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CIvil Unions Coming Soon

2011-10-25T16:14:00.000-07:00

This was posted on October 17th, 2011 For everyone who wants to have their civil union on January 1, 2012 it is still going to happen but the problem is that a marriage license can be issued 30 days in advance of a marriage and currently if the Hawaii were to issue civil union licenses the same way then they would have to recognize any that may be performed between December 01, 2011 and January 01, 2012. So hang loose everyone, the state is just trying to figure it all out. Sure would have been easier to just have marriage equality all around huh?

Reverend Russell Langley

About Civil Unions

The Civil Union Law
A Brief Background

The State Legislature approved Senate Bill 232 in February 2011 to recognize and establish the status of civil unions in Hawai'i. Senate Bill 232 was signed into law by Governor Neil Abercrombie on February 23, 2011 and became Act 1. The Act makes same-sex and opposite-sex couples eligible for civil union recognition beginning January 1, 2012, and grants civil union couples many of the same rights as married couples in Hawai'i.

The new law establishes all unions entered into in other jurisdictions between two individuals not recognized under Hawaii’s marriage law shall be recognized as civil unions, provided that the relationship meets the eligibility requirement of Hawaii’s civil unions chapter, has been entered into in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, and can be documented.

House Concurrent Resolution 205 requested the Department of Health to establish a task force for the implementation of Act 1. The first meeting of the task force was held on August 16, 2011. Task force meeting agendas and notes are available at www.hawaii.gov/doh/CUtaskforce

With the assistance of the task force, the Department of Health is currently developing the official process for the public to submit applications, pay fees, register events, and receive certificates and certified copies.

Please revisit this website for updates as more information becomes available and the legal start date for the civil union law approaches.

Sunset July 12th, 2006

2007-07-12T22:15:00.000-07:00

Incredible sunset tonight at Po'olenalena Beach where Kathy and Doug renewed their wedding vows of 26 years. With them in attendance were their children Zach and Megan. Doug surprised Kathy with a new ring (grooms take note hint hint) and the ceremony went exactly as it was supposed to with the blending of the water and Kukui Nut bracelets. Congratulations Doug and Kathy, we wish you another 26 years of happiness.

The sun just peaked up over Haleakala-

2007-07-12T09:42:00.000-07:00

Good morning from Maui-

Gorgeous day- nice cool 67 in Kihei with not a cloud in the sky and the birds are singing and the fragrance of Plumeria is just everywhere this morning. We still have a few more months of the Plumeria trees blooming, what a great reminder as we say here in local talk "lucky we live Hawaii"

What a great day to be married!

A question from an upcoming wedding just came in that is very important and applies to every wedding whether it is just the two of you or several given and chosen family attending.

Q: We have one concern we are hoping that you can help us with. Our party is staying up in Ka'anapali for the long weekend and we were a little concerned about the drive from Po'olenalena and the restaurant after all of the festivities. We don't want any of our guest to be to intoxicated to make it back to the hotel safely. Should we switch to a more northern beach? Is there one that you recommend? Or, should we hire a limo bus to transport us all safely?

A: Honestly, there just are not any locations on the West side that are accommodating for that many guests and give us any privacy- I’ll do a wedding in the middle of a mall, I love celebrating love anywhere- but it is uncomfortable for the couple and it is also a bit difficult for vendors to do their thing (i.e. musician, photographer etc.) so Po’olenalena really is the best choice unless… you secure a private location and the cost for that can be quite high- upwards to $1,000.00 on the West side.

We can absolutely accommodate the transportation needs with our limousine company- they have several options. I would have the two of you and up to 6 other guests in a stretch limousine and the rest we can have either Cadillac Escalades, or vans that can carry I think up to 10 each. Then let everyone get plowed safely (no sexual pun there I promise).

2007-07-12T01:22:00.000-07:00

Don't forget your marraige license!!! And your rings too (or two)??

2007-07-12T00:53:00.001-07:00

July 11th, 2007

What a gorgeous day on Maui to have a wedding- We celebrated the commitment ceremony with Mellisa and Jennifer wit four of the given and chosen family- They arrived in a white stretch limo with the red carpet pulled out and waiting for them were Reverend Juddee and the photographer Sean-Michael Hower. Melissa's bouquet was gorgeous, but then again she was gorgeous. And that ring! My God she is wearing an entire diamond mine. Jennifer complimented with the perfect white shirt and slacks, both were radiant. And what a handsome group of given and chosen family, all of their smiles just lit up the beach.

We also celebrated the marriage of Sarah and Jacob- the winds picked up and Sarah had her hair down (make note ladies... hair up!). Sarah wore the most gorgeous gown and with her was a gift given to her when she was born, a white head scarf that turned into a handkerchief for her to carry on her wedding day. Wow her entire life was held in her hand- unbelievable. She held her scrumptious bouquet when Jacob took her hand and guided her to the ceremony site. Given family were present and they all received a lei and they also participated in the wedding by blessing the rings with the gift of the Ha'a which is the breath of life, they simply blew on the rings as I passed them by. So many fun but just as many serious moments in the ceremony. The wind was something else but we persevered and a beautiful ceremony was had.

So another fantastic day here on Maui- tomorrow we marry Drew and Darlene as well as Scott and Samuel- it is gonna be just as fantastic