Tropical Theme Wedding Ideas
Themes add personality and charm to weddings. Brides create themes around whatever inspires them, such as colors, time periods, historical events or personal interests. Whether your wedding is in a backyard in the Midwest or on a tropical island, use creativity to incorporate a tropical theme into your big day.
Tropical Colors
Tropical colors are bright and bold. Hot pinks, burnt oranges, deep sea blues and vibrant greens all fit into the tropical color palette. Add splashes of tropical colors to more neutral tones avoid oversaturation during your tropical theme wedding. Create sashes in a tropical color for the bridesmaids' dresses. DécorSecrets.com suggests using warm browns in a tropical color scheme. Print the wedding programs in a tropical color and use tropical-colored cloth napkins at the reception for additional color accents.
Straw Fans
For an outdoor wedding, give palm leaf-shaped straw fans as favors. Straw fans complement a tropical-themed wedding, according to TheKnot.com. They also can cool down guests if the ceremony is taking place during warm weather or in a tropical climate.Tie a tropical-colored ribbon around each fan for a splash of color. Allow the fans to double as place cards. Secure a piece of paper with a guest's name and table number onto each fan.
Steel Drum Band
The sound of tropical celebration, especially in the Caribbean, usually includes a steel drum band. The distinctive, festive rhythm pounded out by steel drum bands is a staple at beachside events. Hire a steel drum band for an alternative rendition of "Here Comes the Bride." Visit clubs that feature steel drum bands to get a feel for the music and the musicians.
Signature Drinks
Add a taste of the tropics with a signature drink, a special concoction invented especially for your wedding. Create frozen drinks using tropical fruits like pineapples. (Clearly state the ingredients of all drinks to avoid allergic reactions.) Signature drinks can be alcoholic or nonalcoholic, notes Wedding-Ideas-Guide.com. Include nonalcoholic options that contain tropical fruits. Make sure you have ice cubes and blenders on hand to make frozen drinks to cool off your guests and heat up the reception.
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