You can bring the feel of Hawaii to any location for your wedding.
You can throw a Hawaiian wedding party even if you are locked on the mainland. There are many things you can incorporate in your celebration bringing the feel of the islands no matter where you physically are located. You could choose to throw a theme wedding because it means something important to you or your relationship but it is not feasible to have the guests travel. Do not let location limit your wedding imagination.
Guest Attire
One of the best ways to give the overall feel of the islands to the wedding is to let your guests in on the fun. By addressing attire on the wedding invitation, you can instruct guests to come dressed in Hawaiian theme. Because it is a more laid back look, your guests will likely be feeling the low-key vibe that you want your wedding to have. This also adds the feel of the theme to all the wedding photos and video.
Details and Tradition
Details can help bring the Hawaiian theme to you. Exchanging leis with your new family members is part of the Hawaiian tradition. Letting your ring bearer carry the rings on a seashell or a pillow laden with shells brings a sense of the islands. Instead of lighting a unity candle consider combining two colors of sand in the "sand ceremony" uniting your families together. Tiki torches can be another fun addition depending on the time of day. You can either walk in or out along a path lined with the fire-topped decorations.
Wedding Party Look
Having your wedding party dressed in Hawaiian clothing adds to the feel of the ceremony. Not only does this make your pictures uniform with your theme, it brings a sense of color and whimsy to the ceremony. Most men would not wear a tuxedo in Hawaii simply because of the heat. By having the groomsmen dress down it gives the free feel you are looking for when going for an island feel. The flowers for the wedding party should have a tropical look to them depending on what is in season. Work with your florist to create the right theme for your area.
Island Sounds
Sounds are a great way to make your event feel like an island. Using a portable music player you can softly play waves crashing throughout the ceremony and dinner. Steel drums are an important part of island music. If you have a DJ, you can request the music stick with the theme or you can hire a live band that brings with it the right feel. The party favors could include a small shell box or a bottle of sand. Your centerpieces can be filled with shells and tropical flowers to tie the whole wedding together from start to finish.
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