Printable Luau Invitations

Planning a Luau

Just about everyone loves a party, and a themed party is always a hit. Luaus have become increasingly popular and can be used for just about any celebration. Your luau can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose, but a successful luau takes planning. You'll want to start with some eye-catching printable luau invitations that entice your guests to come to your party.

Using Printable Luau Invitations

If you are very creative, you can make your own printable luau invitations using a word processing program. You could also purchase card-making software or download invitations from the Internet.

Make Your Own

Creating invitations for your luau is as simple as going into your word processing program and creating a new document. Depending upon the program you have, you typically have several options to choose from, and at least one of these will be a "brochure" or "flier". This would work great for a luau invitation. Simply choose your font and border style, and add clipart, either from the word processing program or from one of the many free clipart sites located online.

If you do create your own invitation or flier at home, you can either print each invitation individually, which can use up a lot of ink, or you can take the original to a print shop and order the amount of copies you'll need.

Invitation Downloads

Going online makes it so much easier to plan the perfect luau. Check out the following sites for invitation downloads:

• Hawaiian Luau Party offers several free luau invitations for you to download and print.
• Hoover Web Design offers a free beach-themed pool party invitation that would work great for a luau.
• Quest Experiences features a downloadable e-book, but you also have access to several luau invitations as well.
• My Island Party offers free Polynesian party invitations when you sign up for a newsletter.

Get Creative

When you prepare your luau invitations, get creative. Be sure you don't forget the details, such as when, where, and what time. For a fun change, place the details in both English and Hawaiian. A simple luau invitation could include lots of tropical pictures or even a map of Hawaii.

You should also include specific instructions, such as "dress in Hawaiian attire." Additional information could include costume suggestions, such as Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, swimsuits and cover-ups, and leis for those who are costume-challenged. To get guests in the mood, why not also give out leis, flowered hair combs, colorful bracelets, or other themed accessories when you hand out invitations? Ask the guests to please wear whatever you have given them when they attend the luau.

Additional Ideas

Coordinate your invitations to your decorations by choosing particular colors as highlights. Use any of the following decorations at your party, and if you choose only one or two, consider adding pictures of similar items to the invitations as well.

• Hula girls
• Palm trees
• Luau or tiki lights
• Flamingos
• Parrots
• Straw huts
• Pineapples
• Coconuts
• Ocean scenes
• Shells

These items can be used in decorations, party favors, plates and napkins, and more to enhance the luau atmosphere. Don't forget to add some great Hawaiian music for background ambience, and be sure to have plenty of tropical foods to snack on.

Finally, to encourage guests to get into the spirit of the luau, consider having a "best luau costume" contest, and give the winner a gift basket filled with lots of tropical goodies, such as finger foods, drink mixes, and even gift certificates for a local spa and/or restaurant. Aloha!