Forest greens reds and yellows native splash Hawaiian Summer Time Wedding

Tropical weddings are extremely romantic and there’s no better location to celebrate that romance than in beautiful Hawaii
When planning a wedding in Hawaii, 

 The deep forest greens of the mountains of Hawaii ,  Park weddings of Hawaii

Summertime is the perfect month to do so. Everything is in full bloom and you couldn’t ask for better weather than Hawaiian weather! The most beautiful aspect of Hawaii in the early summer is of course, the tropical plants and flowers that are all opening their buds and bursting open, showing just what Mother Nature can do. Because of the bold colors that these beautiful plants and flowers boast, there are two perfect colors for your tropical Hawaiian wedding . Those are red, green and yellow!

The first way to incorporate the red and green theme into your spring Hawaiian wedding is with the flowers that are native to this area. Petite anthuriums are native to the land and come in bright reds that will surely bring flavor to any bridal bouquet!




Mix these with lava plants that not only come in a bright yellow and red as well but also have luscious greens surrounding the blossom! Add some birds of paradise flowers, protea and ginger that will make for great accents!

Continue on with the flowers by adding bunches of orchids onto the ends of the aisles so you can walk through your own tropical paradise on the way to the aisle. Alternate red and green and although green orchids may be hard to find, you can easily have white orchids, which are more common, dyed in the exact hue of green that you are looking for. This will add a truly unique touch while keeping within your theme at the same time!

One of the easiest ways to create centerpieces for your Summertime Hawaiian wedding is to use tropical flowers again. You can keep with the same flowers mentioned above or you can go a different way with beautiful red and green poinsettias. These are tropical plants as well and it’s very simple to just place one pot in the middle of every table. Poinsettias are also a tropical plant and so they will tie into the red and green Hawaiian theme very nicely. This is also a great idea if you’re planning on holding a tropical Christmas wedding.

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If you want to do something different than flowers, try placing red and green tea lights throughout the center of the table. To add to the idea of being surrounded by water, you can purchase floating tea lights and have them float romantically in the water or you can place marbles in champagne floats and place one tea light in each glass. This is a very special way to make candles as your centerpieces and the marbles will look like bubbles!

When it comes to your wedding favors, your imagination is really your only limit for this type of wedding! Begin by giving every guest a red or green leis as they enter the reception area. Or, you can hand them out before the ceremony and look out to a sea of red and green as you say your vows. These leis can then be taken home by the guests to remind them of the beautiful tropical wedding they attended. Another idea for favors is to hand out floating flip flops in either red or green. You could get really creative and mix them up, one green flip flop to one red flip flop. Print the name of the bride and groom on one color and the name of the groom’s on the other.

Finding candles that are in the shapes of red orchids nestled in a sea of green is also a great way to make sure that your guests always remember the very special wedding they attended. Wrap them in a gift box colored red or green and print the name of the couple on the outside of the box. Choose red gift boxes and print the names in green, or vice versa.




You may want to stay within the red and green theme when it comes to your menu as well and again, there are very simple ways to do this. Beginning with the cake, it’s probably best to start with white and have red and green accents. Trim one tier with small red flowers designed from icing and on the next, trim with green flowers that have been carved from the same flavor icing. Incorporate into the menu such items as red and green grapes, red and green salad, using spring mix lettuce and red peppers, and red and green Bartlett pears. Mangos are also red and green, depending on how ripe they are. Peel these so that they still show the skin and help further your theme! Fruit is probably the easiest kind of food to find in red and green and you will find that works very well as there is a lot of tropical fruit to choose from!

And of course, you want to make sure that your dress will fit into the theme as well. If you’re up for something really fun, you could have the groom wear khaki shorts or pants with a Hawaiian tropical shirt. The bride could then wear a tropical print halter dress that would tie in nicely with the Hawaiian theme. If you were hoping to be a bit more formal with your attire, you can wear a white dress but one that is sleeveless will work the best. You can also make the dress a little more fun, flirty and tropical by choosing a dress that falls at the knee or just above instead of wearing a floor-length ball gown.

Having your wedding in Hawaii is extremely romantic and lots of fun! When you choose any colors, it’s sure to open your imagination and really get those creative juices flowing! And when red and green are colors, you will find you have so many options available to you as this color is naturally everywhere in Hawaii ..   Green and Red Hawaii wedding 

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A look at Hawaiian music played on the ukulele at weddings in Hawaii

Common repertoire of Hawaiian ukulele music
for ceremonies in Hawaii 

I Lava You

Kawaipunahele

White Sandy Beach

Akaka Falls 

Somewhere over the rainbow

The Hawaiian wedding song

Moonlight lady 

 

Hi'ilawe

Somewhere over the rainbow
Akaka Falls
Ku’u Morning De
The Hawaiian Wedding Song
Hawaiian Lullabye
Hanalei Moon

Pua HoneWaimea
Ukulele lady
Kauai beauty
Waikiki Sunset
White sandy beach
Waihine Ilikea
Blue Hawaii
Moonlight Lady
Aloha Oe
Ku’u Lei Awapui
Hokulea Star of Gladness
Hanohano Ka
Maile Lei Pikake
Kimo Hula
Ka Huila Wai
Ku’u Hoa

Pua LiliaWaikoloa
He U’i
Papalina Lahilahi
Pua Mana
I Kona

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Filipino themed wedding and tradition

 Filipino-Themed Wedding

A Filipino-themed wedding is one of the most fun, colorful, family-oriented, yet still-solemn ceremonies that you can have –

To give you an idea about what makes a Filipino flavorful in a ceremony so special, lets take a look at our list of its main elements: 

A Filipino wedding in Hawaii

Filipino bride getting ready for her big day with friends in Hawaii The bridal parties are usually
over 20 friends including the bridesmaids 

The dress of a Filipino bride is something that’s planned as early as the “pamamanhikan”. This is the Filipino custom of a groom’s family asking the bride’s family for her hand. The occasion usually involves plenty of food, giving it that feast-like atmosphere. Once the bride’s parents give the groom permission, that is when the official planning for the wedding starts. 

Although there could be many inspirations behind a Filipina’s bridal dress, a traditional one takes its cue from the national attire for females known as the “baro’t saya”. This is an outfit that consists of a separate top and skirt – although it could also be a full dress. The sleeves of a traditional “baro’t saya” are similar to what Imelda Marcos would wear. Think of it as being similar to butterfly sleeves which you’ve most probably seen in a Lady Gaga outfit. What makes a Filipina bridal dress stand out is the attention to detail, as well as the fabric used. Bridal gowns are usually made from fabric weaved from pineapple fiber or a similar material. Of course, the fit and style of the gown would still depend on the preference of the bride. 

• The outfit of the groom 

Next comes the outfit of the groom. A traditional Filipino groom wears a “barong”, which is what men wear during the most formal occasions. A “barong Tagalog” is basically an embroidered button-up shirt with long sleeves. Similar to a bridal gown, the barong can be made from pineapple fiber or other local fabrics like jusi. Grooms usually wear a white cotton t-shirt or a singlet underneath, because the material is very flimsy. This is typically paired with black or dark-colored trousers. 

• The members of the bridal entourage 

Just like Western weddings, a Filipino wedding consists of a bridal entourage with groomsmen and bridesmaid. However, the participants of the wedding ceremony extends to primary sponsors known as ninongs and ninangs or godfathers and godmothers, respectively. There are also flower girls, a Bible bearer, a ring bearer – which usually consists of the kids from the bride or groom’s family. The parents of the bride and groom are also part of the wedding march. 

Flower girl and ring boy dress up in style for the wedding ceremony in Hawaii source :
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Interesting, Fun Filipino Wedding Traditions

The history, sights, traditions, and customs of the Philippines is as colorful and as interesting as its people. When it comes to weddings, for example, the traditions are heavily influenced by the Spanish colonialization in the 18^th century. Since majority of the population is Catholic, the wedding ceremonies have become a combination of church-related activities. Add to this a healthy dose of folklore, superstition, and customs that have been practiced by brides and grooms for numerous centuries now, Filipino wedding traditions have become really interesting, fun, and downright quirky! 

If you’re having a Filipino themed wedding in Hawaii , you are bound to stumble upon plenty of superstitions, hearsay, fun, and outright weird practices. Again, this all stems from the colonial past of the country which has resulted to numerous influences – from Spain to Japan and the US take a look at what wikipedia Filipino wedding ceremonies

Filipino girlfriends getting ready for their best friends wedding in Hawaii in Waikiki at the Aston Beach Hotel
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The enchanting masterpiece that music has at a Wedding

Weddings : order of the music selections

the typical music flow of a processional at a wedding ceremony
The event starts from the mothers sometimes they will walk together hand in hand and grandparents are brought in before the wedding starts, the groomsmen and the groom follow the minister up to the alter and then the bridesmaids. Finally the grand entry of the bride though if there are flower girls 

Flower girl tosses plumerias and orchids as the bridal party starts to walk down the Hawaii beach aisle way 

they will walk right before the bride throwing the petals she is to walk on . All these events of different bridal parties  are accompanied by their own musical piece. Each music interlude marks the changing events and the importance of the function of music . 

Children playing with a harp at a wedding in Hawaii

Wedding music is of vocal or instrumental kind that can be both classic and contemporary one. It can range from traditional Wagner’s “Here Comes the Bride” to Norah Jones’ “Come Away With Me’. This music is performed at wedding rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions.

In most weddings, musicians are hired to perform in the events. Beforehand the wedding parties and the musicians decide what piece they have to perform. Recorded music can substitute to fulfill the functions but live players are often the first choice of the party.

Hawaiian Trio of 2 ukuleles and one guitar  with hula dancing at a wedding in Hawaii

There are four parts to the wedding ceremony that requires music: prelude, processional, during the service and the recessional.


A typical wedding starts with the prelude music. This music is played while the guests arrive and are seated. In moderns days the use of string quartets and harps has increase in popularity to be perform in the prelude music. After the prelude the other events follows accompanied by their own pieces. The bridal march is often accompanied by a procession tune. The most famous tune still followed now is the Wagner’s Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (1850), often called “Here Comes the Bride”. This piece has been historically played by an organist. There may be few hymns during the service. At the end of the service, a lively recessional tune is played to mark the union of the bride and the groom while they make their exit. The music is mostly uplifting as it will reflect the celebration to follow.

Flowers girls at Hawaii beach wedding wearing white crown of
tropical florals play the harp at their moms wedding

During the wedding service often instrumental music performs in the event but the kind of music entirely lies at your hand to decide.
Types of Wedding music

In a wedding the right type of music can make a big difference. From walking down the aisle to the love song splayed by the live bands or the DJ Playing the selected music. Each piece should be carefully chosen.

To match the music with the theme of your wedding does take a serious consideration. The kind of music that you select has an important role in the wedding. The music helps to create an atmosphere that will suit the big event, set the scenes and pin moment to the memories long after the wedding is over.

The wedding starts with the prelude music. This is an important piece where the music provider establishes the mood for the wedding. The choice of the music is entirely up to you. You can choose a vocal or instrumental kind to create the mood. You can choose the organist playing to create a religious mood to mark the importance of the day. To create an elegant mood you can select string instrument. A vocalist singing contemporary love ballads will definitely give you a romantic atmosphere. If you want to create a variety of different moods, than you can choose ethnic collections. The only general rule that applies to prelude music is that it should not be a dance oriented kind.

During the wedding ceremonies the music should be a soft kind. The bride’s entry is the most important of all the events so the music that is played greatly contributes to this lifelong memory. A recommended music is the Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, which will surely create a lasting impression.

The end of the wedding usual marks the union of the couple. The music should be majestic and played with a quick tempo. Ode to Joy by Beethoven and Wedding March from Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream can fully give you the credit to proclaim the union. more info on the wedding song found here  https://www.theknot.com/wedding-songs

Traditionally, at the reception, the bride and the groom take the first dance. The theme music for this moment is entirely romantic. It can be a song which has deep meaning to you or the lyrics describes what you feel about that person.
Another important dance at the reception is the father-daughter and the mother-son dance. You can choose music which will surely tell the importance of the relationship. Since the music expresses your joy it should be fast and triumphant. You can hire a live band or a DJ to perform in the events. Look for someone who is willing to take time to understand what you need. This will ensure your day is full of quality entertainment to your taste.

Trio of Harp flute and Cello playing at the Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki

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