Planning an extravagant Luau Theme Party
Posted by Bob Kramarik on Tue, May 19, 2009 @ 08:01 PM
Luau parties can be over the top with some creative ideas, especially if you have not budget limitations!
If you read my previous blog on a simple party, you can incorporate many of those most basic items into your extravagant party, but then step it up.
Invitations - How about sending your invitation out in a plastic bottle? The US Postal service allows you to do just that as long as the address is adhered correctly and you have the correct postage (ask at the post office for details). Now you have a custom "message in a bottle" that you can make look like it is handwritten, add some sand and small shells, and a pineapple or coconut scent inside the bottle - talk about catching someone's attention and inexpensively.
Giveaways/Attire - If you have the budget, hand out customized Hawaiian shirts to everyone who attends. Instead of plastic or silk leis, use real flower leis (they can be shipped overnight direct from Hawaii). Hire some beautiful young girls to act as hostesses complete with saris, head dresses and leis.
Decorations - Backdrops of beach scenes and tropical islands lining walls instantly sets the mood, inflated tiki bars or giant inflated palm trees also gain attention (www.bobbyk.com). Lots of fresh fruit and flowers throughout the room add to the authentic theme. Cover the entire floor with sand if allowed and add beach chairs throughout, use thatch and bamboo to accent your decorating.
Entertainment - You have to have frozen tropical drinks to serve your guests and your menu can be a mix of treats found at a luau barbeque (pork, chicken, seafood, fruits). Have guests create their own Live leis by importing flowers and stringing them themselves. Add a live Hawaiian band along with authentic hula dancers and fire dancers and you have a party that will long be remembered.
Activities -Add a volcano climbing wall or a surfing simulator as activities for competition among guests or rent some island themed carnival games (tiki toss, shark toss, etc.).