In order to throw a Hollywood party theme, one of the first things you need to do is decide upon exactly the kind of theme you are going for. You could have an open theme or you could further break it down into movies, actors or even an Oscars ceremony.

Once you have decided upon a theme, it will be much more convincing if you are careful to exclude all other themes from your party planning.

For your Hollywood party theme invitations, get some cardboard and cut out some Oscar statues. Address your invitations to the VIP.

Depending on what theme you have gone for your costumes will be of famous movie characters, stars or if your party is an Oscars ceremony, your guests should dress black tie. Ladies in this instance will be in their very best cocktail dresses.

Perhaps you can have an award for the best and worst costumes. Get some Oscar statues for this.

Have a red carpet leading up to your entrance. When inside, your guests could be greeted in front of a Hollywood backdrop where a photographer takes a glamour shot.

Some props you can easily get hold of could be; famous street signs such as Hollywood Boulevard or Broadway, glossy magazines, movie posters, movie props such as a Walther PPK and a directors chair.

For your music, consider the obvious classics such as Singing in the Rain and Stardust. You could also play the soundtrack from your favorite movie.

An ideal food choice would be simple finger buffets but have plenty of choice. Though consider hiring a waiter to add a touch of class.

The drink of choice for your Hollywood “A listers” would of course be champagne. Have it placed inside coolers around the room and near some of your movie props. You could also have your waiter serve it.

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