It’s the little things that can make or break a party, and with that in mind we present our top tips for holding your own Hawaiian themed fancy dress luau.

1 – Serve cocktails to your guests in coconut shaped cups. If you really want to push the boat out you could even try using real coconuts.

2 – If the climate in your home isn’t suitable for actual palm trees, try decorating with inflatable and cut out palms. Further recreate the tropical ambience of the sun-kissed islands of Hawaii by adding some indigenous wildlife, such as inflatable dolphins, sharks and parrots.

3 – Get your guests dancing to some traditional island music. You can buy CD’s with Hawaiian themed music on, or if you’re musically gifted you could always make your own!

4 – Play some Hawaiian themed party games, such as limbo dancing or whack the piñata.

5 – Hand out homemade flower leis as you greet your guests at the door. You can quite easily make your own with just a needle and thread, and either real flowers or artificial ones made from crate paper or even origami paper. The giving of flower garlands is considered a sign of affection and friendship in Hawaii.

6 – Bring along a few hula hoops and find out which of your guests has the best island rhythm. If indoors, be sure to remove any breakables from the room beforehand!

7 – Serve traditional Hawaiian food, such as rice with barbecued meat or fish. For desert, try banana or coconut cake.