Escape to the islands at this Polynesian Tiki styled wedding featuring ceramic tiki cups, and coconut cups filled with fresh Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Learn to create a self-serve Tiki Bar for wedding guests, DIY a clever, very inexpensive wedding favor, and watch as we construct an abundant Floral Tiki Torch Centerpiece that's a summer tropical stunner.
Escape to a tropic island getaway with this Polynesian Tiki inspired wedding. It's bursting with vibrant fresh florals and tropical fruits that you can easily recreate yourself. The layered place settings of green and gold with coconut brown accents are the perfect way to enhance a vintage tiki theme.
Grilled Pineapple Salsa is a delightful tropical taste for your wedding guests. It's sure to be love at first bite! Delectable salsa with crunchy corn tortilla chips is served in clear plastic tumblers, then placed inside real coconut cups, and adorned with a live orchid. Believe it or not, the orchid is also edible! Help guests keep cool on a late summer day with an elegant white paper bamboo fan.
A Tropical Centerpiece of Flowers and Fresh Fruit
For a unique take on a traditional centerpiece, try your hand at this simple but elegant Tiki Torch Floral Centerpiece. It only looks complicated, but in reality, assembles in minutes, using a real tabletop bamboo tiki torch, some large palm leaves, and fresh fruits and flowers nestled into a lush fern garland
Enchanting Tiki Drinkware
When setting a table as spectacular as this tropical soiree, you'll need a specialty tiki mug that lends an authentic look and feel to the table. These ceramic tiki tumblers are just what the bartender ordered, and are perfect for mixing up some frozen tropical libations, or a delicious tropical mocktail.
Place Settings in Paradise
Place settings for this Polynesian themed wedding celebration are comprised of a well blended mix of tableware in assorted colors and patterns. The final look seems to have come together as a perfectly designed tiki party set! We started with an ivory table linen and dressed it with a Tiki Torch Floral Centerpiece and fresh fruit. Each place setting began with a base of a round gold die-cut placemat. We then added a single large palm leaf, topped with an ornate gold dinner plate. Don't you love how the gold and green offset one another? Next, we added a green dessert plate, and layered in a carnival fiesta beverage napkin. Finally, the entire place setting is topped with a coconut cup filled with incredible Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Of course, we couldn't forget premium gold cutlery, tied with a natural raffia ribbon knot.
Create a Tempting Tiki Bar
A tiki bar is an absolute must for any Hawaiian luau or Polynesian themed wedding. Here, a simple tea cart is draped with natural fish net, and clearly labeled with a fun, hand-painted Tiki Bar sign, created using unfinished wood circle standups and craft paint. Kukui nut leis double as festive tiki themed party garlands when laid across the table. Tuck in a few fresh orchid and rose stems for a lush look.
Outfit Your Bar in True Tiki Style
To create the perfect tiki bar, you'll need a few vital elements, such as bamboo paper straws and tiki fruit kabob skewers. You'll want to have a variety of drinkware sizes and shapes on hand, for serving everything from a Hurricane to a Prosecco from Paradise. Ceramic Tiki Tumblers and Gold Scalloped Champagne Flutes will have you covered for a variety of tropical drink options!
Favor Containers Do Double Duty
Darling pineapple favor boxes are a great way to house a special treat for wedding guests, but why not use them to display different fruity condiments at your tiki bar? Just pop one open and display the halves like bowls, then fill with your favorite fruit garnishes, like cherries, lemons and limes.
Clever Wedding Favors
A Polynesian themed wedding wouldn't be the same without a nod to the famous song, "Tiny Bubbles", by Don Ho. Your guests will be feeling fine, just like the song, with these tiny green Hexagonal Bubble Bottles, and a hand lettered sign that says "Tiny Bubbles".
Guests Go Nuts for Coconuts
Entertain and please your guests by serving up real coconut cups! They're perfect for holding candy, flowers, party favors, or clear cups filled with food or drinks.
As you plan your tropical wedding celebration, don't forget last minute fun additions like cute wedding drink photo props. Most of all, enjoy these tips and advice for creating the ultimate Polynesian themed wedding celebration that will rival a trip to the tropics.
