How to Host a Red Carpet Themed Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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This fun party theme is perfect for a sophisticated Sweet 16 party or a celebration of your favorite awards show. Make your home into an elegant Hollywood-styled destination for your guests. Serve decadent appetizers, and ask your guests to come dressed in their finest red carpet ensemble. Stick to a basic color scheme of black, gold, silver and red to simplify decorating.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Invitations

Step1
Make star-studded invitations out of red card stock embellished with gold foil, gold and silver stars or any other metallic accents.
Step2
Use a gold calligraphy marker to fill out all the pertinent information, including date, time, location and RSVP date.
Step3
Instruct your guests to come in their most formal attire.
Step4
Mail invitations four to six weeks in advance.

Decorations

Step1
Roll out the red carpet for your guests. Well, maybe not actual carpet. Instead, roll out red vinyl liner, available at party supply stores, from your front door to the driveway.
Step2
Line your "red carpet" with white or gold paper bag luminaries.
Step3
Place large glass votives with red candles around the party area.
Step4
String up clear Christmas lights for more star lighting.
Step5
Drape the buffet table, furniture and tables with gold or black cloth for a sleek, sophisticated look.

Food

Step1
Stock up on sparkling apple cider in lieu of champagne. Serve it in flutes with a raspberry or strawberry garnish.
Step2
Pass silver trays of hot appetizers, such as scallops wrapped in bacon or seafood stuffed mushrooms.
Step3
Create a beautiful display with an ice sculpture centerpiece. Surround it with colorful fresh fruit or chilled shrimp cocktail.
Step4
Pass delicate petit four cakes, decorated in red, white, gold and black.
Step5
Send friends home with their own guest bags, filled with gold foil-wrapped chocolates in the shape of a Hollywood award. Tie the bags with red velvet bows.

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