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Award Season Hosting Guide

Award Season Hosting Guide

How to Host the Perfect Award Season Viewing Party

By Romilly Newman: Host Extraordinaire

antique silver bowls filled with potato chips and slices of prosciutto and amaretto cookies next to a platter of thick bread topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and salame

VIEWING PARTY ESSENTIALS

wood side table with cocktail station including bottles of saratoga spring water and mixers and garnishes next to a silver ice bucket and a thin tapered candle

CREATE A DIY COCKTAIL STATION


Designate a corner of the room for sparkling cocktails galore. Set a table with chilled bottles of Saratoga, champagne, coupes, mixers, a silver ice bucket, and garnishes. Let guests top up and sip all night. No fuss, all fun.


DIM THE LIGHTS


Create a warm atmosphere by lowering the lights and lighting candles. Draw attention to the Globes while assuring you and your guests look their best.

romilly newman standing in front of a fireplace next to a wood table with her hand on a bottle of saratoga spring water that is part of a cocktail mixing station

USE THE REAL THING


I opt for linen cocktail napkins. They make every occasion feel special, and can easily be washed and reused for your next celebration.

GET INVOLVED


Print out nomination ballots for a dose of healthy competition. Have your guests fill out their picks before the awards start. That way, everyone is extra invested during the show. The winner gets an extra slice of cake or scoop of mousse.

PARTY FAVORS


Place individually wrapped Amaretto cookies on a platter for guests to grab on their way out. Low lift, big impact, and you’ll leave everyone with a sweet taste in their mouth

bottles of amaro and saratoga sparkling water next to a hand stirring a cocktail with an orange garnish

THE COCKTAIL

THE GOLDEN GIRL SPRITZ

1 oz Amaro
0.25 oz simple syrup (adjust for sweetness)
2 oz Saratoga Sparkling
4 oz Champagne
1 fresh sage leaf
Orange Peel for garnish
Ice