If you need some tips on putting together a tiki party, check out our new guide – The Ultimate Tiki Party Guide.  You will find a complete list of tips on music, decor, cocktails, and more to create the perfect tiki party.  We have consolidated some great ideas and will continue to add to it as we get new tips from readers.
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The Ultimate Tiki Party Guide

Springtime is upon us and it is time to start planning to throw a tiki party at your new tiki bar.  From time to time we like to throw out ideas that we stumble across to help you throw the perfect tiki party.
Tiki Evites – the fine folks at Evite now have a few nifty tiki-themed templates to get your guests into the right mindset right from the start.  Evite has become the standard in inviting guests to any type of party and these are a-ok.
Set up a House Drink …

If you found the tips and video on stocking your home bar helpful, you might like this article from the Portland Tribune.  It features several tips from Blair Reynolds at Trader Tiki.  It has several great ideas and is worth reading if you plan on hosting a party this holiday season.
My personal favorite from these tips – buying one bottle of booze per paycheck.  That would certainly ease the burden of having to buy eight bottles in a single trip when the bar runs dry.  Offering a laminated menu of …

For homeowners and apartment dwellers looking to add tiki style to their home life, tiki bar kits can provide a beautiful tiki bar that is easy to set up at a reasonable cost.  For those looking for something more custom, there are some good tiki bar plans out there that offer step-by-step instructions on how to build a beautiful indoor or outdoor tiki bar.
What if you only need a temporary tiki bar for that tiki-themed Christmas party?  You may have a limited budget and want to avoid spending it all …

If you are looking to throw a party and don’t want to spend a lot, a tiki party is always a good choice.  Tiki decor can be found relatively cheaply and tiki-style drinks require mostly rum to keep your guests refreshed.  In fact, you can find just about everything you need for under $100 (excluding alcohol, of course).  Here are a few things to pick up for your party:
Tiki Torches – $15

Illuminate your backyard oasis and set the theme to your tiki party with a set of tiki torches.  You …