Summer is a wonderful time to host an Hawaiian luau for your family and friends. There is such a wide variety of luau party themes, which makes decorating for a luau easy and enjoyable. Luau party decorations can be found online and in discounts stores such as Wal-Mart. Below are some ideas for luau decorations to inspire you to host your own Hawaiian luau.
I do like DIY invitations because they seem to be more unique and special; however, when I find a great invitation that comes in a great little package ready to assemble, well that just cannot be passed up. ShinDigz has Tropical Bottle Invitations ($14.99 per dozen) that come with everything you need for a great luau party invitation. The kit includes plastic bottles, pre-printed inserts for party details, colored sand and mini-umbrellas. All you need is to add your party details, fill the bottles and mail or hand-deliver these unique luau invitation. This is just the first step to having a great Hawaiian luau party.
Now onto the best part of the party, the fantastic luau decorations that you will need for your party. The invitations will get your guests to the party but the decorations will dazzle them and place them in a party mood. The first luau party decoration I would recommend are tiki torches. When you see tiki torches, they just put you in mind of a Hawaiian luau. These decorations also double as a light source when the sun goes down.
Table decorations can be anything from a grass skirt to a tablecloth – – it really depends on your budget and preferences. I really do like the look of the grass table skirt and seat cover from ShinDigz. I would use a different table cover to add some pizzazz. I would use a dark blue gossamer to cover the table for a more interesting table cover.
If your Hawaiian luau is going to be in the evening, lighting will be essential. Your lighting can do double duty as both illumination and decoration. One option is to use string lights in trees, around poles or doors. Tropical lights ($8.91 for fourteen feet) or hibiscus party lights ($8.99 for a string of ten lights) are fun for a whimsical luau party. Luau lanterns (this one runs on batteries and is only $3.95) are a great way to decorate and light up your luau.
Keep drinks cold and add a Hawaiian tiki to your decorations with this inflatable tiki cooler ($38.99). The great four-foot tall tiki will look great at your luau party and will keep up to thirty cans of drink cool for your guests to enjoy. The drinks are easy to get to from the tiki’s mouth.
For a truly unique and memorable luau party decoration, consider getting authentic, personalized coconut cups for each of your guests. These coconut cups can be personalized with labels give the date of your luau and any other information you desire. The cups cost $7 but can be washed and placed on tables to serve as decorations and souvenirs for your party.
