How to Say “Congratulations on Your Wedding Day” in Hawaiian

By Ida Molly • Updated October 5, 2026

Hauʻoli lā male

/hau̯ˈʔo.li ˈlaː ˈma.le/word by word

The Hawaiian phrase for "congratulations on your wedding day" is Hauʻoli lā male.

This phrase is used to wish a couple happiness on the day they get married.

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /hau̯ˈʔo.li ˈlaː ˈma.le/. It consists of 6 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

Did you know?

The word male in this phrase is a loanword borrowed from the English word 'marry'.
In traditional Hawaiian culture, weddings were often preceded by the 'hoʻoponopono' process to resolve all family conflicts before the union.
Modern Hawaiian wedding celebrations often incorporate a 'lei' exchange, where the couple weaves their individual lives together symbolically.

Example conversation

Kai greets Leilani at her wedding reception.

Kai

Aloha Leilani, hauʻoli lā male!
Hello Leilani, congratulations on your wedding day!
Leilani

Mahalo nui, Kai!
Thank you very much, Kai!
Kai

He lā nani kēia.
This is a beautiful day.
Leilani

ʻAe, he lā kikoʻī kēia!
Yes, it is a special day!

Sources

IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hauʻoli, lā, male) and can differ in connected speech.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hauʻoli, hauʻoli, lā, male, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Ida Molly

Aloha! I'm Ida, your friendly Hawaii enthusiast. I have a deep-seated passion for sharing the beauty and intricacy of the Hawaiian language with others. When I'm not guiding you on how to pronounce unique letters and phrases, you'll find me exploring the vibrant Hawaiian culture, cuisine, and most notably, dancing under the moonlight. I look forward to sharing more of Āina (land) and Aloha (love) with you. Mahalo!

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