Hawaii Beach Weddings

There is a reason that couples from all over the world flock to Hawaii to exchange their vows. Hawaii beach weddings are spectacular events that make this special day even more unforgettable than it would be anywhere else. The beaches of the Islands of Hawaii are among the most beautiful in the world, and the special traditions that take place during Hawaii beach weddings are unique and memorable.

Deciding among the exquisite beaches of Hawaii can seem impossible because they are all simply breathtaking and equally perfect places for great Hawaii beach weddings. The white sand meets the turquoise water and the tide crashes against volcanic rock on almost all of them. The coconut palms provide shade and ambiance as the cool breeze dances off the Pacific Ocean around you and your fiancé as you exchange your vows and start your life together. Hawaii beach weddings are ideal alternatives to traditional church or chapel weddings.

Picture a white sandy beach at sunset as you look out over the ocean. Several rows of chairs are facing a wedding altar covered in palm leaves. The bride proceeds up the aisle on a carpet of fresh orchids, lilies and hibiscus among other tropical flowers. Dressed in a white linen dress and barefoot, she arrives at her husband to be who is dressed in matching linen pants and shirt, with a red sash tied around his waist. The soft sound of an acoustic guitar playing a traditional Hawaiian wedding song is the only sound that can be heard besides the waves gently lapping the shore.

One of the most romantic and heartfelt traditions of Hawaii beach weddings is the sand unity ceremony. Members of the bride and grooms families gather sand from the very beach on which the union is taking place. Once the two separate vials of sand are gathered, the bride and groom pour the two together into one. This is to symbolize the joining of the two families. Once the sand is mixed together it can never be separated. Even if the sand is split into different parts, it is still not separated into the two types of sand, but smaller parts of the mixed sand. This is a tradition common in Hawaii beach weddings that is similar to lighting the unity candle.

The bride and groom in traditional Hawaii beach weddings will exchange their vows amidst a ring of orchids, hibiscus and other flowers. Just like the wedding ring, this circle has no end and symbolizes the eternal love that the couple shares. Similar to the ring of flowers they stand in, the couple also exchanges leis which are garlands made of the same flowers typically used in all Hawaii beach weddings. The exchange of Hawaiian leis is a symbol of friendship and admiration. The giver is telling the recipient that they wish good things for them and want to be a medium for positive energy and good luck. By exchanging leis in Hawaii beach weddings, the couples are telling each other that they will do everything they can to lift the other up and always encourage them.

If you are undecided as to whether Hawaii beach weddings are for you, all it takes is a few pictures and you will almost definitely be on board. Hawaii beach weddings are an incredible way to begin your marriage. They are full of symbolism and traditions that intensify the experience of telling your fiancé and everyone else that you choose them for the rest of your life.