Tropical Wedding Ideas and Resources Online to Help Plan Your Hawaiian, Island Style Wedding.

You have probably noticed that there is a wide variety of choices available when it comes to planning a tropical themed wedding.  “Tropical” can make you think of the ocean, the beach, the Hawaiian or Caribbean Islands, or even a rainforest, and your decisions may vary greatly depending on what you choose and how extravagant you would like to be. Following are a few examples to get your creative juices flowing.

Let’s say you decide to hold your wedding on the beach. There are a multitude of decorating ideas, such as tiki torches (if it is in the evening) around the perimeter, and using seashells or flowers to make the isle. Archways can be rented, along with chairs and easily decorated with tulle or flowering vines. It really does not have to be too complicated, since nature is the perfect backdrop already. Sand and seashells can also be incorporated into the invitations and favors.

If you are going for an ocean theme, without actually being on the sand, there are plenty of things you can do to bring the blue waters into your theme. Use turquoise, ocean blues and greens as colors in your table décor, adding tropical fish patterns for napkins and other assorted sea related décor such as sand dollars, seahorses, shells and starfish. Centerpieces can get very creative with water globes and tropical flowers, or sand and candle arrangements. The ocean blues and fish theme can also be carried over on to invitations and favors.

If you prefer a bolder color scheme, the tropical foliage of the islands can provide a wonderful way to incorporate color from the background to the table. Buy or rent large tropical plants and palm trees if you do not already have them on site. Vibrant tropical arrangements are easy to make for your centerpieces. Pineapples and other tropical fruits are not only colorful and tasty, but add to the theme when included at the tables and bar area. Tiki huts, tropical drinks and some good island music during the reception are some additional touches.