A luau-themed party is one of the most common themes employed for every kind of occasion. It is simply because luau is fun. With colorful things and palm trees around, they will sure excite people from all walks of life. The good news is you can have a backyard luau at your house. Just follow these simple steps and you will have the best party in town.
- Inspect your backyard. Is it wide enough for this type of party? Luaus usually make use of many things in order to create a more authentic effect. A small backyard will not look as beautiful as a wide one if things are very close to each other. Guests will not appreciate the whole scenario if the place is two crowded.
- Decorate the place. Decorations are available on stores and on the internet for your backyard luau. Tikis and palm trees are the best decorations you can employ an authentic luau look. Lamps and scented candles also increase the appeal of the venue. Moreover, surfboards will make a very good finish in the whole place.
- Plan the matching attire. Since luau is the theme of the party, it is only just for visitors to come in luau costumes. Girls will wear their hulas and leis or simply a nice pair of bikinis. Boys will be in flower-designed polo shirts or topless with their board shorts. Make sure that the costume will be included in the invitation, or do not fail to remind them if invitation cards are not available.
- Bonfires will also make the whole place burn with passion. However, safety measures should be strictly taken into account.
- In order to set the mood, Hawaiian music can be played on the background. The guests can then dance the night away with the hula dance.
- Leis can be used as either welcoming presents or gifts to send away guests with.
- Prepare Hawaiian food as well. Finger foods such as kebabs and barbecues are the best dishes for a backyard luau party. Tropical drinks such as fruit juices and shakes and punches will quench the thirst of your guests. A glass of drink may be adorned with an umbrella for a more Hawaiian effect.
- Luau games are very useful in keeping the interest of your guest. A beautiful location is not enough to capture the guests’ attention especially if things are starting to get boring. Hula dancing competition is the best game to play. Not only will it encourage girls to show what they got, it will also leave boys drooling in awe with how girls sway their hips.
- Encourage eating with bare hands. Since dishes are mostly finger foods, the use of kitchen utensils is not necessary. In addition, eating is more fun with bare hands.
This nine simple steps plan will surely make you luau party a successful one. Bear in mind that it does not matter where you are as long as you have the right materials and the idea, you can create the best party that will make guests ask for more.
