So we arrived in Hawaii yesterday and I've already learned a few things I want to share with other destination wedding brides (especially if you've never been here). First of all... Hawaii is as beautiful as everyone says... As all the pictures and movies you've ever seen.. It's just gorgeous.
Okay... now on to the lessons I learned. I sat outside around 4 pm just to see how the weather would be if we had an outdoor wedding around this time. OMG it is hot! I live in Nevada desert so remember... I can withstand 105 degree weather without any problems. I consider 75 to be cool weather and 85 to be comfortable. Well in Hawaii... 79 degrees with tropical sun AND humidity basically feels like 100 degrees out. I was definitely not used to that heat. Sweating walking from car to restaurant. Things I've reconsidered since I've been here that other destination brides planning a wedding might want to know! (I'm sure a lot of you already know... but just some things I never even thought about.)
1) I haven't bought a dress yet but fell in love with Maggie Sottero Sabelle. The material is so thick I want to look for a lighter material dress so I'm not all sweaty!
2) I've seen pictures of groom and groomsmen in tan suits which I absolutely love. We might just go with khakis a shirt and tie bc the groomsmen are all from Chicago and wouldn't be able to take the heat with all those layers.
3) The 4 pm sun is still scorching hot. The outdoor ceremony will have to be short and sweet.
4) I originally wanted bamboo dining canopies but may have to switch to a tent for sun and heat protection for the guests.
In conclusion... Hawaii is gorgeous and HOT!!!