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Where Do Party Planning Ideas Come From?

Does the thought of planning just about any type of party make you tired? The good news is you’re not on your own. Party stores and web sites are ready to help you with party planning ideas.

If you have no idea where to start, Google the phrase "party planning tips." You’ll find party checklists, schedules, menus, game ideas and decorating tips. Party planning gets much easier when you select a theme. Rather than just planning a birthday party, you’re now planning a Hawaiian birthday party complete with Hawaiian decorations, invitations, food and entertainment.

Party planning services can give you lots of Hawaiian party ideas. If most of your guests live nearby, use real pineapples as party invitations. Attach a note about the party to pineapples and deliver one to each guest. If that’s impractical, create pineapple or surfboard-shaped paper invitations.

Use Plants to Create a Party Paradise

Use pineapples, tropical flowers and palm trees for party decorations. To turn a plain room into a party paradise, check with local flower shops or party suppliers about renting plants. Well-placed greenery will give your party guests the feeling of being on a tropical island. Place tiki torches and colorful tropical flowers among the greenery. For more whimsical Hawaiian party decorations, buy or rent palm trees made of rope lights or neon lights.

Party planning web sites can provide plenty of recipes for your Hawaiian birthday party. Serve pineapple-upside-down cake and fruit-filled beverages, with or without alcohol. Use lots of colorful umbrellas in the drinks. Serve hors d’oeuvres featuring pork and fresh fruits.

Party idea web sites have lots of suggestions for Hawaiian party games and entertainment. Have hula lessons followed by a hula competition. Play beach volleyball (indoors with a balloon if necessary), break out the hula-hoop or go on a treasure hunt. Send your guests home with leis, flip-flops or other Hawaiian party favors.

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