• Nothing says Hawaii better than paper umbrellas in drinks.blue hawaiian image by William Berry from Fotolia.com
  
  Many modern maids of honor want to offer a special and memorable bridal shower. A Hawaiian themed bridal shower offers the perfect opportunity for creativity and fun. Whether planning a late morning brunch or a luau complete with roast pork, this is one theme that is as endless as the ocean.
  
  

Hawaiian Themed Food

• While not the centerpiece of a bridal shower, carefully chosen food communicates thought and planning for the bridal shower. If serving lunch, consider options such as a sushi platter, shrimp cocktail or even grilled mahi mahi. Drinks served from coconut shells or with decorative paper umbrellas placed inside offer a detailed touch. For dessert, consider serving rainbow cupcakes for a surfer touch.
  
  

Grass Skirts and Coconuts

• Dress the bride-to-be for the party by giving her a grass skirt to tie around her waist and a coconut bra. Leis can also be handed out to all the guests when the arrive. For an added touch of authenticity, you could great the guests with a cheerful "Aloha!".
  
  

Hula

• Get everyone at the party laughing and participating with a hula. A professional hula instructor could be hired to teach everyone how to properly dance, or one of the bride's maids could lead the game. Consider playing Hawaiian music on a CD during the hula. For an special touch, encourage guests to create a hula in advance with a customized theme.
  
  

Decorations

• Light up an outdoor party and keep bugs away with citronella tiki torches. Covering the tables in surfer, ocean or Hawaiian table clothes will enhance the theme. Wall decorations for a Hawaiian themed party could include surf boards, Hawaiian masks, grass mats and palm trees.