Skip to content

Top Navigation

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • FOOD
  • HOLIDAYS
  • ENTERTAINING
  • HOME
  • GARDENING
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING
  • WEDDINGS
  • SHOP
  • DIY
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS
  • LIFE
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Pin FB

Explore Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 5 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style, According to Interior Designers

      5 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style, According to Interior Designers

      Choose a shade that works with a range of backsplash and countertop materials. Read More
    • Let Go of These 8 Household Items as We Start the New Year

      Let Go of These 8 Household Items as We Start the New Year

      Reclaim your space by parting with things in your home you no longer use or have been damaged over time. Read More
    • 93 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Any Night of the Week

      93 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Any Night of the Week

      From chili and chicken cutlets to spaghetti and meatballs and sheet-pan salmon, consider this your ultimate guide to making a fast weeknight dinner. Read More
  • FOOD

    FOOD

    See All FOOD
    93 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Any Night of the Week

    93 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Any Night of the Week

    From chili and chicken cutlets to spaghetti and meatballs and sheet-pan salmon, consider this your ultimate guide to making a fast weeknight dinner.
    • Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cooking How-Tos
    • Baking
    • Menu Planning
    • Food News & Trends
    • Wine
    • Mastering the Holiday Meal
    • What's for Dinner
    • All Recipes
  • HOLIDAYS

    HOLIDAYS

    See All HOLIDAYS
    40 Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes That You'll Fall in Love With

    40 Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes That You'll Fall in Love With

    The sweetest way to say "I love you" is with one of these heartfelt, homemade Valentine's Day desserts. Whether you're looking for a treat for your partner, your Galentine's crew, or the co-workers who adore your home baking, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this collection, filled with heart-shaped cakes, cupcakes, and cookies—plus, easy chocolate truffles and decadent mousses and parfaits. Our recipes include desserts for two to share and sweets that feed a crowd. We rate them all above a bunch of red roses any day.
    • Father's Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Hanukkah
    • Christmas
    • New Year's Eve
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patricks Day
    • Passover
    • Easter
    • Mother's Day
  • ENTERTAINING

    ENTERTAINING

    See All ENTERTAINING
    6 Things to Always Clean Before Guests Come Over

    6 Things to Always Clean Before Guests Come Over

    You don't have to give your house a top-to-bottom scrub before guests arrive, but there are a few areas you should pay attention to.
    • Seasonal Entertaining & Decorating
    • Halloween Party Ideas
    • Dinner Party Ideas
    • Adult Halloween Costumes
  • HOME

    HOME

    See All HOME
    6 Kitchen Paint Trends to Consider in 2023

    6 Kitchen Paint Trends to Consider in 2023

    Bolder tones, like cherry red and deep olive green, will dominate in the heart of the home.
    • Home Design & Decor
    • Paint Colors & Palettes
    • DIY Home Projects
    • The Well-Kept Home
  • GARDENING

    GARDENING

    See All GARDENING
    How to Winter Sow—Plus, 6 Expert-Approved Seeds to Plant During the Cold-Weather Months

    How to Winter Sow—Plus, 6 Expert-Approved Seeds to Plant During the Cold-Weather Months

    These blooms are tolerant to the chilly conditions, which will allow you to get ahead on your spring flower garden.
    • Container Gardening
    • Flower Gardens
    • Houseplants
    • Landscaping
    • Vegetable Gardens
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    How to Remove Hard Water Stains From a Glass Shower—and Prevent Future Build-Up Before It Forms

    How to Remove Hard Water Stains From a Glass Shower—and Prevent Future Build-Up Before It Forms

    The spots develop when water dries on glass and leaves behind the minerals that were trapped inside.
    • Cleaning
    • Storage & Organization
    • Laundry & Linens
  • WEDDINGS

    WEDDINGS

    See All WEDDINGS
    Experts Say These Are the 7 Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together

    Experts Say These Are the 7 Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together

    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Party
    • Wedding Planning & Advice
    • Wedding Ceremony & Reception
    • Wedding Jewelry
    • Dresses & Style
    • Wedding Beauty & Wellness
    • Wedding Registry
    • Wedding Showers & Parties
    • Love & Marriage
    • Wedding Travel
  • SHOP
  • DIY

    DIY

    See All DIY
    Ready for a New Hobby? These Are the 8 Craft Trends to Try in 2023

    Ready for a New Hobby? These Are the 8 Craft Trends to Try in 2023

    From disco ball art to punch needle embroidery, these are the projects that will dominate the DIY world in the new year, experts say.
    • Dyeing
    • Holiday Crafts
    • Kids' Crafts
    • Knitting
    • Paper Crafts
    • Sewing
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    The Truth About Slugging: Will Applying Petrolatum Jelly to Your Skin Really Make It Glow?

    The Truth About Slugging: Will Applying Petrolatum Jelly to Your Skin Really Make It Glow?

    In short, yes—should you have a skin type that might benefit from an occlusive product.
    • Beauty
    • Health & Wellness
    • Live Well
  • LIFE

    LIFE

    See All LIFE
    9 Dog Breeds That Look Like Puppies Even When They're Fully Grown

    9 Dog Breeds That Look Like Puppies Even When They're Fully Grown

    Puppies are irresistible. We fall in love with their big eyes, little button noses, fluffy tails, and clumsy paws. And yet, like any pet, puppies grow up and turn into dogs. Some breeds, like the Old English Sheepdog or Great Dane, will grow to become larger in size than most people. But not all dogs are destined to become giants. There are some breeds that stay small in size even when they're fully grown. You may want a forever puppy if you are used to smaller animals. Maybe you have a small apartment or just want a canine companion that you can easily carry along with you anywhere you go. Small dogs are also great for families with young children or those of senior age who are best matched with a breed they can physically handle. Fortunately, some specialty dog breeds are mixed to look like puppies throughout their entire lives—and they are sure to melt your heart the second you lay your eyes on them. 
    • Family
    • Pets
    • Travel
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. marthastewart.com
  2. Weddings
  3. Real Weddings
  4. Wedding Styles
  5. Garden & Outdoor Weddings
  6. Tropical Wedding Ideas That Will Transform Your Big Day Into an Oasis
Martha Stewart Weddings

Tropical Wedding Ideas That Will Transform Your Big Day Into an Oasis

chloe gorman bio martha stewart weddings
By Chloe Gorman
Skip gallery slides
Pin
tropical wedding table setting palm leaves
Credit: Magdalena Studios

Fill your event with details that reflect the best parts of a beach locale.

Start Slideshow

1 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
tropical wedding table setting palm leaves
Credit: Magdalena Studios

If you're getting married in paradise, why not draw inspiration from your destination location when brainstorming your big-day décor? When it comes to tropical wedding locales, you'll find that there's no shortage of beautiful ideas all around you—from the flowers themselves to the colors, foods, and even the spirit of your chosen destination. Remember why you chose your specific location, then celebrate that throughout your day.

Not tying the knot in paradise? You can still incorporate the tropics into your wedding by using some of your favorite island-inspired motifs (think pineapples, coconuts, and flamingos). To make your location feel even more like a tropical getaway, we also suggest filling your wedding's floral arrangements with exotic flowers—like protea, hibiscus, and orchids—or lush green palm and banana leaves. At this Tulum wedding, reception tables by Sandra Cervantes at Akiin Beach Club featured both tropical greenery and indigenous flora from Pentaflor Event & Flower Design. Although the setup worked for the destination setting, we think it would turn any space into an oasis.

Want more island wedding inspiration? Ahead, you'll discover details that will transform any event into your own little slice of paradise. Whether you want to serve a tropical signature drink in a coconut vessel or install an island-themed bar for guests to visit during cocktail hour, how you choose to interpret these (and the following!) ideas is completely up to you. By the time you are finished perusing these tropical ideas, you'll be ready to book your flight to your island celebration—or plan a beachy, tropical-inspired soirée right at home.

1 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tropical Boutonnières

tropical wedding boutonnieres with protea and mini ferns
Credit: Anna Delores Photography
Boutonnières You Both Will Love

All of your big-day florals can (and should) involve tropical flowers for your wedding in paradise. That's why Knot Just Flowers filled these boutonnières with protea and mini ferns. To complete the look, My Lovely Events incorporated terra-cotta coasters, wicker fans, and tiny pineapples for an on-theme touch.

2 of 41

3 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Monstera Leaf

tropical wedding monstera sugar leaf on simple cake
Credit: Kerry Jeanne Photography

If you want to add a subtle tropical motif to your wedding cake, look no further than this three-tier Lilac Cake Boutique confection. A life-like monstera sugar leaf brought an island feel to the dessert's light blush sections.

3 of 41

Advertisement

4 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Bar Menu

colleen pip wedding bar signage leaves
Credit: Nicole Leever Photography

Not only are banana leaves an easy way to reference your tropical theme, but they're also a perfect medium for calligraphy—meaning they can take the place of any big-day paper goods. Foxtail Florals transformed these iterations into this couple's drink menu.

4 of 41

5 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Coconut Cake

tropical wedding cake with coconut details
Credit: Sanaz Photography

There are so many tropical details to incorporate onto your big-day dessert, but we think coconuts are an appropriate (and delicious) addition. Beverly's Bakery added shards of the fruit onto this all-white confection, along with florals and greenery from Inessa Nichols Design. For a cohesive touch, Detailed Touch Events included coconuts on the table below.

5 of 41

6 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tropical Invitations

<p>Inform your guests of your tropical venue by incorporating thematic motifs right onto your invitations. These Julie Song paper goods hinted at this Hawaiian destination by using the state's flower, hibiscus, throughout the suite.</p>
Credit: Corbin Gurkin
Destination Wedding Invitations from Real Weddings

Inform your guests of your tropical venue by incorporating thematic motifs right onto your invitations. These Julie Song paper goods hinted at this Hawaiian destination by using the state's flower, hibiscus, throughout the suite.

6 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Exotic Bar

tropical wedding palm leaf tiki bar
Credit: Laura Moll Photography

Tiki bars aren't the only option for making your cocktail hour feel tropical. Instead, upgrade an otherwise plain white bar (this one is from Bright Rentals) with leaf motifs. Green Apple Event Co. also added exotic arrangements from Shindig Chic to the back of the bar. A hexagonal structure and acrylic menu from Sky to Sea Creative Co. made the whole display more modern.

7 of 41

8 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Leaf Accent

tropical wedding centerpiece filled with protea, monstera, and palm leaves and greenery underneath salad plates
Credit: Krista Mason Photography

When it comes to a reception in paradise, we think you can never have too many tropical plants. Chic Celebrations ensured this table was covered in on-theme foliage and florals by tapping Lauryl Lane to create protea, monstera, and palm leaf centerpieces. The pros also added the greenery underneath the salad plates (provided by Set Maui) for even more color.

8 of 41

9 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Orchid Headpiece

tropical wedding bride orchid headpiece crown
Credit: Wesley & Emma Photography
Pretty Wedding Hairstyles for Brides with Long Hair

If your destination wedding is taking place on the beach, you may have to factor in wind when thinking of your big-day hairstyle. Choosing not to wear a veil? Make sure your hair is dressed up in exotic florals, like this bride's headpiece made of orchids from Embrujos Floral Studio.

9 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Birds of Paradise

tropical wedding birds of paradise flower on white cake
Credit: GingerAle Photography

One of the best parts about tropical flowers? They bring a dose of color anywhere you decide to put them. So, consider asking your baker to add them to your cake, especially if it's an all-white version like this two tier from Cakes by Pat. A bird of paradise from Ninirichi was the only décor it needed to tie it back to this event's tropical surroundings.

10 of 41

11 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Leaf Program

Ceremony Program Leaf
Credit: Brandon Kidd Photography
Unique Ceremony Program Ideas We Love

Forgo traditional paper ceremony programs in favor of an on-theme option. This large fan palm leaf was the perfect tropical medium for Miss B. Calligraphy's gold calligraphy.

11 of 41

12 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Colorful Centerpiece

tropical wedding floral centerpieces
Credit: Ashlen Sydney Photography

Not all tropical décor has to be teeming with color. With a centerpiece as bright as this one—F. Dellit Designs used king protea, roses, and greenery to bring it to life—you may want to consider keeping the other elements of your table muted. Brides of Houston chose blush plates and ditched the colorful tablecloth to make this setup was all about the vibrant mix.

12 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

King Protea Bouquet

protea wedding bouquets vasilis kouroupis
Credit: Vasilis Kouroupis

Ensure your wedding bouquet is just as exotic as your location by incorporating local flowers into your arrangement. Red Box Days did just that by adding two king proteas into this bride's colorful mix.

13 of 41

14 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Flamingo Escort Cards

tropical wedding flamingo escort cards on tower of glasses
Credit: Sarah Kate Photography
Insanely Creative Escort Cards and Seating Displays

Searching for the perfect on-theme escort cards? We're partial to these flamingo-shaped iterations with calligraphy by The Left Handed Calligrapher.

14 of 41

15 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Printed Guest Book

tropical wedding leaf-printed notebook guest book
Credit: Díez & Bordons
Guest Books from Real Weddings

Giving your guest book station a tropical upgrade is a simple as picking a leaf-printed notebook. For a personal touch, this one was customized with the couple's names. Want another on-theme addition to your station? Make like Detallerie and finish off the display with a golden pineapple.

15 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Ceremony Fan

ceremony program fan with tropical leaves
Credit: Aaron & Jillian Photography
22 Wedding Ceremony Program Fans to Help Keep Guests Cool

Although your guests will undoubtedly enjoy the weather at your outdoor beach wedding, make sure they don't overheat by providing them with fan programs. These options by Lytle Fober of Analog Creative Co. included a tropical leaf motif inspired by the venue's surrounding foliage.

16 of 41

17 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Greenery

nonfloral wedding bouquets cari courtright
Credit: Cari Courtright Photography
Heat-Resistant Wedding Bouquets Perfect for Summer

When creating your big-day bouquet, you'll want to make sure it can withstand the heat of your tropical location. The best way to do that? With plenty of sun-proof greenery. Tumbleweed Floral Truck filled this beach bride's arrangement with white-and-green anthurium, speckled aspidistra, and large monstera leaves to make sure it wouldn't wilt.

17 of 41

18 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Venue Inspired

abbey jeffrey wedding tropical save-the-dates jamaica
Credit: Amanda K Photography
Unique Save-the-Dates for Your Destination Wedding

Need a way to incorporate your tropical locale into your save-the-dates? Use the façade of your location as inspiration. Tie That Binds created this unfolding option complete with the double doors found at this couple's Jamaican venue.

18 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Colorful Display

vibrant flavor display
Credit: Alyssa Marie Photography

You don't need tropical leaves and flowers in order to nod to your exotic locale. Vibrant colors will also do the trick. Shindig Chic designed this favor station's backdrop with pink, orange, and blue tassels that helped it fit right into this couple's beach destination.

19 of 41

20 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Subtle Tropical Leaves

beach wedding cakes sandra aberg
Credit: Sandra Åberg Photography

There's a way to bring tropical leaves into your big-day confection without actually using them. For proof, just look to this cake by Synie's Paris. The pros utilized a bas relief technique to etch palm, monstera, and banana leaves onto this dessert. The leaves referenced the real ones that sat below the display.

20 of 41

21 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Ceremony Arch

wedding coupe
Credit: Rebecca Arthurs
Creative Wedding Backdrop Ideas to Consider for Your Own Ceremony

Of course, you'll want to bring your theme into your tropical ceremony. To do so, incorporate surrounding foliage and florals like palm leaves, banana leaves, and protea into your backdrop, like Grace Flowers Hawaii did here.

21 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

22 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Coconut Cups

drinkable coconut with straw and wooden tropical leaf place card
Credit: Jessica from Anna Kim Photography

Your tropical signature drink deserves an equally exotic vessel. Instead of a classic glass, place a hollowed-out coconut cup at each guest's seat. These options came with a straw and wooden leaf place card.

22 of 41

23 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Fruits

jasmine-jd-anniversary-centerpiece-053-s112834-0516.jpg
Credit: Jasmine Star Photography
Wedding Centerpieces Bursting with Fruits and Vegetables

Even the smallest centerpieces can feel distinctly tropical. Just look to this setup by Inviting Occasions; bananas and coconuts, along with regional flowers like gloriosa lilies, orchids, ferns, and roses, upgraded this candle-centric tablescape.

23 of 41

24 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pineapple Favors

wedding favors
Credit: Rebecca Arthurs

Keep the beach vibes going even after your wedding is over by gifting your attendees thematic favors. Pineapple-shaped bottle openers from My Wedding Favors were the perfect take-home for this tropical celebration.

24 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

25 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tropical Macarons

tropical wedding macarons with hand drawn greenery
Credit: Studio Baron Photo
Ways to Serve French Macarons at Your Wedding

Believe it or not, you can even add exotic details to your bite-sized desserts. The hand-drawn greenery on these macarons by Pâtisserie Montebello referenced tropical leaves; when placed next to yellow cookies, they also created a pineapple-inspired color palette.

25 of 41

26 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Orchid Centerpieces

Tropical Place Setting with Orchids and Patterned Plates
Credit: Jose Villa

Few flowers feel more inherently tropical than the orchid. Flower Wild clustered tall orchids with lower arrangements of garden roses, ranunculus, and greenery for balmy feel. To finish the look of these tables, faux palm place cards marked each place setting (which featured a tropical bird print, too!). 

26 of 41

27 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tropical Backdrop

Tropical Ceremony Setting with Baskets of Native Flowers
Credit: Sylvie Gil Photography
Altar and Aisle Decorations We Love

If you love the tropical wedding vibe, there are few better ways to embrace it than with a ceremony and reception in beautiful Jamaica. For this wedding, planned by Shannon Leahy Events, florist Bows & Arrows lined the oceanfront aisle with baskets of bright, native blooms. You don't have to tie the knot in paradise to steal that stunning idea, though.

27 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

28 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Refined and Tropical

Place Setting with Tropical Palm Leaf on Plate
Credit: Sarah Street Photography

Add just a hint of tropical appeal to your place settings with an oversized palm leaf. Pair the foliage with geometric details, like this copper centerpiece and Paper Dolls Design menu card, to keep the look feeling refined and not overly beachy.

28 of 41

29 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Leaf-Printed Looks

Tropical Getting-Ready Attire
Credit: Lost in Love Photography
Bridesmaids' Robes for Your Girls to Wear While Getting Ready

There's nothing more fun than getting ready with your 'maids in cute matching outfits, especially when they're on-theme. Palm print rompers were the perfect attire choice for this tropical wedding, allowing each woman to get ready in style without upsetting their hair or makeup when it was time to change.

29 of 41

30 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Textured Place Setting

Place Setting with Orchid and Laser-Cut Wooden Name
Credit: Brandon Kidd Photography

Can you imagine sitting down to a table this pretty? For a reception tablescape that screams tropical, consider layering colors and textures, like those seen here. Blue linens, white dinnerware, a natural wood bowl, and a fresh orchid all come together to create a chic, elevated tropical vibe. The wooden place cards from DeLovely Details were the ultimate finishing touch.

30 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

31 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pineapple Escort Cards

lian-erween-wedding-hawaii-0852-s112268.jpg
Credit: Corbin Gurkin

We don't know what's better: These pineapple-shaped escort cards or the vases that adorn the tables that are reminiscent of the same fruit? For good measure, you should probably consider adding both to your reception, just like this couple did.

31 of 41

32 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Leafy Bouquet

Tropical Orchid Wedding Bouquet
Credit: Tracy Enoch Photography
16 Impressive Orchid Bouquets

This Intic Design bouquet is proof that a muted arrangement can still feel tropical. Although the pros worked with a light mix of cymbidium and phalaenopsis orchids, peonies, roses, and stephanotis, the look was still vibrant thanks to large green leaves.

32 of 41

33 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Pineapple Place Card

Place Setting with Pineapple Place Card
Credit: Green Apple Photography

What feels more tropical than a pineapple? This adorable mini version of the island fruit makes for the prettiest finishing touch on place settings.

33 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

34 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tropical and Elegant

Centerpieces with Tropical Palms
Credit: Inga Avedyan

Tropical meets elegant in these centerpieces, created by Catalina Neal, which feature roses, ranunculus, palm, ferns, and orchids. Those dreamy yellow candles add a little something extra, too.

34 of 41

35 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Leaf Place Card

Elegant Tropical Place Settings with Calligraphed Leaf Place Cards
Credit: Shanell Photography
Paper Place Card Alternatives That Your Guests Won't Expect

Tropical leafs plus gold calligraphy equals one exceptionally stunning place card. This simple, understated look is the perfect way to add just a touch of tropical appeal to your reception tables. Bright blooms, like the ones used in the centerpiece seen here, don't hurt either.

35 of 41

36 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tropical Headpiece

Flower Girl with Tropical Flower Crown
Credit: Wendy Laurel Photography
Flower Crown Ideas to Complete Your Look

Make sure your littlest attendant gets the tropical treatment, too. This sweet flower girl donned an on-theme flower crown and printed dress for her walk down the aisle. 

36 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

37 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Printed Table Runners

emily adhir wedding placesetting
Credit: Brandon Kidd Photography
These Statement Linens Will Take Your Wedding Reception to the Next Level

If you're not sold on tropical tablecloths, consider a runner instead. This bride found a palm print fabric she loved from Online Fabric Store, then sewed her own custom runners to provide just the right pop of tropical appeal to her reception. 

37 of 41

38 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Romantic Bouquet

Pink & White Bouquet with Orchids
Credit: O'Malley Photographers

A tropical bouquet can also feel romantic. Just make like Wildheart and pair native blooms, like orchids and ferns, with classic roses and ranunculus to acheive the perfect balance of exotic and traditional.

38 of 41

39 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Monstera

Tropical Place Setting with Palm Leaf on Plate
Credit: Aaron and Jillian Photography
The Prettiest Place Settings from Real Celebrations

If you've envisioned a tablescape as tropical as this one by Coastal Creations, we suggest keeping the other elements of the setup understated. That's why the pros opted for white plates underneath large, green monstera leaves.

39 of 41

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

40 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Tiny Place Cards

Calligraphed Palm Place Card
Credit: Kyle John Photography

Pretty gold calligraphy transforms anything into the most elegant escort or place cards, but these dark green leafs are the ultimate choice for tropical nuptials.

40 of 41

41 of 41

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Bougainvillea Bouquet

Tropical Wedding Bouquet with Bougainvillea
Credit: Tracy Enoch Photography

With just the right amount of color, it's totally fine if your tropical bouquet is somewhat petite. This bride's arrangement still had a big presence due to pink bougainvillea and greenery.

41 of 41

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Chloe Gorman

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    `
    Martha Stewart Weddings
    View All
    • A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple's Whimsical Garden Wedding in California
    • 9 Wedding Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers
    • 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023
    • Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 41
    2 of 41 Tropical Boutonnières
    3 of 41 Monstera Leaf
    4 of 41 Bar Menu
    5 of 41 Coconut Cake
    6 of 41 Tropical Invitations
    7 of 41 Exotic Bar
    8 of 41 Leaf Accent
    9 of 41 Orchid Headpiece
    10 of 41 Birds of Paradise
    11 of 41 Leaf Program
    12 of 41 Colorful Centerpiece
    13 of 41 King Protea Bouquet
    14 of 41 Flamingo Escort Cards
    15 of 41 Printed Guest Book
    16 of 41 Ceremony Fan
    17 of 41 Greenery
    18 of 41 Venue Inspired
    19 of 41 Colorful Display
    20 of 41 Subtle Tropical Leaves
    21 of 41 Ceremony Arch
    22 of 41 Coconut Cups
    23 of 41 Fruits
    24 of 41 Pineapple Favors
    25 of 41 Tropical Macarons
    26 of 41 Orchid Centerpieces
    27 of 41 Tropical Backdrop
    28 of 41 Refined and Tropical
    29 of 41 Leaf-Printed Looks
    30 of 41 Textured Place Setting
    31 of 41 Pineapple Escort Cards
    32 of 41 Leafy Bouquet
    33 of 41 Pineapple Place Card
    34 of 41 Tropical and Elegant
    35 of 41 Leaf Place Card
    36 of 41 Tropical Headpiece
    37 of 41 Printed Table Runners
    38 of 41 Romantic Bouquet
    39 of 41 Monstera
    40 of 41 Tiny Place Cards
    41 of 41 Bougainvillea Bouquet

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    Martha Stewart

    Learn More

    • Contact Us
    • Customer Service
    • Media Kit
    • Martha's Blog
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing
    • FAQ
    • Corporate
    • International
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Sign Up
    MeredithMartha Stewart is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Martha Stewart. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.marthastewart.com

    Sign in

    View image

    Tropical Wedding Ideas That Will Transform Your Big Day Into an Oasis
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.