Whether you’re getting married on an island or are simply inspired by ocean breezes, a tropical theme is an inspiring foundation for a summer wedding. From the invitations to the place settings, there are plenty of ways to embrace the island feeling during your special day. The following are some fun ways to bring this theme to your wedding venue and beyond. 

Planning a Summer Wedding? 4 Ways to Embrace the Tropics 

1. Incorporate Natural Elements

Island themes are all about the outdoors, so find creative ways to bring nature into your wedding venue. Use tropical flowers in the bouquet and centerpieces as well as palm fronds, beach grass, and sea glass for the decor. You can create place settings out of beach rocks to hold name cards. If the venue allows, bring potted tropical plants to add tropical elements to the ceremony.

2. Choose a Beachy Color Scheme

The theme for your special day starts with the wedding colors. Draw inspiration from the tropics by incorporating colors like light blue, teal, green, white, pink, and yellow to create a lush and breezy atmosphere at your wedding venue. You might choose a combination of these shades for your bridesmaids’ dresses and splash the colors on the table decor. 

3. Remember Your Invitations

Your wedding theme doesn’t start at the venue. Work with a designer to create tropical save-the-date cards and wedding invitations. You might also take your engagement photos on the beach and include an image on the invitation. Doing so will alert guests to the theme before they arrive on your wedding day.

4. Create a Tropical Menu

Find a catering company that provides a delicious tropical menu. Your guests will welcome the lighter fare of seafood dishes, local vegetables, and delicious tropical fruit during a summer wedding reception. If you’re offering cocktails, get creative with tropical themes. Flavors like pineapple, hibiscus, and mango will spruce up any drink. 

Looking for a wedding venue to make your own for your special day? Located in Honolulu, HI, Manoa Grand Ballroom is the perfect spot for your tropical reception. Their team will ensure your wedding or other event is exactly to your liking with their catering, decor services, and audio equipment. Their offerings combine elegance and affordability, so you can plan the event of your dreams while sticking to your budget. To see photos of their event space and view a full list of services, visit them online today. Call (808) 946-6758 to book your reservation.