Offer guests the authentic feel of a luau with clever and creative decorations.
A great idea for a fun get-together is to create a luau-themed party. This can be done with several imaginative and creative decorating ideas. By creating the warm and tropical surroundings of a luau, you are giving your guests a brief getaway from the realities of everyday life. You can offer them the excitement and energy that a traditional luau offers in your own back yard. Does this Spark an idea?
Sand and Water
In order to get the feeling of the islands, create your own sandy beach. Buy children's play sand at a home-improvement store and sprinkle it around blow-up pools filled with water. This can help set the theme of a Hawaiian luau on the beach. Add tiki torches nearby to give the party even more authenticity.
Palm Trees
Bring in the feel of the tropics with palm trees, coconuts and pineapples. The palm trees can either be real, silk or created with shaped wire and wrapped in streamer paper to resemble a palm tree. These decorations will add an authentic feel to the party, plus provide vibrant color to the occasion. Place pineapples and coconuts near the trees. A good way to create fake coconuts and pineapples is with papier mache. Use appropriately shaped balloons and papier mache, decorated with paint and string for the coconuts. Add silk leaves to the pineapple to simulate the tops.
Thatched Hut Refreshment Stand
Make the refreshment area resemble a thatched hut. Create a roof over the area using sturdy cardboard and poles. Attach straw to the roof in long, overlapping rows using hot glue. Adorn the stand with tropical flowers to add color and a tropical feel. Wrap the serving table with a raffia table skirt. If you cannot find one, cut paper grocery bags into strips and make your own. Serve the refreshments in coconut cups with umbrella straws to further the feel of the islands.
Hire a Band
While a band is not technically a decoration, the right band will add to the theme of a luau. This band can play traditional island music and wear Hawaiian clothing to add to the ambiance of the party. Have the band members wear leis and pass out extras to guests as they arrive.
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