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How to Host an Oscar Party

Celebrate the Academy Awards in style and get everything you need right here in town.

On Sunday, the 83rd Academy Awards, the oldest award ceremony of its kind, will be broadcast live in 200 countries around the world. Even if you’re not a movie buff or up on the nominees, it’s a media event worth watching and watching well. Host your own Oscar party and find everything you need, casual or formal, right here in town.

Invites & Decor

will help you design your invitations. They have an assortment of blank invitations to choose from and custom printing available.  For a casual gathering, they also have gold paper plates, napkins and balloons. If you’re hosting a more formal affair, on Mission has elegant tableware including crystal, china, silver and fine table linens.

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For floral arrangements, Evon Munoz, owner of , says she can make a formal arrangement using a tall clear vase wrapped with tea leaves and filled with roses, hydrangeas, twigs and orchids and for something more casual a short cube vase with compact roses with votive candles around it.

Food & Drink

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Catering is an excellent option if you want to be able to watch the ceremony with friends. There are great catering choices in town for all types of food and in all price ranges. A sushi platter from is a fun and easy to eat food for guests. also has a catering menu which includes crab crakes, lobster claws, shrimp and more. too has a wide range of choices. You can start with warm or cold hors d’oeuvres and then move on to a main course of traditional lasagna or a braised lamb shank with carrots, potatoes and peppers, and a dessert of bars, cookies a cake or tart.

If you prefer more casual finger foods, can make an assortment of sandwiches and salads. Their mini chocolate éclairs or cream puffs are an easy and delicious dessert option.

in San Marino can help you pair your wine and food and has a good selection of champagne.

Extras

Invite everyone to come early to have your own version of the red carpet commentary. To get everyone involved, pass out ballots and have them vote on the nominees. If you want to have prizes for the winners, has unique gift ideas for all ages. Movie passes, floral arrangements or gift cards are also good ideas.

 The Academy Awards will be held Sunday, February 27th at 5pm. For more information go to Oscar.org

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