One week from today is the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, also know as "the Oscars" or the gay man's Superbowl. There is no better occasion to host a few or a few hundred friends for a gala of your own to watch the show.Make the arrival to the event special by setting up a red carpet runner from the street to your front door. Event rental companies offer these very inexpensively as well as the stantions and red ropes to keep back all the "paparazzi and screaming fans." Flank your front door with life sized golden statue cutouts available online from party supplies sites like Shindigz.com.
If you have room, a great way to decorate the inside of the house is to put up full-sized posters of all the films nominated for "Picture of the Year". These can be ordered through websites like MoviePosters.com. Make sure all the TVs in the house are on and tuned to the telecast, starting with the pre show red carpet arrivals. Some elegant, light hors d'oeuvres displayed prominently, served simply with Champagne or a full bar is all that is required, as guest will only need nibbles and drinks this late in the evening.
One other touch your guests are sure to love is a recreation of a movie theater concession stand. Drape a six foot banquet table with a luxurious red linen to the floor and top with an old fashioned popcorn machine on loan from the event rental company. Stop by the Dollar Store and pick up tons of boxed movie candies and line them up on the table just like your favorite theater does. The sound and smell of fresh popping corn and the array of indulgent sweets will have your guests thrilled with delight. May the best movie win!
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