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• Eleanor K. Sent on 05/07/2024
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  Fantastic Wedding Minister/Officiant

  We did a destination wedding for our daughter in June 2023 at the HHV in Honolulu. I found Rev. Nelson on WeddingWire and reached out and we had a discussion. I liked him immediately. He met with my daughter and her fiance, got a sense of what they wanted and he made some great suggestions for the ceremony. He further got to know them after we booked with him and then met him for the rehearsal. He was wonderful and he crafted a meaningful sermon for their wedding that reflected their style and beliefs. I was afraid that the ceremony would be cold and lack a personal touch since we were having a destination wedding and that was not the case at all. He was amazingly professional and added a ton to the day. He was obviously very skilled and used to doing this but was also very engaged and made my daughter feel special and when we met him it's like he wasn't a stranger. If you can book him!!! I recommend him a million %.

  We did a destination wedding for our daughter in June 2023 at the HHV in Honolulu. I found Rev. Nelson on WeddingWire and reached out and we had a discussion. I liked him immediately. He met with my daughter and her fiance, got a sense of what they wanted and he made some great suggestions for the ceremony. He further got to know them after we booked with him and then met him for the rehearsal. He was wonderful and he crafted a meaningful sermon for their wedding that reflected their style and beliefs. I was afraid that the ceremony would be cold and lack a personal touch since we were having a destination wedding and that was not the case at all. He was amazingly professional and added a ton to the day. He was obviously very skilled and used to doing this but was also very engaged and made my daughter feel special and when we met him it's like he wasn't a stranger. If you can book him!!! I recommend him a million %.
• Christiene G. Sent on 11/12/2022
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  Wonderful Officiant

  Rev. Michael Nelson was recommended to us by our wedding planner. His message to us was meaningful and beautiful. He was professional and on time. We were so happy to have him part of our special day. We highly recommend Rev. Michael Nelson for your special day.

  Rev. Michael Nelson was recommended to us by our wedding planner. His message to us was meaningful and beautiful. He was professional and on time. We were so happy to have him part of our special day. We highly recommend Rev. Michael Nelson for your special day.
• Laura K. Sent on 06/07/2020
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  A passionate officiant with a beautiful message

  Reverend Michael Nelson officiated our wedding and his message to us was so beautiful- his words will stay with me forever. We planned our wedding from afar, but the day of our wedding it felt like we had known him for years!
  
  When we first called Rev. Nelson and explained what we were looking for, he told us he could provide a Hawaiian accented non-denominational Christian ceremony. I loved the sound of this, and on the day of our wedding it was just incredible. Our parents also loved him. He was easy to work with and very punctual the day of our wedding. So happy we had Rev. Nelson & we HIGHLY recommend him!!

  Reverend Michael Nelson officiated our wedding and his message to us was so beautiful- his words will stay with me forever. We planned our wedding from afar, but the day of our wedding it felt like we had known him for years!
  
  When we first called Rev. Nelson and explained what we were looking for, he told us he could provide a Hawaiian accented non-denominational Christian ceremony. I loved the sound of this, and on the day of our wedding it was just incredible. Our parents also loved him. He was easy to work with and very punctual the day of our wedding. So happy we had Rev. Nelson & we HIGHLY recommend him!!
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• Erika Sent on 11/12/2017
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  Michael Nelson officiated our vow renewal ceremony. He is an affable person who made us feel very comfortable.
  Having him as the officiant made us love our beautiful ceremony even more!!! :)

  Michael Nelson officiated our vow renewal ceremony. He is an affable person who made us feel very comfortable.
  Having him as the officiant made us love our beautiful ceremony even more!!! :)
• Kevin Sent on 10/02/2017
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  We work with Rev. Michael Nelson and he is definitely one of our favs. BUT I’m writing this review because the heart he has for every couple. We were at a ceremony together and the house sound system was intermittently cutting out the mic. It was a mic/cable problem. We chatted and he totally went above and beyond to keep the mic working. He held the cable in the mic the whole ceremony. He is an ALLSTAR in my eyes. He didn’t complain and no guest knew we were having tech problems.
  
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  We work with Rev. Michael Nelson and he is definitely one of our favs. BUT I’m writing this review because the heart he has for every couple. We were at a ceremony together and the house sound system was intermittently cutting out the mic. It was a mic/cable problem. We chatted and he totally went above and beyond to keep the mic working. He held the cable in the mic the whole ceremony. He is an ALLSTAR in my eyes. He didn’t complain and no guest knew we were having tech problems.
  
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• Mallory Sent on 03/13/2017
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  Reverend Michael Nelson was an absolute pleasure to work with and have as our officiant. He was a referral from both our photographer and florist and we are so glad we chose him for our wedding. We were able to meet with Michael a few days before the wedding to run through everything and discuss the ceremony, which was a big help in making us feel comfortable and less nervous for the wedding day.
  
  The ceremony went perfectly and we followed Michael's "Romantic Hawaiian" ceremony outline, including lei exchanges to our parents which were a lovely touch. While he is a reverend we opted for a non-religious ceremony, which he accommodated perfectly for us. During the ceremony he spoke in such a personal and heartfelt manner, you would've thought he had known us our entire lives! We also felt that he created a relaxed atmosphere for the ceremony, which is exactly what we wanted. He's extremely pleasant and professional and we received so many compliments from our wedding guests about what a great officiant he was. If you need an officiant look no further -- he's fantastic!

  Reverend Michael Nelson was an absolute pleasure to work with and have as our officiant. He was a referral from both our photographer and florist and we are so glad we chose him for our wedding. We were able to meet with Michael a few days before the wedding to run through everything and discuss the ceremony, which was a big help in making us feel comfortable and less nervous for the wedding day.
  
  The ceremony went perfectly and we followed Michael's "Romantic Hawaiian" ceremony outline, including lei exchanges to our parents which were a lovely touch. While he is a reverend we opted for a non-religious ceremony, which he accommodated perfectly for us. During the ceremony he spoke in such a personal and heartfelt manner, you would've thought he had known us our entire lives! We also felt that he created a relaxed atmosphere for the ceremony, which is exactly what we wanted. He's extremely pleasant and professional and we received so many compliments from our wedding guests about what a great officiant he was. If you need an officiant look no further -- he's fantastic!
• April Sent on 09/10/2016
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  Rev. Nelson brought us so much joy, we could not thank enough.
  Our guests loved him, especially our parents.
  His words,and his smile helped us to feel less stressful during the ceremony .
  Simply , he is the best!!
  

  Rev. Nelson brought us so much joy, we could not thank enough.
  Our guests loved him, especially our parents.
  His words,and his smile helped us to feel less stressful during the ceremony .
  Simply , he is the best!!
  
• Krysti Sent on 12/15/2016
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  Michael Nelson was so wonderful! Before the ceremony I had everything that could go wrong, go wrong. By the time I finally got to the beach where the ceremony was being held I was a wreck! Until Michael came to the rescue. I don't even think he knew he did. You can tell he had a lot of experience because he had everything planned out to ease the stress. He made sure I held my dress and flowers in the right way before coming down the isle for pictures, told me when exactly to start walking, what he was going to do and say so I wasn't surprised and when we would say our vows etc. He dressed for a Hawaiian wedding, had a very relaxing and easy going personality and looks good in pictures. My photographer recommended him to me and said he is the best officiant she's seen!

  Michael Nelson was so wonderful! Before the ceremony I had everything that could go wrong, go wrong. By the time I finally got to the beach where the ceremony was being held I was a wreck! Until Michael came to the rescue. I don't even think he knew he did. You can tell he had a lot of experience because he had everything planned out to ease the stress. He made sure I held my dress and flowers in the right way before coming down the isle for pictures, told me when exactly to start walking, what he was going to do and say so I wasn't surprised and when we would say our vows etc. He dressed for a Hawaiian wedding, had a very relaxing and easy going personality and looks good in pictures. My photographer recommended him to me and said he is the best officiant she's seen!
• Julie Sent on 11/20/2015
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  Reverend Mike Nelson was awesome! He was so nice and had a great sense of humor. He made us feel comfortable and made everything easy. He looks great in our pictures and has a nice smile too. I would recommend him for any bride and groom.

  Reverend Mike Nelson was awesome! He was so nice and had a great sense of humor. He made us feel comfortable and made everything easy. He looks great in our pictures and has a nice smile too. I would recommend him for any bride and groom.
• Michelle Sent on 07/02/2015
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  Rev. Michael Nelson is the best. He made us feel comfortable and special throughout the whole wedding process. He first met with us before the wedding to get to know who we were and also provided us with some great marriage advice/books to read. Rev. Nelson helped run our wedding rehearsal the day prior to the wedding. And on the day of the wedding helped to create the perfect ceremony. His words were genuine and he was also very efficient.

  Rev. Michael Nelson is the best. He made us feel comfortable and special throughout the whole wedding process. He first met with us before the wedding to get to know who we were and also provided us with some great marriage advice/books to read. Rev. Nelson helped run our wedding rehearsal the day prior to the wedding. And on the day of the wedding helped to create the perfect ceremony. His words were genuine and he was also very efficient.
• Jennifer Sent on 02/20/2015
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  Rev. Nelson is the best ! He is so friendly, professional, he makes everything easy.
  He will stay forever on our minds and hearts.
  Thank you from Jennifer & Bruno.

  Rev. Nelson is the best ! He is so friendly, professional, he makes everything easy.
  He will stay forever on our minds and hearts.
  Thank you from Jennifer & Bruno.
• Karla Sent on 09/29/2014
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  Had a destination wedding in Oahu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village 9.21.14. Michael Nelson made us feel very comfortable. He was actually a replacement because the initial officiant we hired had other obligations he needed to take care of. We were very nervous of course during the ceremony, but he guided us all throughout. The ceremony was beautiful and it went by smoothly.

  Had a destination wedding in Oahu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village 9.21.14. Michael Nelson made us feel very comfortable. He was actually a replacement because the initial officiant we hired had other obligations he needed to take care of. We were very nervous of course during the ceremony, but he guided us all throughout. The ceremony was beautiful and it went by smoothly.
• Christina Sent on 05/27/2014
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  Reverend Nelson is very professional and made everything so easy and just the way we liked it.

  Reverend Nelson is very professional and made everything so easy and just the way we liked it.
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  THE BEST, from every perspective! Reverend Mike Nelson was the absolute best, don't even consider contacting anyone else. It is unfortunate there are only five stars possible for a rating . . . he deserves more!
  
  We contacted ahawaiiwedding.com, completed their online questionnaire and showed up at an absolutely amazing smallish Hawaii wedding location on the beach by the Kahala Hotel. We were met by Reverend Nelson upon arrival at the beach (we had not met him before) and he is the most gracious, nice person. He hit everything right on and we felt like he had known us forever.
  
  He is very easy going and professional. He made the people in our wedding feel very important and guided them through the ceremony before it started. He really added to our special day and we cannot thank him enough! We have a video and great photos of us all really enjoying the ceremony. His voice is clear and he sounded fantastic on our wedding video.
  
  I can not imagine anyone being able to do it better than Reverend Nelson. Call him and you will have an extremely memorable wedding day ! He is THE BEST in all of Hawaii !!!

  THE BEST, from every perspective! Reverend Mike Nelson was the absolute best, don't even consider contacting anyone else. It is unfortunate there are only five stars possible for a rating . . . he deserves more!
  
  We contacted ahawaiiwedding.com, completed their online questionnaire and showed up at an absolutely amazing smallish Hawaii wedding location on the beach by the Kahala Hotel. We were met by Reverend Nelson upon arrival at the beach (we had not met him before) and he is the most gracious, nice person. He hit everything right on and we felt like he had known us forever.
  
  He is very easy going and professional. He made the people in our wedding feel very important and guided them through the ceremony before it started. He really added to our special day and we cannot thank him enough! We have a video and great photos of us all really enjoying the ceremony. His voice is clear and he sounded fantastic on our wedding video.
  
  I can not imagine anyone being able to do it better than Reverend Nelson. Call him and you will have an extremely memorable wedding day ! He is THE BEST in all of Hawaii !!!
• Krista Sent on 01/01/2014
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  Reverend Nelson was our marriage officiant at a very small ceremony at the royal hawaiian. I could not imagine a better person to marry us! I first met him a few moments before walking down the aisle, and he immediately put me at ease. He was relaxed, friendly, witty, with a great sense of humour. He was also very professional, carefully positioning us for the photographer during the ceremony. He gave a beautiful speech about marriage prior to our vows which was flawless and natural. The vows were simple and traditional, but not too religious. Exactly what we had hoped for! I would highly recommend reverend Nelson to anyone getting married in honolulu. He was wonderful. We could not have asked for more.

  Reverend Nelson was our marriage officiant at a very small ceremony at the royal hawaiian. I could not imagine a better person to marry us! I first met him a few moments before walking down the aisle, and he immediately put me at ease. He was relaxed, friendly, witty, with a great sense of humour. He was also very professional, carefully positioning us for the photographer during the ceremony. He gave a beautiful speech about marriage prior to our vows which was flawless and natural. The vows were simple and traditional, but not too religious. Exactly what we had hoped for! I would highly recommend reverend Nelson to anyone getting married in honolulu. He was wonderful. We could not have asked for more.
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  Michael Nelson was my officiant at my wedding and I was more than pleased with him. It was great how he came and introduced himself to myself, the groom and my father and explained what we each needed to do and what was going to be said. It made my nerves calm down a lot once I had a better understanding of what was going to happen. The ceremony ran smoothly and being that it was in Hawaii it was such a nice touch that he spoke in hawaiian at the beginning. I had so many compliments from my guests about Michael and said that he was one of the best officiants they have ever seen at a wedding and that they just loved him. I highly recommend using Michael Nelson at your wedding you will not be dissapointed

  Michael Nelson was my officiant at my wedding and I was more than pleased with him. It was great how he came and introduced himself to myself, the groom and my father and explained what we each needed to do and what was going to be said. It made my nerves calm down a lot once I had a better understanding of what was going to happen. The ceremony ran smoothly and being that it was in Hawaii it was such a nice touch that he spoke in hawaiian at the beginning. I had so many compliments from my guests about Michael and said that he was one of the best officiants they have ever seen at a wedding and that they just loved him. I highly recommend using Michael Nelson at your wedding you will not be dissapointed
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  We could not ask for more!! Wonderful in every way. Reverend Michael Nelson was a big part in making our wedding so perfect.
  

  We could not ask for more!! Wonderful in every way. Reverend Michael Nelson was a big part in making our wedding so perfect.
  
• Cat Sent on 09/01/2009
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  Reverend Nelson was wonderful. I could not have asked for a better officiant. He is extremely organized, he preps you through everything and I was so happy with the rehearsal and ceremony itself. I wholeheartedly recommend him.

  Reverend Nelson was wonderful. I could not have asked for a better officiant. He is extremely organized, he preps you through everything and I was so happy with the rehearsal and ceremony itself. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
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  Thank you Rev Nelson! Very professional, great voice, speech, dress, and everything. Just a professional. I would suggest contacting him via text rather than email for fast responses but he will get back to you. Very quick to input into the State of Hawaii marriage system also.

  Thank you Rev Nelson! Very professional, great voice, speech, dress, and everything. Just a professional. I would suggest contacting him via text rather than email for fast responses but he will get back to you. Very quick to input into the State of Hawaii marriage system also.
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  Reverend Michael Nelson was our minister for our wedding day at the Kahala Hotel. We thought he was brilliant in calming any nerves we had, and putting us at ease before the ceremony. Even our guests have commented on how great he was! He made the people in our wedding party feel very important and guided them through the ceremony before it started. He really added to our special day and we cannot thank him enough! We have some amazing photos of us all really enjoying the ceremony. I don't think we could have achieved this without Michael Nelson as our minister. He was friendly, easy to talk to and had a sense of humor. His voice is clear and he sounded fantastic on our wedding video. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a minister in Hawaii to contact him.

  Reverend Michael Nelson was our minister for our wedding day at the Kahala Hotel. We thought he was brilliant in calming any nerves we had, and putting us at ease before the ceremony. Even our guests have commented on how great he was! He made the people in our wedding party feel very important and guided them through the ceremony before it started. He really added to our special day and we cannot thank him enough! We have some amazing photos of us all really enjoying the ceremony. I don't think we could have achieved this without Michael Nelson as our minister. He was friendly, easy to talk to and had a sense of humor. His voice is clear and he sounded fantastic on our wedding video. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a minister in Hawaii to contact him.
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  Rev. Nelson was recommended to me by my coordinator at the Halekulani and described him as an easy going guy. With the recommendation, I exchanged a couple emails and phone calls with Rev Nelson and sent in the $50 deposit to book the date. A couple weeks before my wedding, we set up a meeting for the day before the wedding to discuss the ceremony specifics and meet face to face for the first time.
  
  Rev Nelson was prompt in meeting us and we were relieved to see he was a good looking, friendly person. However then things got very scary...he asked us when we were getting married. Ummm tomorrow..... He had no record of our wedding in his planner nor the deposit check. Our wedding was at 5:00 - 5:15 and he already had another wedding booked at 5:30. Even knowing that, he continued with the consultation and said he would make still perform a ceremony and find a way.
  
  We parted ways. My fiance and I were in shock and worried. Nothing had gone right in our wedding planning and this was another thing gone wrong. An hour or two later, Rev Nelson called us and said he found our deposit check but since my mom did not write anything wedding related on the memo portion of the check, he did not know what the check was for. He also arranged for the other wedding party to have their ceremony start at 5:45 instead to give him more time to travel between locations. Luckily both were in Waikiki so his wife was able to drive him.
  
  Day of the wedding, Rev Nelson showed up early and put my fiance and I at ease. He explained everything to us beforehand, during, and afterward. We had requested no mention of "god" nor "death" in the ceremony and he complied with our requests. His words were so touching. Everyone loved the ceremony; even my fiance's family, which is very religious and Catholic, praised Rev Nelson.
  
  Even with some bumps along the way, I highly recommend Rev Nelson.

  Rev. Nelson was recommended to me by my coordinator at the Halekulani and described him as an easy going guy. With the recommendation, I exchanged a couple emails and phone calls with Rev Nelson and sent in the $50 deposit to book the date. A couple weeks before my wedding, we set up a meeting for the day before the wedding to discuss the ceremony specifics and meet face to face for the first time.
  
  Rev Nelson was prompt in meeting us and we were relieved to see he was a good looking, friendly person. However then things got very scary...he asked us when we were getting married. Ummm tomorrow..... He had no record of our wedding in his planner nor the deposit check. Our wedding was at 5:00 - 5:15 and he already had another wedding booked at 5:30. Even knowing that, he continued with the consultation and said he would make still perform a ceremony and find a way.
  
  We parted ways. My fiance and I were in shock and worried. Nothing had gone right in our wedding planning and this was another thing gone wrong. An hour or two later, Rev Nelson called us and said he found our deposit check but since my mom did not write anything wedding related on the memo portion of the check, he did not know what the check was for. He also arranged for the other wedding party to have their ceremony start at 5:45 instead to give him more time to travel between locations. Luckily both were in Waikiki so his wife was able to drive him.
  
  Day of the wedding, Rev Nelson showed up early and put my fiance and I at ease. He explained everything to us beforehand, during, and afterward. We had requested no mention of "god" nor "death" in the ceremony and he complied with our requests. His words were so touching. Everyone loved the ceremony; even my fiance's family, which is very religious and Catholic, praised Rev Nelson.
  
  Even with some bumps along the way, I highly recommend Rev Nelson.
• Esther D. Sent on 03/29/2019
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  Wedding Ceremony February 16, 2019

  I am Mother of the Groom who made the initial contact with Reverend Micheal. I was referred to Reverend Micheal by our wedding photographer.
  
  Upon meeting Reverend Micheal day of the wedding, I felt an instant connection of comfort.
  
  He officiated my son Dominick & Miarose's wedding on February 16, 2019 for an outdoor ceremony at the beautiful Waikele Country Club in Waipahu.
  
  Reverend Michael was absolutely wonderful! He truly captured all the emotions and feelings they want to convey.
  
  The wedding ceremony was beautiful and we are truly blessed to have met Reverend Micheal.
  He made their wedding memorable, full of love and joy in the surrounding beauty of all God's creation.
  Thank you Reverend Micheal for being part of our family. God's Blessing
  
  Esther R. Delsignore
  Mother of the Groom

  I am Mother of the Groom who made the initial contact with Reverend Micheal. I was referred to Reverend Micheal by our wedding photographer.
  
  Upon meeting Reverend Micheal day of the wedding, I felt an instant connection of comfort.
  
  He officiated my son Dominick & Miarose's wedding on February 16, 2019 for an outdoor ceremony at the beautiful Waikele Country Club in Waipahu.
  
  Reverend Michael was absolutely wonderful! He truly captured all the emotions and feelings they want to convey.
  
  The wedding ceremony was beautiful and we are truly blessed to have met Reverend Micheal.
  He made their wedding memorable, full of love and joy in the surrounding beauty of all God's creation.
  Thank you Reverend Micheal for being part of our family. God's Blessing
  
  Esther R. Delsignore
  Mother of the Groom

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