My birthday is in 3 months and I want a Hawaiian themed party, but last time I only had Hawaiian cups and necklaces. Any ideas on entertainment, food, and decorations? By the way I don't have a much room in my house, but I want it at home. Please help!
By Tatortot
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I am wondering if you live in an area where it will be pleasant outdoors when your birthday comes? If so, and if you have even a bit of yard, some of your party can be held outdoors.
A year ago, we had a flamingo themed party for my daughter, and some of the ideas we used for it could work for a Hawaiian party as well, and it has tips for making a themed party inexpensively. See my old post here: www.thriftyfun.com/
Establish a color theme for your Hawaiian party and get streamers, table cloths, etc. to fit. You can buy plain colors at dollar stores. You won't need lots of "specifically Hawaiian" items to make it obvious that your party is Hawaiian, but just a few to establish that it is and the rest will follow.
Dollar stores will be getting their "luau" themed party supplies soon... check them out! You can really establish a nice theme with just a few of these items and some leis for your guests. Dollar Tree has simple flower balloons in a variety of colors that would look nice with a Hawaiian theme. At a dollar store, even $10 can be enough to really set the mood. You can also use things you already own in creative ways, like bedsheets in the right color or pattern as table cloths, or paintings and pictures hung where the guests can see them. Wall calendars are deeply discounted right now... buy a few in sunset or beach themes and cut the pictures out to hang on the wall. Look at thrift stores for serving dishes in patterns or colors that might fit your theme.
One good thing about a small space is that you don't have to decorate as much! Be sure to emphasize the entrance and at least one focal wall (perhaps where the food is served). Guest's eyes will be drawn to that. A good idea for a door is a garland of flowers or crepe paper hung from the door frame that can be walked through. I think that the entrance is the most important part of the party of the party decoration, to help the guests understand what will be happening inside.
You could incorporate games that fit the theme, like a hula (or hula hoop) competition. Have a race with a coconut held between your knees. Try to walk with a pineapple balanced on your head, or play ring toss with pineapples as the posts. You get the idea!
Your snacks can fit the theme also. Anything served on skewers can feel Hawaiian.
Be creative and have fun!
How about having your friends take hula lessons before your birthday and then you can have your friends perform for you? So now you can stay home and feel like your in Hawaii.
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