Blessing of the Four Directions (optional)
Long ago, people believed the human soul shared characteristics with all things celestial. They therefore designated virtues to the East, South, West, and North. So, in keeping with that age-old tradition. . .
We bless this marriage with the virtues of the East: communication between your hearts, minds, and bodies; fresh beginnings with the rising of every day’s Sun; and the value of the wisdom of sharing silences.
We bless this marriage with the virtues of the South: a warm and welcoming home; the delight of your hearts’ passion; and the ability of both to lighten the darkest of times.
We bless this marriage with the virtues of the West: the deepness of the lake; the swift flow of the river; the newness after rain; and the all-encompassing fervor of the sea.
We bless this marriage with the virtues of the North: a firm foundation to enrich your lives; a constant home to which you will always return.
Let these blessings and the romance of your story grow in your hearts, knowing they are guiding you towards a goal fulfilled, a dreaming that is true.
Concluding Prayer (optional)
<Bride> and <groom>, you are now united in matrimony. Today you are embarking upon a new journey. This is a journey no two have traveled before; it is unique to you. May you trust each other, trust life and not be afraid. May you be given the gift of memory of this moment, day, and place for the rest of your lives. We say in these islands, the spirit of aloha, the spirit of love is reflected in all the beauty surrounding us, but I say to you <bride> and <groom> that the beauty and spirit of aloha is reflected perfectly, for all to see, in the joy and happiness in your faces.