A Hollywood Party Theme is one of the easiest and most impressive to pull off. Most people already have many “props” in order to make the set look convincing. The most important thing you need to remember is that you need to plan EVERYTHING around the Hollywood party theme from the food and drink to the costumes, setting and invitations.
Hollywood is a broad category, so you can if you choose structure your Hollywood Theme Party around a smaller niche such as the Oscars, a movie set or even a favourite film.
Here are some Hollywood party ideas for you to consider:
Hollywood Party Costumes
This depends on whether you’ve chosen a sub niche within the Hollywood theme. If you have chosen to host an Oscar night, then it will be black tie for the men and the finest outfit in the wardrobe for the ladies. A Hollywood theme party provides a rare opportunity for the ladies to wear this outfit and they will be thankful for it.
If you’re hosting a scene from a particular film then you’re obviously going to get numerous comical variations of the same character. Perhaps you can have an “award” for the best Indiana Jones or the funniest Austin Powers?
Hollywood Party Decorations
This is what really sets the Hollywood theme party apart from all others and where you can really get creative.
1. You could have a red carpet leading up to your door where, once inside, your guests can get a “glamour shot” taken against a backdrop.
2. Consider movie posters, celebrity pictures and famous street signs such as “Hollywood” or “Broadway” and everybody has movie magazines to spread around the “set.”
3. You can also consider renting or buying directors chairs, clapboards and movie reels.
4. Go for a glittery gold background, you can get bunting in these colors from your local party store or else buy it online.
5. Since the best colors for a Hollywood party are black and gold i encourage you to get as many balloons in these colors as possible. You really should make an effort with a balloon archway and decorate the main entrance in this fashion.
6. For an extra touch your guests will never forget, stick some stars on the lead up to the door with your guests name on. This will of course resemble the Hollywood walk of fame. You should try and recreate this as much as possible outside. Your guests could have their photos taken by it.
7. As for your invitations…Make sure they are addressed to the “VIP.”
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Hollywood Party Music
The sound track to your favourite movie would be an obvious choice. However also consider “Stardust” and “Singing In The Rain.”
Hollywood Party Food
Finger buffets are ideal for a Hollywood theme party. If you’re well to do, then consider hiring a waiter to serve your guests, otherwise a friend or relative would suffice.
Hollywood Party Drinks
Champagne is the obvious choice for your Hollywood “A-listers.” It should be placed on small tables inside coolers around the room. Make sure you put some of your props on the same tables. Estimate that Champagne should go at the rate of 1 bottle per every 2 guests per half hour.
I would also think about hiring a professional cocktail drinks maker or “flarer” to whisk up fancy drinks for all the guests. Perhaps this idea is more appropriate if the party is being charged to the company. You can simply look online for people who can be employed ad-hoc or else go to your local bar and offer to hire one on a private basis for the party.
Hollywood Party Invitations
Send out your invitations on a cut out of an Oscar statue or your favorite movie star or villain! It’s also recommended that you set up a Facebook event page. This way all you’re guests can view everybody who is attending and this typically increases attendance rates! In addition to all this, a Facebook group will enable you and all your guests to upload all the photos and videos from the party. Everybody can be “tagged” and this way you will have a permanent reminder of your wonderful party.
