Island Luau Theme Party Ideas
In Hawaiian the word 'Luau' means feast. A luau is given for any
reason, at anytime. Be sure to greet your guests with a shell or flower
lei and a big "Aloha". You can also have loose flowers on hand for your
guests to tuck behind their ears. If you're available romantically, put
the flower behind your right ear. If you're taken, put it closest to
your heart, behind your left ear.
This page was created to provide all the resources you need to host the perfect murder mystery theme party. It will save you time and money in your party planning. Here you will find costumes and fashion accessories, decorations, activities, music, menu suggestions with recipes and much more.
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LUAU THEME IDEAS:
- Floral, Greenery, Tropical
- Tiki Bar, Tiki Torches
- Hawaiian, Raffia, Coconuts
- Leis, Hula Skirts, Mu-Mu's, Aloha Shirts
- Hula, Polynesian drums
- Limbo
- Silk Floral Leis, Beads, Straw Hats
- Roasted Pig, Poi, Fruity Drinks
Costumes & Accessories: Luau Fashions
• To make a hula skirt, use raffia obtained from a local
craft store. Several long strands knotted together about 3 inches from
each end will serve as the belt. Use additional raffia strands to make
the skirt. Fold a strand in half and slide the loop under the belt.
Insert the ends into the loop, and pull tight to form a knot around the
belt. Repeat with additional strands, pushing the knots together -- the
closer the knots, the fuller the skirt. The skirt is to be worn below
the waist and above the hips.
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Hawaiian Shirts - Hawaiian shirts are cool, laid back, for hangin' loose.
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Hula Skirt w/Flowers
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Silk Flower Leis
Luau Fashions - Costumes, Accessories & Decorations for your luau party.
Books on Hawaiian Luaus
Cakes: Great cake ideas for your summer party
• Top a cake with any of these items: bananas, shredded coconut and pineapple.
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Erupting Volcano Cake - This is a recipe for an actual erupting cake!
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Hula Dancer Cake - This is for a kids party. You could also take this idea and 'expand' on the idea, if you know what I mean:-)
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Volcano Cake - Another volcano cake (doesn't explode)
Decorations and Crafts for a Luau
• Pack little take out cartons of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for party favors.
• Have bamboo tikki torches flank your party entrance.
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Custom Luau Banners
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DIY Network - Ideas for creating an indoor luau atmosphere.
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Favor Boxes & Bags - Unique ways to present party gifts
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Luau Decorations - A lot of great ideas and decorations for your luau party.
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Leis - How to make a Lei
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Makes Parties - Wholesale Luau Theme Party Decorations
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Party Favors - You will stand out as the perfect hostess with these elegant favors
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Place Card Holders
- From Fun to Fancy. They carry some really unique luau themed holders.
One Example: brightly painted flip flops with placecard holder that
will make a great picture frame for your guests to take home!
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Pirate Party Decorations
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Stay Out Poster - We have created a poster for you to hang in areas that you would like your guests to keep clear of!
Food & Recipes for hosting a summer Party
- Kalua Pig, Poi, Sweet potatoes, Tropical fruit such as pineapple, mango and papaya, Mai Tai Drinks.
- Paper parasols and slices of pineapple on the edge of drinks will create a tropical mood.
- Serve tropical beverages to guests in Coconut Cups.
When the party is over, they’ll take home an extra special
souvenir - and think of you every time they drink from the glass!
- Use some festive Tropical Paper Goods and Neon Coconut Cups to enchant your guests!
- Fill pineapple boats (slice fresh pineapple in half and cut
out the inside of the fruit) with tuna or chicken salad. Be creative
and add mandarin oranges, grapes, and slivered almonds or walnuts.
- A delicious and easy centerpiece: Slice a thin piece off the
bottom of a fresh pineapple, so that it stands level on a plate. Skewer
various pieces of bite-sized fruit (watermelon balls or chunks, grapes,
pineapple chunks, strawberries, etc.) on shish-ka-bob sticks. Stick
evenly spaced skewers into the pineapple.
- Line a Beachcomber Hat with plastic wrap, and use it as a serving dish for chips, nuts, pretzels, crackers, or other dry food.
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Dinner and a Murder Recipes - These are our own murder themed recipes and suggestions.
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Luau Recipes - Here is a massive collection of Luau Recipes from about.com!
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Luau Recipes - Here are many luau recipes, including Poi and Tropical Drinks!
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Roasted Pig Recipes
Games & other items to set the mood
Jewelry - Accessorize your Luau Costumes
Theme Ideas & Plans for a Luau Party
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