Use vibrant leis to enhance a backyard luau-themed party.
Transform your backyard bash into a Hawaiian paradise using a luau-inspired decor theme. Incorporate fresh tropical flowers, bright colors and pineapple motifs into the design for an authentic look. A luau decor theme is ideal for birthday bashes, cocktail parties, casual summer get-togethers, backyard barbecues and family reunions. Does this Spark an idea?
Tropical Table
Decorate the luau party table with fresh accents and plenty of vibrant color. Place a turquoise or bright pink cloth on the table to set the backdrop for topical decor. Place a runner constructed of faux palm leaves down the center of the table for a nature-inspired look. Hang a raffia or green grass skirt around the perimeter of the table. A carved pineapple bowl filled with tropical fruit salad will serve as table decor as well as dessert or snacks. As a colorful centerpiece, fill a wood vase with an exotic assortment of ferns, tropical foliage, red ginger flowers, orchids and birds of paradise; use faux flowers and greenery if you are on a tight party budget. Hang a fresh or faux flower lei from each guests' chair.
Luau Lighting
If you are hosting a backyard luau party on a summer evening, infuse the party space with soft lighting to create ambience. If your yard features palm trees, wrap tiny white string lights around the bases for an elegant style. Create a whimsical look by using Hawaiian shirt, colorful flip-flop, coconut, tropical flower or surfboard string lights instead; wind the themed lights around deck railings and chairs or hang them from porch rafters. Another way to illuminate a Hawaiian-inspired party is with bamboo tiki torches. Insert the oil lamps into the ground around the party table, seating areas or a cocktail bar.
Festive Favors
Don't let luau party guests leave the backyard bash empty-handed. Treat them to themed favors as thoughtful parting gifts. Sweet Hawaiian-inspired treats include chocolate-covered macadamia nuts or toasted coconut chocolates in small gift boxes or organza bags, tissue-paper-wrapped handmade white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, and pineapple-flavored hard candies in decorative brightly hued tins. Elegant gel candles featuring pink orchid designs make elegant gifts, as do coconut-shell-shaped votive holders.
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