Hawaiian Luau for Teens

by mpettebone

The first luau I can recall attending was held in the basement of my home when I was a child.  It was my cousin’s college graduation party.  I don’t remember the details because I was too young, but I do recall wooden coconut-shaped cups, bamboo sticks, and wooden shades with tiny slots being used for decorations.

Since that time, I’ve attended about a dozen luau-themed parties.  Even as a teenager, a club my sister, friends, and I started threw a summer luau in a local Warrensville Heights park.  In the 80s, a luau for teenagers consisted mostly of teeagers wearing JAMs, t-shirts, floral shirts, and Hurache and regular sandals.  The girls in my group did purchase floral fabric to wrap around our bodies, and we made certain everyone received plastic leis to wrap around necks, ankles, and wrists. Also, there were plenty of beverages and fresh fruit in the belly of a watermelon.  For a minimal fee, a local played popular music on his turntables.

Hosting a luau for young adults and teenagers continues to be a popular idea.  As with our park luau, the party doesn’t have to be elaborate.  Essentially, you need leis, beverages, and great music.  If you have access to a swimming pool, teens will have a great time at a luau-inspired swimming party.   In your invitations, encourage guests to wear  Hawaiian attire and swimming suits.  If you’d like a few decorations to set the tone, usually, a local Dollar Store has colorful Hawaiian themed decorations with flowers and wood masks.

The teens will be eager to get to the  Hawaiian Luau because it promises something different and an opportunity to dress up or wear bathing suits and trunks.

July 24th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Party Planning, Party Stories, Party Themes, Uncategorized | (0)