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Whether it’s colorful bouquets for you and
your squad, boutineres for your beau and his
entourage or accessories like floral crowns, it
can help to go straight to the source.
For a bride planning a tropical themed
wedding, we recommend using some of pink
flowers like orchids, pink ginger and King
Protea. Adding whimsical flowers like white
torch ginger and tubarose can add to the
fun island vibe, while garden roses can add
a touch of romance. Locally grown seeded
eucalyptus and heliotrope plants are also add
tropical greenery.
Aside from obvious floral elements like
bouquets, many tropical-themed weddings
also feature orchids and greenery in
other decor elements – palm leaves are
especially striking as escort cards or as part
of tablescapes, while they can also adorn
tropical wedding cakes.
THE FUN, PINEAPPLE-
FILLED DECOR
What’s the hottest wedding
decor trend of the year? It’s
definitely the pineapple. Use
the quintessential tropical fruit
to add a pop of the islands or a
pop of color (think attention-
getting gold or bright yellow-
painted pineapples) and think
beyond pineapples by including
other on-theme fruits like
bananas, mangoes, papayas or
eye-catching buddha’s hand.
For even more tropical flair,
include decor elements like
flamingos (perfect for that
bright pink color palette),
colorful leis, sand dollars (great
for escort cards or table cards), sea shells, or
candles (candle treatments along the aisle).
For fun while striking a pose, set up a photo
booth with tropical props like sunglasses,
straw hats, coconut bras and more leis!
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