Tropical Destination Wedding Invitations

The word "tropical" calls to mind turquoise and aqua blue water and white beach sand.  Palm trees sway in the warm breezes as sea birds swoop overhead. 

The image contains shades of blue, tan, and white - crisp clean colors - brightened by the vivid orange and pink colors of the tropical flowers.

I use these elements and colors when designing my stationery.  When invitees open their invitations there is no doubt that an exciting marriage at the edge of a tropical sea is in store.

I have been creating custom wedding stationery with a beach / tropical theme for many years.  I work in association with Zazzle, which means I design the images and put them onto products, which the Zazzle company then prints and ships.

My designs are unique and I use many of my own photography images to create realistic floral and seashell designs.  Because I live in Florida, I have seashells, starfish and sand dollars collected from the beaches, which I photograph and then use when designing.  This type of artwork assures my customers of buying wedding stationery that is unique.

The products are made with text templates that contain sample text for you to replace with your own.  I am also available to help with any changes in the design, such as colors, added text, font changes, etc.  

On this page I have listed some of my popular wedding designs.  Just click on each image to see the entire collection at my online store.

Hawaiian flowers are stunning and exotic.  Certain species will only survive in a tropical climate and therefore make the perfect addition to an Island wedding.  Orchids and plumeria (frangipani) are often used to make flower leis.  They are also used in the bride's bouquet.  The bird-of-paradise cannot be overlooked for it's unique addition to centerpiece arrangements as well as bridal party bouquets.

All the flowers that fit so well at a tropical destination wedding can be found printed on quality paper.  Invitation suites can contain lovely renditions, in realistic photography, artwork and graphic designs.  Stationery designers can make all types of items to match your preferred image.

The wedding welcome bag has gained popularity as destination weddings are all the rage.  In my Sandpiper store I focus on tropical destinations, but of course a destination wedding can take place anywhere.

The bride and groom choose their favorite spot and plan an event that means guests will have to travel.  Because of this extra effort, the welcome bag is a nice addition to the plans.  It usually relates to the theme of the wedding and can be stuffed with goodies to make guests feel welcome as soon as they arrive at their hotel room.

See some samples below, and click the image to see more of my collection.  Paper bags are most affordable, but cloth totes are very popular.

Getting married in the Florida Keys would be sweet!  The Keys are a string of islands extending out from the south Florida mainland.  Key West is the furthest away and can be reached by car, boat or plane.  There is an international airport on Key West so guests can easily fly in.

The drive from the mainland all the way to the end of the road will take approximately two hours and is 113 miles.  A cruise ship can dock at Key West, if the couple marries at sea and would like to visit the islands.

From Key Largo to Key West, there are many wedding venues for the bride and groom to discover.

I have written a post about Planning a Key Largo Florida wedding.

In the Keys you will see the most amazing sunsets.  Without any obstructions, the view from the edge of the ocean is quite stunning.  The entire sky turns bright with color as you gaze past the swaying palm trees and enjoy the warm breeze.  For this reason, an evening wedding should be considered if the ceremony will take place anywhere in the Florida Keys.

Tropical islands are full of beautiful nature.  From the amazing sea life, such as starfish, dolphins and turtles, to the exotic flowers, most engaged couples will incorporate some tropical images when buying wedding invitations.  

Starfish are by far the best-selling designs in my beach wedding stationery store.  The five-legged sea creatures are the perfect choice to represent the couple.

Although we make many different types of starfish invitations, the two sets featured below are most popular with engaged couples.

Taking a cruise around the islands of the Caribbean sounds like one of the best ways to honeymoon.  Get married on one of the islands, or aboard the ship, and then visit stunning ports of call.  Relax on tropical beaches and lounge poolside on the deck of a ship where everything is provided.

I've never been to the Caribbean, but I'd certainly love to go.  If you live in the United States, cruise out of Miami and enjoy the turquoise waters that surround the little islands.

Or travel and then get married while you stay put in your own little paradise.  Since it's a popular wedding destination, you'll find many places to tie the knot, such as the Sugar Bay Resort and Spa.