Hawaiian shirts add island ambiance to your wedding.
Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean and is the only U.S. state that is made up entirely of islands. The state is well known as a tropical paradise and a destination for newlyweds looking at tying the knot. If you are a man who is participating in a wedding in Hawaii or one with a Hawaiian theme, consider wearing traditional clothes that add to the aesthetic of your tropical ceremony. Does this Spark an idea?
Aloha Shirts
The groom-to-be can add color to the wedding by wearing a traditional Aloha shirt. The Aloha shirt was first introduced as a dress shirt, worn in Hawaii by businessmen and government officials. In Hawaiian culture, these shirts are considered formal, similar to that of a shirt and tie in the mainland United States. Aloha shirts should be worn untucked with either linen shorts or pants.
Shorts and Pants
If you are getting married in Hawaii, wearing linen or cotton shorts and pants will help you stay cool during the ceremony. Linen pants can be ironed to create a crisp, yet relaxed feel for a tropical wedding. Linen or cotton shorts and pants also go well with almost any color or style of Aloha shirt and match the bride's traditional white colored dress.
Linen Shirts
Linen wedding shirts dress up a wedding ceremony.
Linen shirts are an alternative to an Aloha shirt for men participating in Hawaiian weddings. Choose one in a solid color and with longer sleeves. Linen shirts -- also called wedding shirts -- can be matched with the bride's outfit for the special day. Although typically more expensive than an Aloha shirt, wedding shirts add a style of formality to the ceremony and can be worn with other accessories such as vests or jackets.
Sandals and Flip-Flops
Ensure that the shoes match the man's wedding outfit. Traditional Hawaiian shoes such as sandals or flip-flops complete the relaxed look of the wedding, and allow men to easily remove them if getting married on the beach or in the water.
Leis
Lei is a Hawaiian word for "wreath" and can be used as an accessory in a Hawaiian wedding. It can match with your bride's lei and add simplicity and color to the wedding's style. Consider purchasing or making a ti leaf lei. This lei is made from fresh green ti leaves and is wound together using either an open or closed loop.
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