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LUAU & HAWAII THEME WEDDING RESOURCES

Tips and Suggestions for
Easily Hosting a Luau Anywhere

Hawaiian Theme
Christmas Party Ideas

Fun Hawaii Theme Party Games
Popular Luau Recipes
Hawaii Theme
Cake Toppers

Translate Guests
Names into Hawaiian

Popular Hawaiian
Words and Phrases

Fresh Leis available for
shipping within the USA to
add touches of Hawaii
to your Luau

Tips and Suggestions to
Easily Create a Hawaii
Theme Wedding Anywhere

Hawaiian
Wedding Traditions

Photographs of Suggestions
on How to Create Hawaii
Theme Centerpieces,
Decorate Guest Book Tables,
and Wedding Cake Decorating

Fresh Hawaiian
Wedding Leis available for shipping to Anywhere
in the USA

Hawaii Theme Wedding Vow Suggestions with and without Lei Exchanges   
Hawaii Theme
Candle Unity Ceremony

Hawaii Theme
Sand Unity Ceremony 

The Lords Prayer
in Hawaiian


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Shell Leis, Silk Leis,
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in Hawaii

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LUAU PERFORMERS
Hawaiian Bands and Fire Knife Dancers
for Hire Around the World


For our resource of hula dancers around the world available for hire click here!

If you are having a Hawaiian theme wedding or luau in our Island Gift Shop we offer decorations like this adorable Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers as well as fresh flower leis and accessories, silk flower leis and accessories, fresh pineapples and papaya, macadamia nut treats, hula supplies, Hawaiian music and more bring authentic touches of Hawaii to your celebration!

Quick Links to items in our Island Gift Shop for your Hawaii theme celebration:
* Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers
* Fresh Leis and Accessories
* Silk Leis and Accessories
* Island Treats
* Hawaiian Music
* Hula Supplies

Our Island Gift Shop is what funds our four web sites filled with free Hawaii information, free Hawaiian theme wedding and luau resources, free Hawaii vacation resources, and a free Hawaii Photo Gallery. When you purchase from our Island Gift Shop you are supporting our web sites!

 

We receive many inquiries from our web site users who want to hire Hawaiian Bands and/or Fire Knife Dancers for their luau. We have a very limited listing and request information on any services anywhere in the world. If you know of a Hawaiian band or fire knife dancer that you would recommend please email us at islandfriends@aol.com

Please note we are not affiliated with ANY of the services featured on this page and do not receive any advertising fees or commission for listing a service. We offer our listings for FREE. We have not personally used any of these services and  provide this resource only because of the numerous requests we receive for this information. We care about the quality of the services we provide information on. Please email us at islandfriends@aol.com to report dead links, disconnected telephone numbers, or submit comments about services on this page.

Be sure to tell them you heard about their services on alohafriendsluau.com!

USA

ARIZONA

Evaloha of the greater Phoenix area offers for hire Polynesian musicians, fire knife dancers, and Maori fire poi balls performers. Email eitaaehau@gmail.com for prices and more information.

Tia's Royal Islanders of the Phoenix area provide Hawaiian music entertainment. Call (480) 986-9315 for more information and rates.

Moon Kahele Island Music of the Phoenix area provide Hawaiian music entertainment. Call (602) 301-5733 for more information and rates.

CALIFORNIA

Ka Ehu Kai is a contemporary Hawaiian band based in San Lorenzo, California. Email bookinginfo@kaehukai.com for prices and more information.

Huna Wai Hawaiian Band plays traditional Hawaiian music including falsetto, Hawaiian swing, and slack key guitar. For more information and prices call (510) 449-5685 or email vince@hunawai.com  

The Island Riddim Band is a contemporary Hawaiian band based in the Bay area of Northern California. Email kevin@islandriddim.com for rates and more information.

Manumele (songbird) Hawaiian band is located in San Jose. Contact (408)223-8141 and ask for Kimo for more information.

Manea Dancers offers luau entertainment and fire knife dancers. For more information and rates call (310) 325-7638 or email tikiparties@gmail.com

Lokahi Hawaiian Band and Polynesian Show with Hawaiian Falsetto a Specialty!  The band features Guitar, Ukulele, Steel Guitar and Bass. For more information and rates call (310) 538-5268 or (310) 487-0555 or email Alohaaaaa@aol.com

COLORADO

"Book 'em Danno" plays traditional Hawaiian, Hawaiian swing, hapa-haole, and other contemporary island music.  Call (970) 204-1721 or email chris@book-em-danno.com for prices and more information.

Hawaiian-Way Entertainment of the Longmont area provide Hawaiian music entertainment. Call (303) 682-8811 for more information and rates.

CONNECTICUT

Hawaiians at Heart plays authentic Hawaiian as well as hapa haole music in the CT and surrounding areas for private or corporate luaus or parties. Email dmoroni@hawaiiansatheart.com for more information and rates.  

FLORIDA

Prince Pele's Polynesian Review of the Jacksonville area has fire knife dancers and polynesian muscians. For more information and rates call (904) 940-4450 or email blessie4@aol .

Hawaiian Entertainmet, Inc. of South Florida offers fire knife dancers and polynesian muscians. For more information and rates call (954) 873-0200 or email info@hulaparties.com

ILLINOIS

The Windy City Islanders of Chicago is a ukulele band playing tropical, island and oldies music. For more information and rates call (847) 409-6755 or email Chriswcislanders@comcast.net

INDIANA

"Na Kane O Makua'ole" Hawaiian band based out of Columbus is renouned for their exceptional harmonies and passion for
the Hawaiian music. For more information and rates call (812) 371-8274 or email kahunaboto30@yahoo.com

MINNESOTA

Hawaiian Sugar featuring the beautiful falsetto voice of Ernie Kanoa is, a traditional rich Hawaiian band based/operate out of the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota area. For more Information and rates contact Maile at (952) 922-5232

NEVADA

Danny Ostocado of the Las Vegas area is known as the "Hawaiian Cowboy" and offers a Hawaiian band service. For more information and rates call (702) 658-6715 or email nestocado@aol.com

NEW YORK

"Tiny Bubbles Band" offers live Hawaiian bands and Hawaiian music DJ services. For more information and rates call (718) 768-6182.

Josh Cho is a solo musician which plays guitar and ukulele while singing Hawaiian songs. For more information and rates call (631) 335-7994 or email LIGuitar@optonline.net

NORTH CAROLINA

Hawaiian Kine Band plays authentic Hawaiian music, slack key, and jawaiian too. Located in Charlotte. Call Kehau at (704) 588-1212 for more information and reservations. 

Tsunami Wave Riders plays tropical music. Located in Charlotte. Call (704) 545-5383 or email islandpartyband@aol.com for more rates and more information. 

OREGON

Steel Magnolias is an all female steel drum band which plays tropical island music. For rates and more information call (541) 484-2458.

TEXAS

Austin, San Antonio, and Huston Area Polynesian Review with fire knife dancers and musicians. Call (631) 855-8863 or (512) 219-8863 for more information and rates.

UTAH

The Haole Boys are a four piece band playing fun Hawaiian music. For more information and rates call (801) 520-4455.

WISCONSIN

Hale O'Malo fire knife dancers. Call (262) 255-1288 for more information and prices.

 

If you are having a Hawaiian theme wedding or luau in our Island Gift Shop we offer decorations like this adorable Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers as well as fresh flower leis and accessories, silk flower leis and accessories, fresh pineapples and papaya, macadamia nut treats, hula supplies, Hawaiian music and more bring authentic touches of Hawaii to your celebration!

Quick Links to items in our Island Gift Shop for your Hawaii theme celebration:
* Hawaiian Kissing Couple Cake Top/S&P Shakers
* Fresh Leis and Accessories
* Silk Leis and Accessories
* Island Treats
* Hawaiian Music
* Hula Supplies

Our Island Gift Shop is what funds our four web sites filled with free Hawaii information, free Hawaiian theme wedding and luau resources, free Hawaii vacation resources, and a free Hawaii Photo Gallery. When you purchase from our Island Gift Shop you are supporting our web sites!

 

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RESOURCES TO CREATE A HAWAIIAN THEME
LUAU OR WEDDING ANYWHERE

Tips and Suggestions for Easily Hosting a Luau Anywhere
Hawaiian Theme Thanksgiving Ideas and Recipes
Hawaiian Theme Christmas Party Ideas and Recipes
Photographs of Suggestions on How to Create Hawaii Theme Centerpieces, Decorate Guest Book Tables, and Wedding Cake Decorating
Fresh Leis available for shipping within the USA to add touches of Hawaii to your Luau
Fun Hawaii Theme Party Games
Resource of Hula Dancers and Hawaiian Bands Around the World
Resource of Hawaiian Caterers for Hire Around the World
Popular Luau Recipes
Hawaiian Theme Cake Toppers
Luau Party Planner
Cooking with an Underground Imu Pit
Translate First Names into Hawaiian
Popular Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Ukulele Resources - learn to play without having to read music

Tips and Suggestions to Host a Hawaiian Theme Luau Anywhere!

Tips to create a Hawaiian theme Christmas party! Translate first names into Hawaiian!
Luau Party Planner Resource to print out Popular Luau Recipes Resource of Popular Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Tips to create a Hawaiian theme wedding anywhere! Instructions for creating an authentic underground imu pit for cooking a whole pig! Hula Schools and Performers Located around the World!
Hawaiian Theme Wedding Planner Resource to print out Resource of fun Hawaii theme games Fresh leis, loose orchids, orchid garlands, orchid cake toppers, orchid bouquets and more to add touches of Hawaii to your celebration!

 

Beautiful fresh leis and fresh orchid accessories to add touches of Hawaii to your wedding day anywhere in the USA
Beautiful Fresh Wedding Leis and Fresh Orchid Accessories Shipped Anywhere in the USA!
Enjoy or share beautiful fresh leis from Hawaii anywhere in the USA!
We ship Beautiful Fresh Leis from Hawaii to Anywhere in the USA!
Tips and suggestions to easily create a Hawaiian theme wedding anywhere!
Our Resources for Creating a Hawaiian Theme Wedding Anywhere
Decorating tips, popular luau recipes, and fun Hawaii theme game suggestions to host a luau anywhere!
Our Resources for Creating a Hawaiian Luau Anywhere

Most requested island treats and treasures
Most Requested Island Treats and Treasures featured within our Island Gift Shop

Click here to view the adorable Hawaii theme cookie cutter designs!
Adorable Hawaii Theme Cookie Cutters in our own designs &  found no where else!

Gift set collections of treats and treasures from Hawaii
Island Gift Sets

Beautiful leis created from silk flowers, kukui nuts, and shells
Forever Leis created with silk flowers, kukui nuts, and shells

Fresh pineapples from Hawaii, pineapple candy, pineapple candles, pineapple soap, and other pineapple treasures from Hawaii!
Fresh Pineapples, Pineapple Jams, Pineapple Candles, Pineapple Candy, etc.

Tasty island goodies like fresh papaya, coffee, jams, jellies, syrups, and powdered poi
Fresh Papaya, Coffee, Jams, Syrups, Poi

Island treasures with fragrances from Hawaii like perfume, cologne, body lotion, and candles
Perfume, Cologne, Body Lotions, Candles

Macadamia nut chocolates, Flavored macadamia nuts, Macadamia nut popcorn, Cookies with macadamia nuts
Macadamia Nut - Candy, Cookies, Popcorn, Snacks
Arare, Li Hing Mui, Salty Seed, Wasabe Peanut, Baby Seed, Pickle Mango and lots more local kine favorites!
Li Hing Mui, Crack Seed, Wasabi Peanut, etc
Hula Outfit, Jewlery, Dancing Hula Doll, Coconut Purse, and Activity Books
Hula Princess Outfit, Shark Tooth Necklace,  Plumeria Jewelry, Hula Doll, Coconut Purse, etc.
Hula Skirts and  Hula Instruments
Hula Skirts, Uli Uli, Ili Ili, Pu'ili, Poi Balls
Grow a bit of Hawaii in your back yard! Cuttings to grow ti, hibiscus, plumeria, orchids, and ginger. Seeds to grow bird of paradise, papaya, kona coffee, maui onion and guava!
Ti, Plumeria, Hibiscus, Ginger, Bird of Paradise, etc.
Adorable Hawaii Theme Christmas Cards
Adorable Hawaii Theme Christmas Ornaments

Adorable Hawaii theme Christmas CardsAdorable Hawaii Theme Christmas Cards

Resource of hundreds of Island Specific Activity Suggestions as well as Hawaii Travel Tips!
Our Island Specific Activity Suggestions and Hawaii Travel Tips
Answers to frequently asked questions about Hawaii
Our Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii
Resources for those considering moving to Hawaii
Our Tips and Resources for Moving to Hawaii
Archive of our monthly enewsletter about Hawaii "Virtual Aloha"
Our Free Monthly Hawaii Related Enewsletter
Our own Photography Service in Outdoor Settings to capture your Hawaiian vacation memories!
Our Oahu Photography Services
Our own service where we will deliver beautiful fresh leis to Waikiki area hotels!
Our Fresh Lei Delivery Service to Waikiki Area Hotels
Translate first names phonetically into Hawaiian!
Our Resource of First Name Translations into Hawaiian
Popular Hawaiian Words and Phrases with English Translations
Our Resource of Popular Hawaiian Words and Phrases
Send or pick up a Hawaii electronic post card!
Our Free E-postcards from Hawaii
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