The Best Big Island Elopements
At Simple Hawaii Elopements, we believe your wedding day should be beautiful, stress-free, and within budget. Our team of skilled local professionals is dedicated to making your Big Island wedding truly magical, from start to finish. With attention to every detail and a passion for creating unforgettable moments, we ensure your special day is exactly as you imagined—and more.
About Deanna & Simple Hawaii Elopements
Deanna
Owner
Simple Hawaii Elopements
Kona Wedding Officiant®
Licensed Minister
Since 2017, Deanna DiMichele, owner of Simple Hawaii Elopements, has been helping couples turn their dream Big Island wedding into a reality. With years of experience officiating and planning weddings across Hawaii, Deanna knows the island intimately—from the best secluded beaches to perfect sunrise and sunset spots. Her passion is creating joyful, stress-free weddings that truly reflect each couple’s love story.
Deanna is supported by a team of the finest local Big Island wedding professionals, including officiants, photographers, videographers, and musicians. Together, they’ve guided thousands of couples through unforgettable elopements and intimate weddings, combining local expertise with a warm, personal touch.
At Simple Hawaii Elopements, we specialize in creating weddings that are simple, fun, and full of aloha, whether you’re planning a quiet beach ceremony or a small family celebration. From helping you select the perfect location to capturing every magical moment, our team is here to make your Hawaii wedding as effortless and memorable as possible.
Let us help you plan your Big Island beach wedding—you’ll leave with beautiful memories that last a lifetime.
Meet The Team
Deanna DiMichele, Owner, Founder & Lead Officiant: Deanna has been creating unforgettable Big Island weddings and elopements since 2017, helping couples enjoy a stress-free, joyful, and memorable ceremony on their special day.
Joseph, Officiant "Kona Joe": Officiant Kona Joe began officiating weddings in 2025 and brings warmth, faith, compassion, and genuine Aloha to every ceremony, offering Christian, non-denominational, and Hawaiian-style weddings.
Cynthia, Associate Photographer: Cynthia combines organization, dedication, and a fun spirit to help families and couples feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Gerald, Associate Photographer: Gerald is a talented photographer with a keen eye for detail who is fluent in both French and Spanish, helping couples feel comfortable while capturing beautiful, authentic moments throughout their wedding day.
Tristan, Associate Photographer: Tristan is a talented photographer whose energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional eye for detail ensure he is always ready to capture every meaningful moment and perfect shot of your wedding day.
Grant, Associate Photographer: Grant is a friendly and talented photographer who combines creativity with a natural ability to put couples at ease, capturing genuine emotions and beautiful details that tell the story of your wedding day.
Shannon, Associate Photographer: Friendly, fun, and always ready with a smile, Shannon focuses on making families and couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
Jesse, Videographer: Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Jesse is friendly, approachable, and always ready with his camera to capture every magical moment of your wedding day.
Lev, Videographer: Lev has an eye for detail brings warmth and professionalism to every wedding, capturing your special moments beautifully.
Kristin, Ukulele: With a friendly personality, a passion for music, and a beautiful voice, Kristin brings joy and heartfelt melodies to every wedding with her ukulele.
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Dennis, Ukulele: An incredibly talented ukulele player, Dennis has a repertoire of over 500 songs, bringing versatile and memorable music to every wedding ceremony.
