Traditional Hawaiian Weddings With The Aloha Spirit
One can hear the wedding begin as the conch shell blower announces the arrival of the bride. He will traditionally blow in all four directions to bless the ground before the wedding begins. The priest will offer a Hawaiian chant or blessing, after which there is an exchange of leis, which is the symbol of an unbroken circle. Each part of the ceremony is symbolic and such a beautiful expression of this special ceremony. 
Each Hawaiian tropical flower lei is made of hundreds of individual flowers, which symbolize the aspects of the self, which never looses its individual beauty when woven to form a lei. The significance shows how each person is enhanced in the joining together as a couple. This symbol brings the eternal commitment and devotion of the couples hearts together. During the ceremony, the priest will bring in things that will represent aspects of the marriage, A Koa wood bowl, dipped in the ocean water, which represents the integrity and strength, foundational qualities of the relationship. The rings will be sprinkled with sea water with a Ti leaf. The Ti leaf represents prosperity, health and blessing of body, mind and spirit. The water represents a brand new beginning as husband and wife. At the end of the ceremony, wrapping a lava rock in the Ti leaf represents the moment and place of the marriage - made sacred by the couple's love. The lava rock wrapped in a Ti leaf is considered an offering, prayer and blessing that remains on the island. As the couple leave the ceremony the rings remain as a reminder of the never-ending circle of love, of life and of the Aloha of Hawaii. In the ancient tradition, if two people are married in Hawaii, they are also devoting themselves to the Aina (the love of the land). It is a big part of Hawaiian tradition to not only takes care of one another, but also the protection of the land. There will be tropical Hawaiian flowers either in bouquets for the bride, or in lovely table arrangements. If you cannot travel to Hawaii, you can view a variety of online flower arrangements and send flowers from Hawaii to your wedding. There are simple, hassle free ways to order Hawaiian flowers with next day delivery. Send tropical flowers anywhere in the US and Canada with www.hanaflowers.com. Visit us on our website or call our customer service and we can assist you with all your flower needs.
During the ceremony, the priest will bring in things that will represent aspects of the marriage, A Koa wood bowl, dipped in the ocean water, which represents the integrity and strength, foundational qualities of the relationship. The rings will be sprinkled with sea water with a Ti leaf. The Ti leaf represents prosperity, health and blessing of body, mind and spirit. The water represents a brand new beginning as husband and wife. At the end of the ceremony, wrapping a lava rock in the Ti leaf represents the moment and place of the marriage - made sacred by the couple's love. The lava rock wrapped in a Ti leaf is considered an offering, prayer and blessing that remains on the island. As the couple leave the ceremony the rings remain as a reminder of the never-ending circle of love, of life and of the Aloha of Hawaii. In the ancient tradition, if two people are married in Hawaii, they are also devoting themselves to the Aina (the love of the land). It is a big part of Hawaiian tradition to not only takes care of one another, but also the protection of the land. There will be tropical Hawaiian flowers either in bouquets for the bride, or in lovely table arrangements. If you cannot travel to Hawaii, you can view a variety of online flower -->