Hawaii Bridal Fashion Show

How blue is the water in Hawaii? Bluer and clearer and warmer than any other water I’ve ever swam in. I’ve spent my entire life living on the west and east coasts of the United States, but nothing compares to the water in Hawaii. And no bridal show I have been to in a long time compares to the Hawaii Bridal Expo.

From the bridal fashion show to the wedding centerpieces to the Hawaiian wedding favors, almost everything had a Hawaiian wedding theme. While many of us associate hibiscus with the islands, a different fragrant flower is waiting for you everywhere called plumeria. It grows in beautiful shades of white, pink, yellow and red and is the traditional flower used to make leis.

Beautiful plumeriaThe models at the bridal fashion show, including men and small children, were clearly professionals, wearing perfectly fitted bridal attire and well matched accessories. (Not always the case with many bridal fashion shows.) This show alone was well worth the price of admission.

Traditional hawaiian wedding gown
Lacey, black wedding gown. Would you wear it?
Mini wedding dress. You find a great sense of humor among the friendly locals
First time I’ve seen break dancing at a bridal show
Wedding cakes inspired by the beautiful blue ocean in Hawaii.
Accents on this cake made with royal blue tulle fabric.
The Chinese influence is strongly felt in Hawaii. The Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association includes students age 5 years and older, who perform lion dancing at weddings, and is believed to bring good luck to everyone who sees it.
Table top exhibitions displaying a variety of Hawaiian table settings with different themes, floral decorations, linens, chair covers and money boxes.
I sometimes (stupidly) feel like if you've seen one wedding photographer, you've seen them all, but this cute, old-fashioned display really caught my eye.
Wedding favors arranged in paper boxes to resemble a wedding cake.
Mahalo (thank you) to the welcoming people of Hawaii!
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