Island Wedding Theme: Spend Your Wedding Day In A Tropical Paradise

Imagine being stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the tropics with only the white sand, warm water and the one that you love. Sound romantic? If so, then an island wedding theme may be the right choice for you on your special day!

An island wedding theme can transport you and your spouse-to-be to a beautiful tropical island where you can share in the magical and romantic experience of being in a magnificent and peaceful place. The following article tells you how you can plan your island wedding theme!

The Setting For Your Ceremony

The most beautiful part of having an island wedding theme is the setting and natural backdrop that it allows. If you're lucky enough to live near the beach, then it's best to plan your island wedding theme actually on or overlooking the beach. An island wedding theme is best done right on the sand, so if you have the opportunity to reserve a portion of a beach then that's the best location for your wedding ceremony and reception.

Since the natural beauty of the beach will fit your island wedding theme nicely, then you won't need too many decorations for the actual ceremony. Set up white folding chairs right on the sand – dress the ends of the chairs (closest to the aisle) with large, bright tropical flowers, such as pink orchids, to add some color.

Create a small arch or place a gazebo made of straw or bamboo at the head of the chairs, where you can stand for the ceremony. Decorate the arch or gazebo with beautiful tropical flowers in vibrant colors.

Dressing For Your Romantic Island Getaway

Generally speaking, it's acceptable to dress fairly casual for an island wedding theme. Therefore, the bride can wear a simple, white, flowing sun dress and the groom can wear a Hawaiian shirt or a nice white suit (perhaps in light cotton or linen). The bride can affix tropical flowers in her hair and the bride and groom can wear leis throughout the ceremony.

Guests will enjoy the dress code that an island wedding allows them too! Ask guests to dress with an island theme in mind – meaning, they should ditch the ties and dark colors and opt for light clothing in pastels or florals.

Refreshments

Stick to your island wedding theme throughout the course of the day and include food and drink from the tropics during your wedding reception.

Begin the cocktail hour by offering guests fruity cocktails made with tropical juices, such as guava, pineapple and mango juice. Serve fresh fruit and coconut to start. Assuming your wedding is during the day, these starters will be a cool and refreshing break from the hot sun.

Serve a variety of different tropical foods for the dinner course. Mix and match different island foods; for example, try a variety of Hawaiian, Japanese and South Pacific specialties. Coconut encrusted shrimp, Kalua pig and ahi sashimi are great choices. End dinner with a traditional guava, coconut or pineapple cake and serve Kona coffee and hot tea.

Your guests will love the traditional fare of the islands that your wedding has to offer and will experience a celebration that is truly original than others they may have attended in the past. The combination of the scenery, the natural decorations and the fresh food will be a great experience for friends, family and of course for you – the happy couple!

If you love the natural beauty of the tropics and want a wedding with the laid back and easy going attitude of the islands, then an island wedding theme may be the perfect way to celebrate your wedding!