Do you want to make your wedding celebration bright, unforgettable and fun?
Then you should consider a Hawaiian party! A Hawaiian wedding is not standard. Rest assured, such an exotic celebration will impress absolutely everyone. And, you newlyweds will also be satisfied.
Hawaiian party style weddings are held during the warmer months. Mainly in summer or warm countries.
Hawaiian style wedding
One of the brightest celebrations can safely be considered a Hawaiian wedding. Such a significant day can be organized in a restaurant complex with a swimming pool, near the water, or go far, far away to the islands and celebrate according to local canons on the ocean shore. A Hawaiian-style wedding is beautiful, cheerful, and positive. The traditional Hawaiian celebration will not leave indifferent even those who are hard to surprise with anything.
Marriage ceremony
A wedding ceremony in Hawaii is a beautiful and romantic sight. Each tradition is a sign of agreement and eternal love. The invitees exchange leis (Hawaiian beads) - this is a sign of friendship and wishes for happiness to the newlyweds. Leis are the main symbol of a Hawaiian wedding, they symbolize fidelity. At the end of the ceremony, instead of the usual doves, the newlyweds release two parrots into the sky.
How to Plan a Hawaiian Style Wedding
The first important step in organizing such a wedding is for the newlyweds to prepare invitations for guests. They must be colorful, with all kinds of inscriptions and prints. Summer-themed designs, bright colored stripes, romantic pictures, and other decorative elements are ideal. In wedding invitations, you must definitely clarify the theme of the celebration, as well as the need to comply with the festive dress code.
You can organize a Hawaiian wedding yourself or use the services of an event agency that will take care of all the hassle. The Hawaiian version of the celebration can be organized even with the smallest budget, and also have a lot of fun. If you have a lot of money, then organizing a huge, luxurious celebration with Hawaiian dancing and fireworks will not be difficult. It will cost a little more, but will look more impressive. There are many options for where to spend this day:
- On the seashore, river. This will be the best option for such an event. You should prepare bright details in advance for the outdoor ceremony, which will look incredible on the sandy beach. The wedding arch should be decorated with tropical flowers and green palm branches - this will definitely add exoticism and emphasize the theme of the event.
- Wedding by the pool. For such an occasion, young people can rent a huge country villa with a swimming pool or a restaurant complex, ordering catering with Hawaiian dishes in advance. Such a celebration will appeal to both the younger generation and older guests. You should add a lot of rose petals, confetti, and also launch huge lilies into the pool water.
- Hawaiian style restaurant. When choosing a venue, a couple can choose the simplest option - a restaurant. In this case, you need to beautifully decorate the place to reflect the essence and theme of the event. In place of the newlyweds, it is beautiful to decorate the palm tree with balloons, and make name holders on the tables in the shape of pineapples.
The entire color scheme of the event is designed in light, monochromatic colors; the colors should combine beautifully and harmonize with the overall style. The abundance of cream and peach shades combined with pink and yellow flowers will look stunning, and the fiery motifs of Hawaiian music will make even the most modest guests dance.
When organizing a Hawaiian wedding, you need to be aware that such a celebration will be more to the liking of young people, so you should not invite a huge number of grandmothers who may not understand the theme of the event. Watch an interesting video about the beautiful organization of a wedding in Hawaiian style:
How to decorate a room
Undoubtedly, decorating the hall is an integral part of giving the theme and atmosphere of the festive celebration. Decorations made from various floral arrangements will look best. They decorate the tables and the banquet hall itself.
If you are celebrating in a restaurant, then the columns can be decorated with a beautiful fabric on which rose petals are attached.
To decorate the room, golden and peach shades will look ideal. You can decorate the hall yourself or hire a special group of people who organize holidays.
Wedding scenario in the style of a Hawaiian party
The host takes on the responsibility of creating a scenario for your wedding. But the couple can take part in the preparation of interesting, energetic competitions. During the wedding party, light, pleasant music should be played. You should book dancers and musicians in advance, and invite a Hawaiian dance instructor who will show guests several master classes and help them relax.
During the banquet, an interesting solution will be a show of bartenders who will make colorful, exotic cocktails and amuse the guests. The newlyweds' dance should be rehearsed in advance. For the dance you will need wedding garlands - leis, which represent love and respect. At the end of the celebration, luxurious fireworks or paper lanterns should be launched.
Image of the bride and groom
The wedding dress for the bride and groom should not be too intricate; a fluffy dress with rings and a formal tuxedo will not work here. A Hawaiian wedding is lightness, brightness and freedom, so you should forget about high hairstyles and heels, and give preference to simplicity. The bravest ones can choose grassy Hawaiian skirts and swimsuits. Choosing distinctive outfits for a Hawaiian wedding is not that difficult.
Large curls or neatly gathered hair, a wreath of flowers is an excellent solution for the bride. The dress can be of any cut, color, and some brides can do without it at all. Instead of standard shoes, you should choose bright, colorful flip-flops, sandals, or come to the ceremony barefoot. Makeup should be light, discreet, and lips can be highlighted with a bright shade: red, dark burgundy and others. The main decoration for the bride will be fresh flowers, which need to be woven into her braid, hairstyle, and attached to her hand.
Plan b
A beach wedding, like any outdoor celebration, is always a risk. The weather is changeable and can make adjustments even to the most well-thought-out scenario. In case of unforeseen circumstances, you definitely need a backup plan. It is better to organize a beach wedding near an indoor venue, where you can move the ceremony and reception in case of heavy rain. If your celebration is taking place in a secluded place, then take care of a tent or awning where you can shelter from bad weather. As a last resort, buy umbrellas - they will save the situation if the ceremony cannot be moved under the roof.
Remember that evenings near the water are usually cooler than in the city. Therefore, it would be a good idea to rent several outdoor gas heaters and prepare blankets for guests. And when choosing a tent for a banquet, choose one with lowered walls made of polyethylene - they guarantee protection from strong winds and slanting rain.
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Beach style wedding
A beach themed wedding is ideal for couples who want to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. You won't find intricate details here, as this style features a casual aesthetic that allows you to highlight the natural beauty of your space.
Style Description
The “eco” style became popular in the 2000s in Europe, when there was a demand for natural materials in interior design and clothing. Its name comes from the Greek word eikos, which translated into Russian means “house” or “dwelling.” This theme can be characterized in three words: unity with nature, harmony, natural beauty.
This option is suitable for those who want to make their life better, surround themselves with environmentally friendly things and achieve harmony with nature.
An eco-friendly celebration is in many ways reminiscent of a rustic-style wedding. Here you can find out how to arrange it according to all the rules. Here you will find tips on decorating the procession, choosing a ceremony location, decorating a cake, a photo zone, and much more.
Where to spend
A wedding in this style is primarily ideal for beach venues. Wedding registration can be organized right on the seashore. Even if the wedding is not taking place on the seashore, you can organize off-site registration and a wedding buffet on the shore of a lake or river.
Popular options include yacht clubs, lake houses and piers that offer views of the water.
For a festive banquet, choose a restaurant or recreation center with a view of the sea or river. Avoid too formal, modern and urban settings.
Or you can hold a wedding on the ocean shore, go on a honeymoon with a small group and organize an unforgettable romantic ceremony there.
Choosing a location depending on the season
The best time for a rustic wedding is early to mid-autumn. But there are also suitable places in other seasons.
In summer
In the warm season, you can organize everything on the shore of a lake, river or sea. To prevent rain from spoiling the holiday, you need to provide awnings. Be sure to lay paths or boards on the ground or sand.
Another option is a golf course, where there will be enough space for both a banquet and a photo zone. In hot weather, it is better to give preference to a clearing in the forest, where you can hide from the scorching rays of the sun under the canopy of trees. An interesting solution is to hold a wedding in a wheat field surrounded by haystacks.
Articles you might be interested in reading:
- How to choose the right place for on-site registration: the most original ideas.
- How to properly organize on-site registration: all the nuances.
in autumn
During the golden season, it is worth taking a closer look at apple orchards or city parks. In the second decade of autumn, it is best to choose a restaurant with an open terrace. In case of rain, which often happens in October-November, you can take shelter inside. Such a place is ideal, because here you can organize colorful photography against the backdrop of yellowed leaves, ponds with swimming wild ducks (if there are any) and swings.
In the forest in autumn
in winter
When the temperature outside is below zero, there is little choice - go to a country cottage or sit in a cozy restaurant. Both must be finished with natural materials - wood, brick, clay or wild stone. It is advisable that the interior of the building include a fireplace. The crackling fire in it will add warmth to the celebration and photographs. Pretentious design is inappropriate here - numerous draperies, gilding, elements of painting on the walls, crystal chandeliers.
in spring
In March-April, country hotels with a calm interior will come in handy. You can also hold your wedding in an old wooden manor. The main condition for this is that the emphasis in design should be on naturalness and simplicity. Wooden or straw furniture, candlesticks, a fireplace, books, paintings on the walls, carts are welcome.
In late spring, at the end of April, May, you should pay attention to restaurants with a terrace or settle down right in the forest. An interesting option is birch plantings, but it is better to avoid pine forests
At this time there are a lot of ticks and various insects that can ruin your mood.
Color palette
If you're going for a tropical vibe, choose bright and vibrant colors such as fuchsia, turquoise, orange, green, purple, yellow, and red.
If you are not comfortable with bright colors, you can choose pastels and neutrals, which will give your wedding a vintage style and beach chic. Ivory, milky and peach colors, delicate shades of blue and pink, combinations with mother-of-pearl, silver or soft gold would be appropriate here.
Decor.
When the question “where to celebrate?” has been decided, it is worth thinking about how to decorate this place, turning it into “Hawaii”. First you need to install an arch and tents decorated with flowers.
The arch can also be replaced with a voluminous ring of unusual large flowers or petals. In Hawaii, such an unusual flower circle is called ohana, and for them it means unquenchable love. This circle will certainly add exoticism and originality to the wedding ceremony.
In the design of such an extraordinary wedding, the main feature should be a variety of bouquets of unusual flowers.
A bride's bouquet in a traditional design can easily be replaced with a haku wreath, which is made of tropical flowers. These same unusual flowers, like hibiscus or orchid, can be used to decorate the hairstyle of your future wife.
Invitations
Beach wedding invitations should get your guests in the right mood early on. There are no general rules here; it all depends on the ingenuity of the couple. These can be traditional cards in sand or blue tones, decorated with starfish, corals, shells or twine. You can use pearls, fancy calligraphy and watercolor details to create a light effect.
A very original version of the invitation would be a bottle with a package that looks like ancient parchment.
Wedding decorations
If your wedding is taking place on the beach or near a body of water, keep the decor minimal and let the landscape do the work for you. For a ceremony that takes place on the sand, limit the interior to the bare necessities: wedding arch, seating for guests, signage. It can be windy on the beach and boardwalk, so be sure to ensure that the decor is well secured.
A beach-style wedding should not be pretentious or overloaded with unnecessary details. Natural decor is ideal for such a wedding: shells, starfish, sand, twine, flowers.
If you are planning a tropical-style wedding, then you can safely use fruits as decoration. The brighter and juicier the combinations, the better! Pineapples can be used as dividers between rows for guests, and as central accents when decorating a candy bar or photo zone. Use hollow pineapples for flower arrangements instead of traditional vases.
Citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges and limes are another alternative. Group a small number of different fruits to create an attractive centerpiece or use them as place cards.
Stylist
Take advantage of a purely summer idea for a celebration - printed designs for a bow tie, a scarf, placed in the breast pocket of a vest or jacket. Prints can be of any format, including floral. Svetlana Krasnova
Hippie wedding, safari style, rustic motifs - each theme has a highlight around which you can build an entertainment program. Plan it so that all guests can take part in the games. Calm intellectual competitions between the tables will be diluted by noisy entertainment and dance numbers performed by invited artists and guests of the evening.
Groom image
When it comes to dress code, stay away from anything too formal. You should not consider classic suits for a beach ceremony.
A combination of a light short-sleeved shirt with matching trousers or shorts would be appropriate. For a truly relaxed, beachy look, the shirt can be left untucked.
If you still prefer a more classic look, then you should consider suits in light shades made of cotton and linen. Lightweight leather moccasins will perfectly complement the groom's look.
Important Details
A beach ceremony and banquet involves many important nuances, without which you and your guests will at least feel uncomfortable.
- A wooden podium is necessary if you are going to go to the altar not barefoot, but in shoes, and especially in heels.
- Umbrellas are needed not only in case of rain. They will protect guests from the scorching sun during the ceremony if you have planned it for lunchtime.
- As a compliment for the invitees, choose something that will be useful to them during the holiday: sunglasses, a straw hat, refreshing napkins, thermal water, a fan.
- When indicating the dress code in the invitation, remind guests to choose outfits made from natural lightweight materials, comfortable open shoes and take hats with them.
- Don't forget about lighting if your ceremony or reception is planned for late evening.
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organizer of EVENT AGENCY RUBY WOO | photographer NATALIA LYSYKH |
photographer KSENIA DEYCH | photographer KSENIA DEYCH |
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Bride's dress
When choosing a dress for a beach-style wedding, it is better to avoid dresses made of heavy fabrics, with oppressive corsets and long trains. Preference should be given to models with a straight silhouette made of light, flowing fabrics, preferably natural (cotton, silk, linen, lace). Open dresses that expose the neckline, shoulders and back are perfect.
A wedding dress should allow the bride to move freely and naturally, fumbling in the sand or splashing through the water. Therefore, it is better to avoid tight outfits that restrict movement. Traditionally, a wedding dress is chosen to be white, but beach style expands the color palette - from soft pastels to something completely bright, crazy and tropical.
The length of the wedding dress can be any. An interesting option would be a short dress with a long or short train that you can hold with your hand.
Cake and treats
At a beach-style wedding, there should be more cold snacks than hot ones. First of all, these are all kinds of seafood: shrimp, mussels, oysters and other seafood.
Snacks can be served in the form of sandwiches, canapés or tartlets.
One of the fashionable trends is to serve snacks in special spoons or miniature glasses.
Light and delicious salads with seafood will decorate the wedding table.
As a main course, guests can be offered barbecued fish or chicken. Complement the meat with interesting sauces with the addition of lime, lemon, fruit or berries.
To ensure that none of the guests suffer from thirst, there should be enough drinks. Juices, lemonades, cocktails with refreshing ingredients and ice cubes are ideal for a summer wedding menu. As for alcoholic drinks, it would be more appropriate to focus on weak drinks, such as white wine sangria with melon cubes and strawberries or cold champagne with berries.
As a dessert, the festive table will be decorated with cupcakes, pastries or the now fashionable cupcakes. This treat looks interesting and stylish. Each cupcake can be decorated with a unique detail related to the theme of the celebration.
Of course, the main dish at a wedding is the cake. It is better to avoid products with rich butter cream, giving preference to light cakes with soufflé and yogurt layers. It is worth paying attention to cakes coated with mastic or marzipan. Sweet mastic decorations look beautiful and will not leak or deteriorate in the heat. Serving the wedding cake is one of the highlights of the celebration. That is why it is worth taking care of worthy decoration of the dessert. There are many options here, and it all depends on the skill of the chefs and your personal preferences. Decorative elements related to the sea are perfect: shells, starfish, edible beads and ribbons.
Wherever you decide to hold your celebration on the river or ocean, may your family be happy! Love each other, fill the life of your other half with joys, pleasant moments and discoveries. Don't miss the opportunity to give each other a real holiday. Let the bright and vivid impressions of this wonderful day remain for the rest of your life. Be happy!
Peculiarities
One of its main characteristics is the simplicity of lines and straight cut of clothes. The formation of the national Japanese style was determined by the influence of multiple factors, such as the cultural characteristics of the country, aesthetic perception of the world, and historical events. Over the course of many centuries, the fashion for colors, the layers of the suit, the fashion for silhouettes changed, but the principle of cut remained the same.
The love for straight silhouettes is determined by traditional norms of creating a straight and clear silhouette, which allows you to align the curves of the body. By this, the Japanese seem to emphasize the peculiarities of their national mentality: simplicity and clarity in everything are important to them.
In addition, fashionable images in the Japanese style are multi-layered. This is expressed either by wearing a kimono or a kimono-style dress and a belt over it, or by unusual and complex cuts of clothing that create the illusion of this very layering.
Japanese-style clothing allows for the addition of curves through fitted styles, belts, pleats on clothing and unusually tailored collars.
Since we are not talking about the traditional national costume of Japan, but about the Japanese style as a whole, we can say that it has already undergone certain transformations and adapted to the fashion preferences of other countries.
In order to create a fashionable look in the Japanese style, it is not necessary to wear a heavy real kimono, the weight of which often reached 10-15 kg. It is enough to study the main features of this style and correctly combine them with the European styles familiar to us.
The Japanese style of clothing includes clothes of wide and straight styles. For example, a loose-fitting trouser skirt, a spacious blouse, a straight long or medium-length dress. It is assumed that mainly natural fabrics are used for sewing clothes - silk, linen or cotton. Nowadays, satin weaving is often added to clothing.
Previously, clothing decoration was done exclusively by hand. Nowadays, this task is fully accomplished with the help of modern technologies. The main decorative elements are plant prints, flowers, and images of nature.
Often, outfits are complemented with an obi belt, or its modern equivalent, which is tied on the back or under the chest in the form of a bow. By the way, chaste women in Japan tied this belt, leaving the bow at the back.
It is allowed to combine loose, flowing silhouettes and fitted ones in order to emphasize the advantages of your figure and not hide your thin waist.
Body art, piercings, and tattoos are considered unacceptable in the Japanese style, since the main feature of the Japanese image, in particular the female one, is modesty, self-esteem and naturalness.
Hawaiian wedding planning
Every wedding begins with invitations for guests . They must understand at a glance what kind of party they are going to attend. That is why the design of your invitations should be bright and catchy. You can use different prints and designs with a summer theme. Or maybe you will be interested in marine themes: shells, fish, pebbles, corals and starfish.
Also interesting symbols can be palm trees, yachts, sun and sea. You can try making invitations in the shape of a Hawaiian shirt or a surfboard.
Ideal places to host such a party would be:
- Coast of the ocean, sea or any other body of water
It is necessary to select a place in advance and prepare it for on-site registration. You should stock up on bright paraphernalia, a wedding arch, tropical flowers, palm branches.
This option is the best for holding a Hawaiian party. The beach and sea waves are ideal conditions for creating an exotic atmosphere.
- Restaurant on the water/restaurant with a swimming pool
A country villa or cottage with a terrace is suitable here. Place rose petals, fresh flowers, candles on stands, and confetti into the pool water. This party will appeal to guests of any age.
- Hawaiian style restaurant
Newlyweds can choose any restaurant. And in the future they themselves will recreate the Hawaiian atmosphere and comfort in it.
Place.
Of course, we won’t go to Hawaii, but still the best place for this event will be a beach near the nearest body of water (preferably wild, so that no one will interfere). But do not forget about the safety rules on a wild beach; swimming in it may be dangerous. Check the entire area of the beach and reservoir nearby, check the bottom of the reservoir, try to find out everything about this place. Perhaps there is a whirlpool, a night tide, or the bottom is strewn with various snags that can hurt you. Most likely you will stay until late at night and you obviously don’t need sacrifices.
Owners of a luxurious swimming pool can host a celebration in their yard. If there is no pool or body of water nearby, then try renting a water park, a hotel with a pool and jacuzzi, a sauna, or any other place where it is warm and has plenty of water. The gala event can also be organized on a luxury yacht.
Hawaiian images of newlyweds
Since the Hawaiian style implies lightness and ease, there is no need to talk about the bride’s classic fluffy dress and the groom’s black tuxedo!
Newlyweds should choose distinctive Hawaiian costumes. So forget about traditional looks. The Hawaiian party welcomes even casual clothing.
- Hawaiian bride image
A summer sundress, a light beach dress or a long skirt with a top will suit the bride. Brave brides can choose a swimsuit as an outfit, which will be covered with a pareo or scarf. As for the color of the outfit, they can be either bright and variegated, or delicate and sensual. There is no need to wear shoes. You can either go barefoot and wear a dainty bracelet, or opt for flip flops/sandals.
The ideal hairstyle option is large curls and collected hair. You can run a beautiful flower, such as a lily, between the strands of hair. A wreath of flowers is also a good option.
- Hawaiian style groom look
An excellent outfit for the groom would be:
- Linen suit;
- Light shirt with trousers, shorts or breeches.
As for shoes, you don’t have to worry about choosing shoes. The groom can also come barefoot or wear flip-flops.
A mandatory accessory for the bride and groom should be a garland of fresh flowers: jasmine, orchid, plumeria. Such flowers have a special aroma. In addition to flowers, you can add shells, pearls, feathers and leaves to such a garland. At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, the future husband and wife exchange Hawaiian garlands and keep them throughout their married life.
Hawaiian dress code for guests
There are no special requirements for guests' attire. Summer and light clothing. The bride and groom can offer guests two options:
- Hawaiian party in swimsuits and colorful pareos;
- colored sundresses, colorful shirts and shorts.
Well, absolutely all guests should prepare garlands or wreaths of flowers, which will differ in color from the newlyweds’ garlands. Such wreaths should be distributed either at the entrance to a restaurant or before a wedding ceremony on the beach.
As for the bridesmaids, they should choose sundresses or light dresses of the same color or style. Each friend should be given a bracelet or headband of flowers. You can also weave a living flower into a girl’s braid.
The bride's bouquet
For a Hawaiian wedding, in principle, a bouquet is not needed. The newlyweds have plenty of bracelets and flower wreaths!
But some brides still want to follow tradition and come to the wedding with a gorgeous bouquet.
If you decide to have a bouquet, then give preference to unusual flowers: tiger lilies, blue roses, tropical orchids, magnolias, hibiscus. You can also experiment - use bright fruits and berries.
Wedding transport
It’s hard to decide on the right car for a Hawaiian wedding. Almost any brand of car will do here. It is important to focus on the style of the wedding.
A bright, colorful car will suit you. Place dolls on its roof - the bride and groom in Hawaiian costumes. And also, in addition, decorate the car with flowers and paper butterflies.
Hawaiian wedding program
In order for guests to fully enjoy the style of your wedding, it is necessary not only to create a Hawaiian atmosphere, but also to provide an appropriate entertainment program. Emphasize the holiday mood, select incendiary songs, organize live music. Playing with a ukulele will create a special atmosphere. A party cannot be complete without dancing. Incorporate traditional Hulu dance into your routine.
To make the evening truly fiery and eventful, you can organize boating and banana boat rides, prepare a fire show and fireworks.
Sources:
https://svadbavo.ru/journal/podgotovka-k-svadbe/svadba-v-stile/gavaiskom/ https://mirsvadeb.net/96_svadba_pljazhnyj_stil https://isvadby.ru/stili_svadeb/gavajskaya-svadba-idei-dlya -sozdaniya.html
The sound of waves and wind
The coast, especially the sea coast, is often noisy due to waves and wind. And even on a river beach, with strong waves, the noise of the water can drown out the words, and gusts of wind carry them away, preventing the bride and groom from hearing the vows even from a short distance. Speakers and a microphone will help solve this problem - for the most important words.
Keep in mind that all wedding decor should be massive or heavy enough so that it does not blow away with the wind. The same goes for tables and chairs: it’s better to take care of weights just in case than to catch flying furniture later. If you want to use candles in your decor, be sure to place them in glass vases. This way they will not go out and create a fire hazard.
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photographer ANNA EVGRAFOVA | |
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