Adding Leis to your Hawaiian Wedding

In a traditional Hawaiian wedding, the bride wears a lei made of white orchids or jasmine. Pikake, which has a wonderful smell, and resembles pearls, is often also used. If wearing a lei is not your style, consider a “haku”, head lei, made from tropical flowers. The haku can make a good alternate to a veil. Other pretty accents to consider are an ankle or wrist lei.

The groom usually wears a lei made from green maile leaves, which have a spicy smell. Sometimes tropical flowers are added and the lei is usually worn open with the ends dangling in front.

It is also customary for the Bride and Groom to exchange leis in a Hawaiian Wedding. Giving leis symbolizes your love and commitment. Leis can also be given to family members during the ceremony as a gesture to show love, respect, and gratitude.

Take advantage of the lovely tropical flowers Hawaii has to offer. Leis add that special Hawaiian touch and many of them smell wonderful!