{Weekend Wedding} Destination Hawaii!

Welcome to a {Weekend Wedding} in Hawaii!

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Welcome to Hawaii!  This couple fell in love with the easy going mentality and exotic atmosphere of Hawaii.  So, they opted for fun Hawaiian themed wedding.  The bride wears a beautiful custom halter neck wedding dress from Whirlingturban that is accented by a flowing strapless bridesmaid dress in a floral pattern also from Whirlingturban.  The ceremony took place on a local beach with a breathtaking water backdrop, decorated with brightly coloured flowers and pineapples.  The reception took place outside so the guests could take in the Hawaiian sunset.  The tables were draped in simple but elegant linens and were surrounded by palm trees and beach torches.  The guests enjoyed some of the couples' favourite tropical drinks like pina coladas and mai tais.  The guests indulged in a slice of a white three tired cake covered in sugared plumeria flowers.  At the end of the evening, everyone took home token of the couples' gratitude packed in a palm box.    

{It's the Little Touches ...}

For a Hawaiian wedding, you really have to use the island flowers to your advantage.  Tuck a colourful hibiscus into your chair covers to give your Hawaiian or Hawaiian themed wedding the tropical touch.

Stuck on ideas for Hawaiian themed wedding favours?  Pineapples are delicious and make the perfect Hawaiian themed guest favor.  Plus they make great table decorations!   

Check out these fantastic ceremony decorations!  A little bamboo, some orchids, bright colours and voila!  Hawaiian beach ceremony perfection.

Next week we head to Mexico and be sure to check in tomorrow for the winner of this past {Monday Eye Candy} poll!

{Floral Friday} Destination Hawaii!

If you can't say it, say it with flowers!  Enjoy these great floral inspirations fit for a Hawaiian wedding!

{Hair & Accessories}
Whether your're opting for a traditional haku or a simple accent to your wedding day hairstyle, tropical flowers are the way to go.  Also, don't forget leis for you and all of your guests!

Hakus for head and ankles made of orchids and various other tropical Hawaiian flowers.

Leis of plumeria, pikake, rose, and greenery.

{Bouquets}
There are certainly some flowers that simply scream Hawaii.  Be sure to consider hibiscus, plumeria, lilies, birds of paradise, and anthurium for your bouquets and boutonnieres.

Two brightly coloured bouquets of hibiscus flowers.

A bouquet of tropical green anthuriums.

A bouquet of white casablanca lilies on the left and a bouquet of star gazer lilies on the right.

Bouquet of white and green orchids on the left and a bouquet on the rightt mixes plumeria with palm for a distinctive tropical effect.

This weekend you are invited to a {Weekend Wedding} in Hawaii.  So be sure to check in for some romance in the sun and surf!

{Table Top Thursday} Destination Hawaii!

It's {Table Top Thursday}, Hawaiian style! Even if you can't afford to make the trip to Hawaiian for a classic beach wedding, you can still create a fantastic Hawaiian themed wedding right at home.  Be sure to use bright and tropical colours and pretty flowers to set the mood.  Then use your own personal touches that makes you feel like you really could be in Hawaii, even if you aren't!  Let's check out these great inspirations!

{Decorations & Centerpieces}
Most wedding services in Hawaii will have lots of beautiful decorations for you to use, but you can recreate these looks at home if you can't afford the trip.  Use lots of colourful tropical flowers like hibiscus, lilies, and plumeria and pair them with colourful chair covers or hanging decorations.  Make little additions like pineapples, bowls of leis, or even tiki statues to really give your wedding the Hawaiian feel.

{Stationary & Favors}
Your stationary and favors should really fit with your Hawaiian style.  If you've chosen to decorate with pretty flowers, carry that through into your stationary.  Do the same if you've chosen to go with pineapples or tikis.  For favor ideas consider beachy items like flip flops and hand fans or items that will remind guests about the great time they had at your wedding like local sand or tropical drink mixes. 

Pocket invitation on left by etsy seller ExQuisiteInVitation; Aloha save the dates on the right by etsy seller loriruedi paper & thread invitation design studio.

{Desserts & Drinks}

Use tropical flowers like plumeria and hibiscus to decorate your Hawaiian cake and cupcakes or go all out and make a tiki or volcano masterpiece!  If you want to try something unique, have a coconut flavoured cake or cover your cake in delicious roasted coconut!  Serve delicious and fruity tropical drinks like Mai Tais, Pina Coladas, and Blue Hawaiian in coconut shells for a fun signature drink.

Frangipani cupcakes on the right by Sugarbloom Cupcakes.

Stop by tomorrow for some floral inspirations just as irresistable as the Hawaiian surf!

{What to Wear Wednesday} Destination Hawaii!

Good evening everyone and welcome to {What to Wear Wednesday}  Destination Hawaii!
This week is all about Hawaiian Destination and Hawaiian themed weddings!  Any wedding in Hawaii should definitely evoke the feel of the sun, the sand, and the water that brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to its shores every year.  Let's take a look at some fabulous Hawaiian inspirations!

{Hair & Accessories}
What can I say?  The look of a Hawaiian wahine is not complete without FLOWERS!

Don't forget your leis!

White silk orchid hair clip by etsy seller JadeRoseDesigns.

Hibiscus necklace by etsy seller SolarHalo.

{Bridesmaids' Dresses}
For a Hawaiian or a Hawaiian themed wedding you and your girls should really get into the spirit!  A floral print, which is not always a favourite for bridesmaids dresses, really works with this theme.  Play around with different patterns and even different colours to make each girl's look unique!

All three dresses from Whirlingturban.

Tired of seeing bridesmaids wearing the same colour?  Want something more unique?  Try the same dress with FOUR different colour options!  The flowing silhouette and the floral print of these dresses by Davids Bridal are perfect for a beachy Hawaiian wedding.

{Groom's & Groomsmen Attire}

Let's face it, Hawaii is HOT!  So, for your Hawaiian groom and his groomsmen, ditch the stuffy and sweaty suit jackets and go casual.  Simple short-sleeved button up shirts in solid colours or floral patterns paired with sleek pants in tan or khaki beat the heat AND look fantastic!  Or, if you still want the sophistication of a suit, opt for comfy breathable fabrics like cotton or linen and cool colours like tan, white, or beige.

Tomorrow will be {Table Top Thursday}, so be sure to check in for some Hawaiian inspirations!