Official Oscar Party Sneak Peek: Event Design

Upon entering the event room of the famed Hollywood Kodak Theater, breath-taking arrangements of delicate glass balls seemed to float above. Similar to large, glass Christmas ornaments, these orbs were suspended from the ceiling in clusters reminiscent of clouds. The balls were highlighted by firefly lights, which added a sense of movement as if glass bubbles were drifting over the crowd.

Celebrity florist and owner of MARK'S GARDEN, Mark Held designed extraordinary centerpieces for the dining tables. Most striking was an ornate metalwork vase accented with dangling crystals. The vase contained golden James Storey orchids encircled by a lush red rose collar.

Other tables were styled with low black box arrangements of tufted red roses and slender glass vases each topped with a beautiful ball of roses. All of Held's designs epitomized the event's theme of elegance and contemporary glamour.

One of the tabletop designs in the ballroom will feature a mirrored dining surface on a large rectangular table that seats 14 guests. Deep red accessories from china serving platters to a trio of crimson stemware for each guest will accessorize the table. Gold silverware completes individual place settings.

Another table design will infuse shades of gold from shimmering tablecloths with red glass accents and transparent Kartell "Bourgie" Table Lamps. Red Ecuadorian roses will surround these baroque designer lamps at the base.

High collar booths upholstered in red velvet will juxtapose contemporary Lucite chairs with red suede seats. Other chairs will be golden metal spindle-back with a basket-weave pattern. Red suede-covered railings will further define the room and give the overall design scheme a seamless flow.

Nine diverse sections will be created within the ballroom using a variation of the contrasting tabletops as described above, luxurious fabrics, and exquisite design details throughout the space. Tufted wall surfaces accented by mirrors will add a sophisticated elegance to the event room and give the illusion of expanded space. Gold ultra suede banquettes and mirrored cube tables will provide an inviting lounge atmosphere for the stars to relax and catch up with one another.

The 80th Academy Awards Governors Ball promises to be a spectacular event! Wolfgang Puck has put together an incredible menu including an Antipasto platter with "Oscar" shaped pastry topped with smoked salmon, caviar and creme fraiche.

During the sneak peek, Puck whipped up another menu item for all to sample - Black Winter Truffle Macaroni and Cheese. Sterling Vineyards has crafted a custom blend of wines for the awards gala and the signature cocktail features Patron Tequila. All of the event details planned for Oscar night are in my other articles: Wolfgang Puck's Menu, and Wine, Champagne, and Cocktails, and see a gallery of photos in my blog, Partini.

Be inspired by the glamorous details here and host your own Oscar party at home. Provide guests with a real Red Carpet entrance and other great Oscar decor items from PartyShelf.com.