Did you tune into the Oscar Awards this Sunday night? While I generally always watch the big show, I’ve never actually had a full-on Oscar party. Until this year! Orville Redenbacher’s asked me and Chels if we wanted to have some friends over to enjoy the Oscars, popcorn, and lots of other fun stuff. We obviously jumped at the idea! Or should I say we got popping? Sorry, that was lame 
The party was meant for watching the Oscars and celebrating the new Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowls. We were psyched to receive tons of these bowls in the mail to share with all our guests.
Of course, we prepared plenty of other treats to go along with the popcorn.
When each guest walked in, we made sure they received the signature champagne grapefruit cocktail that we made:
And we set our table with tons of appetizers:
Including homemade soft pretzels with a honey mustard dipping sauce:
A lovely taco dip:
Our own bacon caramel popcorn:
And, of course, a cheese plate. It wouldn’t be a WANM party without a cheese plate! Or bacon popcorn 
And don’t forget the wine!
We had all our guests walk down the grand red carpet:
Becca of @BeccaJane and Girls’ Pint Out:
Ryan of @OhRyanKelley and Jen of @IAmJDanger:
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Steven of @Folkinz:
Erin and Mike:
Katie and Libby:
Janel of @DietitianJanel and Aaron of @AaronMFunk:
Beth and Adam:
And, of course, us!
(I just realized that Chris was sadly not snapped on the red carpet… Despite the fact that he not only attended our party, but he played a huge part in making it happen, i.e. running our last-minute errands for us while we got things ready at the apartment).
After snaking on the appetizers for a bit, we brought out buffalo chicken mac and cheese:
And some delicious vegetarian chili with sweet potatoes.
And for dessert, popcorn cupcakes!
We also had beer cookies (that I’ll be posting about soon!) and these amazing salted chocolate clementines that Janel brought. Perfect little bites of sweet and savory.
While chowing down, we sat down to watch the big show. I have to say, it was so awesome to be watching the Oscars surrounded by so many friends. In addition to watching the show and eating, many of us were also tweeting away. If you use Twitter then you know how much fun it is when there’s an awards show going on!
We made sure to have plenty of movie theater candy for the show:
And feasted on lots of Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowl popcorn! The newly designed “bag” is actually… a bowl, which makes sharing and enjoying your popcorn a whole lot easier. And, who are we kidding, it saves you the hassle of doing an extra dish! Perfect for entertaining!
Orville Redenbacher’s also provided us with an Oscar’s Bingo game. It had us seriously paying attention to the show- and cheering for someone to fall, cry, make a political joke, thank God (which no one did!) etc.
Ryan and Jen’s winning Bingo card. One of the squares was “Woman wearing a Tux” so thank goodness Anne Hathaway put that tux on:
More shots of all our guests! We were going to have a formal “red carpet” dress code, but decided against it in favor for Sunday evening comfort.
And we loved that we brought together so many different groups of our friends. We met Becca through blogging years ago (before WANM even existed!) and Steven through Tumblr almost 3 years ago.
We met Janel through blogging, but it turns out my brother-in-law is in business school with her fiance, Aaron. And we have a ton of random connections!
And I still love the fact that my sister and brother-in-law live right down the street from me and Chris.
Of course, we’ve known Libby since elementary school
As our guests were leaving, we presented them with a fantastic gift bag:
Featuring a beautiful stainless steel bar tool set and drink mix from Crate and Barrel, a cocktail-making book, Red Box coupon, popcorn cup, and an Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowl! I totally miss the days of goody-bags at parties, so this part was fun.
As the show winded down, things got a little wild and the Oscar “after party” ensued:
We had a bit too much fun with the little Oscar statue and director’s board
Steven was our guest who saw ALL the movies up for Best Picture and guessed almost every category correctly on the ballot. He is a movie-watching genius! It’s so fun to watch awards shows with people who are really into it and knowledgeable, too!
And then Chels and I had one of our typical photo shoots with our Pop Up Bowls.
We had such an awesome Oscar party and have to give HUGE thanks to Orville Redenbacher’s for sponsoring this for us. They did so much for us and helped us to have a delightful evening with some of our favorite people. And we can’t thank them enough! And you have to admit, the Pop Up Bowls are pretty awesome.
Orville Redenbacher’s Oscar Award Giveaway!
We really wish you could have come to our Oscar watching party. Luckily, Orville Redenbacher’s is giving one of our readers their own Oscar Award swag bag! The Land’s End tote bag will include lots of fun stuff for making cocktails and getting red carpet glamorous. Oh, and a $100 American Express card to boot. Plus, plenty of Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowls You definitely don’t want to miss this one!
To win the swag bag, just comment on this post about what your favorite Oscar Awards moment was. If you didn’t watch, tell us why not. And be sure to tweet about this giveaway (using #Orville) for an extra entry! And for a third entry, become a fan of Orville on Facebook to keep updated on all things popcorn! Make sure you comment to let us know you tweeted and fanned Orville!
Be sure to leave your comments by Friday, March 4th at 11:59 EST to enter! Good luck!
[Sues and Chels]
Full disclosure: Orville Redenbacher’s provided us with absolutely everything we needed to throw our Oscar Awards party, including compensation for food, drinks, and more. As you know, we never blog about companies or products we don’t truly love no matter what they offer… so if you see it on WANM, you know we fully endorse it
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Wow – you girls went all out for this party! Looks like a blast. Sadly, I did not watch the Oscars, as I had to pick the hubs up at the airport. His flight was delayed and by the time we got home I was exhausted. Not exactly how I envisioned spending my 28th birthday evening, but what can you do?!
We didn’t watch the oscars. We have three little kids (4th on the way) and were just too tired to watch.
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I loved when Kirk Douglas presented or Justin Timberlake as Banksy
Love your popcorn photo shoot! LOL My favorite Oscar Moment was Colin Firth’s Acceptance speech for Best actor
I have a total crush on him! He’s so charming!
I didn’t watch the Oscars because I was driving home from a wedding planning extravaganza at my parents in PA. Looks like you had a fab party though!
I didn’t watch b/c I don’t have cable.. although this post makes me wish I did!!
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What an awesome giveaway! I loved watching all of Anne Hathaway’s outfit changes during the Oscars!
We did not watch – our kids were sick and needed comforting and so we snuggled up on the couch to watch a movie with them…but we did have Orville’s popcorn! Thanks for the chance to win…
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I loved Colin Firth’s acceptance speech. So cute. I wish he’d danced on stage, though.
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only watched the first 2 hours or so of the oscars – but my favorite part is always the red carpet – wasnt a huge fan of the oscars this year! looks like your party was awesomely fun!
my fave moment was natalie portman’s win!
I didn’t watch because I cannot get ABC on my TV.
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sadly… we are without cable, so I couldn’t watch…….
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I didn’t watch the Oscars because I was watching my precious but busy little one year old granddaughter.
I watched and loved that Natalie Portman won.
Sadly I didn’t get to watch, down and out with a cold! Great post, loved the pics!!
I didn’t watch… Forgot about it.
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I didn’t get to watch unfortunately! Had to work.
My favorite part was Anne Hathaway WOO-ing after every introduction. It reminded me of the woo girl HIMYM episode!
my favorite oscar moment was the first oscar f-bomb, and christian bale’s acceptance speech!
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I didnt get to watch
I wanted to but too busy at that time!
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Sadly, I didn’t get to watch the Oscars this year because apparently the Knicks v. Heat game took precedence. I did get to see some clips though and I found Colin Firth’s acceptance speech really touching and Anne Hathaway has some serious pipes!! I’m jealous of your party (as always).
When James Franco assumed that Anne Hathaway had been nominated “skit”
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i didn’t watch because we don’t have cable. i think it came on past my bedtime anyway… 3rd trimester and a toddler will do that to you:)
I missed the Oscars because I had to study for an exam. I really wanted to see James host!
I didnt get to watch since I had to work that night
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my favorite moment was actually the preshow on the red carpet…love to see those dresses:)
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My favorite moment was when Colin First won. Love that man!
I didn’t watch- they just go on for so long!
Fun!! I enjoyed reading about your party..great pictures too.
I missed the oscars this year because it is the first year we had cable and my boyfriend wanted to watch something else.
Go figure! Well it’s ok because i got to catch up on the internet that night.
Thanks for the giveaway!!
What a fun party!! We don’t have cable right now, so no Oscar love for me ; ( Of course I looked up what everyone was wearing the next day!!
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i never watch- it’s too boring. i had way more fun watching your party pics- should be on tv.
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didn’t watch because I have no tv but always look forward to the next day pictures and videoclips!
It looks like you had a fabulous party! I now want large amounts of popcorn!
Ooops, I forgot to mention my favorite part! I loved seeing the behind the scenes award winners. Everyone who does considerable work yet isn’t afforded regular screen time during the event. They all looked incredibly happy.
I didnt get to watch the oscars because I was working.
i would love to win this
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I didn’t watch; I did not like the hosts – too young and no sense of Oscar/movie history.
didn’t watch it. i don’t really watch awards show. although, i like watching the highlights and looking at the pictures, next day.
I of course watched it!! Loving the red carpet you had at your party! What a great time you had!! I loved the Kirk Douglas bit at the Oscar’s – what an admirable man!!
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My favorite moment is the red carpet! Does that count as a moment?! I LOVE seeing what everyone is wearing!
I loved seeing Anne’s wardrobe changes!
My favorite moment was when the female cohost sang a rendition of “On My Own” to someone who left her alone on the stage.
Missed it due to severe weather. But I LOVE the Oscars! And Orville! Also, I am from a small town and I am ready for some of my friends to step up and join me for an Oscar watch party. Maybe next year?
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I loved Kirk Douglas on stage at the Oscars
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I watched until I fell asleep, but my favorite moment isn’t really about the show it is always the pre show on the red carpet. I love looking at who’s wearing what!
My favorite moment was Kirk Douglas working the stage.
I didn’t watch the Oscars-my husband and I had date night
thanks for the giveaway though
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i didnt watch it can u believe?? but i loved how the Boston movies took home so prizes
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This really looks like such a fun Oscar party!! I love that you guys had Oscar Bingo cards, what a great idea
My favorite moment from the night was EASILY when Trent Reznor won an Oscar, because, come on, who ever thought that Mr. Nine Inch Nails would get that golden statue. I’m so proud of him 
What a fun night! Sadly I did not watch because I could not figure out how to do it online and I don’t have cable or tv reception.
We have a small child so we didn’t watch – oh to be young again!
Looks like you had a great party!!
I love the part when Kirk Douglas was on stage too!
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My fave moment was watching Kirk Douglas drag on and on and on…and kill the nominees waiting to hear who won
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Seriously you guys have the awesomest party! And, on a totally shallow note, your friends are all extremely good looking.
That said, my favorite part of the Oscars wasn’t necessarily on the show itself. I attended an Oscar party hosted by one of my best friends, and the entire party was gay men. The best part of the Oscars was when Colin Firth won. It was a collective squeal and shriek like I have never heard before in my life. Hilarious.
I love watching the oscars. I analogize it to my superbowl! Definitely deserving of a party!
I was just glad to see kings speech beat out the social network. It’s just Facebook, nbd.
The best part of the Oscars this year…..the end. Not Oscars’ finest year.
I love the moment when Best Picture was revealed. Thanks for the fab giveaway!
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LOVED THE DRESSES AND TUXES…fav moment was kirk douglas-
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My favorite moment was when Miss Leo slipped with the tongue for the first F bomb in history, I couldve fallen over!
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My favorite moment was Colin Firth’s acceptance speech. He was funny and humble and just seemed so genuine.
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I only watched the red carpet – the rest goes way too late and I only like seeing the dresses
I did not watch b/c I think it is boring
My favorite part of the Oscars is always the before on the Red Carpet, love to see all the fashions.
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Kirk Douglass stole the show!
We didn’t watch… mom of 4 kids and needed my sleep!
What a fun party! I hosted an Oscar party last year with a red carpet, but this year we don’t have any TV reception at all (and have cancelled our cable) so it wouldn’t have been possible to host. I’m envious!
looks like your having fun. lots of fun