How to Choose Hollywood Party Themes
Themed parties are becoming more popular. As hosts and hostesses like the idea of putting equal efforts into the libations and ambiance, the idea of using Hollywood as the backdrop for a party is catching on. It's quite easy to do this for your own shindigs. Create the guest list and pick the theme. You're all set from there for a painless party process! Does this Spark an idea?
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Let the reason for the party inspire you. For example, if you are celebrating your friend’s graduation from medical school or a nursing program, you could go with a “Scrubs” theme. On the other hand, if you are celebrating a wedding anniversary for your parents, you could style your party to mimic the “Emmy Awards.” Give out awards based upon the accomplishments of your parents, attributing the overall win to their life together as a couple.
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Use numbers to determine your Hollywood party theme. If you are celebrating a 60th anniversary or birthday, choose the 2006 show “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” as your setting.
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Make use of your friends’ profession when choosing Hollywood party themes. If your friends are photographers, you have the makings of a Hollywood paparazzi party. As another example, if your friends mostly work as computer programmers or data entry personnel, you can pull off a “Matrix” movie party.
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Combine your winter holiday party with Hollywood’s Santa Parade props. Encourage your guests to pay homage in some way to a former parade grand marshal. Among others, their choices include Gene Autry, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Magic Johnson.
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Expand on a popular television show set in and around Los Angeles and Hollywood. This might feel like stretching Hollywood party themes a bit, but since you will incorporate a Hollywood made show that is set in the area, you are actually being true to the theme idea in more ways than one. You might choose to use shows such as “Californiaction,” “CHiPs,” or even “Hannah Montana” as the background for your party.
Making the Selection
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Assemble a final guest list. A very intricate Hollywood party theme will come off best if a small number of partakers commit to fully participate in the dress up and associated tasks. For very large guest lists, it is more productive to stick with a more loosely defined theme.
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Check your budget. The more detailed and authentic you want your Hollywood theme to be, the more money you need to expect to pay. The costs include decorations, props, food, music, costumes, and party favors.
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Look at your venue choices. This can help you make a final decision on which theme to choose. For a true blue Hollywood party theme, the choice of a historic Hollywood theater or hotel is preferable. If you use your home or backyard, prepare to make allowance for features that detract from the theme.
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Verify the availability of the food and drinks. Hollywood party themes that revolve around the heyday of movie industry should be complete with authentic dress, gourmet food and famous drinks. A professional bartender is the best route to go. Should you run into trouble finding the right food or drink options, it is advisable to change the theme. You want to pick a theme that you can best work with.
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Pick out decorations and music that support your theme. Research the music that goes with the theme you are selecting. If you decided to go with a Hannah Montana themed Hollywood party, opt for music used in the shows and songs by Miley Cyrus. Suddenly playing Britney Spears will break up the theme. Make sure you have sufficient music time planned to sustain the length of the event. Decorations follow suit; simply check for items from the Hollywood show or event that stick out and then search for center pieces that mimic them. You may then choose the rest of the decorations to simply complement your centerpieces. Change your party theme if music or decorations are a problem to obtain.
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