A Hawaiian bridal shower is a great theme for a bride celebrating her Hawaiian heritage or one that simply loves Hawaiian culture and lifestyle. The possibilities for this theme are endless, but this article includes a few ideas to get you started on your Hawaiian-themed party. Does this Spark an idea?
Hawaiian Bridal Shower Decorations
Spruce up the area where you're planning to hold the party with Hawaiian-themed items. Purchase leis at a party supply store and stack them in the center of tables or break them apart and string them together to line a table or adorn a wall. Purchase inflatable palm trees (or purchase small plastic ones to put on a cake) and use pineapples as decorations and centerpieces. Purchase plastic flamingos at the local home supply store and stand them up in the corner or in your yard.
Hire a Hula Dancer
Hire a hula dancer to teach your bridal shower party guests a couple steps or just for entertainment. Visit Gigmaster (see Resources 1) to locate your nearest Hula dancers for hire. Don't forget to purchase the grass skirts (available at any local party supply store).
Lei Your Guests
Give your guests a silk lei (available at party supply stores) as they enter the bridal shower party area. Greet them with a traditional "Aloha." Hand out grass skirts and encourage your guests to come in Hawaiian print shirts or bathing suits.
Hawaiian Bridal Shower Food
The University of Hawaii has an extensive collection of local cuisine recipes online. Try your hand at making your own mango bread or guava cake using the instructions found at their web site. Chop up pineapples, bananas and mangoes for your guests to snack on before the main course.
Hawaiian Bridal Shower Party Favors
Go to your local bakery and ask for custom-made cookies in the shape of a surfboard, sandals, bathing suit, pineapple or the shape of a bride's dress or a tuxedo. An alternative to the cookies is the chocolate mold, a delectable treat you can custom-order to virtually any shape.
Visit Beau Coup (See References 2) for more bridal shower favor ideas, which include cookie cutters, candy dishes, soaps, towels, manicure/pedicure sets and candles.
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