Looking for oscars watch party ideas that go beyond a bowl of popcorn? Think gold stars overhead, prediction ballots and a red carpet right at your door.
These pictures give you plenty to work with, including a few everyday displays you can adapt for awards night.
You can keep it simple or go all out.
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a red carpet entrance
We’re starting off strong with this Hollywood entrance. I love the oversized clapperboard sign and the gold stars scattered around it.
The red curtains and little stretch of red carpet make the doorway part of the party.
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For a smaller version at home, try a Hollywood sign above your doorway with a red runner underneath.
black and gold ballots
I am obsessed with this ballot setup. The red envelope, glittery stars and gold award silhouette make a printed sheet look so much more festive.
The ballot pictured is from 2019, so use an updated nominee list for your own party. Set out pens and have everyone make their picks before the awards begin.
sweet and savory snack trays
Don’t want to stick to candy? No problem!
This spread has tortilla chips around three dips, individual popcorn cartons and a tray of berries, cookies and white swirled treats.
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I especially love the little popcorn boxes lined up beside the trays. Try this mix if you want both sweet and savory options on your coffee table.
green flowers in a silver urn
If you’re looking for a decoration without stars or movie signs, this one is for you. Pale green flower clusters fill a silver-colored urn perched on a stack of books.
This is an everyday arrangement rather than an awards-themed display, but it’s a pretty detail to borrow for your entry table.
Hollywood photo props
How cute are these little bow ties and oversized glasses? The red, black, gold and silver-colored props include mustaches, lips, a top hat and an award silhouette.
Put a selection beside your photo spot so guests can choose their own combination. I’d definitely keep the clapperboard in the mix.
a film reel invitation
This may just be one of my favorite little details here. A round silver-colored tin is tied with string, then opened to reveal a reel-shaped insert and a long printed strip.
Borrow the idea for a movie-themed invitation, with your party details on the strip. The reel shape is the part I’d keep.
black and gold place settings
I love this black and gold table. The black plates sit on gold-colored chargers, with matching dark napkins held by square gold-colored rings.
A loosely gathered black runner goes down the middle between tall candleholders and black vases. If you’re serving dinner before the show, this gives you plenty of table inspiration.
striped snack labels
If you are looking for a small detail to add to your snack table, this one is for you. Pink-and-white stripes surround marquee-style labels for popcorn and strawberry lemonade. The little yellow stars are so cute.
Use the same label style for whatever you’re serving so the different dishes look like part of one setup.
awards night bingo
Who doesn’t love a little game while watching? These Oscar bingo cards have pink and red headers, striped borders and an award silhouette in the middle.
Make your own cards with moments to watch for, like a first-time winner or someone thanking the Academy. Have a pen waiting beside each card.
trophy cup favors
How adorable are these trophy-shaped favors? The gold-colored cups hold colorful goodies, with clear star-covered wrapping and gold ribbon around each one.
You could adapt this idea with wrapped sweets for your guests or save a trophy cup as a prize for the most correct award predictions.
a movie poster wall
Calling all horror fans, this wall is full of familiar movie posters. The black frames bring together titles including The Shining, Hellraiser and Friday the 13th.
These aren’t posters for the current Oscar nominees. For an awards-night version, borrow the grouped layout and swap in posters of the films you’re rooting for.
pink bows on coupe glasses
I am obsessed with the little pink bows on these glasses. The stacked coupes, pale flowers and small candleholders make such a pretty display.
You don’t need to recreate the whole tower to use this idea. Tie bows around the stems of glasses arranged in a single row for a simpler version.
pink flowers and a big screen
If you love a dressier party, there’s plenty to borrow from this room. The screen reads Oscars Nominees Luncheon, with gold-toned curtains behind it and pink flowers across the dining tables.
This is a large event setup rather than a living-room watch party. Try a smaller take with pale pink flowers near your seating area and an unobstructed view of the screen.
gold stars and pink bows
These glittery gold stars are just too cute. Each one sits on a slender stick with a pale pink bow tied underneath.
For your party, arrange a few in a small vase beside the ballots. It’s a sweet way to repeat the pink and gold without adding another large decoration.
a savory grazing table
This is another snack spread worth saving, especially if you prefer savory food. Cheese cubes and slices sit between folded meats, berries, tomatoes and bowls of olives.
I love the handwritten labels beside the different cheeses.
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Borrow the little clusters rather than making one big pile. Use food-safe serving paper if you want to try the same layout.
a little voting station
Want to give your prediction ballots their own spot? This picture shows a general voting station, with a blue folding backdrop, red letters and a small ballot box.
For an Oscars version, switch the red, white and blue details to black and gold. Guests could drop their predictions into the box before the first award.
a framed photo collage
Last but definitely not least, we have this framed display of photos and cards. It isn’t an Oscars display, but I love the mix of sizes and the overlapping arrangement.
Borrow that layout for a board of favorite movie stills, nominee pictures or photos from your own party. Keep the large frame if you want everything gathered in one place.