THE BEST THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PARTY:
- It cannot be too glitzy
- Many items are available for the theme
- This theme helps guests mix

TYPE OF PARTY: Cocktail Party at the Oscar’s
DATE/TIME: Oscar Night
LOCATION: Home
GUEST LIST: However many movie fans you are comfortable inviting

INVITATIONS: Catch everyone’s attention immediately with a dynamic invitation: Deliver a Mylar balloon in a box with all the party information.

MENU: Heavy hors d'oeuvres. These may be ordered or prepared ahead. Have several hot hors d'oeuvres. Offer champagne, all beverages should be served in glassware. Food should be served on china and serving pieces should be china.

DECORATIONS/THEME: A red carpet at the entrance with flashing lights surrounding the doorway. Decorate with glitzy balloons, iridescent decorations, anything that lights up. Choose Oscar nominated movies; leave a glittery pocketbook half open with costume jewelry falling out. Lie a red rose on a side table. Have champagne bottles by the hors d'oeuvres. Provide guests with flash cameras for "celebrity sightings". Use plants and flowers as well as candlelight in candleholders (never leave an open flame).

ORGANIZE PARTY DETAILS:
Pass hors d'oeuvres as well as stationery displays. Plan a layout of the party. Plan a layout of the party using china, silver serving pieces and crystal glassware. Valet parking would add to the ambience of the evening - this is over the top for most home parties but would add to the fun. Organize all the decorations and test any you have to make sure they work properly.

SHOPPING LIST: Menu items and decoration. Rent, borrow or buy plates, glasses, silverware, serving pieces, linens, flowers and plants, candles.    

SCHEDULE OF TASKS: Organize a list of what needs to be done and when. Set up all the electrical decorations two days ahead – test to make sure they work. Decorate the day before. If ordering food/ hiring help/ renting supplies, call a few days before and confirm details.

LOGISTICS: Understand your guests' needs and plan for them. Check parking and directions. Go over the layout of your party and make sure it is easy to move about.

TRAFFIC FLOW: Plan where you will place everything and how guests will get from one spot to another.

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