Summer Entertaining: How to Throw a Hawaiian Party

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Invitations

Pick up invitations that have palm trees or luau girls printed on the front to set the mood. Include a note that everyone is expected to wear Hawaiian or bright colored clothes. If the budget allows give everyone a lei on their arrival.

Decorations

Decorate your party space in a way that it screams Hawaiian. In small glass jars, put coconut scented candles and place them on tables for festive low lighting. Hang grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts on the walls to create a tropical feeling. If you have enough space, purchase large palm or ficus trees and place them around the party area. For added effect, accent them with tropical flowers such as orchids, anthuriums or birds of paradise. Place centerpieces such as hibiscus flowers or hula girls.

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Menu

Serve Hawaiian inspired food such as roasted bananas, seasoned rice, barbecued pork, crab salad, fresh vegetables and a tropical fruit salad containing mangoes, pineapples, kiwis, strawberries, melons and other colorful fruits. Grilled meat marinated in Hawaiian sauce or pineapple can make for another delicious luau dish. Not to forget, roasted pig is a quintessential Hawaiian food.

For drinks, Mai Tai is a typical Hawaiian alcoholic beverage, but any fruity, tropical drink will serve the purpose. Classic Hawaiian punch is great for the younger crowd. Use colorful paper or plastic cups for both alcohol and virgin drinks, and add little umbrella in each drink for that perfect tropical vibe.

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When it comes to a summer party, backyard barbecue is not the only option. While that seasonal standard can certainly be fun, use these ideas to give your summer a tropical vibe.

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