In order to throw a Hollywood party theme, you need to decide at an early stage exactly what kind of party you are going to host. You could have it based on a particular movie, on actors or even have an Oscars ceremony.

It is important though that which ever you decide to go for, you have to single mindedly create that one theme, excluding all other themes for it to be effective.

Get some cardboard for your invitations and cut out some Oscar statue shapes. Address them to the VIP.

Depending on what theme you have gone for your costumes will be of famous movie characters, stars or if your party is an Oscars ceremony, your guests should dress black tie. Ladies in this instance will be in their very best cocktail dresses.

Perhaps you can have an award for the best and worst costumes. Get some Oscar statues for this.

Line your entrance with a red carpet. When inside, your guests should be greeted by a photographer waiting to take a glamour shot in front of a Hollywood backdrop.

Get some props for your Hollywood party theme such as; movie posters, props such as a Walther PPK, Oscar statues, a directors chair and famous street signs such as Broadway, Hollywood Boulevard and of course the famous Hollywood sign.

For your music, you could play the soundtrack from your favourite movie. Otherwise consider classics such as Stardust and Singing in the Rain.

Consider hiring a waiter to serve the food. Simple finger buffet food will suffice.

The obvious choice of drink for your Hollywood “A listers” would be champagne. Place it in coolers around the room and have some of your props nearby. Your waiter could of course also serve the drinks!