he was for us. Fast forward to our wedding day. My father walked me down the aisle to my husband and, in true dad fashion, got nervous and tried to leave the ceremony early. Brutus improvised around my father and made the moment memorable with everyone laughing. What could've been an awkward moment became a beloved memory that my husband and I still talk about to this day. The ceremony itself, I didn't realize until recently, became a starting point for the journey that my husband and I are currently on. Brutus had put our wedding bands in a beautiful shell, had brought pa`akai, and rain water from his home for our wedding ceremony. He addressed not only us but our family and friends during the ceremony, making such an event with so many people feel intimate. And now we flash forward again to December 2025. My husband and I have been working in the Hawaii film industry for over a decade and have finally tried our own solo venture with a short film. The day before we were started filming, we knew we needed someone to bless the production. We both immediately thought of Brutus. We called him in the late afternoon and he was there in the early morning the next day. The entire production met to pray with him for no injuries and good things for the production. Again, he showed up with his pa`akai, his rain water from his home, and a very specific shell. I wanted to especially include that picture because it's the same shell that held our wedding bands the day he married us. It is those details that I believe set Brutus apart from many other people. He found a way to personalize blessings based on the situations. The blessings had everything to do with what he told my husband and I at that first dinner back in January 2023: he, like so many other people, were there to make sure our special day was OUR special day. If you're lucky, you get a friend like Brutus who will be there to make sure your special day is really and truly your special day.

Having Brutus to officiate our big day was a blessing. We initially inquired with several different officiants prior, spoke through video chat, but did not feel the connection. Our wedding was less than a month out, then the universe connected us with Brutus. Within the first minute over a phone call, the connection was there. Brutus is personable, genuine, honest, rooted, and cultured. Brutus made our ceremony memorable, bringing laughter, love, and comfort. Mahalo again Brutus.

It was truly an honor to work with Marry You in Hawaii and to have Kahu Brutus officiate our wedding and bless our home. This was Kahu Brutus’ first time combining both ceremonies, and the flow could not have worked out more perfectly.

He truly embodied Aloha and brought so much meaning, warmth, and intention to the day. Our family felt deeply connected throughout both ceremonies, and we are incredibly grateful to have had him lead such special moments in our lives. Mahalo nui loa, Kahu Brutus! It was an amazing and unforgettable day.

We are so grateful we chose Brutus Labenz as our wedding officiant. He went above and beyond to make our ceremony truly personal and meaningful. Brutus took the time to understand both of our cultures and helped us incorporate them in the most respectful and beautiful way.

He guided me through writing and performing my own original oli (Hawaiian chant), which became one of the most powerful moments of our entire day. He also helped us honor my wife’s heritage by facilitating our jumping of the broom, and he did it with cultural care, intention, and joy.

Brutus was incredibly professional, warm, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. He helped craft a ceremony that was heartfelt, fun, and uniquely us. We honestly can’t imagine our wedding being any better than what he created for us.

If you’re looking for an officiant who brings cultural respect, creativity, and genuine aloha to your ceremony, Brutus is the one. Highly recommended!

We had the absolute honor of having Kahu Brutus officiate our wedding ceremony at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch, and it was one of the most beautiful and meaningful parts of our day. We really appreciated his overall sincerity, warmth and spirituality, especially since we wanted to make sure to have a non-denominational wedding but was still heartfelt. He took the time to craft a ceremony that was not only authentic, but personal and full of aloha.

One of the most touching moments was when Kahu Brutus made a reference to my husband's father, who has passed away. Having that moment of silence to honor his memory was incredibly moving and set the tone for the rest of the ceremony. It felt intentional and respectful, and we will always cherish that moment forever.

The ceremony itself was emotional and powerful, amplified by the stunning backdrop of Kualoa Ranch. Kahu Brutus' words resonated deeply and brought us and our guests to (happy) tears, and even after, many of our guests mentioned what a moving job he did.

We are grateful to Kahu Brutus for creating such a meaningful and unforgettable start to our wedding. We would definitely recommend him again and again.