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Hollywood Party Ideas

Hollywood party ideas

Here are some Oscar-worthy Hollywood party ideas to help you dodge the paparazzi or roll out the red carpet and be a star. Celebrate in high style by hosting a V.I.P. event with a Hollywood party theme!

Hollywood Theme Party Invitations

Sending great invitations can make your guests feel special before the party even starts. You can either make your own party invitations or send pre-made cards. Here are some ideas for both options:

VIP Pass Invitations -- Make your guests feel like VIPS by sending them VIP pass invitations. You can make these on your own using computer clipart, or download these free printable VIP pass invitations online.
Formal and Fun -- Think black and gold for your Hollywood theme party invitations. A black envelope sealed with a large gold star would perfectly set the stage for a hollywood party theme. Address your invitations with a gold metallic pen. Some star confetti in the envelope would be an extra surprise!
Sunglasses with Style -- Want your movie star guests to arrive incognito? Send your party information written out on decorative tags and attached to a pair of celebrity sunglasses. You could send the same dark glasses to everyone, or give each guest their own unique style. These should either be sent in padded envelopes or hand delivered.

**General Invitation Tips** -- If you choose to make your own Hollywood party invitations, don't forget to include the date, location, and time of your party. It is also helpful to put the host's name, RSVP by date, and either your phone number or email.

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Hollywood Invitations

Hollywood Theme Party Decorations

Black, gold, and red make a great Hollywood theme party color scheme. You can incorporate these colors into your decor by mixing them up in your tableware, and also by using them in things such as balloons and streamers. Here are some more ideas to help you decorate for a Hollywood party:

Let your guests make a grand entrance on a red carpet runner leading into your party.
Hang gold stars from the ceiling for a sparkly effect. Make this look even better by mixing the stars with gold and black balloons and golden Hollywood mylar balloons
Hang strands of white lights to create an elegant atmosphere.
Use a Hollywood clapper board, a Hollywood style trophy, celebrity sunglasses, and metallic gold star confetti as a table centerpiece.
Put up the classic Hollywood Sign on your wall.
Set up a concessions stand with plastic popcorn boxes and candy.
Hang or frame magazine pictures of your favorite movie stars.
Purchase Hollywood "sidewalk" stars and write your guests' names on your own walk of fame.

Hollywood Sidewalk Stars

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Hollywood Party Ideas for Activities

Videotape the red carpet arrival of guests and watch it later.
Play Movie Trivia Games
Do a fashion photo shoot.
Play " Who Am I?" -- Put names of famous stars on name tags and put one on the back of each guest. Have everyone circulate, asking yes or no questions until they can figure out who they are.

Hollywood Party Ideas for Favors

Award Statues

Feather Boas
Glitzy Sunglasses
Personalized Hollywood "sidewalk" stars
Plastic Popcorn Boxes filled with a bag of microwave popcorn or candy
Movie tickets, or movie rental gift card

Hollywood Party Menu Ideas

Always include the guest of honor's favorite food items. Other ideas for a Hollywood party themes include:

Star shaped cookies and sandwiches
Sparkling juice served in champagne glasses
Strawberries dipped in chocolate

Hope you've found some helpful Hollywood theme party ideas on this page. Enjoy the party!

If you enjoyed these Hollywood party ideas, you might also enjoy these parties:

Academy Awards Party

Outdoor Movie Party

Black and White Party

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