Music sets the mood for any event or occasion. Music can make your Hawaii Wedding seem so much more romantic, and Hawaiian.
- Capture the "feel of the islands" by having Hawaiian music played on a ukulele or slack key guitar.
- The two most popular songs for Hawaii Weddings are the Hawaiian Wedding Song "Ke Kali Nei Au", (even more special when sung in Hawaiian), and Forevermore "Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae".
- Have a hula dancer interpret the songs as they are sung.
- Find a musician who can blow the conch shell at the beginning of your ceremony.
In Hawaii, the blowing of the conch shell signifies the beginning of a special event.
- Get referrals. Friends, family, wedding planners and other Big Island Wedding Professionals make good resources.
- Check with your ceremony site before hiring a musician and choosing your wedding music. Many churches do not allow secular music and may have rules about which songs are played.
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If you are having an outdoor wedding make sure there is a place for your musicians to set up where they will be heard.
- Include some special music from your ceremony in your wedding video. This will transport you back to your romantic, exotic Hawaiian Wedding for years to come.
- Expect to pay about $100 an hour for a hula dancer and $150 an hour for a musician. Prices will vary depending on experience and availability.
