Tropical Party Decoration

From LoveToKnow Party

Whether you are planning a pool party or beach celebration, the right tropical party decoration supplies can turn any event into an exotic getaway full of color, energy, and fun.

Go tropical with brightly colored leis.

Tropical is Trendy

Tropical themes are very trendy because they offer party guests not only an escape from the humdrum activities of daily life but also from common, everyday places. With the right tropical decorations, a party can be transformed into a Caribbean beach, South Pacific island, Hawaiian luau, or other exotic destination. Whether the party is indoors or outdoors, tropical accents, colors, and party decorations can turn a beach, pool, hall, or any room into a luxurious tropical getaway. This can be perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, graduation parties, summer celebrations, or any event that needs a fun and exciting twist.

Tropical Party Decoration Ideas

Adding a few colorful flowers or a piece of tropical fruit to ordinary party decorations will not instantly turn them into a tropical motif. The most well-coordinated parties start with basic colors and add appropriate decorative accents for a cohesive, attractive design that creates a unique atmosphere for the event.

Colors

The basic colors of a party set the mood. Tropical colors include teal, magenta, yellow, green, blue, purple, aqua, and tan, all in bright, fun shades that suggest a lively, exotic setting. Fluorescent hues may be better suited for a children’s party or wild pool parties, while more subdued, watercolor tones are sophisticated and elegant for an afternoon tropical lunch or a spa pampering bridal shower.

These basic colors form the party palette and should be coordinated with the rest of the tropical party decoration items. Solid colors can work well for functional items such as plates, cups, cutlery, or table linens, and the colors can be worked into more elaborate accent items.

Basic Party Decorations

Basic party decorations include the bare necessities of any event, such as tablecloths, napkins, plates, streamers, and other general items. These can be simple solid color items, or they can be part of the tropical theme with integrated patterns of tropical fish, flowers, jungle scenes, parrots, or beach scenes. Many retailers offer a selection of basic tropical items, and knowing what is available is a good way to start finding tropical party planning ideas.

Scene Setters

The fastest way to transform an ordinary location into an extraordinary tropical setting is with scene setters. These are room-sized murals that can cover large doors or windows for an instant decorative touch. Tropical scene setter themes include island beaches, coral reefs, and bamboo or thatch hut patterns. With prices as low as $15 each, using one or two scene setters is a quick way to create a fun tropical party destination.

Decorative Accents

The decorative accents are what truly make party decorations outstanding. There are many options for unique and fun tropical accents, including:

Seashells as centerpieces or table décor
Flamingo statues, lawn décor, and confetti
Faux palm trees or inflatable pool palms
Tropical flowers such as hibiscus and plumeria
Surfboards or boogie boards used as tables or wall decorations

Going tropical can be tasty.

Hula girl decorations, including quirky hula figurines
Faux or real floral leis
An aquarium filled with tropical corals or fish
Wicker furniture, hammocks, and lounge chairs
Flip flop items including streamers, lights, and other party essentials
Parrots perched on chairs, trees, or table centerpieces
Tropical attire including Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, and hair wreaths
Lawn torches
Tiki figurines or drink glasses
Tropical fruit such as pineapples, papayas, mangos, bananas, and kiwi
Paper lanterns in bright tropical colors
Beach balls
Scented candles in tropical flower, fruit, or ocean aromas
Straw floor mats
Fish net wall hangings
Tropical fish party decorations
Coconut shell bowls and drink glasses
Brightly colored drink umbrellas
Grass table skirts
Sun with sunglasses images

While not all of these accents are suitable for every type of tropical party, they can all be fun additions to appropriate sunny party themes.

Where to Find Tropical Decorations

Most party supply stores will have at least a limited selection of tropical party decoration items as well as solid colored basic supplies in bright tropical hues. Specialty retailers often feature a wider range of options, and party planners can search under beach, luau, Hawaii, and other related tropical terms to find the best selection for their tropical fete.

Online retailers offering tropical party supplies include: