Kyle J LaBenz

About

Few Hawaii ceremony vendors wear as many hats as Kyle J LaBenz, a Kaua'i singer and string player who can supply both the soundtrack and the officiant for an elopement in a single booking. Working on ukulele and guitar with vocals, Kyle performs for weddings, elopements, and vow renewals across the Garden Isle, with select services now extended to O'ahu as well. His published rates keep planning simple: live music runs $300 per hour, Hawaiian-style officiant services are $500, and add-ons include cocktail-hour music at $300 per hour, a hula dancer at $150 per hour, and a $75 fee to learn a new song that is not already in his repertoire — a nice option for couples who want a personal first-dance or processional tune played live on the sand. Booking requires a $200 non-refundable deposit. Kyle's roots in the local music scene run deep; he debuted an original Hawaiian-language song, "I Ke Ka," covered by Hawaii News Now and KHON2, and his repertoire spans traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music alongside other genres. Beyond ceremonies he teaches ukulele and offers lei-making lessons at $30 per person on Kaua'i, which makes for a memorable pre-wedding activity for eloping couples wanting to weave more Hawaiian culture into their trip. He shares performance clips and ceremony footage on Instagram, and bookings run through the form on his website.

Specialties

• Elopements

Areas served

Kauai · Oahu