A Hawaii Wedding: Getting Married In Paradise
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Hawaii, with its beauty, exotic nature, and romantic scenery, has always been a very popular location not only for weddings, but also for renewing wedding vows, and taking honeymoons. This trend towards destination weddings has continued to grow with an ever increasing number of couples seeking an unusual, different, and perhaps more idyllic, wedding experience.
Deciding on where to celebrate one’s wedding can be quite a difficult task. A Hawaii wedding package offers many different options, whether you enjoy a quiet wedding in a remote area of the island, or a resort wedding with no privacy. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A resort for example oftentimes will help you put together a wedding package, whereas a solitary location requires additional planning, especially when it comes to guest travel. It all depends on personal preferences.
More couples are taking advantage of Kauai wedding packages. Kauai is the fourth largest Hawaiian island and possibly the most beautiful, with central mountains, large waterfalls, and beaches that rival any in Hawaii. Since there are few flights from the mainland directly to Kauai, an additional plane fare is frequently required for the bride, groom, and guests.
Hawaii’s natural outdoor beauty lends itself to a more tranquil setting than a church for a wedding. Brides typically wear dresses of lighter weight than the classic wedding gown. It is common to see the groom in a Hawaii wedding sporting khaki pants with an Aloha (Hawaiian-print) shirt. The couple may even go barefoot or wear plain sandals. Flowers are abundant in many tropical varieties. The nuptials are commonly officiated by a non-denominational professional instead of a church-associated clergy person.
A reception at a Hawaii resort will be very unique and is sure to be beautiful and marvelous. Several couples alter their receptions into a Hawaiian luau, with everything from the road pig to the standard hula dancers. The music can be anything you desire, from a guitar or harpist, string quartets, hula dancers with drummers, or even a solo ukulele. Having this once in a life time event on the beach can also mean a bonfire and dancing on the sand.
There are many options when planning a wedding, but choosing a Hawaii wedding package should be considered by any couple getting married. Hawaii is a beautiful state, and there are many professional wedding planners on the islands who are familiar with couples coming from out of state for a Hawaii wedding. They will assist you in your planning and will take care of the many details for you in helping make your dreams come true.