Basing your office Christmas party on a
particular theme will be certain to get your colleagues and friends talking
before the big day, especially if they’re required to dress up for the occasion.
The question is, what will appeal to your diverse mix of workmates?
We’ve already shared ideas about themed parties
spanning decades from the 1920s to the 1980s and a casino-based event. But if none
of them excite you, why not consider a Hollywood-themed affair instead?
Most people will have some interest in films
or have a favourite actress or actor, so everyone should be able to get into
the party spirit in one way or another. And with a theme like this, you can
take it as far as your imagination and budget will allow.
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| Hollywood face masks (pack of 6) |
Invite your colleagues and friends to come
dressed as an actual movie star for the night or to wear a tuxedo or evening gown.
After all, if they want to feel like a movie star, it’s only fitting that they should
look like one. A Charlie Chaplin outfit should be easy to put together for the
men, while the women could transform themselves into Marilyn Monroe with the right dress, a blonde wig and red lips.
No Hollywood party would be complete without a red
carpet to welcome the stars of the show. Encourage everyone to pose as they
walk down it and, if possible, enroll a colleague or two to help you film them
or take photographs.
You could even ask one of your more extrovert team members
to announce each guest as they walk down the red carpet and then interview them
with questions such as, 'How do you feel about your new movie?’ or ‘Who designed your outfit tonight?’
If your guests are up for a bit of role-play, then this could be a really fun way to get them in the mood. There will undoubtedly be a few witty responses among your more good-humored work colleagues that will be sure to raise a few laughs. A red-carpet, lifesize stand-in cutout will also create a great photo opportunity and
get everyone pairing up.
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| These film reels are perfect to use as table centrepiece or decorations |
You can go all out on jazzing up the party venue itself
as there’s so much Hollywood paraphernalia available. Decorate the walls with
clapperboards and Hollywood street sign cutouts,
and adorn tables with film reel centrepieces,
Lights! Camera! Action! confetti and black glittered
star balloons with co-ordinating star balloon weights. And to help your workmates
feel they’re in good company, you could even have them mingle with celebrity
guests such as Daniel Craig or Marilyn Monroe – well, lifesize cutout versions
of them anyway.
As
far as the entertainment goes, you can organise anything from an awards event
to a talent show. An entertainment trivia quiz on award-winning actors and
films is likely to go down well, or why not hold a ‘name
that tune’ contest and have your workmates guess which film each song came
from.
Whether you create your Hollywood celebration on a
grand or smale scale, one thing’s for certain. If you do it in style, it’s sure
to be a bit hit.
