To date, I have never planned a Hollywood party, but I have made a cake appropriate to share with this post. It was for a 70th birthday party and the birthday boy loved old Hollywood and the Rat Pack. As you can see, I included old movie reels, red carpet, stars, the Hollywood sign, old clapboards, filmstrip, and for the Rat Pack, I spelled out all the original members names.
I also had a cake order last month for a little girl's glitter and glamour birthday party. It was held at a local children's salon and all the party guests got their hair done and nails painted. Just the thing for six year olds! Anyway, here is the cake I made for that.
So back to event plans, the obvious details that come to mind for a Hollywood glamour party are a black and white color scheme, glitter, bling, boas, black and white photos, red carpet, etc. Other details I think would be fun are huge feather plumes, top hats for the boys, and what about a backdrop behind the red carpet for guests to have their picture taken like real celebrities. You could even design a logo specific to your event (in this case something with the #1 involved).
This couple had a red carpet backdrop customized for their wedding. What a great idea! An interactive station for your guests.
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Image via Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
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No, way! Look at this top hat light fixture!!!! Wouldn't that be adorable say over the cake or something!? I realize it is probably pretty expensive for a one time event, but it looks like a pretty easy DIY project. I'm pretty sure there are do-it-yourself lighting kits at any of the big box stores (Home Depot, Lowe's, maybe even Wal-mart) Ikea even had a cord and bulb system a while back that you could easily put into a hole you cut out of the top. I HAVE to find an event to use this. Source
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Look at these little top hat favor boxes. So cute! Notice the little black dress place cards they have too - perfect for a Hollywood glamor dinner party. Or Oscar party? Photo source
Boxes available here. I realize they are from the UK, but I couldn't find any source here in the US.
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What about this for the birthday girl to sit in!? A little child's sized director chair. Source
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And finally, what about having an old classic black and white movie playing on a large backdrop/screen. The adults would love this!
Anyone else have any inspiration, ideas or images? Come on, share! So Jillmarie, I hope this helps you. We would all love to see your daughter's party when it's all done. Send some pictures! Happy entertaining!
6 comments:
What about the photos on the red carpet or a photo booth with everyone wearing boas and these movie star looking sunglasses for kids from Baby Gap:
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=50291&vid=&pid=745254&scid=745254002
I love that first cake!
Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
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Hi, I'm Lanie Mckinney, Denise Mckinney's daughter. Do you remember me? I love your blog. I was wondering if you had any good ideas for me turning double digits. I'm nine, and I want to have an awesome 10th birthday party. Last year, I did a music video, and that was a sucess, and we think it will be a sleepover. I love the mailing tube idea and the wishing tree. That's kind of why I'm trying to stick to a wish/dream theme. Can you help me?
Going with the idea Anne had for the photo with the backdrop, you could have every guest take a photo with the birthday girl. You could then send that picture in everyone's thank you notes.
Thanks Anne! It's Lanie again. Thanks for the great ideas! I had to cut the list down to make it in the budget range. But all of the ideas got me going and I found more great ideas. Thanks again.
- Lanie
I am doing an Hollywood party for my daughter and I am having a hard time trying to fine fun activities to do for five year old children any ideas any one
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