Say Aloha to Perfect Luau Party Invitations: 10 Design Ideas

It’s tiki time! And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a luau party. Grab your inflatable palm trees, jungle-inspired dishware, and colorful balloons, and get ready to have a fun celebration with your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a luau for a birthday celebration or a summer get-together, you’ll need to invite guests to the special event. 

We’ve created a guide to designing and selecting luau party invitations. You’ll learn about key elements to include, such as tropical themes, vibrant colors, and wording. Plus, we’ve included a list of our favorite luau party invitations along with tips on how to make them stand out and set the tone for a fun and festive event.

How to Design Luau Party Invitations

Luaus are festive events that are extremely versatile. Luaus are fitting backdrops for special moments like bridal showers, family reunions, or graduation parties. Plus, putting a luau party together is almost as much fun as attending the celebration itself! 

One of the first things you need to do is design your online invitations. Choose colorful templates to set the scene for the lively event. Bright pinks, greens, and blues are right at home with this themed party. Tropical flowers and greenery accents like hibiscus and palm leaves add an exotic touch. Or, take inspiration from Hawaiian leis that often include plumeria and orchid petals. 

Take things up a notch with invitations that feature jungle creatures like flamingos and toucans. You can even look for designs that feature common luau items like coconuts, hula hoops, and pineapples. 

Don’t forget that what you say in your luau party invitations is almost as important as the design itself when setting the scene for a luau party. Be sure to include the date, time, and location of the event as well as dress code information if you want guests to don their best luau attire. It’s also a good idea to include fun wording to match your luau theme.

Here are some luau wording ideas to try: 

• Aloha! We’re having a luau birthday party for Sam’s 18th. Come join the fun on Saturday, July 13.
• Come frolic with the flamingos as we celebrate Sonia with a bridal shower. Wear your best pink attire and bring a small gift for the bride-to-be.
• It’s tiki time: Sergio is graduating! Join the casual fun anytime after 3 p.m. this Sunday. 
• Dance the hula, sip a Mai Tai, and take a dip in the pool at our neighborhood luau. We’ll be kicking things off with snacks and cocktails at 2 p.m. on Saturday, then serving a full BBQ meal and dancing late into the evening.
• Join us for some fun in the summer sun with a luau pool party for Charlotte’s 1st birthday. Arrive promptly at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 so she can make her grand entrance at 4 p.m.
• Let’s get Nancy lei’d! You’re invited to join a special bachelorette celebration for the bride before she says “I do.” Join the weekend festivities starting on Friday, August 3 at noon and ending sometime Sunday afternoon. 

10 Glorious and Fun Luau Party Invitations

Ready to invite guests to your Hawaiian-themed celebration? We’ve picked out some of our favorite luau party invitations to set the tone for the special day. From birthday invitations to pool party designs and graduation invitations, you’ll find the perfect one for your celebration.

1. Luau Flowers Invitation

Design: Owl and Toad

This colorful invite features sketches of vibrant hibiscus petals and a whimsical script that matches perfectly with your luau theme. Choose from three artist-curated color schemes or dream up your very own for a custom design.

2. Luau Crown Invitation

Design: frau brandt (photo courtesy of Patrick Nied)

This floral design features pastel hues that create a soft background framed by Hawaiian flowers. A flower crown can even don the head of your photo subject for extra good vibes.

3. Flamingo Luau Invitation

Design: Jennifer Wick

This magical invitation features sweet flamingos and five delicate color schemes, making it perfect for baby shower invitations. Pair it with party supplies like pastel-hued confetti and balloons for a cohesive look from invitation to party day.

4. Chromatic Palms Invitation

Design: Manu Torres

This Hawaiian luau invitation features splashy palm fronds and monstera leaves to set the scene for a vibrant tiki party. The three artist-designed color palettes including pink, blue, and magenta, make it perfect for a tropical luau baby shower or birthday bash. It’s sure to have guests hitting “yes” on that RSVP button as soon as they receive it.

5. Monstera Deliciosa Invitation

Design: Kaydi Bishop

Looking for a Hawaiian party invitation that’s a touch more subdued? Consider this leafy design that’s perfect for a Hawaiian birthday party, graduation, or family reunion. The template features a large monster leaf in a rich green hue, accented by a gold foil border.

6. Wild Paradise Invitation

Design: Manu Torres

Planning the beach party of the year? Don’t let the perfect invitation get away! This tropical party invitation is eye-catching and sure to have guests eagerly anticipating the arrival of the big celebration. Birds of paradise fronds are accented by a vibrant, colorful background and there’s plenty of room for the important event details.

7. Peppy Pineapple Party Invitation

Design: Patrice Horvath Design

Whether you’re throwing a summer party for a family reunion or a beach party to ring in the New Year, this pineapple invitation brings the celebratory vibe of the islands straight to your event. It features two color schemes including blue and green to set a dreamy sea-inspired scene.

8. Aloha Waikiki Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Planning a Hawaiian luau party or a tropical birthday soirée? This vintage-inspired invitation is the perfect way to ask guests to attend. It features a retro depiction of a Hawaiian beach shimmering in the soft light of the sunset. It’s ideal for luau birthday theme parties, baby showers, and bridal showers — or use it as a destination wedding invitation.

9. Dusky Leaves Invitation

Design: Claudia Owen

This watercolor invite features a background made of colorful leaves and a quaint textbox that highlights the details of your big day. Choose from three color palettes with blue, green, and purple hues that go with almost any luau event. Use it as a pool party, summer kick-off bash, or luau birthday party invitation.

10. Bright Pops Invitation

Design: Owl and Toad

Looking for a modern invite template for your luau? Consider this contemporary design which features soft, geometric shapes and an arched text box. Minimal typography pairs perfectly with the mod vibes and keeps the tropical mood tasteful.

Say Aloha to Your Dream Luau Invites

With this guide to luau party invitations, you’ll easily put together stunning designs that have guests saying “yes” on their RSVP. Browse our large collection of luau invites to find colorful designs in all styles — whether you need a vintage vibe or modern feel.

For more luau party planning ideas, continue browsing our Stationers blog. You’ll find everything from Hawaiian-inspired party themes to matching party decor, party favors, and activities to keep the fun going throughout the event.