Hawaii-Big Island Weddings/Pastor Lani Larrua Reviews
Hawaii-Big Island Weddings/Pastor Lani Larrua
Waikoloa, HI4.9 out of 5 rating, 25 Reviews
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Rick P. Sent on 03/19/20225 out of 5 rating
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Short notice wedding
This was a spur of the moment wedding with about a week to get all the paperwork filed and processed, Lani helped us every step of the way and then made our wedding on the beach a very happy and memorable event, mahalo.This was a spur of the moment wedding with about a week to get all the paperwork filed and processed, Lani helped us every step of the way and then made our wedding on the beach a very happy and memorable event, mahalo. -
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Sara C. Sent on 04/25/20225 out of 5 rating
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Pastor Lani is the BEST!
Where to begin with our thoughts and feelings about Pastor Lani? First off, she is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She radiates warmth, love, kindness, and comfort. We instantly felt at ease when we met her as she has this subtle sense of familiarity about her, making us feel comfortable and glad she was the one who was marrying us. We secretly eloped so it was hard not having family and loved ones there with us but Pastor Lani brought so much warmth and love to the ceremony she helped us feel confident in our decision that our love for one another was enough for our big day. She also took all our notes to heart and crafted a beautiful ceremony. We were in the moment, hearing words that spoke to our souls, and communicated the importance and gravity of the contract we entering into. She also offered to always support our union, both in times of bliss and times of trouble. She offered us guidance and support in our marriage no matter what or when. Having someone care about two strangers shows what a wonderful person she is. We are so blessed to have Pastor Lani guide us into this new chapter of our lives/relationship.Where to begin with our thoughts and feelings about Pastor Lani? First off, she is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She radiates warmth, love, kindness, and comfort. We instantly felt at ease when we met her as she has this subtle sense of familiarity about her, making us feel comfortable and glad she was the one who was marrying us. We secretly eloped so it was hard not having family and loved ones there with us but Pastor Lani brought so much warmth and love to the ceremony she helped us feel confident in our decision that our love for one another was enough for our big day. She also took all our notes to heart and crafted a beautiful ceremony. We were in the moment, hearing words that spoke to our souls, and communicated the importance and gravity of the contract we entering into. She also offered to always support our union, both in times of bliss and times of trouble. She offered us guidance and support in our marriage no matter what or when. Having someone care about two strangers shows what a wonderful person she is. We are so blessed to have Pastor Lani guide us into this new chapter of our lives/relationship. -
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Rhodalynn N. Sent on 03/16/20205 out of 5 rating
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Blessed Forever
Pastor Lani was extremely professional & shared so much from other experiences including hers to make our wedding special. She also, reassured us that if we ever need prayer or just someone to listen to, she would be there! Pastor Lani has been a blessing to our lives!!!Pastor Lani was extremely professional & shared so much from other experiences including hers to make our wedding special. She also, reassured us that if we ever need prayer or just someone to listen to, she would be there! Pastor Lani has been a blessing to our lives!!! -
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Debby C. Sent on 02/26/20195 out of 5 rating
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Highly recommended
Lani did an amazing job with our intimate wedding on the beach. She selected a perfect spot and was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. She organized our leis and was patient with us when we changed our minds. We were happy to have her be a part of our special day and will remember her fondly.Lani did an amazing job with our intimate wedding on the beach. She selected a perfect spot and was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. She organized our leis and was patient with us when we changed our minds. We were happy to have her be a part of our special day and will remember her fondly. -
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Coleman Sent on 10/25/20185 out of 5 rating
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Low stress
Lani was very helpful and flexible and made it a very happy and memorable experience :)Lani was very helpful and flexible and made it a very happy and memorable experience :) -
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Akiona's Sent on 10/16/20185 out of 5 rating
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Perfectly Amazing Experience!
Pastor Lani was amazingly perfect! She kept us up to speed on what we needed to do before our big day and was available to help us with any questions she had. She made her expectations clear and did a wonderful work with delivering just what we envisioned. She also shared such heartfelt words at our ceremony! Moments we will never forget!Pastor Lani was amazingly perfect! She kept us up to speed on what we needed to do before our big day and was available to help us with any questions she had. She made her expectations clear and did a wonderful work with delivering just what we envisioned. She also shared such heartfelt words at our ceremony! Moments we will never forget! -
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Kristina Sent on 02/12/20185 out of 5 rating
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Pastor Lani did such a beautiful job. We started with a consultation to talk about what we wanted and how our dream day looked. From there, she made recommendations based on her extensive knowledge to the culture and experience. We wanted a traditional wedding with some Hawaiian twists added in. Everything was perfect. She had our 85 guests laughing and crying. Thank you again!!Pastor Lani did such a beautiful job. We started with a consultation to talk about what we wanted and how our dream day looked. From there, she made recommendations based on her extensive knowledge to the culture and experience. We wanted a traditional wedding with some Hawaiian twists added in. Everything was perfect. She had our 85 guests laughing and crying. Thank you again!! -
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Kapua Sent on 09/27/20165 out of 5 rating
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Lani was GREAT! She filled the atmosphere with positivity and love and made it fun for EVERYONE at our ceremony. I love the fact that she involved everyone there because all of those who attended are huge part of our lives and marriage. Aunty Lani rocks!Lani was GREAT! She filled the atmosphere with positivity and love and made it fun for EVERYONE at our ceremony. I love the fact that she involved everyone there because all of those who attended are huge part of our lives and marriage. Aunty Lani rocks! -
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Michael Sent on 09/17/20165 out of 5 rating
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We literally had our wedding planned in 9 days. Pastor Lani did an all around amazing job on such short notice. She is very versatile and open to new ideas. She is also dependable and on time. We were so blessed on our special day. Thank you so much for being a part of it! Mahalo Nui Loa.We literally had our wedding planned in 9 days. Pastor Lani did an all around amazing job on such short notice. She is very versatile and open to new ideas. She is also dependable and on time. We were so blessed on our special day. Thank you so much for being a part of it! Mahalo Nui Loa. -
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Leilani Sent on 09/19/20165 out of 5 rating
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Wow! Pastor Lani was absolutely amazing!
With her help our ceremony was everything we could have ever wanted. We wanted something very simple and she made it simply spectacular! It could not have been any better.
She collaborated the verses we chose from the Bible and Hawaiian elements which made our ceremony that much more special!
If you're looking for someone who is great at what she does and will be committed to you and your partner, Pastor Lani is definitely who you'll want by your side!Wow! Pastor Lani was absolutely amazing!
With her help our ceremony was everything we could have ever wanted. We wanted something very simple and she made it simply spectacular! It could not have been any better.
She collaborated the verses we chose from the Bible and Hawaiian elements which made our ceremony that much more special!
If you're looking for someone who is great at what she does and will be committed to you and your partner, Pastor Lani is definitely who you'll want by your side! -
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Casey Sent on 01/14/20165 out of 5 rating
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The wedding was wonderful! We had an intimate ceremony that really captured who we were and exactly what we wanted. Everything was very simplistic; there was no stress. Lani, was a delight!The wedding was wonderful! We had an intimate ceremony that really captured who we were and exactly what we wanted. Everything was very simplistic; there was no stress. Lani, was a delight! -
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User2186239 Sent on 06/18/20155 out of 5 rating
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Lana is beautiful, all around.Lana is beautiful, all around. -
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Shawna Sent on 06/08/20155 out of 5 rating
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Pastor Lani Larrua and her assistant Shelby Fernandez were both excellent! The communication was perfect from such a long distance away. Both were very kind, helpful, and honest. It was THE BEST experience!Pastor Lani Larrua and her assistant Shelby Fernandez were both excellent! The communication was perfect from such a long distance away. Both were very kind, helpful, and honest. It was THE BEST experience! -
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Amanda Sent on 06/21/20145 out of 5 rating
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We were extremely happy with the service performed by Pastor Lani. We set up the wedding details by mostly email from Illinois. Everything was easy and painless. It was each our second wedding and we wanted a beautiful ceremony in paradise. It exceeded our expectations. Pastor Lani handled getting us Lei's and laid some beautiful orchids on the sand. Her husband did a fabulous job taking pictures for us. When searching for officiant services and photography this seemed the best priced and there weren't any hidden costs. Pastor Lani listened to us about we wanted her to say and spoke beautifully. What a great way to start a marriage!We were extremely happy with the service performed by Pastor Lani. We set up the wedding details by mostly email from Illinois. Everything was easy and painless. It was each our second wedding and we wanted a beautiful ceremony in paradise. It exceeded our expectations. Pastor Lani handled getting us Lei's and laid some beautiful orchids on the sand. Her husband did a fabulous job taking pictures for us. When searching for officiant services and photography this seemed the best priced and there weren't any hidden costs. Pastor Lani listened to us about we wanted her to say and spoke beautifully. What a great way to start a marriage! -
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Tony Sent on 06/23/20145 out of 5 rating
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Lani and Mark were awesome to work with. They helped with location, ceremonial details, photography and even provided Leis! Lani's responsiveness was excellent and they truly made our 20 year anniversary / vow renewal something to cherish. Do yourself a favor and call Pastor Lani for your next event!Lani and Mark were awesome to work with. They helped with location, ceremonial details, photography and even provided Leis! Lani's responsiveness was excellent and they truly made our 20 year anniversary / vow renewal something to cherish. Do yourself a favor and call Pastor Lani for your next event! -
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Rebecca Sent on 10/05/20155 out of 5 rating
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Fabulous in every way!! We would not recommend anyone else!Fabulous in every way!! We would not recommend anyone else! -
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Ashley Sent on 03/10/20145 out of 5 rating
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I'm really glad Pastor Launi was able to be our officiant. Even during the time leading up to the wedding, she made sure I could trust her and help everything to run more smoothly. She's very sweet and professional and was a great part of our wedding!I'm really glad Pastor Launi was able to be our officiant. Even during the time leading up to the wedding, she made sure I could trust her and help everything to run more smoothly. She's very sweet and professional and was a great part of our wedding! -
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Kelly Sent on 02/27/20145 out of 5 rating
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Pastor Lani and Mark Larrua are so professional and beautiful people. We renewed our vows and it went so smooth . Sometimes when you are planning a wedding you always worry that things may not go right. . But Pastors Lani and Mark Larrua make everything so affortable and smooth that it is a pleasure to work with them .Pastor Lani and Mark Larrua are so professional and beautiful people. We renewed our vows and it went so smooth . Sometimes when you are planning a wedding you always worry that things may not go right. . But Pastors Lani and Mark Larrua make everything so affortable and smooth that it is a pleasure to work with them . -
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Rhonda Sent on 03/16/20125 out of 5 rating
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My husband and I renewed our vows on our 35th wedding anniversary, February 2012, with Pastor Lani presiding as the officiant. From the initial email contact, our skyping session from the mainland prior to the ceremony, subsequent correspondence, and finally the ceremony itself - everything was wonderful. Pastor Lani is very energetic, knowledgeable and did a fabulous job. Personally not being familiar with the beaches on the big island, their choice at Ana’eho’omalu Beach was perfect. We renewed our vows at sunset and it was just beautiful.
I have been a wedding coordinator at my church for the past 10 years and KNOW how important it is to make sure all of the details for a ceremony are covered. We LOVED the verbiage used for the ceremony. It was so pertinent to the years my husband and I have shared and the life experiences we have been through together.
I would highly recommend them!
Thank you thank you thank you to Pastor Lani and her assistant Keahi for making our very special day so perfect.
My husband and I renewed our vows on our 35th wedding anniversary, February 2012, with Pastor Lani presiding as the officiant. From the initial email contact, our skyping session from the mainland prior to the ceremony, subsequent correspondence, and finally the ceremony itself - everything was wonderful. Pastor Lani is very energetic, knowledgeable and did a fabulous job. Personally not being familiar with the beaches on the big island, their choice at Ana’eho’omalu Beach was perfect. We renewed our vows at sunset and it was just beautiful.
I have been a wedding coordinator at my church for the past 10 years and KNOW how important it is to make sure all of the details for a ceremony are covered. We LOVED the verbiage used for the ceremony. It was so pertinent to the years my husband and I have shared and the life experiences we have been through together.
I would highly recommend them!
Thank you thank you thank you to Pastor Lani and her assistant Keahi for making our very special day so perfect.
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Jurvi Sent on 04/02/20115 out of 5 rating
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awesome! see for yourself. http://vimeo.com/19653210awesome! see for yourself. http://vimeo.com/19653210 -
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Gary Sent on 02/19/20115 out of 5 rating
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Very well done ceremony!Very well done ceremony! -
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Joe Sent on 10/06/20164.9 out of 5 rating
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Pastor Lani Larrua made our beach wedding come true. She's a very kind and caring person, and a pleasure to work with. Communication was great and all was taken care of via email and phone on a short notice. The wedding location she chose and the ceremony were perfect. She really cared about making our wedding a beautiful experience, and it really was.
-J&KPastor Lani Larrua made our beach wedding come true. She's a very kind and caring person, and a pleasure to work with. Communication was great and all was taken care of via email and phone on a short notice. The wedding location she chose and the ceremony were perfect. She really cared about making our wedding a beautiful experience, and it really was.
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Michael Sent on 05/05/20144.6 out of 5 rating
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Our over-all experience and personal opinion of the services that Lani and Mark Larrua provided is very high! We enjoyed our time with them and they have a sincere love for the Lord and in what they are doing. The only thing that we wish went a little better was the photography services. Our advise to others, be very clear with whom ever you use as to the what level of quality and professionalism you expect out of your photographer and the pictures he or she takes. You don't get a second chance at the photo's, so get it right the first time! We wouldn't trade our experience of getting married on the wonderful Big Island of Hawaii for anything, we had a great time! Love the Lord and love others as He loves you and don't forget to love your new spouse :)Our over-all experience and personal opinion of the services that Lani and Mark Larrua provided is very high! We enjoyed our time with them and they have a sincere love for the Lord and in what they are doing. The only thing that we wish went a little better was the photography services. Our advise to others, be very clear with whom ever you use as to the what level of quality and professionalism you expect out of your photographer and the pictures he or she takes. You don't get a second chance at the photo's, so get it right the first time! We wouldn't trade our experience of getting married on the wonderful Big Island of Hawaii for anything, we had a great time! Love the Lord and love others as He loves you and don't forget to love your new spouse :) -
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Pilar Sent on 05/02/20194.2 out of 5 rating
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Very friendly and helpful
We talked on the phone and via email about all the details and she was very helpful answering any and all our questions.We talked on the phone and via email about all the details and she was very helpful answering any and all our questions. -
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Robert Sent on 11/12/20163.9 out of 5 rating
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Double check before the day to make sure all timing and steps are confirmed about where/when to meet before ceremonyDouble check before the day to make sure all timing and steps are confirmed about where/when to meet before ceremony -
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