Luau Party Ideas

Start With the Music

Any good party is going to have good music to set the mood. Hawaiian music tends to be on the softer side but that is good. You don’t want music that’s too overpowering unless you are planning a rave. A good starting point for Hawaiian music is Don Ho or Iz. With either of them you are going to get some good ukulele sounds and some very happy, upbeat tunes. This is a great way to start off the night and you may want to search for these artists online or at your favorite music store. Also look at their related artist listings for more Luau party ideas for music.

Good Food is Always Welcome

A good Luau is about good food. Whether you want to go the traditional route and roast an entire pig or just pop some pineapple onto your burgers, the flavors will help set the tone for the party. Some luau party ideas for food would be personal pizzas with ham, Spam and pineapple. This would include dishes with papaya as a main ingredient or even Poi, if you are so inclined. If you want a little variety you can combine different regional foods but with Hawaiian ingredients as alternatives. A good mango or papaya salsa, or pineapple added to kabobs are some luau party ideas that can be crowd pleasers.

Skirts and Shirts

Getting into the mood often means getting into the garb. Hawaiian shirts can be found at most thrift stores and having some on hand for your guests to wear can really set the luau mood. For the more adventurous you may want to provide some grass skirts as well. And of course a lot of leis make the party memorable. Leis are usually available at party supply stores or you could order some real flower leis from your local florist. For a more creative party you can just order the flowers and have your guests string their own leis making long ones to go around their necks or smaller ones for around their heads or wrists.

Lighting the Way

If your party is outside some good luau party ideas will focus on the lighting. Tiki torches placed around your yard really help set a tropical mood. They will give your guests enough light to get around, and because they are usually made out of bamboo they are unmistakably tropical. Standard outdoor lighting hidden behind a frondy plant or some arranged palm fronds would give your backyard a tropical look and feel. For an indoors party you can look for artificial Tiki torches that give the appearance of a torch without the actual flame. Other luau party ideas for lighting would be to cover your lampshades with tropical print fabric. This will set up some good mood lighting and present a tropical feel. A small bowl of water with a floating candle and some orchids floating in the water as well are an attractive way to light up a table.

Luau Party Ideas

As your guests enter, offer them a brightly printed Hawaiian shirt and ask them to take off their shoes. Then add a string of flowers around their necks and a tropical drink in their hands. Now ready to party, they can then head off to join the rest of your guests listening to the soothing tones of Hawaiian music and munching on some tropical fruits and foods. These are great luau party ideas in action. Add a hula contest and some other games and you are on your way to having a memorable event. Be sure to add lots of flowers and brightly colored decorations to evoke the vivid tropics. The aloha attitude is sure to find its way to your party.

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