Luau Party Theme Invitations and Ideas

Christmas Luau party invitation templates come with bright, Hawaiian flowers or other tropical design.  Customize lines to include information for your party needs.  Most templates work for either a house party or an office party.

If the design has no images that refer to the holidays, use the invitation for a birthday, graduation or other special event as needed.  The orange bird-of-paradise flower invitation below is an example.

Hosting an office party is similar to hosting a house party.  It will probably be a bit more subdued, especially with the bosses around, but invitations should specify the type of party.  Include attire expected, and start and end times.  

If the party is being catered, try to choose at least some tropical themed food.  The main entrée could be pineapple chicken and / or barbecued ribs.  Include some fruit that grows in the tropics - mangos, pineapple, and kiwi.  (Be aware that starfruit is not good for anyone with kidney problems.)  Offer punch infused with tropical flavors, and desserts with lime, orange and / or coconut.

As the host of a luau themed party, you will probably want to consider these ideas.  Depending on your budget some, or all, of these things can be purchased.  

First, your own attire!  Get yourself a summer sun dress (paid link), or tropical shirt.  The hosts should lead the way with Hawaiian attire.  Buy something you will wear often and not just for the party.

Start with the entryway and have a welcome mat, or welcome sign or wreath on the door.  As guests enter they should feel the vibe of the tropics.  Hang lanterns, fill vases with flowers, and light candles that contain beach smells of the ocean, coconut, and flowers.

Light up the party area with LED lights of some kind.  Lanterns or tiny white lights are always a good idea and work for other parties as well.

Display food on pineapple shaped platters, and serve drinks infused with tropical tastes. 

View the My Half Hawaiian shirts page at Amazon (click the image - this is a paid link with possible commission earned) to see a wide variety of button up shirts for woman.

The short-sleeve shirts are polyester and machine washable.  The bold and colorful designs contain flowers, jungle leaves, and / or palm trees.

If you are invited to a luau party and are asked to bring a "dish to share", you should bring something that tastes tropical.

Pinterest is one of the best places to find recipes of all kinds, so begin your search there.  Many items in the appetizer category are pretty simple.  Many tropical dishes have fruit and / or coconut that comes from the tropics.  Try for a cold dish that can sit out for a bit and still taste good.  It may be difficult for the host to heat up everyone's side dish to serve.  Maybe get with the hostess and see what is needed.

As a hostess gift, bring a bottle of wine or sangria.  Also a little hand towel, or kitchen towel with a tropical print would be nice.

The luau theme is popular at all times of year and for all kinds of occasions.  Celebrating a milestone birthday is probably the number one way to celebrate with this tropical theme.

The luau party works in summer or winter.  When the sun is shining and the pool, or lake, is warm it's the perfect time to contribute to the ambiance by having a luau.  Grills can be lit and used to cook all kinds of delicious food, from kabobs to ribs.

In winter, the luau helps everyone feel a little less shut in by snow and ice.  Turn the heat up and wear short sleeves!  Eat like you are seated at a pig roast on the shore in Hawaii.  Pretending that warmth is present helps to scatter the oppressive cold of winter.  This is probably why so many people have Christmas luau parties.

If you have a luau party in warm months, consider having tiki torches, and other candles burning outside to keep bugs away.  An outdoor party, on a patio or in the yard, helps keep messes at a minimum.  Have small tables set up and plenty of chairs for guests to sit and relax.

If the party takes place in winter, and everyone is inside, keep drink coasters on the tables and have plenty of napkins around.  

Don't forget to decorate the main bathroom that everyone will use.  Have a good-smelling candle lit and replace the everyday towels with something more appropriate for the party theme.