| Image a party where you transport your guests | | | | to lend the party a more glitzy look. |
| to a tropical paradise for the evening. If sea | | | | Luau Themed Party Favors |
| breezes and tropics are what you are looking for, | | | | Flowers can be arranged in dried coconut shells as |
| a luau party is the answer. To help you get | | | | table fixtures, but you must set aside enough |
| started in planning the perfect party, here are a | | | | assortments of flowers for leis and other party |
| few key luau party planning tips. | | | | favors. Create your own leis, bracelets and |
| A Perfect Luau Party | | | | anklets as party favors for your guests. You can |
| As with all parties, start off by setting the date | | | | add some tiny seashells or colorful beads to your |
| and location. A fun touch is to include a tropical | | | | leis for a more personalized look. |
| theme in your invitations. Think grass skirts, | | | | Tasty Luau Dishes |
| bright, colorful tropical flowers or even sea shells | | | | Luau dishes can be as simple or as exotic as you |
| for the artwork. Free online services such as | | | | may wish. At least one or two traditional luau |
| Evite make sending and tracking invitations a | | | | foods may be enough to seal the festive |
| breeze. | | | | atmosphere, like grilled pork standing as your main |
| To keep the planning and organizing fun and | | | | course. Adding more luau flavor to your party |
| manageable, for a large luau party, its best ask | | | | requires you serve a pile of pineapple, papaya and |
| for volunteers and assign party tasks. For | | | | banana on the table. |
| example, one person may focus on music and | | | | Remember that a luau party seeks to |
| props, while another may take charge of food | | | | accommodate all types of taste buds, so avoid |
| preparations. | | | | limiting your choice of foods. You can have an |
| Tropical Feel | | | | assortment of foods and side dishes ranging from |
| Creating that refreshing and zesty feel of luau is | | | | usual BBQ items like hot dogs and ribs to fish and |
| main requirement that you need to fulfill. As a | | | | veggie meals. |
| general rule, that ambiance should be attained by | | | | Serving alcoholic cocktails and fruit juices should |
| using decorations with bright tropical colors. | | | | still be done with creativity to be consistent with |
| While a luau party it is usually held outdoors, | | | | the luau theme. In fact, decorating drinks with |
| specifically in a poolside setting, a luau can also be | | | | freshly diced fruits and cute little umbrellas may |
| held at the deck or in the backyard. | | | | just be the finishing touches of your grand luau |
| For added feel of luau atmosphere, colorful cloths | | | | masterpiece. |
| and fake grass skirts can be used to decorate | | | | Say Aloha |
| tables. Indoor ferns can also be placed in certain | | | | So there you go with your luau party theme! Just |
| locations within the venue. To make miniature | | | | keep in mind that a fantastic luau relies on tons of |
| totem poles, coconuts can be painted with fun | | | | your creativity. Inviting more friends in the luau |
| faces and attached to a plank by using hot glue | | | | party theme planning may also sharpen the |
| or electric drill. | | | | desired effect of the party. It will also foster |
| Even without fresh flowers, colorful artificial leis | | | | stronger and warmer ties built on enjoyment on |
| made from paper will also do. Brightly colored | | | | friendship - and that is the aloha spirit. |
| streamers and balloon bouquets can also be used | | | | |