Thank you to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring this post. As always all opinions are 100% my own and honest
Oscar party time is here and oscar party tips is what we need. If you know me, the last time I hosted the Oscars was 2011. No joke, 2011. Since then I have spent it in my pajamas sipping on, well, tea, and Milano cookies. But, it’s 2017 and times are changing. Life is not as long as we thought, and the years are flying by. So, this year I joined forces with the amazing and beautiful CJ from All Dressed Up With Nothing to Drink and Cost Plus World Market to grab our friends, and well strangers/neighbors, to enjoy a night at a killer local venue in Chicago and enjoy food, drinks, and celebrities. If you are hosting here are some tips, if you have no plans, well then, join me! Seriously, invite at the bottom of the post.
Oscar Party Tips & Ideas
First You Need Drinks
Any good party needs a signature cocktail. Now I am no mixologist so having the party at a restaurant was key. Their own mixologist will put together a special cocktail for the evening, most likely it will include some bubbly for the occasion. If you are not headed out, you can grab some Segura Viuda (aka bubbly) and Limoncellino from Cost Plus World Market and make a quick and simple Limoncello Cocktail. You know this is the route I would do cause it’s easy and quick to make for each guest.
Step 1
All you have to do is pour your champagne into your flutes, aren’t these from World Market the cutest glammiest flutes
Step 2
Then, add a splash of their Lemoncellino
Step 3
Rim the top of these glammy flutes with sugar and add a lemon slice
Second You Need Nibbles
Okay, so another plus about having it at a restaurant is the food. You can have them make a preset spread, and a salad that guest can enjoy. You know, it’s the Oscar’s we aren’t going to be chowing down on burgers while watching gorgeous ladies at their finiest. So, a perfect charcuterie board, a delish salad and some meatballs will hit the spot.
Third You Need Sweets
We all know that when we get together sweets are a good thing. But we don’t want to go crazy on a huge piece of cake, okay maybe we do, but some small chocolate bites, like World Markets —–, and gummi bears are just our friends. Love that World Market sells a huge bag of these! Now, I can’t just throw them in a dish at an Oscar Party, so here I placed them in Apothecary Jars from World Market. They are a steal and come in a variety of sizes. Hey, and later you can use them in your bathroom to store Q-tips and cotton balls. Just sayin’
karen says
This setup is super inspiring to me! I am all about a chic bar cart and fabulously displayed beverages. You nailed it. I am heading to World Market to see if they have more of these gold glasses!
Tereza says
Can I come over too please? The set up looks amazing – probably the best house party decor I’ve ever seen. The cocktails look dreamy! x
Theresa says
It looks like you are going to have a blast! I wish I was at your party!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
I hope so 🙂
Jessi says
I love the setup! It looks great. I have a friend having an Oscars party, I will have to send this to her.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
awe great! thank you for sharing.
Rachael @ This is our Bliss says
Love your tips and your styling is GORGEOUS!! Hoping I can make it on Sunday!! Oh and I’m beyond obsessed with the new site and logo. It is beautiful, girlfriend! xo
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
awe thank you!!! means a lot coming from you (about the site and all). still learning a lot about wordpress and plugins and all. ugh. anyway, hope you can come Sunday, bring your gal pals too!
Terri Steffes says
In love with the gold glasses! I have to see if our World Market has them. My daughter is in Chicago and loves the city. She’s been there less than a year and says she will never move!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
the glasses are adorable. I love them! also, welcome to Chicago (to your daughter). the windy city is great! summer even more so.
Belle says
That sounds like a fun event! And the food and drinks all looked really good! I love the set up too!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Adrienne Carter says
Your pictures are so dreamy! What is a party without sweets? Love the candy idea.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
exactly, some old school candy all the way
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
Wow, what an incredible set up for a party. I love the glasses and the drinks look incredible! How do we get an invite?
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
lol, seriously though if you are in the Chicago area the event is open to everyone!
Tabitha Shakespeare says
This party looks absolutely gorgeous! Those flutes are amazing and the food look super yummy!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thank you! the flutes are from Cost Plus World Market
Robin Rue says
This is such a beautiful party setup. Those drinks are so tempting! I love all the gold colors.
Reesa Lewandowski says
OH I am obsessed with the look of your tablescape!! How fun!!! I am not even sure when the Oscars are honestly!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thank you! love a tablescape.
Di Hickman says
Love this! And yes World Market has a trove of treasures just waiting to be found. Those glasses are so cool, love the whole layout and vibe you created!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thank you! those glasses are a score at World Market
Heather says
What a beautiful spread! We used to do a big thing for the Oscar’s, but now with really little kids…it just doesn’t work the same. Looks like you are going to have an awesome night!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
yes, we all have littles too so that is why we are having it at a restaurant. lol.
Kiwi says
This look like a chic set up for the upcoming Oscars! Anything with sprinkles of gold will be a hit. I am rooting for Moonlight, Hidden Figures and Fences this weekend!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
oh, love that you know your movies!
Rachel says
I want to coem to this party! It looks amazing. I love your set up and the drink and salad looks really good.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
hey, if you are in chicago you can come!
Lydia says
OK, you’re setup is SO cute and fun!! How crazy is it that I’ve never watched the Oscars? I would totally come to this party, though, haha!
Heather says
I love your easy ideas! The candy really makes the table bright and popcorn is a classic staple for a night of movie awards!
Tara Holland says
Never hosted an Oscar party before, but I would come to yours. This looks great.
Brittany says
I’ve always wanted to throw an Oscar party! It would be such a fun thing to do with my girlfriends and I love all of your decorations! It looks so fun!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
yes! go for it and have an award theme party. it was fun
Dawn McAlexander says
The Oscars and the Grammys are the only two awards shows that I just can’t miss every year. My husband and I will sit there and each of us will try to guess who is going to win. It is so much fun.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
right? it’s fun. Especially when mistakes happen like announcing the wrong winner for best picture. oops
Amber Nelson says
Oh for fun! I do enjoy having Oscar parties. I love the look of your spread and the decor!
Jessica says
Love the set up I’m a huge fan of themed parties I’ve actually never thought of doing one for award shows but it’s definitely on my to do list now
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Thank you! it was fun to do and watching the awards with friends made it better
Caitlin says
All these goodies look AMAZING! Far better than watching the Oscars in my pajamas haha!