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June 12, 2019 By Jenna 24 Comments

Red Carpet Theme Party

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Roll out the red carpet and create your own Hollywood using these red carpet theme party ideas! You’ll throw a VIP party that no one will ever forget!

While the Circus’ birthday is in May, she started talking party themes in January.

And promptly after her birthday party this year, she started talking themes for next year’s party.

I told her she had to nail down a theme no later than one month before her party. She was all over the place with themes, y’all – Power Rangers, dolphins, cats, dance party, dadadadadada.

A few days before the deadline, she said she wanted a “country music awards party.” Yes, you know my heart swelled in that moment, folks.

The more we talked, the more it became obvious that she wanted lots of different types of music played at her party though – not just country and she also wanted people to dress up if they wished. So, we morphed her birthday party into a red carpet party that encompassed her country music awards party and a little touch of Hollywood…

Red Carpet Party Ideas

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VIP Party Invitations

For her invitations, I wanted to combine the music and red carpet themes together.

Red Carpet Theme Party

I made her invitations myself using Picmonkey. On the back, we taped on another piece of paper that had a URL for people to go to to RSVP and add some songs to the party playlist. I know – we’re super extra. And unapologetically so.

VIP Passes

VIP Party

Upon entering the party, every kiddo got their very own All Access VIP pass. The kids loved them and thought they were so cool. Again, I made these myself using Picmonkey. I bought this pack of lanyards to put each pass in. Get the VIP pass printable file here! These also made a great party favor for the kids.

Hollywood Party Swag Station

Red Carpet Party Ideas

Black Tablecloths / Gold Fringe Backdrop / 7 Balloon / Red Carpet Runner

After receiving their VIP pass, the kids went downstairs to the VIP lounge (a.k.a. the cleaned out den). On the way in, they could stop by the swag station and adorn themselves with gear if they so wished.

To create the backdrop for the swag station, I hung up a couple of black plastic tablecloths from the ceiling and then layered on a gold fringe backdrop. On top of that, a simple “7” balloon.

Red Carpet Party

I put a table in front of the tablecloths, then covered that with another black tablecloth and pulled some of the gold fringe over the table. I used shiny things from around the house to hold all the swag.

Red Carpet Birthday Party

My ice bucket collection came in pretty handy – two of those held the play microphones I made for the kids. Tutorial for the DIY kids microphone is here! I used a small acrylic vase to hold play pearl necklaces.

Red Carpet Theme Party Ideas

Top Hats / Bow Ties

Even the marble cheese board got in on the action! It held top hats and bow ties. All the swag doubled as party favors for the kids as well.

Red Carpet Party Decoration Ideas

The red carpet runner in front of the swag table led on into the VIP lounge….

Red Carpet Party Backdrop

Red Carpet Party Backdrop

I took one wall in the den and created a backdrop to pose against when walking the red carpet.

DIY Red Carpet Backdrop

Red Carpet

Tutorial for making the backdrop is here! My bestie, Jason came through with all the albums. He already had some that were painted gold, so I didn’t have to paint any! Always have a friend who is extra like you, folks. They are often the only other one who gets you. 😉

DIY Stanchions for Hollywood Party

I just couldn’t bring myself to do a red carpet party without stanchions. These are really expensive to buy and I did find a place where I could rent them locally, but for less than the amount to rent them, I was able to make my own that we can keep for future parties or for the Circus to play with anytime. I’ll have the tutorial up for these soon!

The Lounge Area

Lounge Area for VIP Party

The Circus wanted dancing at her party. In order to create a dance space, I moved a few things out of the den and rearranged the sofa to provide a big open space for dancing between the lounge area and the backdrop. I strategically placed the sofa in front of the fireplace so no drunk on Capri Sun kiddos would fall into it. 😉

For decorating here, I hung plastic red tablecloths over the bookshelves, then hung more gold records on top of them and threw in some albums to add to the decor.

Music Dance Party Decorations

There were also trophies for the kids to take home as favors, since this was a red carpet music awards party. 😉

And of course, cupcakes.

Kids Red Carpet Birthday Party Cupcake Toppers

The Circus requested cupcakes instead of a cake, so that was easy for me – Hello, Publix! I made simple cupcake stands by gluing old records to candlestick holders spray painted gold.

Star Cupcake Toppers for Kids Birthday Party

For toppers, I cut some stars out of gold card stock using my Silhouette and then hot glued two together per toothpick. Easy peasy.

A good time was had by all.

And don’t think for a second those stanchions and red carpet didn’t get toppled over and pulled up by the crazed dance party a time or two.

That’s a wrap for our red carpet birthday party. We definitely do birthday parties big around here, I won’t deny that, but they’re only little once right? Before long, she’s just going to want me to drop her at the movies with her friends for her birthday. 😳

Looking for more party ideas?

DIY Party Background for $5 – use this video tutorial to make a super simple party background in whatever colors fit your party’s theme!

Simple DIY Party Decorations on a Budget – lots of ideas for party decor that can be customizable to all sorts of different party themes.

Picmonkey Invitation Tutorial – learn how to make your own party invitations using the online photo editor and creator, Picmonkey.

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VIP Red Carpet Party Ideas

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  1. Candy Thomas says

    June 12, 2019 at 8:46 am

    WOW!! That’s all… just WOW!! I would never show this to my 26 and 23 year olds because the guilt they eoyld mske me feel would ne terrible!😉

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:47 am

      Thanks, Candy! I’m sure they wouldn’t do that!

      Reply
  2. Tracey says

    June 12, 2019 at 8:52 am

    Great party and ideas! You are so clever! Always enjoy your posts!

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Thanks so much, Tracey!

      Reply
  3. Lynn O'Brien says

    June 12, 2019 at 8:55 am

    Adorable! Love alll of your decorations and the album cupcake stands – BRILLANT!

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Thanks, Lynn! Those were so easy to make! I’m going to hold onto them for future use – they’re too fun not too!

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    June 12, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    What a Rockin’ Mom!–MWB

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Thanks, Karen! I do my best!

      Reply
  5. Shirley says

    June 12, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    You do the best parties! Your attention to detail is amazing. I love that Landry wanted the Country Music Awards as her theme. You’ve set the bar high for next year!
    I’ve got that “Scarecrow” album also on vinyl. It’s a great album.

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:48 am

      Thanks, Shirley! I know – I have no idea what we’ll do next year! hahahaa! It is a great album isn’t it? I love my vinyl!

      Reply
  6. Susan the Farm Quilter says

    June 12, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    What a great party!!! Just had to share on Facebook so my daughter and her SIL could make use of your fabulous ideas! I’ll never forget the Indian party my mom threw for me and my brother (birthdays were 5 days apart). She made a teepee big enough for adults to put in the backyard, the boys got bows, arrows and headbands and she made cradle boards for all the girls. My brother and I both had the proper costumes made for us as well! I think I used my costume for Halloween that year as well!!

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    • Jenna says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:49 am

      Thanks, Susan! I think you’ve told me about your Indian party before and I’m just as wowed by it then as I am now – your mom killed it with that one!

      Reply
  7. Pam says

    June 13, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    So about next year…..how ’bout a tea party. Invite Kate & Megan and of course they’ll bring along Prince George and Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and Prince Archie. Be sure to include Dolly and Blake & Gwen 🙂 It would be nice to have The Donald and Melania with Baron too ~There’s plenty of time to round out the guest list as she sees fit! Still not topping the 7th though!! That was just off the chart! Kudos to YOU, Mom!

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    • Jenna says

      June 20, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      hahahahahaha!!!! Oh my – we wish, Pam!!

      Reply
  8. Tammy (Pa) says

    June 14, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    WOW that’s one great party theme…!!! Great job…!!!

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    • Jenna says

      June 14, 2019 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks, Tammy!

      Reply
  9. Julie says

    June 15, 2019 at 11:02 am

    OMG……all of this is so cute/cool/creative! .how WILL you ever top this for next year? and look forward to seeing what happens next year. I can only imagine how her Sweet 16 party will be…………You Rock!!! What a memory and hope there were lots of pictures!!

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    • Jenna says

      June 20, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks, Julie! I know – I have no idea how I’m going to top next year! haha!

      Reply
  10. Stephanie S. says

    June 16, 2019 at 3:43 am

    Girlfriend another great year and I do believe the best yet. Wonderful props. You go girl.

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    • Jenna says

      June 20, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Stephanie!

      Reply
  11. creativejewishmom/sara says

    June 17, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Brilliant Jenna, so many amazing details! Love those record cupcake stands, fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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    • Jenna says

      June 20, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Uncle Lynn says

    June 24, 2019 at 11:40 am

    And, remember she is already thinking about next year

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  13. Desiraye says

    May 25, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    Stanchions tutorial? Or at least a list of materials used please!!

    Reply

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