Many brides dream of a beachside ceremony in Hawaii. Some couples choose a Hawaiian-themed wedding because one or both of them is from Hawaii. Others select this them because they have fallen in love with the allure of the islands and want their wedding to feel like a tropical paradise. Though Hawaiian-themed weddings are certainly popular on the islands, you can even hold a Hawaiian wedding on a local beach, in your backyard, or even indoors. With the right accessories, any wedding can make guests feel as though they have been transported to a beautiful tropical island.

When planning a Hawaiian wedding, take your inspiration from the beaches and the luaus. For wedding decorations, look towards nature for a guide. Orchids are a very popular wedding flower, and they would be a perfect choice for couples planning a Hawaiian wedding. Many couples choose to incorporate leis, which are traditional wreaths made of fragrant flowers. For decorations, use natural woven pats, palm fronts, and tiki torches. If you want to host a tiki-themed wedding, use tiki masks or totems to decorate the tables and the ceremony area.

Nearly any color scheme can be combined with a Hawaiian theme. Colors for those holding a Hawaiian range from red, orange, and yellow shades inspired by the sunset and tropical flowers to the sandy brown, ocean blue, and deep green found in the environment of Hawaii.

Lighting is very important for setting the mood of any themed wedding. This is especially true if you are trying to create the subtle glow of a moonlit evening on a beach in Hawaii. Tiki torches are very popular for outdoor weddings, whether held on a sandy beach or in your own backyard. For indoor weddings, consider white twinkling lights.

No Hawaiian wedding would be complete without the delicious food you’d find at a luau. Pineapples and tropical fruits add a sweet touch to grilled chicken, seafood, or pork. Consider a wedding cake with coconut or pineapple to continue your tropical inspiration. If you plan to have a bar at the reception, arrange to have a tiki-hut style bar, complete with bamboo poles and a thatched roof.

Though you can put a lot of effort into decorations and food, don’t neglect to carry over the Hawaiian theme into the ceremony itself. The wedding party can wear Hawaiian print shirts, white sundresses or sarongs. There are many traditional Hawaiian customs which may be incorporated into your wedding ceremony.

When planning a Hawaiian themed wedding, the goal is to create a tropical and relaxed mood, no matter where the ceremony is actually being held. Look for decorations and favors that replicate an island paradise, whether you envision it more as a wild and exotic tiki party or a relaxed beachside retreat. It’s all about the details. Use plenty of decorations with natural textures, from woven grass mats to carved wooden tiki masks. The look is completed with fragrant tropical flowers placed around the ceremony and reception site. You can host a Hawaiian wedding even if you live 3,000 miles away from the islands.

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