Table Decorations for your Own Tropical Island Getaway

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Okay, so we all can’t have our own tropical island, but you can still plan your own island getaway right at home. Plan you party with exotic decorations and table elements that are inspired by the colors and textures of the tropics. And when the party is over, send your guests home with a sweet favor infused with a fruity tropical flavor.

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For the table decor, use attractive details with organic and Polynesian textures. Some examples include using a table runner made of bamboo, pandan (woven), or rattan, which come in neutral colors ranging from chocolate brown to beige. Try finding plant leaves such as philodendrons, taro, or banana leaves - their unusual shape makes them ideal as unique table decorations, so you may also want to look out for them at retailers offering imported goods from the Pacific. As for the tableware, get serving plates and bowls made of capiz, mother of pearl, or even wood. Use decorative shell-made accents such as an abalone-made table card holder, or a shell dish as a condiment tray. For an attractive napkin display, arrange silk shantung napkins with each one tied with a raffia ribbon and an orchid stem.

More fun table decorating and edible favor ideas that you can incorporate:

For a tasteful and colorful approach, choose colors inspired by exotic tropical fruits such as green coconuts, yellow mangoes, or pink guavas. To produce color contrast, add subtle hints of calming colors in blue, verdant, and lilac hues that coalesce beautifully together when applied in varying shades.
When looking for inspirational flowers, try tropical ones bursting with vibrant colors such as butterfly orchids in magenta, purple cattleya orchids, or pink stargazer lilies.
Showcase the flavors of the tropics with some scrumptious treats made with fruits. Find tropical fruit jellies or dried fruit, and present them in a petite silver basket. For a favor to soothe everyone’s sweet tooth, give sugar crystal candies made with tropical fruit flavors. Just place them in an simple organza bag and they’re ready to go.
Cookies made crushed pineapple are also equally great. Simply wrap them in a cello bag and place them in a pretty fabric circle colored in fuchsia or olive for an elegant display at the reception table. Personalize this favor with a pink card or tag that has a special expression such as “A Tropical Affair - A Special Wedding To Remember”.