Outdoor Luau is my favorite party to plan because they are colorful and festive. You can spend so much or so little without leaving the fun behind.
LUAU INSPIRATION ITEMS:
· Sand Dollar invitation from Hana Hou Productions.
Woven Buri Fans from Beau Coup are great addition to your party when it is HOT! HOT! HOT!. As low as $ 1.00 each.
· Flower Leis Curtain. 99 cents for 4 leis at Dollar Tree Store.
Luau Grass Skirt and flower bra for the host. You can wrap the grass skirt to a chair as accent. Size 32”x32” for adult and 24”x24” for kid. 99 cents each at Dollar Tree Store.
· Personalized Message in the bottle invitation or party favor. (Print your own stickers. Download sticker template).
Colored paper parasols. Around $ 6 each at Asian Ideas. If you use the parasols for decoration, substitute them with colored balloon lanterns due to the price. 99 cents each at Dollar Tree Store.
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· Add a little twist to your food and drink with orchid or straws accented with colorful tropical fold-out honeycomb decorations. 99 cents per 18-ct at Dollar Tree Store.
Eye-catcher centerpiece you can make your own. Use any broadleaf, tall glass vase, orchids and food coloring.
· Kid activity to keep kids busy. Idea from Family Fun.
Thongs for name tag. Just write the name in magic marker, add a chain or ribbon to make necklace. Line them up alphabetically on a table near the entrance. 99 cents per pair at Dollar Tree Store.
· Hula Skirt Trash Can’ cover ! It’s a party essential! Size 32" x 27". $ 4.99 each at Oriental Trading.
Raffia table skirt surely bring Hawaii to your party. $ 9.33 at Oriental Trading.
· Colorful Leis to greet your guests - this is always a nice gesture and a traditional way of saying Aloha. Leis also great for decorating tables and chairs. 99 cents for 4 leis at Dollar Tree Store.
Cupcakes with marshmallow flower or orchid toppings.
· Not on the picture: Stainless Steel look utensils from Office Depot.
Don’t forget to play some island music, place lots of candles and have bright color foods.