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 can usually find a set of 6 for as low as $15.

Grass Table Skirt -$10

Create a quick and easy tiki bar for your party by taking a regular table and adding a grass skirt.  Your simple table can quickly be transformed to a beachside bar.

Tiki Bar Sign – $30

You can find a variety of great carved wood tiki bar signs for $30.  Hang one over your makeshift bar and add to your new bar’s ambiance.

Floral Leis – $15

Spread the island luau theme throughout your party with flower leis.  Cheaper luau leis can usually be found for less than $15 per 100.

Tiki Theme Music – $15

You’ll need the right tunes for your guests to mingle to.  Tiki bar music is relaxing and easy to find.  A good tiki-style CD can be found for as little as $3 or $4.

Alcohol (variable)

The amount of booze you’ll need to pick up will obviously depend on your guest list.  You should be able to get away for the most part with a few bottles of rum, some assorted fruit juices, and ice.  You can sometimes find some inexpensive tiki mugs, which would make an excellent touch.  Pick up the right ingredients for a Zombie, Navy Grog, or Mai Tai, and your guests will find themselves dancing in a different era.

What other ingredients do you add when trying to put together a cheap and easy tiki party?