The Oscars are going down this Sunday and since this is one of the year’s biggest events, you can’t just invite some pals over and sit around your TV all night. You need to make this a truly special event worthy of an Oscar! Oscar-themed parties have become an annual tradition for some so if you want to really make an occasion out of this, or if you want to top your party last year, take a look at our very important tips at throwing the ultimate Oscars party.
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Nail down a fun theme
Yes, an Oscars party is already a theme, but perhaps you want to specify it even more. Maybe a glamourous old Hollywood party, or a golden theme, or better yet, challenge everyone to come as their favourite movie characters of all time!
Dress Up
It’s the biggest award show of the year, so save your PJs for another time and have some fun dressing up! You don’t want to be on the worst dressed list, do you?
Decorate
There are so many fun decorations you can make for this party: old school popcorn containers, your very own mini Oscar statues, golden party hats and gold balloons, just to name a few!
Plan a golden feast
Food is super important at every party. Popcorn is, of course, a must at an Oscar party, but get creative and extravagant with your other offerings like sticking bow ties on your snacks or making golden toppings for your cupcakes! Oh, and don’t forget the fancy champagne!
Bring your phone
To Instagram every moment, but also to live-tweet the show because using your phone when you’re with your friends is annoying, but using your phone when you’re watching an award show with your friends is (sorta) acceptable!
Print out ballots
Start a friendly bet with your friends during the show and see how many winners you can predict!
Make a list of movies you want to watch
It’s super rare that anyone has watched all the films nominated for an Oscar so feel free to make a list of films you’d like to catch up on, post-Oscars! It’s never too late to jump on the Boyhood bandwagon, or whatever other movies you missed out on last year!
And don’t forget a box of tissues
Because some of those acceptance speeches are bound to bring you to tears.
