SOUTH PACIFIC/TROPICAL Theme Wedding & Party Guide

Solomon Islands | Vanuatu | Tuvalu | New Caledonia | Fiji |

American Samoa | Cook Islands | French Polynesia | Guam | Oceania | Kiribati | Easter Island | Palau Islands | Papua New Guinea | Samoa (Western) | Tahiti | Tonga | Nauru | Saipan | Marshall Islands | North Marianas | Niue | 

APPAREL:  Contains links to tropical clothing, sewing supplies, textiles, bridal wear and accessories

• Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
• CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
• Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
• Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
• House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
• Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
• PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
• Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
• Polynesian Designs-tropical clothing for the whole family
• Sea-Weeds-kids clothing
• Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
• TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
• Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

• BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
• Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
• Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
• Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products

BOOKS:  Order South Pacific related books securely online from Amazon.com

• Lonely Planet Fiji
• Lonely Planet Papua, New Guinea
• Lonely Planet Rarotonga & the Cook Islands
• Lonely Planet Samoa: Western & American
• Lonely Planet Solomon Islands
• Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia
• Lonely Planet Tonga
• Lonely Planet Vanuatu
• Taste of the Pacific
• Tiki Drinks
• Tropical Cocktails

CAKE TOPS:

• Brides' Village-palm tree cake top

• That's My Topper-cake toppers to suit your style

CAKES:

• Colette's Cakes-"Tropical" wedding cake
• Dragons & Daffodils-"Tropical Honeymoon" wedding cake
• The Cake Store-'Desert Island' wedding cake
• The Flour Shoppe-tropical wedding cakes
• Wedding Cakes by Sharon-'Tropical Elegance' wedding cake

Palm Tree Placecard Holders available at: AmericanBRIDAL

CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS & THEME IDEAS:

• Blue Lagoon Theme Party
• DIY-Polynesian Party ideas
• HGTV-how to decorate a side table South Seas style
• MCC-list of countries and their holidays
• Rob Kay's Fiji Guide-Weddings & Honeymoons Fijian Style
• Wedding Channel-wedding traditions in Fiji, Samoa
• World Wedding Traditions-info for Fiji and Samoa

DESTINATION WEDDING:  All you need to know (including legal requirements) to get married in ...

• Barefoot Luxury-legal requirements for Tahiti & Bora Bora
• Fiji for Romantics-where to go
• Infinity Travel-"Cook Islands Wedding"
• Islands in the Sun-get married in Tahiti, Fiji or the Cook Islands
• Islands.com-wedding guide
• Jetsave-wedding packages for Cook Islands
• South Pacific Tours-wedding packages in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
• South Seas Adventures-wedding planning specialists
• Taveuni Island Resort-destination wedding in Fiji
• Viti Levu-Outrigger Reef wedding in Fiji
• Wedaway-marriage requirements for Fiji and New Caledonia
• Weddings on the Move-info for Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Micronesia and Tahiti
• World Bridal-destination wedding planner for Guam, Fiji, and New Caledonia
• World Weddings-Weddings in the Cook Islands, Fiji and Samoa

FLOWERS:

• 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
• Fleur Rouge-tropical bouquets and corsages
• Hallmark.com
• SaveOnCrafts-tropical artificial flowers
• Tropic Isle-artificial arrangements, single flowers, leis and hair clips

Palm Tree Favor Boxes available at My Wedding Favors

FOOD INFO, CONFECTIONS & RECIPES:  Regional foods, etiquette, wedding feast and everyday recipes, plus online ordering for a taste of home

• CandyWarehouse.com-bulk, novelty, themed candies & chocolates from America's favorite online candy store
• Dancing Deer Baking Co.-all-natural and delicious fresh baked (and Kosher) goodies
• Lake Champlain Chocolates-fresh, all-natural gourmet chocolate gifts from Vermont. Kosher and preservative-free

Gossamer Fabric

Centerpieces

Hanging Murals

Mini Sea Creatures

Tropical Confetti

GIFT ITEMS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:  Online companies you can order from for ethnic gifts, handicrafts, clothing, food products, decorations, cake toppers and wedding favors

• AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
• Beaucoup-large selection of island & beach favors
• BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
• Cafepress-themed gifts from Oceania
• Candle Bay-Tropical candles
• Favors by Serendipity-Ocean/Tropical/Beach themed favors
• Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
• HansonEllis-Beach themed favors
• Island Craft-Cook Islands crafts including shellcraft, woodcraft, weaving and pearls
• Jack's Handicrafts Fiji-tapa, woven, kitchenware, clothing, soaps, spices and wooden items
• Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
• Lizzy Stuff-coconut purses
• Melanesian Handicraft-Solomon Islands traditional carvings, shell money and weavings
• My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
• Oriental Trading Company-Tropical themed party decorations and favors
• Pacific Gifts & Souvenirs-sarongs, tapa mats, musical instruments and shell fans from the Cook Islands
• Pacific Rim Collectibles-storyboard, clothing, linens, wood carvings and mobiles
• Paradise Found Online-purveyors of tropical furnishings, luau party supplies and tiki decor
• Pick a Petal-Add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
• Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
• Sarongs Online-wedding sarongs
• Shindigz-Tropical themed party supplies, centerpieces, palm trees, favors, tableware and decorations
• Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more
• Sophie's Favors-high quality, uniquely styled party favors, favor kits, gifts and party supplies in a variety of colors
• Survivor Party-Tribal/South Pacific themed party decorations
• Tahiti Imports-clothing store
• Tahiti-Iti-Monoi oils, soaps, Tamanu, creams, bath products and Tiare perfume
• Terry's Village-whimsical and charming accents for both inside of your home and outside as well
• The Prop Shop-Tropical themed centerpieces and props
• Treasures of Tahiti-beverages, oils, art, clothing, handicrafts, sarongs, pareos and health products
• Vivid Impressions-Tahitian fabrics
• Wedding Channel-chocolate palm tree favors
• Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts
• WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- A wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more

Destination Romance 'TROPICAL COLLECTION' at: Invitations By Dawn

INVITATIONS:  Order ethnic invitations (wedding stationery) online

• Ann's Bridal Bargains-discounted wedding supplies and invitations
• Betsywhite Stationery Boutique-stylish invitations and stationery
• finestationery.com-invitations and personalized stationery from the leading manufacturers with online selection & ordering
• Hello!Lucky-specialty letterpress printer and design studio for wedding invitations, greeting cards and stationery
• InvitationConsultants-leading online retailer of invitations, announcements stationery and party goods, for weddings, births, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc.
• Invitations by Dawn-classic, contemporary and themed wedding invitations
• JeanM-unique wedding invitations and accessories
• Kinohi Designs-distinctive invitations
• MagnetStreet Weddings-modern wedding save-the-dates, invitations and thank you cards
• Minted-fresh designs from indie designers
• My Personal Artist-Michelle Mospens offers her original artwork on a unique collection of wedding invitations, wedding announcements, save the date cards and thank you cards. Impress your guests!
• NOW-AND-FOREVER-hip, trendy, modern wedding invitations
• Papagraphics-handmade paper invitation with palm tree
• Paper Shouts-posh notes for life's big moments
• Paperwhites Press-stylish, affordable vintage-modern designs to unique photo save the date cards, letterpress invitations, thank you cards, stamps, embossers, envelopes and more.  All exclusive designs
• Passion Paper-tropical themed invites
• PearTreeGreetings-affordable, uber cute invitations
• PrintPatch-tropical themed invitations
• Red Bliss-seaside/beach invitations
• Rexcraft-classic, elegant wedding invitations since 1910
• Smilebox-create amazing greetings with your photos, videos, and music. Email or post them free
• Taylor Card Company-South Seas invitation
• Wedding Invitations-palm tree wax seal
• Turn your photos into real US postage with PhotoStamps! Create unforgettable announcements, invitations and more!
• Wedding Paper Divas-hip, modern, exclusive wedding & bridal shower invitations

South Pacific themed Invitations available at: finestationery.com

JEWELRY:  Themed wedding bands, bridal jewelry, tiaras and gift items

• Adorn Brides-Rent fine bridal jewelry for your wedding day.  Genuine diamonds, pearls, and precious metals in the latest and most popular styles
• Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
• Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins
• Black Pearls Online-pendants, brooches and rings
• Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
• JewelsByMichele.com-classy barefoot jewelry
• La Route de la Perle-Tahitian black pearls
• Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
• Tahiti Perles-jewelry
• Treasures of Tahiti-bracelets and pendants
• Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
• Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MAGAZINES: Order newspapers, journals, publications and magazines

• METAGRID

MUSIC:  Place to order South Pacific music securely online from Amazon.com

REAL LIFE STORIES:  Read about other people from your ethnic group for descriptions of their wedding stories

TRAVEL:  Where to stay, what to see and do in the South Pacific

• All About Travel-"The 10 Best Places in Tahiti to Kiss Your Sweetie"
• Beach Vacations
• Go-To-Tahiti
• Lonely Planet
• Pacific Travel Guides
• Papeete.com
• Romantic Places
• Romantic Travel Guide
• South Pacific Organzier-FAQ's
• Travel Channel
• Travel Wizard

Tiki Candles 3-Pc Floater Set - 3-Pc Set Planning a Hawaiian Luau or beach themed party this 3-Pc Floating Tiki Candles are the perfect accessory. Float a few of these in a bowl and you have an instant tropical setting. Comes nicely packaged as a 3-pc set and they are unscented.

Tropical Safari Palm Tree Pillar Candles This new collection is inspired by the hottest tropical Caribbean and Colonial home decor trends. With a focus on classic pineapple and palm trees and exotic woven textures this exciting group combines earthy hues with woven and sculpted pillars. Scented with fragrant tropical woods and grasses these candles are the perfect accessories for today's island casual home style. These Tropical Safari Palm Tree Pillar Candles are sold individually.