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Planning a Hawaiian Theme Party? Well, this blog will take you through all the things needed to host an awesome party.

Are you one of those who is bored and tired of summer days? Is Licking the ice cream the only activity you could think of to pass your time? Then it is time to make your boring summer extravagant and lively with a Hawaiian Theme Party! But why a Hawaiian theme party? Well, because it is colorful, island-inspired, musical, and vibrant in all ways. It has this ‘Ranveer Singh Energy’ that one needs at a summer party.

We know you would be typing ‘How to plan a Hawaiian theme party?’ or ‘Ideas to plan a Hawaiian party’ on Google to find out results and if our blog has popped in front of you, you don’t need to go elsewhere. This blog consists of a detailed guide on how you can host a Hawaiian Theme Party and we will also provide you with activities and games that you can include to make your party OTT. Let’s get started!

What is a Hawaiian Theme Party?

If you still don’t know what a Hawaiian-themed party is, let us shed some light on it. The people of Hawaii, an island in the US, celebrate this traditional island celebration named luau. This celebration consists of delicious food, festive music, and other celebrations of diverse cultures. This form of celebration became so popular (of course due to Westernization) that people all over the world started incorporating this as a theme for their gatherings and parties.

What to do at a Hawaiian Party?

You can do all those things that the Hawaiian people do. Some of them include dancing, playing limbo, sipping your favorite drink, singing songs on karaoke, and many other things.

What are the other names for a Hawaiian Party?

People call this theme by other names too. Some are the Luau Party, Tropical Party, Aloha Party, etc.

1. Hawaiian Theme Party Invitation

The first and the most important thing about any party is the invitation. If you have made the invitation catchy enough, your half job is done. The guests are already happy and excited about what the party has to offer. If they see the invitation and go, “Wow, the party seems to be nice. Let’s get going!” then you’ve won half the battle. Choose the design precisely so that it looks stylish, welcoming, and readable. Are you thinking of planning a carnival themed party? Check out this blog for more ideas.

Waikiki Beach Invitation Card

Are you planning to have some beach-related elements at your Hawaiian party? Or is your Hawaiian party happening at a beach? If yes, this beach-style invitation card is the perfect choice for you. The pastel colors for the sunset, the mountains afar, the palm trees waving in the breeze, the half-buried surfboard, etc. are the elements that make this invitation card wholesome, pleasing, and welcoming. Write the party’s name, the time, and place, and the invitation card is ready!

Floral Invitation for Luau Party

As we already told you flowers are the core of the Hawaiian party, here is a floral invitation card. It is wholesome, bright, peppy, pleasing, and whatnot! For flowers, colors like yellow, pink, blue, orange, etc. would be perfect. Keep the text minimal to make it more attractive.

Leafy Invitation Card for Aloha Theme Party

While focusing on the flowers, don’t take the leaves for granted. They can also be a great element to make your invitation card one of a kind. The cutesy leaves, hibiscus flowers, a pink mojito, and a welcoming invitation message, are all the things that make this invitation card beautiful and pleasing.

Tropical Luau Shaped Invitation Card

Give your invitation card a punch of the Luau character with this tropical Luau-shaped invitation card. The cardboard brown color of the Luau with expressive facial features on the front and the invitation details at the back, are the constituents of this invitation.

The Night Life Invitation Card Tropical Themed Party

If the party is at night, the invitation card should resemble the night-feel of the party. This dark blue-colored sky with palm trees and tiki torches, the half-cut coconut with straws, the tropical Luau, etc. are the constituents of this invitation card. You can also see the shimmering white fairy lights.

The Crown Invitation Card for the Hawaiian Party

We know these illustrations of Luau, flowers, and leaves look good but how about an invitation card with your face and a floral garland as your crown? Sounds great, doesn’t it? Click your clear, smiling photo with a floral tiara and print it on the invitation card. With this, add all the necessary details, and voila! Your invitation card is ready.

2. Ideas for Decor Hawaiian Theme Party

Flower Garlands

Can you imagine a Hawaiian-themed party without flowers? No! They play a significant role in setting up the theme. Place flower garlands across your venue and make it peppy and vibrant. Flowers like lilac, shoe flowers, yellow daisies, etc. are perfect for the garland. You know what? The garlands that these people wear on their necks also have a name, they are called ‘lei’.

Paper Lanterns and Honeycombs

With fantastic decor, you will need some centerpieces and elements to decorate the interiors. These colorful paper lanterns like pineapples and honeycombs can serve as great centerpieces. 

Party Backdrop

When planning a party, a backdrop is a must. For the backdrop of a Hawaiian party, elements like pineapples, shoe flowers, coconut leaves, etc. would be great.

Tiki Torches

Light up your Hawaiian themed party by placing these tiki torches. These rustic torches are tall and they not only light up the place but also exude sophistication and make the party lit. These torches are made of bamboo flesh and look neat and stylish. You can also grab them and dance in the evening when the other lights dim and the music picks up.

Balloon Garlands

We know that flowers are important for a Hawaiian style party, but balloons are importanter (we know that’s not a real word, we made that). Use these colorful balloons to decorate your walls or backdrop, or just let them bounce all over the place.

Inflatable Palm Trees

Using balloons to decorate your place is a great idea. But here’s another idea that you can use to further uplift the decor’s beauty- inflatable palm trees. These balloony palm trees will set the tropical mood of the party. Not just these, you can also bring in inflatable flamingos, beach balls, etc.

Tropical Backdrop

Here’s another backdrop idea for you if you need a proper tropical feel for the party. This backdrop includes tropical leaves and hibiscus flowers, the elements that are the life of the Hawaiian theme.

Coconut Candles

Tiki torches are good but if your Hawaiian party is going to be in indoors then settling them up could be an uphill battle. Hence, these tiny coconut candles served in half coconut shells with a tiny Hawaiian umbrella are the best alternative.

3. Food and Drinks for the Hawaiian Theme Party

Food and drinks help keep the party alive. Also, it is bad to host a party and keep the guests dry and hungry. While planning on food and drinks for your Hawaiian party, make sure the consumables match the theme. Here are some that fit the theme perfectly.

Fruit Kebabs

Who would have thought that fresh fruit kebabs would be delicious unlike how they sound? Take fruits like melons, kiwis, strawberries, etc., and pierce them with a stick and set them on the barbecue. Trust us, the smokey taste that comes with the barbecue makes the fruits flavorful.

Mango Vanilla Cupcakes

It’s summer and it is impossible to not use mangoes for the party. Serve these delicious and tiny mango vanilla cupcakes. The number 1 reason cupcakes work better than regular cakes is that they are handy and the quantity is fixed. 

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapples are the life of the Hawaiian party. Utilizing them for a savory rice dish is a brilliant idea. Add on your favorite veggies, and some chilies to kill the sweetness of the pineapples. Cut the pineapple in half, empty all the puree, and fill the pineapple with fried rice.

Flip-Flop Sandwiches

Hawaiians are obsessed with slippers and flip-flops, we all know that. If the theme for your party is Hawaiian, you should pay special attention to their likings. These flip-flop sandwiches made with cream cheese, cucumbers, and cheese slices give the essence of the popular Hawaiian slippers and can grab the audience’s attention due to their appearance.

Pineapple Cheese Platter

We know you think this is a pineapple but trust us, these are nacho chips shaped like pineapple with some fresh cheese dip spread over them. This platter is served with fresh fruits and veggies along with cheese crackers. 

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Are you hearing too many pineapples? Well, they go with the theme. Here’s a tangy and savory pineapple salsa to save you from blandness. Sprinkle some lemon over it and serve it to your guests. Don’t forget to serve some nacho chips with them to let them have something crunchy with the salsa.

Sparkling Pina Colada Punch

Pina colada is the perfect drink to have at a Hawaiian party, especially this sparkling pina colada punch. Add a small umbrella and a straw before serving it to your guests. 

Fruit Smoothies

This drink can fight any heat, even Mumbai’s scorching heat. Serve these fruit smoothies at your Hawaiian party and free everyone from the heat. Keep flavors like strawberry smoothie, custard apple smoothie, mango smoothie, etc. For those who like to have them all, keep mixed fruit smoothies. And of course, a pineapple smoothie.

4. Hawaiian Theme Party Outfit

It matters what you wear at a party because that is how you fully become a part of it. Make sure the outfit matches the vibe and feel of the party and the theme. Check out these outfit ideas.

Half-Sleeved Floral Shirt for Men

It is time for the men to cool down and chill at the party with this half-sleeved floral shirt with palm tree leaves, pineapples, and hibiscus flowers. Wear a simple pant to complement the outfit. If you are planning a beach wedding then these outfits are the best for you.

Off-Shoulder Shirred Bodice Split Thigh Dress for Women

If the women want to look stylish and modern, and also wear something comfortable to kick out the heat, this off-shoulder dress with a split from the thigh is the one. The tropical print dress has hibiscus flowers, and palm tree leaves, resembling the luau theme.

Coordinated Floral Outfits

If you are a couple and thinking of coordinating at the party with matching tropical outfits then check out this one. The man can wear this pink-colored half-sleeved floral shirt with white shorts and the woman can complement him with the same shirt with a white inner and white shorts.

Hawaiian Style Wrap Pants and Top

If you are a girl-gang going to rock at the Hawaiian party then these wrap pants with tops would go well with the theme. You are sure to grab all the eyes if you wear these outfits. The wrap pants are printed in tropical style and the top is tied with soft drape ropes. 

5. Game Ideas for the Hawaiian Party

Now you’ve called the guests, welcomed them, and served them food, but what about their entertainment? To keep the party alive and joyful, here are some games to host at your Hawaiian party. You can also bring some cups and play these party cup games.

Hot Coconut

This is a traditional tropical game where the people need to stand in a circle and pass the coconut to their adjacent players. The person who keeps the coconut to them even for a second longer, they are out of the game.

Hula Hoops

Do you remember how we used to play with hula hoops in our childhood? Well, Hawaiian parties are the place where you can play with them as adults too.

Ulu Maika

This is a traditional Hawaiian game where participants are supposed to roll the hockey pucks-shaped stones between two wooden stakes. 

Hawaiian Limbo

This ultimate game is the face of the Hawaiian theme. A simple game where a limbo stick is stuck between two trees. The participants are supposed to bend backward and cross the stick by walking under it. The twist is they can’t bend their knees while bending backward.

Flip Flop Kick

This is an easy game to play where everyone will wear flip-flops and stand outside the door. They have to kick their flip-flops and make them land on the welcome mat. 

These are some of the games you can play at the party to keep it alive.

Also, read this blog to get more ideas for kitty party games

To Summarize It

In the end, we would like to say have fun, because that is the most significant thing. You are the host of the party so make sure everyone is comfortable and you are welcoming everyone with the same enthusiasm, energy, and smile.

Thanks for reading the blog and we hope you got an idea on how to plan a Hawaiian theme party and what things you can include to make the party interesting and fun. If you have any feedback or suggestions, kindly let us know in the comments section below.