Movie premiere party

FINAL TIPS & SHOPPING

Final tips and pointers

The movie party is nice because parents get a genuine break while the movie is on. But do put in the effort to make the kids feel they are genuinely attending a special event.

Consider playing the part of the popcorn vendor during the movie. Come into the theater loaded down with small bags to distribute to the kids. For an even more unique touch, rent an old fashioned popcorn maker to have near the 'theater'.

To really impress the kids and complete the theater experience, you may wish to rent a projector and screen. Lower end projectors can be rented fairly inexpensively, and if you have a white wall a screen is not really necessary.

Shopping list summary

Invitations:

www.FineStationery.com. If you've opted not to make the invitations yourself, you can't go wrong with the selection available online. Here is our favorite, but search for 'Movie Party' at www.FineStationery.com for more options.

Decorations:

	Balloons You can purchase a wide variety of balloons at Oriental Trading, but similar balloons are likely available at your local party store, which is a better option if you plan to have them helium filled.
	Streamers Match these to your balloon color choices.  Available at Oriental Trading or your local party store.
	Red Carpet You can buy cheap 'carpet' at some party stores, but our recommendation is heavy duty red wrapping paper. We have find this works well if properly anchored to the ground.
	Cardboard character cutout This is a great addition to your red carpet. Most party stores will rent these.

Activities:

	Popcorn bags or cups Use these for serving popcorn to the kids during the movie.
	Tattoos Your little budding celebrities will enjoy putting on temporary tattoos as they prepare for the red carpet.
	Face painting No need to hire a professional. Buy a decent kit and limit the options to simple designs. We have found the Klutz face painting book to be both good quality and very helpful for beginners
	Boas, ties, purses, sunglasses, costume jewelry, hats and scarves Most of these could be purchased at a large online retailer like Oriental Trading.

Favors:

	Popcorn bags Get double use out of your popcorn bags by using them as your favor bags.
	Popcorn Send each child home with an individually wrapped packet of microwave popcorn.
	Sunglasses These can be bought in bulk at oriental trading. You can either give these away during the dress up session or in a favor bag at the end.
	Hollywood-themed stickers An easy favor bag stuffer and a favorite for the younger kids.
	Movie gift certificates Pick these up at your local theater and help take the sting out of today's hefty ticket prices.

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