Hawaii’s stunning beaches and landscapes are the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding. Choosing unique favors, local flora, and Hawaiian catering will make your special celebration even more unique. Here are five fun touches that will add local flavor to your day.

Unique Ideas to Add Local Flavor to Your Wedding

1. Kona Coffee

Having a breakfast or brunch wedding? Serve Hawaii’s own Kona coffee alongside a meal or dessert. This coffee comes from the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa and is among the most expensive types of coffee. Your guests will savor a cup, and you can even give them a bag of Kona coffee beans as a wedding favor.

2. Local Desserts

A buffet table of Hawaiian desserts will be unforgettable. Poi mochi are donut-like fried pastry balls that come in different flavors like pineapple or coconut. Lilikoi bars are light, tart cream cheese bars similar to a lemon bar, but made from a tropical fruit called lilikoi

3. Native Flowers

Choose seasonal Hawaiian flowers like plumeria, bird of paradise, pikake, or hibiscus—Hawaii’s state flower. The bride and her attendants can wear flowers in their hair, and they make dramatic boutonnieres and centerpieces. Traditional Hawaiian leis are also ideal for the wedding party or as favors for the guests.

4. Hawaiian Music

Hire a ukulele player for the ceremony, and ask your DJ to play Hawaiian music while your guests enjoy dinner. The Polynesian Islands have strongly influenced Hawaiian music, but the music of Hawaii also includes hip hop, rock, and even country.

5. Local Fruit

The freshest and most delicious pineapple in the world comes from Hawaii. Ask your catering company for dishes that incorporate pineapple, use them as centerpieces, offer them as favors, or simply serve it sliced alongside a light cake.  

Marians Catering has been serving the people of Oahu, HI, with exceptional catering for more than 60 years. Their deliciously diverse menu offers an array of Japanese, Hawaii, and international foods expertly prepared and presented as a beautiful buffet or boxed meals. If you want to impress your guests with fresh, flavorful food, you can also pick up Marians Catering to go. Check out their menu, then call (808) 621-6758 or send a message online to schedule catering services or request an estimate.