- When planning a "girl movie" party, one of the first important choices to consider is whether to make the party a "girl's night" and invite only women, or to invite men as well. A women-only party is a common tradition and can be a fun way for female friends to unwind together and indulge in "girly" impulses or enjoy attractive movie stars without any fear of male criticism. On the other hand, it can also be fun to include male guests who enjoy "girl" movies, or to bring along significant others who are interested in being exposed to the other sex's culture.
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While it's typical to think of "chick flicks" as being mostly romantic comedies and girl "bonding" movies, there are other movie options you may wish to entertain in addition to this. You and your friends may be interested in some childhood nostalgia and watch movies such as Disney animated musicals or movies from girl's cartoon shows that you remember, such as Rainbow Brite or My Little Pony.
You might also find that you favor some movies that are mainstream, fantasy or might even be considered "guy" movies because they contain elements of romance or romantic leads you and your friends have an appreciation for, like "The Lord of the Rings" or the new Zorro movies. -
Once you've considered some movie choices, you'll need to narrow down your options to create a lineup for your party. Chances are, you'll end up with lots more options than you can get through over the course of an evening and will need to choose just two or three.
You may decide to have each of your guests bring a couple of their favorite girl movies, then have everyone vote on which ones they want to watch. This is a good choice for a more casual movie night. If, however, you want to plan your night a bit more carefully, you can still take suggestions from your guests beforehand via email.
When you plan your lineup, decide if you're going to choose movies based on a theme such as "nostalgia night," "classic romance night," "Brad Pitt movie night," or if you want to have a variety of different genres and flavors in the evening. Either way, be sure to check out the lengths of the movies you've chosen and plan your evening accordingly. -
Good refreshments will make the difference between a mere movie night and a real party. Though you should always cater to the tastes of your guests first, a girl movie night is usually a good occasion for some indulgent and decadent food choices. For sweets, think of chocolate in all forms, but especially the more gourmet varieties that you don't eat on a regular basis.
For savory items, you might consider serving a selection of gourmet appetizers or specialty items like cheeses. Many gourmet appetizers can be found prepared in freezer sections of grocery stores, or you can purchase prepared food in the deli sections of gourmet markets.
You might also host an "appetizer party" with your movie night where you ask every guest to bring a food item that they're particularly excited about. This will ensure that everyone has something available that they will enjoy and that everything on the menu is a special item.
