A wedding beneath palm trees is romantic and photogenic.
A romantic Hawaiian-themed wedding is never out-of-style. Plan your ideal wedding on the Big Island or on one of Hawaii's smaller exotic islands, Kauai, Maui, Oahu or Molokai. Hawaii's islands offer a choice of beautiful scenes for your wedding. Choose to be married on a beach, by a waterfall, on a catamaran, at sunrise or at sunset. If your Hawaiian-themed wedding will be in the states, there are many coptions to make your special day a romantic success.
Wedding by a Waterfall
Gently trickling water is the perfect bridal march.
Pukalani Falls Garden is a popular Hawaiian location with falls, gardens and a beach. Brides and grooms are assured of privacy in this beautiful setting on their special day. The lyrical sound of a trickling waterfall will be your bridal march and the nearby Angels Bay Beach provides a backdrop for photos after the ceremony. Maui island is renowned for its numerous waterfalls. Kipahulu, or Seven Sacred Pools, and Waikani Falls, or Three Bears Fall, offer quieter settings.
Wedding by the Ocean
Ocean waves and breezes provide a romantic accent that will make any wedding unforgettable.
Say your vows at the hour that is most romantic for you. Sunrise, midday, or at sunset, anytime can suit your mood when you stand beneath a gentle ocean spray on the white sands of Angels Bay Beach. The peaceful beach is a romantic option for photos, or for the whole ceremony.
A Garden Wedding
You might be in a garden, but the ocean is right next door.
In the Pukalani Falls Garden the wedding couple can take their vows amidst tropical plants and flowers. Colorful koi and parrots will be the only exotic intruders. Palm and bamboo trees are two of the exotic plants growing in the garden along with banana, papaya coconuts, orchids and other fruit trees.
The Hobbit House, with a veranda and atrium, is available in case of rain.
A Wedding on the Water
Porpoise might crash your wedding party.
You can be on the beach or in the water. Take an extremely personal and romantic three hour cruise on a sailing yacht, saying your vows on the deck at sunset. Have your wedding aboard a speedy catamaran, another exciting option for a more adventurous couple. Depending on the season you might see porpoise or humpback whales on the guest list.
A Traditional Hawaiian Wedding
For those who love candles, tiki torches supply the romantic lighting.
Blowing a conch shell announces the bride's entrance, a Hawaiian wedding tradition. The lovers greet each other in a circle of flowers where they are joined forever with sacred vows and the pouring of sand from two vials into one.
Before the ceremony begins there is the traditional exchange of leis to show the couple's complete acceptance of one another. The bride is the first to present a lei to her groom, and they also exchange leis with both sets of parents.
The lighting of tiki torches and accompanying ukulele music are additional touches for the traditional Hawaiian wedding.
A Hawaiian Theme Wedding
The Hawaiian flowered lei is a "must have" for a traditional wedding.
You can have your casual style, Hawaiian theme wedding without having to travel away from your own community. Wearing Hawaiian flowered shirts, flowered dresses and exchange the traditional flower leis will create an atmosphere similar to that of the big island. For a more authentic setting, have your wedding on a beach, in a tropical garden, a park or on a boat. Don't forget to light tiki torches and play the Hawaiian wedding song.
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