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At Hawaiian weddings, flower garlands known as leis are traditionally placed around the necks of the bride and groom.
Each lei is made up of some 40 or 50 fresh flowers, and tied with a colorful ribbon. These flower garlands are very symbolic of Hawaiian culture and an integral part of every celebration on the island.
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Hawaiian weddings were traditionally, and continue to be, associated with flowers. Both the bride and groom wear elaborate leis?necklaces of flowers, nuts, seeds, and other plant material woven together. Traditional Hawaiian weddings are still performed with the addition of whatever civil or religious sanction is necessary for legal purposes.
There are also superstitions linked with weddings: The bride and groom are not wished good luck on their wedding day, as this can result in bad luck.
In addition, pearls should not be worn on the wedding day, as they resemble tears and will cause the marriage to be filled with sorrow.
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