Who needs the Oscars when you can throw your own red carpet party
at home? Here's how to do it with style.
- If you're not a whiz on Photoshop, enlist someone who is! Create the invitation as if you're hosting an awards show, addressing it with something like: "You are cordially invited to the first annual red carpet party to celebrate the ..."
- With your guests' character traits in mind, think of possible awards categories. For example: "biggest lip gloss addict", "funniest person" or "best dressed". Choose five nominees for each category (remembering to include everyone at least once) and ask guests to fill in a ballot when they arrive at the party.
- Being a red carpet party, dress code should be black
tie. This means suits for guys and long dresses for girls. If you can't afford
to hit the shops, visit a formal wear hire store, or check out your local
Vinnies for retro gear. You might want to organise a hair and beauty bar in your
bedroom for your close friends to get ready in together before the party. If the
event isn't being held at your house, you could even chuck in with your mates
to hire a limo to drive you to the party — how rockstar is that?!
- Create a handout instructing guests on what will be happening during the night, such as when the awards will be presented and when the food will be served. You may want to organise a friend to sing, or a band to perform.
- Choose a few friends to act as presenters, nominate an M.C (read: the host) and a trustworthy friend to count the ballots (and place notes with the winning names into envelopes for the presenters). Ask siblings or parents if they'll act as photographers and DJs.
- Think of what you can use as trophies — chocolate Easter bunnies and toys (such as action figurines) might work. Consider buying some silly goodies from a joke shop (think: whoopee cushions, plastic snakes) and let the winners do a lucky dip. And don't forget the goody bags! Fill mini carry bags with sweets, and anything else you can rustle up (think: sparkly pens, stickers, silly knick-knacks, a CD of the tracks played during the night).
- Ask one of your friends if they're up for hosting an after party, or organise to hold it at somewhere fun where guests can change into their casual clothes and let their hair down.
In all you do let your guest feel honoured. If you still need more help on your red carpet event, call +2348035731303, or send a mail to jayzevents2013@gmail.com.
Above all, you cant be a host and not attract all eyes. You just have to look good.
