Throw a budget luau.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a fun and memorable event. Throw a luau on a budget. Having a cheap luau means being creative and finding solutions to cut costs. Discover free or affordable options for a low-cost luau, while still maintaining the Hawaiian spirit. Does this Spark an idea?
Cheap Luau
Take advantage of technology and send free invitations online. Make sure to enforce a Hawaiian dress code. If you're cutting back on decor, costumes will have a major impact on the ambiance. Encourage guests to wear grass skirts, coconut bras or Hawaiian-print tourist clothes.
For free music, hook your computer to a speaker. Stream free Internet radio from Hawaii. Also, look for radio stations that customize to a specific genre or song. You'll still be able to play a variety of music, despite playing music for free.
Throw a potluck to avoid spending any money on food. Assign foods and drinks that guests will bring for an organized effort.
If fake leis are too expensive, find single flowers at a craft store and glue to pins or hair clips. Girls can put flowers behind their ears. In Hawaii, a flower over the right ear mean's you're available. A flower behind the left ear means you're taken. Men can pin these flowers onto their shirts.
Rent props instead of buying them. Rent a tiki torch for an authentic feel, especially if your luau is being held outdoors.
Find cheap or free photos. Ask local travel agents if they have any leftover tropical photos that they may be throwing away. Visit thrift stores or look online for unwanted travel magazines or images. Find frames at the dollar store or thrift store for a classic touch. Also, budget stores will more than likely carry tableware and cutlery. If you feel creative, draw Hawaiian flowers on the outside of plain paper cups. At budget stores, look for white Christmas lights to add a festive feel.
If you're crafty, draw a mural on butcher paper to serve as a backdrop of your event. You can get artsy and draw hibiscus flowers or a picture of the beach with palm trees.
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