Oah North Sore Vow Renewal

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Does anyone on the North Shore of Oahu (besides the Turtle Bay Resort staff) officiate vow renewals? Most officiants seem to be based in Waikiki and either don’t travel to the North Shore or charge high fees.

Answer

Great question. Yes — you *can* find officiants who will travel out to the North Shore of Oʻahu for vow renewals (not just those based in Waikīkī), though your options are somewhat more limited, and fees can vary depending on travel, permits, and how customized you want the ceremony.

Here are some officiant options + considerations for doing a vow renewal on the North Shore, plus some practical advice:

Kim Crinella, Oʻahu Wedding Officiant — Licensed non-religious officiant. According to her site, she will perform vow renewals *anywhere on Oʻahu*, including North Shore locations.
- Her pricing for vow renewals depends on the location; for example, her published rate includes North Shore areas (Haleiwa, Turtle Bay, La‘ie, etc.).
- She offers ceremony personalization (vows, unity rituals like lei or sand) and a consultation ahead of time.
Nicole Van Diver, “Oʻahu Officiant” — Very experienced officiant who does vow renewals.
- Her vow renewal package starts around $350, plus she charges a travel fee for locations outside Honolulu (North Shore would likely incur this).
- She provides shell leis for the exchange in her ceremonies, or can help with location consultation if you haven’t picked your spot yet.
- She can handle very intimate ceremonies (just the two of you) or slightly larger ones — very flexible.
Kelehua Kawai (Marry Me Hawaii) — Celebrant/officiant based on Oʻahu, known for warm, personalized, and inclusive ceremonies.
- She explicitly lists vow renewals among her services.
- You can include Hawaiian traditions (lei exchange, sand ceremony), ring blessings, and more.
- She’s open to locations across Oʻahu, so she should be willing to come to the North Shore for a renewal.
Bridal Dream Hawaii / Rev. Robert or Rev. Greg — This company has officiants listed, and some are noted to do ceremonies on the North Shore.
- Rev. Greg (from their team) is referenced for doing beach weddings on Oʻahu.
- Depending on availability, they could likely perform a vow renewal — you could reach out specifically to ask for a North Shore renewal rather than a “wedding.”
Local North-Shore Ministers / Ads — According to local North Shore publications (e.g., *North Shore News*), local ministers have advertised for weddings, vow renewals, and other ceremonies.
- One older listing notes a minister reachable via a North Shore phone number (342-3969) for ceremonies including vow renewals.
- Because these are more “local ads,” you may need to call/message directly and confirm credentials, fees, and availability.

Things to consider / tips:

Travel fees: Even if an officiant is based in Honolulu or central Oʻahu, many are willing to travel — but they may charge extra for travel time or gas. For example, Nicole Van Diver’s officiant service adds a travel fee for locations outside Honolulu.
Permits: If you pick a beach or public park on the North Shore, make sure you check whether a permit is required for a ceremony. Public beach parks may have restrictions or permit needs for professional ceremonies.
Scheduling ahead: Because the North Shore is more remote than Waikīkī, and because fewer officiants are based there, it's a good idea to book sooner rather than later — especially if you have a specific date / time in mind (sunset, sunrise, etc.).
Customization: If you want a very personalized vow renewal (with Hawaiian traditions like lei exchange, sand ceremony, etc.), make sure to ask the officiant about what they support and whether those extras cost more.
Local references: You could also ask your photographer, planner, or even the resort (if you're staying somewhere like Turtle Bay) for officiant recommendations. They often know local officiants who do vow renewals.

Summary: Yes — you don’t have to be limited to Turtle Bay Resort’s in-house officiants. There are licensed officiants (like Kim Crinella or Nicole Van Diver) who are open to doing vow renewals on the North Shore, and even local North Shore ministers who may be more affordable or flexible. With a little legwork (or a call), you should be able to find someone meaningful for your renewal without having to rely only on Waikīkī-based officiants.

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