Plan an Oscar-worthy party.
From rolling out the red carpet to glamorous attire, Hollywood grand entrance-theme party ideas abound. Host the most-remembered event of the year with a Hollywood-theme party.
Invitations, Attire and The Grand Entrance
Let your Hollywood theme begin with the invitation your guests receive. A classic style that screams "Hollywood" should be your goal when choosing the invitations.
In addition to the party information, ask your guests to come dressed in celebrity attire. They may even choose their favorite celebrity (past or present) to emulate. Spend a lot of time choosing your own attire as the host. Choose an outfit that instantly makes your guests think of the silver screen. Dress as the stars would dress to go to the Emmys. This is the time for high style and glamor.
Rolling out the red carpet is a must for your Hollywood-theme party. Guests may enter under a soaring marquee or through an elegant columned entryway. They will glide down the red carpet and into the stunning ball room. Other options include a Hollywood walk of fame recreation with golden stars lining the walkway. As you walk into the room, choose a stunning song to accompany your grand entrance. Wear large sunglasses; sport a Hollywood star hairstyle; don a sparkly feather wrap or tuxedo; dress to impress.
Decor, Cuisine, Music and Lighting
From life-size cut-outs of famous celebrities to fake Golden Globe awards, confetti, movie posters, celebrity photos and movie props, Hollywood decor sets the stage for your stunning theme party.
Set the mood for your theme party with music soundtracks from famous movies. Whether it's "Pulp Fiction," "Saturday Night Fever," "The Big Chill," "Casablanca," "O, Brother Where Art Thou" or "Blues Brothers," movie soundtracks add dimensions to your theme. The soundtracks from famous movies will transport your guests into a festive, Hollywood-style mood.
Don't let the Hollywood theme stop with the decor, music, grand entrance, attire and invitations--cuisine is a big part of the overall package. Decorate your tables with classic linens, Hollywood props, themed napkins and centerpieces. If you want to arrange seating, then put their names on star place cards. An "A-List" menu will include elegant hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and drinks.
Enhance your overall effect with dramatic lighting. Consider spotlights with alternating colors or a disco-style center ball.
Games, Awards and Additional Tips
Add spice to your Hollywood-party theme by hosting an awards show. As the emcee calls out the names of your guests, each will receive an award. They walk up to the stage to receive it just as the movie stars do it and then give an acceptance speech. Your awards can be serious or humorous. You might give awards for "Best Act In An Office Scene" for a co-worker, "Best Singer," "Best Supporting Friend," and so on. The certificate or trinket they receive will be a nice memento. Create a Murder Mystery-type dinner with clues planted to help guests figure out "whodunit." You might send guests on a scavenger hunt, with the prizes being Hollywood props.
Give your event true star-studded appeal with the addition of a pink stretch limousine, coat check, paparazzi (photographers), wait staff and valet parking.
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