22, 2022
Take your guests on a tropical vacation right in your own backyard!
Here are some tips on throwing an unforgettable soiree.
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When it comes to shindigs, theres nothing like a good backyard luau.
These tiki-inspired parties are easy to throw and a blast to attend.
Start with invitations
The invitations let your guests know what they can expect from your party.
Or save a few trees and send this invite as an evite!
Guests should feel like theyve landed on a tropical island!
(Get yourself a4-pack of torches here.)
Decorate yourself, too.
Silly Hawaiian shirts and tropical prints are a must!
Lei everyone
As soon as guests enter, give them a flower lei to wear.
you might buyfaux flower leis in bulkthey dont cost much but they have a big impact!
Plus, these fun accessories can help even your most subdued guests get in the tiki mindset.
Keep the drinks flowing
No tiki party is complete without a few tiki drinks.
Thisguava coconut rum cocktailis another fun recipe to try.
Dont forget to protect your table with these adorablesummer fern costers.
Pique appetites with some yummy island-inspired snacks like this gorgeouspineapple salsa.
Serve up some island mains
For a crowd-pleasing meal, serve this luau-worthyKalua pork.
For more tropical ideas, check out theseauthentic Hawaiian and local-Hawaiian foods.
Get dancin
For entertainment, whats better than hitting the dance floor?
Just queue atiki-themed playlistand sway the night away.
you’re able to even learn sometraditional hula movesfor an authentic touch.
Entertain the kids
If you have kiddos attending your party, be sure to keep them entertained.
Set up a photo booth
Make this party one to remember with a fun photo booth.
To make the adorable cocktail umbrella garland pictured above, simply cut somefishing lineroughly the length of your wall.
The perfect photo backdrop.
Theseprint-at-home pineapple boxesare perfect for packing up a small treat for friends to take home.
Fill them up with simple sweets likemango marshmallowsorcoconut candies.
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