Backyard events: Planning a luau 17 Articles

by Kristy Stevens-Young

As an event planner, I have put together over a dozen backyard luaus. By following this guide, you will have all the necessary tools to host an amazing luau of your own! Luau Invitations and Guest Greeting You will wan...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

You don't have to be born in Hawaii, or even have visited an island to have a perfect luau. The key to throwing a great backyard event is the planning process. As long as you have a general idea of what you want and how yo...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

A luau, or 'feast of Hawaiian food,' originated as a big Hawaiian event that took place during celebrations such as weddings or when important people visited neighbouring islands. The luau would be filled with wonderful tr...read more

by Andrew Franz

That summer breeze, rolling through the trees, makes you tip your glass to the growing grass. Sure, maybe you don't live in Hawaii, but that warm and tropical feeling that warms your heart can still be captured in the fam...read more

by Ray Fauteux

When most people hear the word luau, they tend to relate it to a big public party that you pay $50 or more to attend while on holidays in Hawaii. However the luau has much deeper, more significant meaning than that to the ...read more

by E.A. Paul

If you're looking for a unique and memorable time for your next party or get together, a Hawaiian luau is just the thing that can leave a lasting impression on your guests. The luau originated in Hawaii in 1819 when Ki...read more

by baldy

The Hawaiian word lu'au', or simply luau, is the word that has been used for about the last 150 years to refer to the traditional Polynesian and Hawaiian-style evening festivals which feature a tropical island theme comple...read more

by Elizabeth Wordsmith

Aloha! E komo mai! Hello and welcome. Hawaii, the fiftieth state to join the union, is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and customs influenced over the centuries by Indonesia, Polynesia, and the Orient. One of our...read more

by Viviana Victoriano

Luaus, the traditional Hawaiian celebration, are a fun way to enjoy quality time with friends and family and celebrate special occasions like birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, bridal & baby showers, rehearsal dinners,...read more

by Lisa Doherty

Do not fret if you want to throw a fantastic luau and have no clue how to dig the underground pit for the whole pig that needs to roast in there for several days! You can still throw a great Hawaiian feast and party just t...read more

by Starbuck21

The luau, an ancient Pacific Islands celebration, traditionally marks joyful occasions such as bountiful harvests, births or victories on the battlefield. In the US, however, luaus are just festive summer parties that evo...read more

by Brenna Mae

Don't have a typical get-together on your deck, have a Hawaiian luau! Exotic Hawaiian food and fun decorations definitely beat the traditional hamburger and hot-dog cook out. It can be a daunting process to turn such a uni...read more

by Pamela Kay

When planning a luau in your backyard, the name of the game is "improvise!" It doesn't need to cost a fortune. Here are some ideas for planning a luau and turning your backyard into an exotic tropical paradise. Invitat...read more

by Deborah Messner

Not everyone that loves being at the beach lives close enough to one to partake in traditional beach parties. However, with a few simple guidelines to follow, planning a fun backyard luau can be easy, inexpensive and a hu...read more

by Brandi Usher

"PLANNING A BACKYARD LUAU" Backyard events are a great way to interact with friends and family. Hosting a Luau or "a Hawaiian feast" is a sure way to entertain your guests and have them talking about your party for a v...read more

by Laura Stewart

Trying to throw a classy Luau is like trying to ride a bike backwards, but with the right combination of restraint and selection, you can have an elegant Hawaiian themed party for you and your friends. The first step to...read more

by Erin Knight

Theme parties are all the rage now a days. Now that the warm summer weather has set in it's a great time to plan your own backyard luau. It's a fun way for family and friends to get together and experience something differ...read more