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If you’re saying “Aloha!” to a Hawaiian wedding, you might want to add “Hawaiian Wedding Dress” to your list of wedding must haves! With the glorious beaches, laid back attitude, and stunning landscapes of the Hawaiian islands, this area has a style that is all it’s own!
Hawaiian Fabrics
Many Hawaiian brides opt to wear a white cotton wedding dress. Why? It’s comfortable, breathable, and so soft. And with many of these dresses being made in Hawaii, it’s the perfect option! The bonus? The style is usually quite casual, so you will likely be able to wear your cotton wedding dress again. Remember, it will be hot on your wedding day, if you are getting married on the Hawaiian islands! Choose a dress that will allow you maximum comfort on your wedding day. Soft, floating fabrics like cotton or organza are great choices. Look for a dress with eyelet details for a bit more detail. For an of-the-moment look, choose a gown in a very soft shade of pink or green rather than the traditional white.
The Perfect Cut
For most brides, the perfect gown is all about the cut – how it drapes on the body, and the silhouette it creates! Many brides who are marrying on the island choose dresses that are casual-elegant, allowing for maximum movement and comfort. Spaghetti straps, halter-tops, and strapless styles are all very hot right now. Want to add a bit more personality to your wedding dress? Consider having the hem custom embroidered!
Colorful Details
Add a splash of color to your island wedding by choosing a colorful band to wrap around the waist of your wedding gown. For major Hawaiian theme, why not use a fabric that features a traditional Hawaiian print, such as hibiscus flowers in bright pinks, yellows, or blues. Match it to your groom’s Hawaiian print shirt for maximum effect!
Perfect Accessories
If you’ve chosen to get married in Hawaii, there’s one thing you can’t go without – a lei around your neck! If you can’t imagine draping flowers around your haute couture gown, choose a lei that is made of silk flowers – or opt to wear a wreath of blooms on your head, or a single hibiscus tucked behind one ear or into a fancy chignon. Paper parasols, silk flowers, and mother-of-pearl hair combs are all wonderful alternatives.
The Elements
Remember to consider the weather! If rain is in the forecast, find umbrellas in bright, fun colors – the photos will be absolutely gorgeous! On hot sunny days, pretty parasols can offer reprieve from the sun. Pretty fans will keep you – and your guests – cool. And don’t forget to lather on the sunscreen before you put your dress on – you don’t want to spend your first night as a Mrs. dousing yourself in aloe!
Hawaiian Style, Anywhere!
You don’t need to be planning a destination wedding in Hawaii to add some fabulous island panache to your wedding day! From cocktails and menu items to décor and apparel, you can turn your event into a Hawaiian inspired day with a few touches here and there. Have fun finding the perfect wedding dress for you (or holoku as the natives call it), and if you’re not marrying in Hawaii, then why not consider it for your honeymoon destination!?
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