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Hawaiian Engagement Party theme
Engagement party themes can be a great way to make your guest feel more comfortable. Most of your guest will not know each other so this option can great for couples who don’t want a more traditional engagement party such as formal dinner party.
A Hawaiian theme can be a fun way to celebrate your engagement party.
First, let your guests know to arrive in bright coloured Hawaiian shirts, dresses or hula grass skirts.
Buy flower leis to hand out to your guests on the night, greeting them with the traditional Hawaiian Aloha. Most costume shops sell plastic leis, but they can also be found in variety shops such as the Reject Shop or the Warehouse.
When everyone has arrived you can play a quick name game that will help break the ice and help your guests remember each other. The Hawaiian alphabet only contains 12 letters, A, E, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, U, and W.
So here is how to work out your Hawaiian name.
Replace B, F, P with P
Replace C, D, G, J, K, Q, S, T, X, Z with K
Replace H with H
Replace N with N
Replace L, R with L
Replace V, W with W
Replace Y with I
Vowels remain the same. Also be sure to separate all consonants with a vowel. For example, Barbara would be PALAPALA because there must be a vowel between the “r” and “b” in Barbara.
If you get stuck there are many online Hawaiian name generators on the internet that can help you.
Wherever you decide to have your engagement party, be sure that the place is decorated in a tropical theme. Many venues have Hawaiian themed function rooms and also many other great themes you can choose from.
If you decide to have the engagement party at home you could use bamboo blinds as props or even serve drinks in coconut shells. You are limited only by your own imagination.
Remember, have fun. While it is great to make sure your guests are having a good time, don’t forget to enjoy the night yourself!