Host An Oscars TV Viewing Party

Red Carpet, Celebrities, Glamorous Gowns, Awards, and speeches being cut off half way, YES! we love the Academy Awards. The first time I truly fell in love with the Oscars was couple of years ago while visiting a friend in L.A. A small gathering turned into a Runway show, we were the judges and I just loved every moment. We have compiled a kit to help you host the best Oscars viewing party in town while staying on a budget.

1. INVITATIONS

Instead of using a conventional invitation, use an email invitation.  There's a variety of online services that allow you to email an invitation to your guest. We personally love Evite because it has a great selection of ready to use templates. It's free, convenient, and super easy to use. 

2. GLAM IT UP! 

 It's not an Oscars party unless you dressed up. Require that your guest wear award winning attire. Trust us, they'll love an excuse to dress up! Visit My Sis' Dress to borrow a dress and wow your guest at the red carpet. Alternatively, you can wear the dress in the back of your closet - remember the one you promised to wear more than once. 

3. FOOD 

Keep it simple and elegant! Serve appetizers and hors d'oeuvres such as meatballs, olives, and cheese. Have popcorn, cupcakes and cookies.
We love this Crostini Spread recipe by Glamour:

Pesto + sliced tomato + fresh mozzarella + basil leaf
Ricotta + smoked salmon + sprig of dill + lemon slice for garnish
Blue cheese + drizzle of honey + sliced pear or blueberries
Goat cheese + chives + cucumber slice

4. DRINKS

 Serve your favorite bubbly and have ginger ale or sparkling water available for nondrinkers. To glam up your drinks try adding an edible flower petal, a strawberry slice, raspberries or cherries.

You can also create a drink station and allow your guest to make their own drinks. 

5. GAMES

We love playing Fashion Police during the Red Carpet, follow us on twitter to chat with us about fashion and top trends of the night. For the show have ballots available for your guest to predict the Academy Award Winners. Popsugar has created a super cute printable ballot. You can also print out the official ballot at the Academy Awards website. 

6. CREATE A MEMORABLE ENTRANCE

 Purchase an inexpensive red carpet from your local party supplies store. Decorate you home with Black and Gold and greet you guest with a glass of bubbly at the door.

Still need more inspiration, visit our Pinterest for more inspiration and ideas to host the perfect party. We hope you have a great time.

xoxo,

The Sisters