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Spend Your Wedding Day In Paradise With An Island Wedding Theme
Imagine being stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the
tropics with only the white sand, warm water and the one that you
love. Sound romantic? If so, then an island wedding theme may be
the right choice for you on your special day!
An island wedding theme can transport you and your spouse-to-be to
a beautiful tropical island where you can share in the magical and
romantic experience of being in a magnificent and peaceful place.
The following article tells you how you can plan your island
wedding theme!
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The Setting For Your Ceremony
The most beautiful part of having an island wedding theme is the
setting and natural backdrop that it allows. If you're lucky
enough to live near the beach, then it's best to plan your island
wedding theme actually on or overlooking the beach. An island
wedding theme is best done right on the sand, so if you have the
opportunity to reserve a portion of a beach then that's the best
location for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Since the natural beauty of the beach will fit your island wedding
theme nicely, then you won't need too many decorations for the
actual ceremony. Set up white folding chairs right on the sand –
dress the ends of the chairs (closest to the aisle) with large,
bright tropical flowers, such as pink orchids, to add some color.
Create a small arch or place a gazebo made of straw or bamboo at
the head of the chairs, where you can stand for the ceremony.
Decorate the arch or gazebo with beautiful tropical flowers in
vibrant colors.
Dressing For Your Romantic Island Getaway
Generally speaking, it's acceptable to dress fairly casual for an
island wedding theme. Therefore, the bride can wear a simple,
white, flowing sun dress and the groom can wear a Hawaiian shirt
or a nice white suit (perhaps in light cotton or linen). The bride
can affix tropical flowers in her hair and the bride and groom can
wear leis throughout the ceremony.
Guests will enjoy the dress code that an island wedding allows
them too! Ask guests to dress with an island theme in mind –
meaning, they should ditch the ties and dark colors and opt for
light clothing in pastels or florals.
Refreshments
Stick to your island wedding theme throughout the course of the
day and include food and drink from the tropics during your
wedding reception.
Begin the cocktail hour by offering guests fruity cocktails made
with tropical juices, such as guava, pineapple and mango juice.
Serve fresh fruit and coconut to start. Assuming your wedding is
during the day, these starters will be a cool and refreshing break
from the hot sun.
Serve a variety of different tropical foods for the dinner course.
Mix and match different island foods; for example, try a variety
of Hawaiian, Japanese and South Pacific specialties. Coconut
encrusted shrimp, Kalua pig and ahi sashimi are great choices. End
dinner with a traditional guava, coconut or pineapple cake and
serve Kona coffee and hot tea.
Your guests will love the traditional fare of the islands that
your wedding has to offer and will experience a celebration that
is truly original than others they may have attended in the past.
The combination of the scenery, the natural decorations and the
fresh food will be a great experience for friends, family and of
course for you – the happy couple!
If you love the natural beauty of the tropics and want a wedding
with the laid back and easy going attitude of the islands, then an
island wedding theme may be the perfect way to celebrate your
wedding!
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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