| So you've decided to throw a luau! | | | | for the main course, tradition dictates a roasted |
| Congratulations! This can be one of the funnest, | | | | pig to be the centerpiece, but if that's not your |
| most memorable parties that can be thrown. | | | | preference, you can go buffet-style and offer as |
| However, it is also a lot of work and it would | | | | many variations of Hawaiian food as possible. It is |
| definitely help to have a great game plan. A luau is | | | | a good idea to find a good cook or caterer for a |
| basically a feast of Hawaiian food, and is | | | | luau, as the range of food can be a rather |
| differentiated from other, more traditional parties | | | | overwhelming. |
| by the colorful flowers and decorations, diverse | | | | A party is only as memorable as its location, so |
| food, and of course the music. The great thing | | | | pick wisely! Remember though, it all depends on |
| about a luau is that you can use it to celebrate | | | | the reason for the party. You will have to decide |
| just about any occasion! From birthdays, business | | | | what is best for the people you are inviting. |
| ventures and weddings to anniversaries and baby | | | | Traditionally, luaus are held outdoors, but an |
| showers, the reasons for a luau are limitless. | | | | indoors luau is just as fun. The location has a huge |
| The first step to planning a luau is focusing on the | | | | bearing on decoration as well. If you are outdoors, |
| reason for the celebration. This will help while | | | | let nature take care of the decorating for you! |
| planning the guest list, the food, the venue, and | | | | Just sit back and relax. Get some leis to drape |
| even the decorations! So remember to keep the | | | | across tables and make sure you have plenty for |
| purpose of the party your main focus. After all, if | | | | the guests as well. Sea shells, pineapples, tiki |
| you are planning an anniversary party for your | | | | torches, hula girls, straw hats, these will all add to |
| parents, you will want to invite the people that | | | | the atmosphere of the party. Decorating for a |
| are important to them instead of your work | | | | luau is actually pretty easy; just remember to |
| buddies. And you can focus the food and location | | | | keep it simple. |
| on things that they like to make this a memorable | | | | For the final touches, don't forget to wear |
| occasion. | | | | sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts, khaki shorts, grass |
| When it comes to food, there are a few pointers | | | | skirts, straw hats, and anything else you can think |
| to remember. First off, make sure there is a lot | | | | of! Luau's are all about having fun and goofing off, |
| of fresh fruit lying around. You can get as simple | | | | so relax! For activities, you can always have hula |
| or as fancy as you want here, whether you want | | | | hoop contests and karaoke. Or even have the |
| to pick up some fruit platters at a store, or load | | | | men dress up in coconut bras and grass skirts |
| up shish kebabs with bite-size arrangements. You | | | | and have a hula dance off! With these |
| simply can't go wrong here, especially since the | | | | suggestions, your party is sure to be a hit, and a |
| colorful fruit will add to the decoration as well. As | | | | most memorable time for all! |