Hawaiian Luau

With the vast variety of tropical flowers now available on the market it is quite simple (and lots of fun!) to create your own Hawaiian paradise.

Floral Decorating Ideas
Flower leis make a memorable gift for your guests and can usually be special ordered in advance from your florist. Show off your tropical floral arrangements in weighted pots surrounded by fruit and vegetables or covered with a Hawaiian print fabric. You can even use hollowed pineapples or coconuts as festive floral containers. If you have a pool ask your florist to create fun floral arrangements that will float.

Special Touches
Use tall torches in the ground or small ones placed into potted tropical plants. Make interesting votive candle holders by carving out fruits, vegetables or Protea (a hardy tropical flower available at florists). Decorate platters and trays with flowers or palm fronds, and include the customary flower trim for cocktails. Ask your florist if he rents props or tropical palms.

Suggested Flowers
Anthurium, protea, ginger, heliconia, birds of paradise, torch ginger and orchids.

Other Party Themes

Backyard Barbecue
Perfect Patio/Garden Party
Hawaiian Luau
French Country Dinner
Mexican Fiesta
Wine at Nine