A good place to start is with a few tiki torches.  These are usually available at your local building supply or patio store, are relatively inexpensive, and give great ambiance to your party location.  Party stores are a good place to locate some of the other accoutrements that add to the authenticity of your Hawaiian luau.  If it is an indoor party you can replace the tiki torches with oriental lanterns to give your party venue the island feel.

Faux grass embellishments for around your serving table, or bar, set the mood along with strands of silk or fresh flowers lining the perimeter of your party area.  If you have the space, a fire pit gives off a friendly glow but make sure you keep it at a safe distance from the decorations. 

Your Hawaiian luau menu is easily constructed using fresh fruits and vegetables.  Plenty of pineapples and mangoes as well as coconuts, oranges, and grapefruits not only provide healthy eating alternatives but add to the festive look of your overall table presentation. 

As the main course a ham is appropriate and harkens to the authentic luau fare of a pig roasted in a pit.  You can also serve smoked salmon with orange and lemon garnish as an appetizer adding even more island flavor to your festivities.  Beverages can be brought into the theme with tropical drinks festooned with fresh fruit and umbrellas served in tall glasses, or if you really want to go all out, coconut shells.

Food and drink is a big part of the party plan but it doesn't stop there.  All your guests should be encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts to add to the fun.  For the adventurous, grass skirts and coconut tops can really bring the ambiance of Hawaii to your luau.  For your less adventurous friends there are always the more conservative leis that even the stodgiest of attendees will wear and still make them part of the island themed fun. 

You can supply either silk of fresh hibiscus for the female guests to wear behind their left ear, if married, or right ear, if single.  Though some insist this tradition is a fabrication of the Hawaiian tourism bureau it makes for a nice romantic island touch.

Finally, one of the most important aspects of a luau is the music and activities.  Pre-recorded Hawaiian music is readily available in local stores as well as on-line.  It really sets the mood and ties all of your other elements together to capture the flavor of the islands.  You may even consider purchasing a ukulele or bongos and have some added fun playing live music.  Anyone can play the bongos and it doesn't really matter if they are good at it or not, but it helps.

Activities for Hawaiian luau parties can be as simple as doing a conga line or a limbo contest, or you can actually hire a professional to come to your event and demonstrate a real hula dance.  They can even teach all of the guests the basics of how to hula dance, which can be very fun and entertaining.  Typically, if it is a large group, they will split the men and women up to teach them their parts separately, then have everyone come together and combine the parts to make the full dance.

Hawaiian luau themed parties are a great way to celebrate any occasion, whether it is during the summer while enjoying the great outdoor weather, or even when it is cold outside, if you just want to chase the winter blues away indoors. 

This guest post is provided by Kristi Johnson for Plus Size Costumes.

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When you are planning a luau party at your home, you will find that it always seems like no matter how much you clean, or how much you organize; there is always more which you could do.  The key to effectively preparing your home to host a luau party is cleaning and de-cluttering some very vital areas.  You should understand that as long as those areas care clean and clutter-free, then your guests will feel comfortable and welcome in your home. 

However, even the most seasoned hostess can be intimidated by trying to prepare their home for guests.  So, for that reason, here are some tips from professional cleaners and organizers on how you can best prepare your home to host your party:

Tip #1 – Take a look around your home in a quick sweep and decide what you need to do.  Take along a pen and paper and make notes for each room of your home.  You will want a closet for your guests to hang their coats in and a place to store women’s purses.  While you are doing your home walk-through decide where these two locations will be and write them down.

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Tip #2 – The first place you will want to start cleaning and tidying up is the entry area of your home, and then work from there cleaning the living room, bathroom, and kitchen areas.  In addition, if there are other areas in your home where your guests will be, perhaps a game room or similar, that area will need a good cleaning and de-cluttering as well. 

Tip #3 -  While everyone has some clutter which they treasure; understand that clutter can give an even spotless home the appearance of being messy and unclean.  You want your guests to be able to move freely in your home and not be knocking things off of tables or shelves.  When you are cleaning for a party be brutal and get rid of as much clutter as you can bear – even if you just simply box it and place it in the garage for the night.

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Tip #4 –  If you have a spouse and family, now is the time to enlist them to help you in cleaning and de-cluttering your home.  You can easily assign a room to each person and have them be responsible for cleaning and removing anything in the room which does not absolutely need to be there for the party. 

Tip #5 -  If you have children with messy rooms, but are having an all-adult party, it is fine to simply close your children’s bedroom doors and not make a big deal about them cleaning their rooms for the party.  This can greatly relieve your stress pre-party.  In essence, stick to cleaning rooms which you absolutely must clean because guests will be in them.

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Tip #6 -  If your party is informal, consider using casual serving dishes and casual eatery as well.  You may even want to purchase some good quality paper plates for the event if it will be a pot-luck or BBQ type event, rather than a sit-down meal. 

Tip #7 -  It is important for you to know that where there are people with food and drinks, there will be spills and stains.  The easiest way to deal with these issues is to be completely prepared to deal with them before they ever happen.  Have a small box with cleaning supplies which you can use to clean up any messes which might occur during the party. 

Tip #8 – Once your home is clean and clutter-free, then it is time to go around your home and add back some small, personal touches which make your home comfortable and inviting for your guests.  You can accomplish this through the use of flowers, photographs of your family, and candles.  To deal with any musty odors your home may have, you can burn candles or simmer cinnamon and cloves on the stove. 

Tip #9 – Once your home has been prepared and you have a back-up plan to deal with any unforeseen stains or spills, then it is time for you as the hostess to sit back and enjoy your party. 

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