ARTSY LIVING: AN OUTDOOR MOVIE PARTY
Our backyard movie night last weekend was a great success! After months of planning, it was such a relief that it went off without a hitch, and that everyone really enjoyed themselves. It was so much fun getting to hang out with all our friends (whom we hadn’t seen in so long!) and laugh and exchange stories, and finally cozy up to watch a movie.
Mardy and I picked up six dozen red balloons that we lined up from the street, all the way up the driveway, leading our guests into the party. (A sort of “red carpet” :)
I set up a popcorn booth with a random assortment of things I collected at flea markets. (The spotlight lamp is one of my favorite things ever.) We also got all our favorite boxed candies and got three different types of popcorn (regular butter, Hurricane, and Pirate’s Booty).
There were lots and lots of drinks.
Our movie screen and seats were all set up just in time, right before all our guests arrived!
We also created a photo booth, of course (It isn’t a real party without a photo booth, right? :). Mardy and I converted a big wooden gazebo into “Mann’s Chinese Theater”, hung red velvet up, gathered all sorts of props, and took goofy photos.
All the boys.
And all the lovely ladies.
Right before the movie started, I handed out pre-packaged s’mores to everyone (as inspired by this tutorial) – each of the seats had a side tables with a candle for making s’mores during the film.
We watched Anchorman :)
Mann’s Chinese Theater, lit up at night.
We even put up a Hollywood sign!
Everyone got all cozied up in their seats. They brought blankets and pillows…one couple even brought a sleeping bag! :)
It was such a fun, fun night!
{All photos: my own}
21 comments
This looks so cozy! Seems like you've done an enormous job to organize it all and even though they say planning is the best part, one can really see you all enjoyed the party. And nice garden btw :)
this could not look more amazing!!!
Lillian, this party is just all kinds of awesome! I love all the little touches like the smores and candy and decorations. You and Mardy did such an incredible job putting this together and I'm sure all your friends had a blast! Hope you have a great weekend, my dear friend.
This is so cute! I love reading your blog :) It makes me happy every time.
this is such a great idea, lillian! i want to try this with my friends now. :-) thanks for sharing!
also love the backyard..
Cutest movie night EVER!! great job
I love this Lil! I was totally looking forward to it since you posted about it last week ;) It looks like it was soo much fun – loved all the little added touches like the popcorn and smores too! That is one legit outdoor movie party! xo.
Oh WOW!! I would LOVE to go to a party like that one!! What a fantastic job you did!! I am beyond impressed.
You are so awesome! You really need to do this professionally. And I really really need to live closer to you so I can join in on the amazing fun.
How fabulous – that looks like such a fun night!
that looks a.m.a.z.i.n.g! I am so impressed – you went to such amazing lenghts to make the night perfect – you have some very lucky friends!
For real! THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY AMAZING/IMPRESSIVE. Straight up hardcore movie night done RIGHT. You and Mardy did such an amazing job. Bravo. I don't know what I love the most – the balloons, the lights (ah, those lights! do you keep them year round?! I would;) ), the drink supply ;), the props. Everything looks so cozy and amazing. Job well done:)
Thanks for all the sweet comments! :)
pen.ny –
We set up those lights just for the movie party, and it was so much work, so we decided to keep them up all the time! :) I love them too – I think they really set the scene for the party!
I can say that in my entire wwwife I've never – as in N.E.V.E.R – seen such a fun, loving, sweet detailed, full of gorgeous people and absolutely glorious hosts party. EVER!
When I get down from cloud nine I'm calling the Golden Globes Hosts and put them to shame :).
Thank you for sharing and have a lovely weekend!
Crazy – I used to have that exact same white cat corn popcorn.. label & all! What an awesome outdoor movie party! I hope to one day watch a movie outside like this, too.
lillian you are so fun!! i love all the little details, the food, and the extra's like the photo booth. you definitely know how to throw a party. i'm glad everything came together so well. hard work paid off!
That looks like the most perfect party! Everything looks so well planned and thought-out. And gorgeous yet comfortable.
wow! I am hiring you to plan my parties. this looks super fun. major props to you!
this looks amazing, what a great idea!!
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I totally love this idea. Can you tell me how did you make those loungers? Thanks!
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