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Tradition Dictates A Hawaiian Wedding Theme
If you are thinking about having a Hawaiian theme for your
wedding party, you should know that, in order for it to be
authentic, the ceremony will need to be full of the rich
traditions that helped shaped the islands.
For starters, your dress will need to be reminiscent of the
island. This can be accomplished by the bride wearing a white
holoku and the groom should be in white pants and shirt, white a
colorful sash tied around him. The bride’s hair can be styled in
an up-do, with colorful ribbons woven into it.
Next, your decorations won’t be complete without the origami 1001
cranes that are an absolute must at every Hawaiian wedding. In the
past, these were done by the bride and were thought to bring good
luck to the newly married couple. Today, because of busy lives and
time restraints, it is customary to hire a professional to do it
for you, and then have them framed to display at the wedding. Many
people then take the piece home to display in their home.
Leis are another essential aspect of a Hawaiian wedding theme
party. But instead of the cheap plastic leis that are commonplace,
you should have yours created by hand by a professional skilled in
the task. Use fresh fragrant flowers, and then pass them out
freely. There are a multitude of styles and shapes of leis, and
Hawaiian brides use many different flowers from carnations to
jasmine to create a look unique to their wedding. The bride and
groom should also wear leis, and they should be more complex than
the rest of the wedding parties.
The money dance is a fun tradition that you will be grateful for!
Usually the first dance of the evening, the wedding couple will
dance, and all of the guests will give them, or even tape money to
them, as a wedding gift. This can be a fun part of the wedding
ceremony, but it’s important to inform your guests ahead of time
about the dance.
As far as your Hawaiian wedding party decoration goes, the sky is
the limit! You should definitely have fresh flowers everywhere,
and the more leis you have, the more authentic it will appear. You
should select a place for your party that lends itself to island
decor, such as an outdoor area. You can use floral Hawaiian style
placemats and placeholders, along with flower petals strategically
spread across the table cloths.
Finally, no Hawaiian wedding party theme would be complete without
a cake cutting, but don’t be tempted to pull one of the
stunts—such as smashing the cake in your new spouse’s face—in this
type of wedding party. According to tradition, it is considered
rude and entirely unacceptable!
About the Author
Abe Gardea is a full-time freelance writer and a contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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