subject: Great Tips For A Luau Party [print this page] Great Tips For A Luau Party Great Tips For A Luau Party
Using a Luau as the theme for a party is a great idea. Brighten up any winter day by throwing a Luau party in the comfortable confines of one's very own home. Luau party invitations: Send Luau themed party invitations to invited guests indicate what type of party it is. There are numerous party invitations with vibrant, festive colors to select. Luau party invitations can also be homemade with personalized messages and images. Don't be afraid to use bright bold colors for the decorations and party supplies; in order to help create that lively Hawaiian Luau feeling. Depending on the size and location of the party will determine what type of Luau party decorations are appropriate. Use large cutouts and inflatables to cover a big area and form a backdrop. Base the rest of the Luau party decorations and supplies off of the Luau themed scene setter. Create a 3D element of the party by using a palm tree scene setter with inflatable palm tree in front of the palm tree scene setter. Use luau party lanterns to hang from the ceiling as well. Luau party lanterns come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles. Decorate the party entrance door with a festive tropical door decorator.The refreshment table, with its brightly colored variety of food will make a great centerpiece. Apply a grass fringe skirt around the edge of the table along with hibiscus flowers scattered on the table. Serve food on luau themed tableware items such as paper plates, cups, and napkins. Luaus are centered around food, so make sure you have quality food. Have a large variety of traditional Luau food for the guests. Some traditional Hawaiian main dishes include such as baked fish, Macadamia nut crusted shrimp, teriyaki chicken or beef, and Mochiko chicken. Desserts coconut pie, banana-pineapple upside down cake, and Haupia (coconut pudding desert). Party guests need to be able to drink during the party. Include thirst quenching drinks such as pineapple juice, Mai Tai, Blue Hawaiian, Pina Colada, pineapple iced tea, and banana mango smoothies.When it comes to party games and activities, try a classic favorite; the Limbo, which needs just a pole. have a hula-hoop contest and see who can put on the best performance. Pass the Coconut game is similar to Hot Potato but the only difference is players use a coconut. Around the Islands Basket Toss game is similar to around the world in basketball. Players can use bucket with a grass skirt tied around it. Draw seven Hawaiian Islands in a horse shoe shape around the bucket. Each player starts at one end of the Hawaiian Islands and takes a turn tossing the ball into the bucket. A player who makes a basket can move to the next island. When a basket is missed the player has to start over. The first to seven makes in a row is the winner.
