Tropical Weddings: Hawaii Theme

For brides who dream of a wedding on the sand, a Hawaii theme wedding is perfect. This theme can be done effectively on or off the beach. Brides are no longer required to travel to the beach in order to enjoy a Hawaii theme wedding. However, it is most appropriate to do an off beach Hawaiian wedding during summer months. By keeping the wedding simple and relaxed, you can create a Hawaiian wedding anywhere.

A Hawaiian wedding is a laidback and enjoyable event. Therefore everything included in the wedding should appear casual and fun. The wedding attire is a good place to start when planning a Hawiian wedding. The bride should opt for a simple dress of any color. Brides can choose whether or not to wear a veil.

For a beautiful look, the bride can choose to wear her hair down with a tropical flower tucked behind her ear. The attendants should also wear simple dresses of a pastel or bright color. Hawaiian flower print dresses are also a beautiful option for attendants. Brides should stay away from using too much black for Hawaiian wedding attire. Most tropical weddings are full of red, orange, yellow, pink or purple.

Attire for men should follow the same rules. Beige or white suits with pastel or colorful shirts would be a great idea. To keep the theme, there should be no tuxedos. Men can wear ties if the wedding is more formal or at night, however for a casual wedding, ties are not required. For a very casual wedding, the groom and his wedding party can wear tropical shirts, khaki pants and sandals. This is a fun way to capture the relaxed feel of a Hawiian wedding.

To keep the bouquets in sync with the rest of the wedding, they should also be simple and tropical. The bride’s attendants can carry a single tropical flower, with the bride carrying a few more than her attendants. The flowers can be carried freshly cut, or their stems can be wrapped with simple ribbon.

Floral decorations for the ceremony should be colorful and vibrant. Tropical flowers and plants should be abundant, creating a cozy Hawaiian vibe. Guests should receive leis when they arrive. Ushers and greeters can even meet guests with an “Aloha” for a proper welcome.

A good idea for ceremony music is an acoustic guitar player. A ukulele player would be perfect, but probably difficult to find for an off beach wedding. The music should be soft and happy. Hawaiian weddings have a less serious mood to them and the music should coordinate.

For the reception, a tropical steel drum band would be ideal. For those who like to dance the night away, a tropical band could be hired for the first hour of the reception, when everyone usually chats and eats, and a disc jockey could take over for the rest of the evening.

The menu can include many types of food. Seafood can be included in different dishes as well as tropical fruits. Pineapple hams or roasted pigs are popular for this wedding theme. Lobster and crab are also widely used. For a simpler menu fresh fruits and a variety of cheese dishes can be used.

By planning a simple Hawaii theme wedding, brides can stay relaxed and enjoy their special day. The laidback feel of a tropical wedding will also surround the guests allowing them to have a great time. Hawiian theme weddings can create beautiful memories the bride and groom can cherish forever.