How to Announce You're Getting Married In Hawaii

If you’re like most brides, people started asking you about the date and place of the wedding as soon as the engagement ring was on your finger. With the weather getting colder in most places in the country now, you might be thinking about going somewhere warmer for your nuptials.

Hawaii can be the perfect place for a wedding, with its warm weather and beautiful landscapes. Of course, if you’re choosing to have a destination wedding, you’ll need to be prepared when you tell people about your location. You might not have the budget to have a lot of guests, and some guests might not be able to afford to travel.

Your friends and family should understand this, but it is worth considering ways to involve them from afar. Things like a webcam link to your wedding or holding a reception at home can make people who aren’t going to be at your wedding still feel like they’re a part of your special day.

When  you start planning your Hawaiian wedding, we’ll be happy to help you figure out all the ways you can get people involved, whether they’re at the ceremony or not!

How to Choose Hawaii Wedding Flowers

Hawaii is known around the world for its amazing flowers.   So if you’re planning a wedding here, it makes sense to incorporate some of the islands’ best blooms.

 

Bright tropical flowers are a great way to bring color into your wedding. Orchids, gingers, and bougainvillea come in a variety of colors and can make the bridal bouquet look great.

Flowers can be added to the groom’s party with boutonnieres. These can be made to match the bride’s bouquet and add a bit of flair to an otherwise bland suit.

 

Fragrant flowers can give a delicate scent to your venue. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, though, so these are best added in moderation.

With such a wide variety available, there are flowers for any style of wedding. We can help you find the best flowers for your wedding party, guests, and venue.

How to Beat the Hawaii Heat on Your Wedding Day

Getting married on a hot summer day is a lovely thought but you should make sure that you and your guests don’t wilt before the day is out.  Here are some ideas to ensure that everybody looks fresh from morning until night during your fabulous Hawaii wedding day.

 

 

• It might seem obvious but light fabrics are the best way of keeping cool.  That’s easy enough to achieve as far as wedding dresses are concerned but grooms should avoid a heavy wedding suit.
  
• Turn the wedding programs into fans and make sure that there are enough bottles of water and soda to hand.  Don’t offer alcohol early in the day as it will dehydrate your guests.
  
• Organize a canopy when the photographs are being taken so that you all can take a break in the shade.
  
• Think about arranging for your ceremony to be held earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon, when the sun isn’t at its hottest.
  
• Parasols are a great idea for your female guests but you may want to let your poor male guests use sun hats, particularly if they have thinning hair!

 

If you love the thought of getting married in Hawaii but need some help planning it, please call us to talk through your requirements.  We’re sure you can make some suggestions that you’ll adore.

How to Share Your Fab Wedding Online

Last week, we wrote about how to share your Hawaii wedding memories with family and friends who couldn’t attend.   

That got us thinking about technology and how to share your fab wedding day with people you know around the world.  Guess what?  You don’t need to be a tech geek to do it!

• Set up a YouTube channel and ask one of your bridal party to film the ceremony.  The footage can be uploaded so quickly that it will almost be live! 

• You can do the same thing with photos on Facebook, all from one smart phone.  Wouldn’t it be lovely to read the comments and best wishes from everyone later in the day? 

• If the thought of posting images of your wedding online makes you nervous, you could always post updates on Twitter throughout the day.  Again, you’ll be able to receive messages from those who couldn’t travel with you to Hawaii. 

• Alternatively, stick to posting up pictures of the beach, the stunning Hawaiian scenery or your reception venue.  That way, you can share part of your day without personally having to feature in what’s posted online.

Any of these options will work.  If you need help planning your Hawaii wedding, including how to record and capture those precious moments, we can help.

Creative Ways to Share Your Wedding Photos

When your Hawaii wedding is over, we’re sure that you’ll want to relive the moments with those who could and couldn’t attend.   

Why not go trendy and try these fun, wedding photo sharing techniques:

• Create a photo book online and order as many hardback versions as you like.  Upload your favorite photographs, choose your layout, backgrounds and text and then decide if you want a glossy ‘coffee table book’ look or something more informal.  These make lovely gifts that the receiver will treasure forever.

• Throw a wedding photo and video viewing party.  Your photographs of Hawaii will look incredible on a slideshow on a large screen television via your laptop or tablet.  Don’t forget the wine and food!

• Organize an event where family and friends who couldn’t attend can have their photos taken with you at an Official Post Wedding Party.  This is a great excuse to wear your wedding gown again. 

If you think these are great ideas or have done something different to share those special moments, please let us know.  Plus, if you're looking for a Hawaii wedding planner, please give us a call and let's talk.

How to Choose a Beach Friendly Wedding Dress

So you’ve decided to get married in Hawaii?  That’s fantastic!  

One of the main attractions of getting married in Hawaii is the relaxed beach wedding ceremony.  You may be worried, though, about what kind of wedding dress is suitable on the sand.  Here are a few suggestions that will make you look gorgeous on the day:

• Keeping the look simple is best to fit in with the more casual vibe of the day.  Too much heavy embellishment or a full skirt will just leave you hot and bothered.
  
• Strapless gowns or off-the-shoulder designs look great on the beach.
  
• Layered chiffon will give you a bright and breezy ‘at the beach’ style that will look fabulous if the wind catches it.
  
• When it comes to color, white or cream are probably the best shades to opt for.  A full gown in a bright color might attract a lot of attention from other people on vacation!A
  
• Grecian style dress would also look fabulous on the sands and it’s easy to combine some flat sandals with it if you don’t want to go barefoot.
  
• If you don’t like the thought of a long gown trailing on the sand, there’s no reason why you can’t choose a cocktail dress length.  This really suits brides who love a modern style.

Which of these styles do you love best?  Please let us know!

How to Have a Hassle Free Hawaii Wedding

Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii can be a challenge.  Why?  Because you can't jump in the car and swing by to take a look at the facilities and you often depend upon pictures online to get an idea of what to expect.

How can you resolve a problem like this?

• Hire a Hawaii wedding planner. A good planner will make sure that your venue is personalized the way you want it and that all the small touches you want are put in place.  They will even advise you on the best time to book flights and let you know about special offers on air fares.

Whatever ideas you may have, we can translate them into a fantastic Hawaii wedding day and leave you to arrive stress-free.  Give us a call and we’ll chat.