Testimonials

Beach Weddings Hawaii
Revs. Penei and Dard Aller

Hi Penei!  We just wanted to thank you for the amazing wedding ceremony March 25, 2003. Our wedding ceremony was above and beyond our greatest expectations. We were nervous about the wedding, however, the moment we met you we felt completely at ease. The singing in the ceremony, as well as the special touches like the lei exchange, made our wedding wonderfully unique and suited the beautiful Hawaiian setting. Your words were very romantic yet practical and at several points we felt as if they had been written just for us. Although you must perform wedding ceremonies freqently you made us feel as if our love had touched you. I feel so grateful that we chose you to perform our ceremony. The combination of a beautiful ceremony and the amazing oceanside setting of the Place of Refuge created a wedding that fulfilled our greatest hopes and dreams.
Thank you. ~ Lara & Shane Cross

		Dear Penei,  Through our consciousness Through our intentions and through our words, we shape the very world we live in.  Thank you for sharing your beautiful words and radiant spirit with us giving our intentions a voice with your words.... Thank you for sharing our most intimate moment with us. You are such a special spirit. Love ~ Terry and Jeaneen
Photo by Barbara Moore

"We cannot begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our wedding.  Your singing was beautiful and your words were spiritual.  You touched our hearts with your sincerity and touched our souls with your words.  Mahalo for making our day so loving and powerful.  It was beyond our expectations and dreams.  You're wonderful!  Thank you with love,"  Gina and Kenny

Dear Penei,       We both thank you for a totally wonderful wedding experience.  We felt you truly listened to us and heard what our personal styles were, and it showed in the wedding ceremony.  It could not have been more perfectly tailored for us.  We appreciated the seriousness you expressed in the wedding vows of commitment yet you were able to meet our style to also laugh and be spontaneous.      We will always look back at that day as a wonderful perfect experience. Thanks for the perfect sunset with whales and the green flash.     ---- Patty and Nate

Dear Penei and Dard, Thank you for helping to make our wedding an experience that was truly even better than we had imagined it would be.  Everything melded together so beautifully - your gracious words, lovely songs, the leis, the surroundings, and let's not forget the turtles!  We had a magical time and we are very grateful to have had such a wonderful wedding experience in Hawaii. With much Aloha, Melissa and Jon

"You made our wedding more special than even the location of beautiful Hawai'i.  We are truly blessed and were guided by God to contact you for our wedding."  - Mark and Eileen, Midland, N.J.   "You really blessed us with your ceremony - personal and perfect in every way.  We are so thankful to you for creating a wedding we could only dream about." - Karen and Jason, Queensland, Australia

"We can't express how much we loved our ceremony.  We keep telling each other, 'Wow.  Can you believe how great our wedding was?'  We've now become wedding snobs - thinking ours was the best one we've ever seen.  We can't believe our good fortune at choosing you out of all the confusing options.  You really took your time with us."  - Chris and Amy,  Mammoth Lakes,  CA

Rev. Penei ~       Thank you so much for such a beautiful wedding.  It was more than we could have asked for.  You made our wedding so special ~ thank you.  The ceremony, the sunset.  We couldn't have had anything more perfect!             John and Karen Schneider

"Thank you for the experience of a lifetime." - Sam and Jennie,  Dallas, Texas

Penei, I just wanted to tell you how lovely you looked at our wedding.  You added such a vibrance to the ceremony.  And, you did a great job.  Thank you for who you are!

We are blissfully happy.  Sarah & David

"Bitchiness is out - Warmth is in." - Elegant Bride - Summer 2004

		Much like your decision to marry, a decision which requires belief, faith and trust, so too is the decision you must make regarding who will officiate, and bless with song and presence, your wedding ceremony.  It is almost an intuitive decision, for all one has is a name, a telephone number, a website, posted photographs and testimonials.  Not much else to go on with miles and time zones separating one from the place of the marriage site. So, the decision regarding two of the most important people to become a part of your life is made with belief, faith and trust.  And, it can only be that as the miracle of your marriage unfolds before you that you know the choice of Dard and Penei was truly the blessing received when one believes. ~  Kathryn 11/6/2003 Michael and Kathryn Johnson Wedding
Jason and Christine		Rev. Penei with Troy, Gayle and family

"We both feel very blessed that we found you to join our lives together.  You really impressed us with your adaptability and quick thinking in the absence of the "family medallion." We were deeply moved and could not be more pleased.  We had an amazing experience in Kona and now have a special love for the Big Island.  Thank you for your personal attention."   - Steve and Shannon, Las Vegas, NV


   
      Chris and Christine at Kaloko Honokohau

"I had tears in my eyes from the time you started chanting until long after our ceremony was over. It couldn't have been more perfect. You really touched our lives and we are so happy to have found you." - Jennifer and Jason, Washington state