Establish the theme with your invitation – Send guests a Hollywood-themed invite from an online invitation service, or for a more formal invite, try the Oscar-themed Party Invitations from Party Basics.

Create your own drama with a red carpet, paparazzi-filled entrance. Rent a red carpet from Red Carpet Runway. Hire a student from the local college’s Drama Department to interview guests as they stroll the red carpet, asking questions like, “who are you wearing?” A professional (or non-professional) photographer can snap photos of guests as they enter. The photos can be used as a party favor. Renting a strobe light and placing it at the end of the red carpet will also give the feeling of flashing cameras.

Allow guests to rub shoulders with the stars by placing life-sized cut-outs of Oscar nominees around the room. Create your own images at Wallhogs.com. This will make another unique party favor for guests to take home.

Social Couture’s Hollywood Glam tabletop décor will add just the right sparkle to your evening.

Check back later this week for tasty Oscar Night recipes and cocktail suggestions.