For many couples, a destination wedding in Hawaii is a dream come true. Wedding flowers are a great way to make your event feel even more in touch with the Hawaiian setting. But there are more ways for you to use flower arrangements than a bouquet. Here are some more ways to incorporate Hawaii’s beautiful tropical flowers into your festivities.

3 Unique Hawaii Wedding Flower Uses

1. Haku Leis & Hair Clips

In a Hawaiian wedding, the bride traditionally wears a haku lei. This lei is worn on the head like a crown, further enhancing the tropical feel of the celebration. Haku leis are also commonly worn by flower girls and bridesmaids.

If a haku lei doesn’t work with the bride’s hairstyle, a floral hair clip can serve as a great alternative. White is a popular color for these floral accessories, as the color matches the bride’s dress.

2. Groom Maile Leis

The bride isn’t the only one who gets to enjoy unique floral arrangements. For Hawaiian weddings, the groom traditionally wears a maile lei, which is crafted using ti leaves.

The rich, dark green of the ti leaves add extra color to the couple’s ensemble and is easy to match with a wide variety of tropical flowers used by the bride.

3. Table Decorations

Wedding flowers can help bring your wedding venue to life. Dining tables may feature an orchid spray centerpiece or an arrangement of native Hawaiian flowers. Another popular option is to place ti leaves around buffet tables or under guests’ dishes. Scattering orchid blossoms throughout the reception area will further enhance the tropical feel of the venue, particularly if using an outdoor space.

For wedding flowers and arrangements for other special occasions, choose Watanabe Floral, Inc. in Honolulu. In business since 1946, this flower shop is committed to sharing the spirit of Aloha. Their friendly service and quality flowers have helped them earn recognition as “Hawaii’s Best” each year since 2003. To learn more about their wedding packages, visit them online or call (808) 832-9360.