{"id":44830,"date":"2016-10-06T09:53:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T13:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=44830"},"modified":"2017-08-06T10:01:27","modified_gmt":"2017-08-06T14:01:27","slug":"throw-tropical-wedding-banish-winter-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/wedding-themes\/throw-tropical-wedding-banish-winter-blues","title":{"rendered":"How to Throw a Tropical Wedding and Banish Those Winter Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Laura Firenze<\/div>\n

Let\u2019s face it \u2014 winter can really bring down even confirmed optimists. The days are short, the weather uncooperative, and most of us long (without much hope) for a few rays of sun to hit our faces.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why couples deciding to wed in the winter might find themselves even more beloved when they plan a tropical-themed wedding. Your guests will feel like they\u2019ve been whisked away to a well-deserved hideaway for one magic night.<\/p>\n

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Behind-the-Scenes Magic<\/h2>\n

The key to designing a tropical wedding in winter is \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 reception d\u00e9cor. Specifically, high-end dramatic touches, like lighting, will play a big role. You\u2019ll want rich pools of color that wash the walls (how better to banish the winter blues?), or lighting that\u2019s reminiscent of the beach at night, like starlight twinkling through exotic fronds. In short, the goal is to make an indoor space expand into that \u2018great outdoors\u2019 feel.<\/p>\n

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To recreate that paradise, potted palm trees and large ferns are a must. You can rent them for the day, and no other prop will better say \u201cbeach.\u201d Potted palms are also a great way to fill a large space for reasonable cost. If your reception\u2019s in the evening, tuck uplighting at the base for the \u201cwow\u201d factor, and wind string lights around the trunks.<\/p>\n

Colors: The Bold & The Beautiful<\/h2>\n

For a palette, consider cool ocean blues and greens, or bright equatorial combos like hot pink, parrot green and coral. Whichever way you go, boldly carry your colors throughout your stationery, linens and apparel.<\/p>\n

Bridesmaids of all skin tones look terrific in aqua chiffon dresses with coordinating blue crystal necklaces and dangling earrings. Or choose hot pink gowns accessorized with softly-tinted pearls. Finish the look with a tropical azalea or orchid in each girl\u2019s hair.<\/p>\n

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