Tropical drinks and granishes will go a long way in setting the perfect Hawaiian atmosphere.
A Hawaiian-themed bridal shower is a great way of incorporating the vibrant tastes, colors and textures of the tropics into the bride-to-be's special day. The materials you use and the amount of detail you want are really up to you. Enlist the help of friends and bridesmaids and do not be afraid to get creative with the props and decorations. With some creativity and a few decorative touches, your bridal shower venue can be transformed into a beautiful luau that will be remembered by all.
Instructions
1. Weather and location permitting, set up your bridal shower party outdoors. An outdoor venue lends itself easily to a tropical theme and provide a greener backdrop for the event. If a beach is not available in your area, choose a smaller outdoor venue such as a backyard.
2. Set up a basket with leis at the main entrance to the party. This helps to immediately set the mood and give the guests some festive Hawaiian flare. Leis can be made of real flowers or bought pre-made at a party supply store.
3. Set up tiki torches, palm trees or palm branches. These add a great tropical feel and flesh out the Hawaii theme. Palm trees and branches can be either real or plastic. Set these up around the perimeter of your event space.
4. Set up a cocktail station, decorated with colorful banners, balloons, streamers, leis or grass skirts. Serve tropical-inspired drinks such as pina coladas, mai tais and daiquiris. Garnish with pineapple slices, coconut shavings and little umbrellas. Remember to offer guests non-alcoholic options such as fruit smoothies and virgin cocktails.
5. Give your tables a tropical feel with Hawaii-inspired centerpieces. Bring the beach to the party with tall vases filled with sand and seashells, or bowls filled with colorful floating candles and flower petals. For a more casual look, set up fruit bowls filled with tropical fruit such as pineapples, bananas and passion fruit and decorate with flowers.
6. Set up a table with guest favors. Decorate the table with flowers, leis, grass skirts, sand and seashells. For Hawaii-themed favors, give your guests towels, ice buckets, shell necklaces, beach bags or decorated glasses.
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