Tips & Advice
The perfect backdrop to say "I do" can only take place with a refreshing change from the typical wedding; that being a tropical destination wedding. Your wedding will be unique and unforgettable with the choice of location, dress and accessories. But, just because you are getting married in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Hawaii, doesn't mean you have to go super simple with your accessories. There are a number of ways you can make your accessories reflect your personality and the location, without any boundaries or limitations.
Shoes:
A destination wedding in Jamaica has won the hearts of many couples with some of the most beautiful, breathtaking beaches and gardens around. But do you really want to risk tripping over heels in uneven sand or sinking into grass?
Luckily fashion has dictated for several years that flat shoes are the new height of cool. Wearing flats does wonders for your posture and can give you the instant look of a flatter stomach.
Besides being comfortable and perfect for the tropical ambiance, flats come in a variety of designs that work just as well for a more formal occasion. Base your selection on the style and that of your wedding dress.
Some shoe styles to consider:
• The ballet flat is a simple style that can have embellishment placed on it for a dressy look.
• Sling back pointy toes can be found in ballet flats also.
• Metallic gladiator sandals work well with slim legs and a shorter skirt.
• Sandals or flip flops with rhinestones or ethnic beading in the front will dress up any carefree style.
• If you still want a heal, seek out a widen one, rather than a slim stiletto that will sink in the grass or sand
Go Barefoot:
There is another special and unique option for your feet if your wedding is taking place along the shoreline of perhaps Cancun. Achieving a glamorous look with the passing tropical breezes gently blowing, warm white sand and a beautiful sunset means you can leave the shoes at home.
Yes couples do get married barefoot on the sand. Austrian Crystals or semi precious foot jewelry is ideal to bring your unique look up a notch. Just make sure your feet are in tip top shape with a professional pedicure because there is no hiding any flaws of chipped polish or calluses.
Decorate Yourself:
You will never have an opportunity to be so versatile with jewelry than with a Caribbean or Mexico wedding. You can work in glittering wedding jewelry, pearls, and fine gold or semi-precious stones such as lapis or coral. Think about going all out native with shells with the natural beauty that they hold. Whether you are heading to St. John or Cozumel, island locations have enchanting selections for earrings, necklaces or bracelets made out of shells.If choosing a light weight sarong style dress, consider a coconut or mother-of-pearl sarong buckles to add sheen. Hawaii weddings often provide leis thus becoming the focal point instead of traditional jewelry.
Hair + Flowers = Beautiful:
Flowers or just an embellished headpiece make for an ideal topping for a destination wedding. How fortunate for you that you can wear the fresh local flora as your headpiece.If have your heart set on a veil, keep it short, made of very light tulle materials and add fresh flowers.
Makeup:
Keep some makeup essentials with you for touch-ups. The fold-up makeup book that many models use work perfectly since they consist of blush, shadow and lip tint all in one as a space saver.
It is a advisable to listen to the suggestions of your destination wedding planner, who has enough experience to make your wedding truly yours. |
