Learn how to throw a Hollywood themed party with these expert tips and tricks. Set the scene, dress to impress, and roll out the red carpet for a night to remember.

Are you ready to roll out the red carpet and throw the ultimate Hollywood themed party? Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to add some glamour to your gathering, a Hollywood themed party is sure to impress your guests. From decor to entertainment, we’ve got you covered with all the tips and tricks to make your event a star-studded affair.

General conditions for holding a party

A party in Hollywood style, or as it is also called “like in a movie,” is chic and glamorous. It has many options, although they will all have common features. This could be the Oscars, a reception at the Great Gatsby, or dedicated to a film. The general conditions for its implementation will be:

1. Location. Large space – banquet hall, loft or open air area, for example, near a pool or fountain. The main thing is that you can place decorations that create the appropriate atmosphere. You should also think about transport accessibility so that guests in heels do not have to walk far from the parking lot.
2. Musical accompaniment. These are the eternal classics – Louis Armstrong, Billie Holliday, Joe Pass, Fred Astaire, Count Basie.
3. Competent organization. The script should include all the key moments of the party (interior decoration, meeting guests, accommodation, refreshments and entertainment), who is responsible and his contact details.
4. Determining the key theme of the holiday. The subject of Hollywood is very voluminous and it is better not to simply try to collect all the elements associated with it in one place, but to choose one. For example, at the Oscar ceremony. If this is a corporate event, then with the help of such “awards” you can highlight employees who have distinguished themselves during the year.
5. Color spectrum. The main palette is white, black, silver, chocolate, pink, light blue shades. Both in decoration and in the dress code for guests. You should focus on these colors.
6. The Red carpet. The key element of the holiday, which is associated with Hollywood and allows everyone who comes to feel like a star. But to prevent strangers from getting on it, it should be protected by fencing ropes.

How to Dress for a Hollywood Party

Everyone at the party should look like an Oscar nominee. It’s better to choose the most stunning clothes you can find in your wardrobe. To attend a Hollywood themed party, women can choose:

• feminine floor-length dresses with a neckline;
• massive jewelry made of precious metals and pearls;
• small clutch bags;
• high heel shoes.

You will need to work hard on your hairstyle, as there should be no naturalness or disorder. You can decorate a classic bun with a beautiful comb or hairpin. Curls can also be styled in the style of the 50s. It is unacceptable to wear mini or regular business office suits. It would be inappropriate to come to a party in casual style. To understand how best to dress up, you should imagine that you will have to stand on the same path as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and other Hollywood stars at the time of the award ceremony.

It will be much easier for men to comply with the dress code of a themed party. All you need to do is find a suit and a festive tie. Tuxedo and bow tie are acceptable. As is the case with the fair sex, overly formal style, jumpers and T-shirts are not allowed.

Invitations

An important nuance for maintaining the theme of the holiday is sending invitations to guests. This can be plain text on white paper decorated with bright decor.

You can consider one of the more creative options:

1. Cinema ticket. If you are planning a Hollywood-style party with competitions based on films, then it is important to use this format of notification about the date, time and location. You will need to present it to the usher at the entrance.
2. Film reel. This is an unusual invitation format that will need to be ordered from specialists. You cannot apply the desired text to the film yourself. You can use paper that imitates film strip.
3. Envelope. This could be a product made of red paper, decorated with small threads in the form of ropes. You can put a small invitation with text inside.
4. Star. You can convey the necessary information to guests by placing it on a gold star. The names of famous actors and actresses are usually written on these on the Walk of Fame.
5. Collage with Hollywood photographs. On the reverse side there will be a message about the need to appear at the right time at the appropriate address.

Decor and photo zone

The first thing guests should see upon arrival is the inscription in huge letters HOLLYWOOD, which is associated with the hills of Los Angeles, success and money. It can be made of shiny silver or gold material. Guests must also walk along the red carpet. Don’t forget about “spectators” and “journalists”. These can simply be figures depicting them, made of thick cardboard.

An important point is also the stage and podium. This can be any elevated surface, against the background of a thematic banner. So that everyone can hear during the “performance” or the announcement of the nominees, it is worth taking care of the microphone and speakers. Several bright lights can act as spotlights. As decorations for the area where you can take photos and try yourself in different looks, you can use:

• director’s chair and speaker;
• hand accessories for scenes (mustaches, inscriptions from silent films);
• film studio logos;
• movie clappers;
• spotlights;
• framed photographs of celebrities or stills from films;
• balloons and disco ball;
• bright fabrics, glowing garlands;
• fresh flowers (roses, orchids);
• Oscar figurine as tall as a man.