06/20/2024
On this day, 168 years ago, June 19, 1856, Queen Emma married King Alexander Liholiho at Kawaiahaʻo Church.
At 11:30 in the morning, Emma made a grand entrance in an elegant carriage, accompanied by her attendants and the ladies of Kamamalu. They arrived at the southern gate of the palace. At the same moment, the King arrived with his entourage, which included the distinguished L. Kamehameha, other nobles, and military officers.
Moi Emma's vows to Moi Alexander Liholiho: "Owau, o Emma, ke lawe nei au ia oe, e Alexander Liholiho, i kane mare naʻu, e paa loa iaʻu, mai keia la aku, iloko o ka maikai a me ka ino, ka waiwai a me ka hune, ka mai a me ke ola; e aloha, e malama, a e hoolohe, a hiki i ka wa e hookaawale ai ka make ia kaua, e like me ka ke Akua kauoha hemolele; a no keia mea ke hoohiki nei au."
Ka Hae Hawaii. (1856, June 25). KA MARE ANA O KA MOI. Ka Hae Hawaii, Buke 1, Helu 17, p. 2.
