Tropical Wedding Theme Ideas

Tropical Colors

Tropical colors are colors based on the culture, history, and nature of warm places near the equator, especially islands, and other coastal places. The colors are usually inspired by exotic fruits, flowers, birds, textiles, the ocean, and the beaches.

Tropical colors are often bright and vibrant reflecting the nature and living cultures that are in tropical areas. 

The best tropical colors are bright and vibrant, evoking the lush, tropical landscapes found in places like the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Southeast Asia.

Here are some of the best tropical colors you might consider for your tropical wedding:

• Turquoise: This blue-green shade is reminiscent of clear tropical waters, and it pairs well with other bright tropical colors like pink and orange.
• Coral: This warm, peachy-pink shade is a great choice for a tropical color palette. It pairs well with blues and greens, and can add a pop of color to your decor or attire.
• Yellow: Bright, sunny yellow is a classic tropical color that evokes the warmth of the sun. Consider pairing it with other tropical colors like green or orange.
• Fuchsia: This bold, hot pink shade is a great choice for a tropical wedding or event. It pairs well with other bright colors and can add a fun, playful touch to your decor.
• Lime green: This bright, citrusy shade is a popular choice for tropical color palettes. It pairs well with other bright colors and can add a fresh, vibrant touch to your decor.
• Orange: This bright, bold shade is reminiscent of tropical fruits like papayas and mangos, as well as tropical sunsets and flowers, Orange can add warm, cheerful touch to a tropical color palette. 

These are just a few of the best tropical colors to consider. Don't be afraid to mix and match different colors to create a custom tropical color palette that suits your style and vision!

Tropical Flowers

Tropical wedding flowers will add a fun and fresh touch to your wedding, with their beautiful colors and floral scents. 

One of the most popular tropical flowers is the hibiscus flower which matches any hue you have chosen for your wedding. Its flowers are available in shades of yellow, orange, and red, in addition to pink, white and purple. Bromeliads are also a popular tropical plant that comes in many different colors.

The vibrant colored birds of paradise flower is popular for its purple, orange, and yellow colors. We spotted this beautiful flower at a wedding that took place in Lebanon that was very colorful and cheerful!

There are many other flowers that can be used in tropical flower arrangements such as anthurium, ginger, plumeria and orchids. 

Tropical Wedding Bouquet

Tropical wedding bouquets are the latest trend this season; they are all about fun and vibrant colors that add a pop of color to your bridal look.

Lebanese bride Razan chose to have a lovely colorful wedding bouquet at her wedding, see more from her wedding in Lebanon here!

Take a look at these beautiful tropical wedding bouquets.

A Tropical Flamingo Wedding Theme

Flamingos are a group of pink birds which are ideal for a tropical theme wedding. Flamingos have become very popular when it comes to wedding decorations, engagement parties, and even home decor. 

You can add flamingo prints and drawings on your wedding invitations, or have flamingo figures as your centerpieces, or a flamingo-themed wedding cake to make your wedding fun and unique.

Tropical Wedding Decor

For this beautiful wedding in Lebanon so many different colors were used to create a fresh summer wedding theme! For her wedding ceremony entrance, bride Nancy Mansour walked through oversized gold leaves; the couple looked magical walking through a golden tropical jungle.

Tropical Wedding Cake

There is no end to creativity when it comes to choosing your tropical-theme wedding cake!

You can choose a white wedding cake and decorate it with tropical details, such as coconuts or tropical flowers, or have a colorful wedding cake in bright colors.

Tropical wedding cakes are all about infusing the flavors of the tropics into a delicious dessert. So also make sure that the cake tastes tropical too!

Tropical Wedding Favors

Your wedding guests will always remember your tropical wedding theme from the beautiful tropical wedding favors you will give them.

For example, you can give your guests beautiful fans, lip balms with tropical prints on, pretty plants, or have candy and chocolate wrapped nicely with a tropical touch.

Tropical Wedding Kosha

Planning on having a kosha at your wedding? Make it a breathtaking tropical one! Think of blooms, leaves, and colors, we love the seating area at this colorful wedding in Lebanon, click here to see more.

Tropical Prints

The tropical-themed wedding was not only fun and vibrant, but it was also very extravagant and filled with beautiful details, such as flamingo prints on walls and the dancefloor which added a beautiful pop of pink to the wedding design.

Click here to see more from this beautiful tropical wedding on the North Coast of Egypt!

Tropical Venue

For the most beautiful tropical wedding, make sure you choose a tropical wedding venue. There are many beautiful beach venues and hotels that offer the most magical tropical venues, check them out. 

For their wedding, Noreen and Seif got married in the North Coast in Egypt. Click here to see more from their tropical beach wedding!

Tropical Tree Centerpieces

Tropical tree centerpieces can add a beautiful and unique touch to any wedding. For the ultimate tropical island vibes, you can have huge palm trees decorated with flowers at the center of each wedding table. Check out this beautiful tropical wedding theme in Lebanon!

In addition to palm trees, you can use pineapple centerpieces, bonsai trees, coconut trees or tropical flower arrangements. Cut off the top of a pineapple and scoop out the inside, leaving a hollow center. Fill the pineapple with a colorful arrangement of flowers, like hibiscus or plumeria. Place the pineapple on a wooden stand or tray to create a focal point which your guests will admire. 

Miniature bonsai trees can be used as centerpieces, either potted or arranged in a terrarium, alternatively, you can use small coconut trees or cut coconuts in half and fill them with sand and a few small tropical flowers for a unique and island-inspired centerpiece.

Tropical Wedding Invitations

Tropical wedding invitations are the best way to give a first impression to your wedding guests!

Once you send out your tropical save the date, your guests will be immediately transported to paradise, and they will love opening your tropical wedding invitations with bold colors, palm trees, and tropical florals. 

Bright tropical flowers on your wedding invitations can be a stunning way to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of a tropical destination wedding. Tropical foliage in a variety of green shades can create an elegant and timeless invitation design.