Add a little island flavor to any special event. After all, who can resist the combination of good food, tropical drinks, games and entertainment – all while wearing flip-flops? Fun and interactive, luaus are perfect for important events and occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, engagements, graduations and going away or welcome home parties. To make your celebration even more memorable, consider trying a specific theme or coming up with a unique one of your own.

HULA THEME

Invite guests to show up in their best hula costumes and encourage them to be creative. Hire professional hula dancers and offer free lessons.

TIKI THEME
Rent tiki statues, torches and other tiki décor. Have everyone wear tiki masks or provide supplies for them to design their own.

BEACH THEME

Set up sandboxes filled with beach toys, inflatable beach balls and props. Get guests to wear their favorite surf shorts, tank top or bikini.

ALOHA THEME
Enforce an aloha attire dress code, from aloha shirts and shorts to muumuus and sarongs.

DECADE THEME
Use vintage Hawai'i photos as backdrops and hang posters and memorabilia. Welcome guests to wear retro aloha attire from the ʻ50s, ʻ60s, ʻ70s or ʻ80s era.

SEA CREATURE THEME

Perfect for kids. Decorate with inflatable fish and other sea creatures along with an ocean backdrop. Have kids wear different fish masks or make their own.

CELEBRITY THEME
In addition to traditional luau decorations, set up paparazzi board cuts outs, red carpet and flashing lights. Have guests arrive in celebrity costumes with a tropical twist.

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