Hollywood is source of seemingly infinite fascination with
teens. They are constantly looking to Hollywood for fashion tips, entertainment,
and, far too often, advice and guidance when it comes to daily life. The good
news is that while Hollywood may not be the theme you want your teens carrying
around with them every day it makes for a great birthday party theme if you are
inventive, creative, and can find the good in everything.
There are plenty of events in Hollywood that set the stage for elaborate and
very fun birthday party events that will impress even the most cynical of teens
and have their friends talking for weeks to come. Your teen's birthday may even
become the birthday event of the year if you plan carefully and put the full
power of your creativity into play for the big event. Remember however, that
whatever you plan must be somewhat flexible as teens are also notorious for
putting bumps into what would otherwise be a smooth ride.
One great Hollywood theme that is often a joy for teen parties, especially among
teen girls is the idea of an awards show. This includes the proverbial Red
Carpet, plenty of photo ops, and a dress code that is quite formal (this should
be noted in the invitations). It is all in good fun however and you do love your
children right? Besides, the planning of an event such as this can prove a
worthy challenge. You can use glittery star nameplates to indicate seating, have
the "Oscar Room" decorated elegantly with a white table clothe and fine china,
and have cameras flashing throughout the event to record important moments.
Don't forget the completely "Oscar worthy" goody bag. Great ideas to fill this
bag include items for facials, manicures, pedicures, a photo frame for the
fabulous photos you will be sending home, and an autograph "scrapbook" in which
you can all work to create a scrapbook of the evening with photographs and
autographs.
Diva dinner. This idea for a glamorous Hollywood themed birthday is a little
more irreverent than the notion of an Oscar party, which might make it a little
more entertaining. This is also the sort of party that is best left to girls
rather than attempting to include girls and guys. When your guests arrive
dressed to impress you will hand out feather boas and sunglasses that are worthy
of Hollywood (be fun and think "Glam"). You will want to have plenty of photo
ops throughout the evening so be sure to have cameras at the ready and create a
backdrop for more formal photos of all the divas together or any diva to take
with the birthday diva. You can all get together to make photo frames and bring
your photo with the birthday girl or the group en masse home with you when the
party ends.
Over the years Hollywood has brought many laughs, tears, sighs, and sobs into
our homes. It makes perfect sense that teens are so fascinated with the comings
and goings of people in this very unique city. Bringing the glitz and glam of a
Hollywood birthday party into your home for a night, or even a weekend is a
great way to make your teen a very happy teen but more importantly it is a while
it's fun on occasion to have all the attention that the lights of Hollywood can
bring it's even better to have friends and family who love you.
