How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding with a Beach Theme

When trying to decide on how to plan an outdoor wedding with a beach theme, there are a lot of little touches to consider. When you want to get married with a colorful luau, the main thing to consider is how far you want to go with it. Although you can choose to go for a all out tongue-in-cheek celebration, you can also just add a touch of fun to an elegant setting.

How To Plan An Outdoor Wedding With A Beach Theme: Bridal Party Attire
One of the first things to consider when you want to get married with a colorful luau celebration is what everyone will wear. The first thing many women pick out is there perfect fairytale dress. Here are few tips on how to incorporate it all in:

The Bride:
Your bridal gown can be as traditional as you want just have some flowers sewn or pinned in for island touch. Whether you have an up-do or let it hang, make sure to have some exotic touches like island flowers or beads entwined in your hair.

For those that want to stay authentic, no shoes at all, or the special "sole-less" sandals made out of beading, is the route to go. Make sure to get a pedicure and your toes painted. There are foot jewels for nails as well as other areas, like your ankle. Make sure to ask around. If you feel like you just have to wear shoes, choose simple ones like a pretty sandal.

Bridesmaids/Matron Of Honor/ Flower Girl:
They do not have to wear coconut bras and grass skirts (unless that is what you are going for) Just choose simple dresses made of flowing material and have each one of them wear a different island flower in their hair and/or pinned on their fronts in addition to the bouquets that they carry.

The Groom/Groomsmen/Ring Bearer:
Once again, you can go crazy with Hawaiian Shirts and shorts but you can also have the traditional tuxedos here as well. Just add some colorful cummerbunds, lapels and flowers pinned on the pocket to go with the whole air of the ceremony.

How To Plan An Outdoor Wedding With A Beach Theme: Decorations/Food/Entertainment
When you want to get married with a colorful luau celebration, the successful planning is all in the details. Here are a few ideas to get you started: