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Your Own Personal Luau: Hawaiian Wedding Decoration Ideas
Having a Hawaiian theme wedding is the perfect idea for anyone
who wants a casual, relaxed and easygoing wedding day.
The following will discuss some Hawaiian wedding decoration ideas
that you can use to spark up your Hawaiian themed wedding and make
guests believe they've been transported to the “Big Island” for
your celebration.
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Eating The Hawaiian Way
Not all wedding decorations are created just to look at. Since
food and drink play such a large role in wedding celebrations,
they should also be considered part of the decor!
Begin by decorating the food tables Hawaiian style. Lay out rows
of Hawaiian inspired flowers, such as orchids and anthuriums next
to large trays of exotic, tropical fruit, like papaya and
pineapple. The fruit will not only be reminiscent of Hawaii, but
their colors will serve as a great Hawaiian wedding decoration.
Use the shells of melon and coconuts for bowls and put different
nibblers in them, to create more of the tropical feeling on the
tables.
Since Hawaiian cuisine includes lots of fresh fish, usually caught
locally in the islands, be sure to include some fresh fish on your
tables. Not only will be fish be tasty for the guests, but it will
also serve as part of the Hawaiian wedding decoration theme.
Hawaiian Decor
In addition to the food that you put out for your guests, you also
want to make sure that your reception area is filled with
colorful, visually stimulating Hawaiian wedding decorations to
really give meaning to your Hawaiian wedding theme.
Obtain several Bird of Paradise flowers (very typical in Hawaii)
and place them around the reception area. These flowers grow
everywhere in Hawaii and they are large, colorful and make great
decorations! Additionally, if your wedding is outside, you can
insert fire/flame torches along the exterior of the reception
areas. These are often used in outdoor Hawaiian celebrations and
parties and will add some nice lighting to your party.
Hawaiian culture also uses the lei as a way to greet guests or
provide celebration on a special day. Purchase leis for all of
your guests and have someone greet them at the door to the
reception and provide each person with one to wear for the
duration of the party. It's possible to order fresh Hawaiian
flower leis, but if you're on a budget, you may also opt for pooka
shell leis or artificial flower-leis, both of which are cheaper
than the real thing.
No Hawaiian wedding decoration would be complete without the palm
tree, the sun and the surf. All are typical of Hawaii and
therefore, a bit of each is needed to make your Hawaiian
decorating complete.
Place a small amount of sand (either in a bucket or a nicely
colored dish) in the middle of each of your tables. Stick a
miniature palm tree (either artificial or a small plant that
resembles a palm) in the center and add a few shells. Not only is
this a very Hawaiian wedding decoration, it's simple and
relatively inexpensive to make!
Hawaiian Entertainment
Another original Hawaiian wedding decoration that is sure to be a
crowd pleaser is a hula dancer. Nearly all Hawaiian celebrations
have hula dancers that provide entertainment, and it's a great
aspect of a Hawaiian themed wedding too!
In addition to the hula dancer, you can play traditional Hawaiian
music in the background or even a hire a Hawaiian musical group to
make it more authentic!
The Hawaiian wedding decorating idea is a great way to add
personality to your wedding. Whether you are from Hawaii or just
want your guests to experience the laid-back, casual and easygoing
culture that Hawaii represents, they are guaranteed to have a
great time on your special day!
About the Author
Adrienne Turner is a freelance writer from Southern California, currently living
in Oslo, Norway. Adrienne writes on a variety of topics including health,
medical science and fitness. In addition to writing, Adrienne enjoys
international travel, diving, yoga and cooking. She is currently working on her
first novel. She is a new contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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