8 Days to Go - How to Throw an Oscar Party!

You've got a little over a week to go, party planners! I'm throwing my 5th Oscar party this year and am hella excited. I typically begin my party with E's Red Carpet Coverage (6PM Eastern time) as everyone can eat and get the cattiness out of the way before the actual show. By time time showtime rolls around, everyone is stuffed and relaxed. Though, once the show starts, the excitement comes back full throttle. The party runs till about midnight, though it's fun if you get everyone to stay later and watch some of the post show coverage (again, on E!).

Here's are the must-haves for your party!

-TV.

27" - minimum. Make sure the picture is decent as the guests will bitch and make petty jokes throughout the show. Trust me on that one. Everyone should have a decent view of it, too.

-Food & Drink.

It's a party. This is where things can get fun. You can stick with little appetizers and soda/beer. It's kinda like a Super Bowl party on slightly more elegant. Pizza and subs are fine, but spice it up a little. Get some champagne, wine (appropriate last year because of Sideways) and some exotic liquors. Come up with food ideas based on the nominees. Brokeback is the easiest considering there's lots of food present in the film (beans, whiskey, cherry cake). I'll put some links below that will have more creative ideas for ya.

-Movie Fans

The people you have at your party should appreciate movies and frivolity. Fashion afficionados help, too. Make sure before you start you ask everyone who they are excited to see and who or what they will be rooting for. Have a ballot ready and do a round table discussion of what they think will take home the gold. You can set up a dress code. Tell them to glam it up or even come in their pajamas. The show goes late sometimes.

-Party Room

Red carpets, balloons, Hollywood paraphernalia. Go all out. The more over the top you make the room your party in, the better. Try to get some posters of the nominated films or past winners. Emphasize the following colors: white, black, gold and red. You can even do themes based on nominees. Again, the easiest would be a western theme for Brokeback.

Further Reading:

About - Hurray For Hollywood

Digs Magazine - Host an Oscar Party

All Recipes Recipe Ideas

Oprah's Oscar Party

Party Shelf - Oscar Night Party

That's the Spirit - Cocktail Ideas



Have a happy and safe Oscar night!