Hawaiian Theme! [Archive] - OneWed's Wedding Chat

tinkerjew

11-19-2007, 10:28 PM

Anyone else having a Hawaiian theme? Anyone have any informative links on Hawaiian weddings or Luaus? Decorations, invitations, and anything else you can find would be greatly appreciated!

Check out these adorable candles! I think they would make cute and simple centerpieces!

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c153/secretsandlies2005/Wedding%20Resources/candles.jpg

bichonlvr

11-19-2007, 10:42 PM

HA HA! I am!!!

Oriental trading has great stuff!

tinkerjew

11-19-2007, 10:45 PM

HA HA! I am!!!

Oriental trading has great stuff!

Woohoo! You have been so helpful! :whoohoo::heart:

thetsakid

11-19-2007, 11:43 PM

Hey i'm having a beach like theme and we are using hawaian stuff and the best I can find is at oriental trade and i'm also using Micheals Craft store!
hope that helps

EarlyBird

11-20-2007, 12:57 AM

we did one for my graduation party- we got a whole pig roast and we spurged a bit and got two fire pits (50 bucks a piece usually for small ones- can get a huge one for 150)
they really added to the theme.. then we had drinks that represented hawaii and we had sand brought in and put in the backyard - my dad STILL tells me what a bad idea this was - yet it was his :)

We had grilled pineapple on skewers for one of the foods
We also had this really good skewer- it was bacon, chicken and pineapple along with ham and it was grilled with saucy susan (duck sauce) Yummm... Its supposed to have mozerlla cheese added to it but only if you bake them.. not grill

i will call my mom tomorrow and ask her about some more of the stuff.

tinkerjew

11-20-2007, 02:33 AM

we did one for my graduation party- we got a whole pig roast and we spurged a bit and got two fire pits (50 bucks a piece usually for small ones- can get a huge one for 150)
they really added to the theme...

*GASP!* I wish we could do a hog roast, and I even thought about it but then quickly remembered that 99% of the people attending are going to be Jewish! :( Oh well, I just have to think of Hawaiian dishes that involve no meat!

EarlyBird

11-20-2007, 04:40 AM

hahahaha wow sorry forgot about that!!!!

what about chicken??? fruit infused chicken is VERY VERY hawaiian..
also fruit infused fish-
different types of fried rice (can add fruit or regular veggies)
Any type of kabobs
cabbage salad is good too (with nuts and seasme seeds)
and dessert--- coconut pie, pudding, etc

just to name a few types of food

ummm keep checking party city--- during the winter they usually have a clearence thing where there more summer themes (hawaiian) are on sale.. i got fake coconut glasses, those umbrella straws etc--- i wish i still had it, i would send it---let me call my mom tomorrow and see, i could try to send it--- want me to let you know ???

also-- check the dollar tree often cuz they hae the TIKI TORCHES for 1.00 a piece :)

SerendipityCrafts

11-20-2007, 06:51 AM

You need this guy :) He's a strolling table!

http://www.makeupbyjulie.com/images/livingtables/wacky%20tourist.jpg

Our Living Tables are guaranteed to liven up any party. They will chat with your guests in character according to your theme. And if you would like, The Living Tables can even serve your guests wine, hors d'oeurves, dessert or whatever you prefer.

exoduslaughin

11-20-2007, 12:26 PM

*GASP!* I wish we could do a hog roast, and I even thought about it but then quickly remembered that 99% of the people attending are going to be Jewish! :( Oh well, I just have to think of Hawaiian dishes that involve no meat!

Are they kosher? Many jewish people don't actually keep kosher. For example, I ate bacon this morning. LOL. But regardless, you could still have chicken, fish or beef. The only meat that is not allowed is pork. And I'm sure you know about the whole no mixing meat and dairy... but again, that is only if they keep kosher.

tinkerjew

11-20-2007, 01:15 PM

i wish i still had it, i would send it---let me call my mom tomorrow and see, i could try to send it--- want me to let you know ???

Definitely!

tinkerjew

11-20-2007, 01:17 PM

Are they kosher? Many jewish people don't actually keep kosher. For example, I ate bacon this morning. LOL. But regardless, you could still have chicken, fish or beef. The only meat that is not allowed is pork. And I'm sure you know about the whole no mixing meat and dairy... but again, that is only if they keep kosher.

Yup, I know the whole mixing meat with dairy thing is a no-no. And we HAVE to keep Kosher, 'cause we're having the reception at the synagogue... I wonder if we could serve both side by side... I'll have to talk to Larry's Aunt Susie...

bichonlvr

11-20-2007, 01:20 PM

For sure check the dollar tree in the spring they have tons of stuff! But again really the best bet is oriental trading!!

tinkerjew

11-20-2007, 01:25 PM

For sure check the dollar tree in the spring they have tons of stuff! But again really the best bet is oriental trading!!

Megan, as soon as you told me about that site, I totally bookmarked it! I love it and I can't wait to buy! Woohoo!

bichonlvr

11-20-2007, 01:29 PM

How cute will it be to give everyone a leu at your wedding! oh wait I am doing that :)

and I totally think you can get theirs to be the plastic ones :)

Can't wait to see your wedding come together!!!

exoduslaughin

11-20-2007, 02:58 PM

Yup, I know the whole mixing meat with dairy thing is a no-no. And we HAVE to keep Kosher, 'cause we're having the reception at the synagogue... I wonder if we could serve both side by side... I'll have to talk to Larry's Aunt Susie...

At the synagogue you're going to have to follow all the rules (which means not even offering meat and dairy in the same meal). What type of meal will you be serving (brunch, lunch, dinner)? If it's lunch/dinner, it's easy to just not include dairy. If it's brunch, and you were going to have bagels for example, they make non-dairy cream cheese. There are ways to work it out. Do you already have a caterer? Just make sure they know the guidelines.

tinkerjew

11-20-2007, 03:25 PM

At the synagogue you're going to have to follow all the rules (which means not even offering meat and dairy in the same meal). What type of meal will you be serving (brunch, lunch, dinner)? If it's lunch/dinner, it's easy to just not include dairy. If it's brunch, and you were going to have bagels for example, they make non-dairy cream cheese. There are ways to work it out. Do you already have a caterer? Just make sure they know the guidelines.

Our caterer is actually part of the family, although she's not Jewish. Her daughter is, however (she was adopted). So she's pretty keen on the rules. We're going to do a simple lunch.

exoduslaughin

11-20-2007, 03:30 PM

Our caterer is actually part of the family, although she's not Jewish. Her daughter is, however (she was adopted). So she's pretty keen on the rules. We're going to do a simple lunch.

I'm sure everything will come out fine then. Just find dishes that don't have dairy, that would be the easiest way.

EarlyBird

11-21-2007, 12:27 AM

yah unfortunatley this looks like the meal might not be as hawaiian as you would like but just divert attention by using lots of decor hehe
today was a hectic day my mom will look for the decorations and/or pictures tomorrow

neebelung

02-07-2008, 09:55 PM