Food & Entertaining - Party Planner

The ultimate Hollywood-style party

By: Lesle Gibson

Lesle Gibson, founder of three L.A. celebrity hotspots, dishes on how to plan an A-list party in time for Hollywood’s awards season.

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6 Snap the moment

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As your guests arrive, snap pictures of their attire and do quick one-minute interviews to see "who they’re wearing." After downloading the images, you can run the loop on a computer slideshow and show off all their Oscar-inspired outfits throughout the night.

7 Set the mood with music
Play the soundtracks of some of the nominated films to help create the ambiance. A.R. Rahman's unique mix of Bollywood with hip-hop from the nominated film Slumdog Millionaire is a great choice!

8 Dine like the stars
Channel the L.A. vibe with a California-inspired menu. Consider pairing delectable bite-sized recipes such as California Ripe Olive Skewers or Wild Rice, Grapes and Blue Cheese Stuffed Port Poached Pears with Californian wines for a truly authentic menu. Check out some California-inspired recipes.

9 And the award goes to …
Add an extra level of pizzazz and host an awards ceremony for your guests by recognizing the night's best dressed, best impressions and celebrity look-alikes. Award guests with faux Oscars and encourage them to make acceptance speeches during the commercial breaks.

10 Take-home treats
Send your guests home with a little treat to wrap up the party. A small bottle of any California-grown wine is a nice option.

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