Hawaiian Luau Party

 
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Who doesn't love an excuse to break out the aloha attire and party like a pineapple?! Follow our Poppin' Party Guide below for everything you need to host your own paradise-inspired celebration! Also be sure to check out our collection of printable luau decorations!

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• • • INVITATION • • •

 
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There are many ways to spread the word about your Luau Party! If you'd like to send a formal invitation, we offer custom invitations on our shop, which you can email or have printed to distribute.

INVITATION TIP: HERE'S A LIST OF ETIQUETTE TO REFERENCE REGARDING WHEN TO SEND OUT YOUR INVITATIONS, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF CELEBRATION YOU ARE THROWING.


• • • DECOR • • •

Aside from our luau party collection decorations, tropical faux flowers and leaves definitely help transport guests to a party paradise. The two pictured are monstera and palm leaves. They are a very versatile decor item with many different applications, some of which we have suggested below.

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  • GIFT WRAP: Use clear tape to attach a flat Monstera leaf to the top of a plain gift box before wrapping it with ribbon.

  • BALLOON GARLAND: Tape monstera and palm leaf stems throughout a balloon garland for a tropical touch.

 
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  • SERVING DISHES: Use floral wire to attach leaf stems to serving dishes such as cupcake stands.
    You can also place the flat monstera leaves beneath dishes or drink dispensers to accent them.

  • CENTERPIECES: Intertwine monstera and palm leaf stems beneath a ceramic pineapple for a beautiful centerpiece.

 
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Tropical banners make the perfect backdrop for a festive tablescape!

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For table decor try a table runner made out of intertwined monstera and palm leaf stems with a ceramic pineapple centerpiece with cupcake toppers used as confetti sprinkled around the edge to add a pop of pink! Candles help anchor your centerpiece while adding ambiance.

 
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Place cards are a wonderful way to welcome guests to their seats! For these place settings I used cutlery, plates and napkins from Dollar Tree, all of which were placed onto wire placemats from DII. Pineapple drink stirrers from Amazon were the perfect way to dress up these simple green paper cups from Dollar Tree!


• • • DRINKS • • •

 
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MAI TAI PUNCH

You can't have a Luau Party without serving some tropical beverages! Mixing up a large batch of punch is much easier than the mess of making individual drinks so we've included our all time favorite Mai Tai Punch recipe below. It serves 20-25 people and is sure to be a hit with your guests!

Mix the following ingredients together and serve in a drink dispenser next to a cute "Cheers" or "Tiki Bar" sign!

1 - 96 oz. Orange Juice

1 - 48 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 cup Grenadine Syrup

1 cup Almond Syrup

5 cups Malibu Rum

Optional: 1 fifth Meyers Dark Rum
(Place next to punch dispenser for guests to float one shot on top)

In order to please the masses, it's good to also have a beer option. Kona Brewing Company makes my all time favorite beer from Hawaii, Big Wave Golden Ale!

 
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Include a few pops of tropical foliage next to your "Tiki Bar" sign! to add color and texture!

 
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Celebrate and hydrate! These fun water bottle wraps dress up water bottles to serve your guests.

 
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Plastic coconut cups make excellent & practical party favors! They’re eco-friendly and your guests can use them while at your celebration! Writing their names on straw flags is a festive way to help guests keep track of their drinks!


• • • FOOD • • •

 
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Using detail labels or tent cards help your guests navigate the food you are serving while adding a touch of festive decor!

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When it comes to sweets you can’t go wrong with cupcakes! Dress them up with these tropical toppers.

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Bamboo trays on a bookshelf are a wonderful way to display self-serve treats! The vertical orientation is also a wonderful space saver!


• • • FAVORS • • •

 
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These printable gift tags are excellent for party favors!

 

These Tropical Rice Krispies Treat Pops and Chocolate Pretzel Rods are simple to make but make a big impression on your guests!
They can be served on your dessert table or handed out as party favors. We punched holes in these cupcake toppers and used them as decorative tags.


• • • ACTIVITIES • • •

 
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Photo Booth

Instax cameras are fun to use since the guests can get an instantly printed photo. Grass skirts, coconut bras and small tropical inflatables from Dollar Tree made for excellent props!

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GAMES

Check out our Luau Contest Pack, which includes contest signs and prize ribbons for a variety of activities.

Hula Hoop Contest 

Limbo Pole Contest

Tumbling Timbers Game

Hawaii Trivia

Photo Booth


• • • SHOPPING LIST • • •

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FLORALS
✔ Tropical Foliage
✔ Hibiscus

PARTY FAVORS
“Party Favor” Sign
Gift Tags
Party Favor Bags
Leis

ACTIVITIES
Luau Contest Pack
Photo Booth Sign
✔ Photo Booth Props
Limbo Pole
Hula Hoops

FOOD
✔ Appetizers & Small Bites
✔ Cupcakes
Place Cards
Detail Labels
Luau Cupcake Toppers
✔ Small & Large Plates
✔ Pineapple Cutlery
✔ Monstera Leaf Napkins
Gold Wire Placemats
✔ Serving Dishes
Rice Krispies Treat Pops
Chocolate Pretzel Rods
Pineapple Dish
Wooden Serving Dish

 
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Please let us know what you think of this festive luau party in the comments below! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!


VENDOR CREDITS:

Party Styling, Photography, Printable Signage & Decorations: Jennifer Digiacomo of Pixels And Pop @PixelsAndPop | https://www.pixelsandpop.com/ Orange County, CA
Photography: Lyndsey @MarriageInRealLife Orange County, CA

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