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About Rev. James Chun - Hawaii Wedding Officiant

With over two decades of experience, Rev. James Chun brings a calm, sensible, and warm approach to every wedding ceremony he officiates. He works seamlessly with venues, wedding planners, photographers, and videographers to ensure each ceremony is thoughtfully coordinated and stress-free.
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Trusted Hawaii Wedding Officiant

Connect with a trusted and respected Hawaii wedding officiant. Rev. James Chun is a preferred officiant among couples, wedding venues and many wedding professionals alike. His involvement in the Hawaii wedding community includes:

  • Past Board Member: Love Gives Hawaii, Oahu Wedding Association
  • Member: Hawaii Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering and Events)
  • Ekahi Award: Nominated “Officiant of the Year” for 2024 and 2025 Ekahi Awards Ceremony

James’s deep understanding of the wedding industry allows him to guide couples confidently through their ceremony, ensuring everything flows smoothly on the wedding day.

A Personal Connection to Hawaii

James is a Honolulu-based wedding officiant who brings a unique perspective and deep appreciation for Hawaii to every ceremony. Born in China and raised in Hawaii since the age of five, James embraces the Aloha spirit and understands the significance of celebrating love and commitment in this beautiful island paradise.

His journey to becoming a wedding officiant followed over a decade of involvement in the wedding industry..James is passionate about performing meaningful ceremonies that reflect the love of the couple as well as the shared love between their family and friends.

Before becoming a Hawaii wedding officiant, James owned and operated a video production company for over 15 years specializing in wedding films, giving him a strong understanding of ceremony flow, timing, and presentation. On the opposite side of the lens, James also comes from a performance background with multiple credits in TV, Film and stage acting. He has been seen on local productions such as Hawaii Five-O and Magnum P.I.

Life Beyond Weddings

Married to his wife since 1996, James believes deeply in marriage and family. When he is not officiating weddings, James enjoys spending time with his wife, their two daughters, and their dogs, Chewie and Solo, at their home in Honolulu.

In his free time, James enjoys his involvement with the community through his time as an ambassador for the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, cooking, and going to the gym, but most of all, spending time with family and friends.

A Reputation Built on Trust

When booking Rev. James Chun, couples are getting more than just an officiant — they are securing a reputation of reliability. James has been trusted by thousands of couples and many of Hawaii’s premier wedding venues as a professional who consistently delivers meaningful, heartfelt ceremonies.

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When booking with James, you are getting more than just your officiant. You are securing a
reputation of reliability. James has been counted on by thousands of couples as well as some of
Hawaii premiere wedding venues as a trusted professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. James Chun has been involved in the Hawaii wedding industry for over two decades and has officiated thousands of wedding ceremonies across Oahu and Hawaii.
Yes. Rev. James Chun is a licensed wedding officiant with the State of Hawaii and is authorized to perform legal marriage ceremonies.
Yes. James regularly works with destination couples and understands the unique needs of those planning a wedding from outside Hawaii.
Yes. James specializes in personalized ceremonies that reflect each couple’s relationship, values, and preferences.
Yes. James works closely with venues, planners, photographers, and videographers to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated ceremony.