Tiki torches are a perfect addition to a Hawaiian-themed party.
Throwing a luau is a way to bring friends and family together for an exciting tropical party. Tiki torches, leis and many other decorations can add to the Hawaiian feeling of a themed party and combining decorations with Hawaiian food will add to the atmosphere. Throwing a Hawaiian-themed party requires some planning and decorating effort but the memories created will be worth the time that is spent. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose invitations that reflect the Hawaiian theme of the party. Brightly colored invitations in the shape of pineapples can be a simple way to announce the theme of the party. Be sure to let guests know the date, time and location of the party. Encourage guests to wear Hawaiian attire and bring a bathing suit if there is a swimming pool or wading pool available.
2. Hold the Hawaiian party outside if possible. Place tiki torches around the perimeter of the party area to create a defined space for activities and snack tables. Put one tiki torch in the ground every four to five feet.
3. String lights around the tiki torches or across the tables used for the party. Lights will help brighten up the scene more and create a festive atmosphere. If there is a porch or sitting area, decorate it with strings of lights as well.
4. Add Hawaiian-themed decorations to the area, such as artificial palm trees, floral decor and tropical plants. Place the plants around a sitting area to create a jungle feel. Plants can be offered to guests as a party favor.
5. Cover the snack table with a large fishnet and place seashells between trays of Mai Tai drink mixes and Hawaiian snacks like pineapple and other fruit, as well as shrimp and shish kebabs.
6. Play Hawaiian music on a speaker system to create a relaxed atmosphere for the party. Place floating candles in a swimming pool or fill a wading pool with water and add floating candles to it. Greet guests with leis as they arrive.
7. Plan games for the party to get guests involved and active. Hula hoop contests, bowling with coconuts as balls and pineapples as pins and limbo are all great Hawaiian-themed party games that are easy to play.
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