Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Explore your options to learn what Hawaiian musicians are available. Check the yellow pages, do a search online, and ask island hotels and banquet halls for recommendations.
Step2
Consult with a wedding planner, who can make the arrangements for you if time is short.
Step3
Ask to listen to the musician play before you make any decisions.
Step4
Request the Hawaiian wedding song, called "Ke Kali Nei Au." This means, "I'm waiting for thee."
Step5
Ask to have it played on a guitar or a guitar-ukulele duet.
Step6
Arrange for a hula dancer to perform to the song.
Step7
Listen to a demo of Hawaiian music to hear how it sounds.
Step8
Select other Hawaiian songs you would like to include on your wedding day. Some of the options include the "Maile Swing," "Sophisticated Hula" and "Pretty Red Hibiscus."
Step9
Expect to pay about $150 an hour for a vocalist/guitarist, and $100 an hour for a hula dancer. But remember that prices can vary quite a bit, depending on the performer's level of experience.