Looking to make your next party unforgettable? Why not forget the boring decorations and bring in the big names (literally)?
Life size celebrity cardboard cutouts are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, combining shock value, laughter, and endless photo opportunities. Whether it’s a stag do, hen night, birthday bash or anniversary, these standees don’t just stand around: they often steal the show.
Below are ten brilliantly effective ways to use life size celebrity cardboard cutouts at your next event.
- Surprise Guest Entrance
Imagine your guests walking into the party and spotting Beyoncé, Leonardo DiCaprio or The Rock casually leaning by the drinks table. The initial double-take is priceless. A life size celebrity cardboard cutout makes a wonderful surprise: a fake guest who instantly gets people talking.
Simply place them right inside the entrance and watch people’s delight.
- Include them in a Selfie Station
Why not set up a photo booth or “selfie station” with a few iconic celebrity cardboard cutouts? Add props like sunglasses, feather boas or speech bubbles for extra laughs. Everyone wants a pic with Tom Hanks or Taylor Swift, even if they’re made of cardboard.
It’s the easiest way to get your guests snapping and sharing all night long.
- Include Someone’s Favourite Celebrity
Got a mate who’s obsessed with Tom Hardy or Margot Robbie. You can give them the chance to finally meet them (kind of!). They will at least get to have a photo with their idol, whether it’s a pop star, actor or long-deceased scientist like Charles Darwin!
- The Guest of Honour… in Cardboard
Throwing a big birthday or retirement party? Immortalise the guest of honour with a custom cardboard cutout of themselves.
Put it next to the real person or by the cake. Bonus points if the cutout is from an embarrassing old photo or dramatic glamour shot! It’s funny, (usually) flattering, and makes for an amazing keepsake.
- Add to the Vibe
A few well-placed life size celebrity cardboard cutouts on the dance floor can transform the vibe instantly. Add some disco lights and suddenly you’ve got Elvis shaking next to your grandma.
It’s also perfect for those guests who pretend they can’t dance: they can now ‘dance’ with George Clooney instead.
- Add to the Hen or Stag-Do Mayhem
Nothing screams ‘legendary night out’ like life size celebrity cardboard cutouts tagging along for the ride. Whether it’s a cardboard Harry Styles strapped into the limo or a cheeky cutout of Britney Spears making an appearance at dinner, these cutouts are both funny and add Instagrammable moments in spades.
Even better? You won’t need to buy them a drink.
- Cameos at Your Cake Table
Who says your cake table has to be dull? Add a cardboard Tom Holland peeking over the edge or a sultry Marilyn Monroe standing guard. It’s a great way to jazz up your party photos, and the contrast between a fancy cake and a random celebrity cutout always gets a laugh.
- Games of Hide and Peek
Turn your party into a scavenger hunt by hiding cutouts in unexpected places. Open a closet: boom, there’s Danny DeVito. Open the garden shed, oh hello, Keanu Reeves. Guests will love discovering them throughout the night, and it adds an extra layer of fun.
Great for both kids’ parties and grown-up gatherings with a sense of humour.
- ‘Guess Who’ Photo Game
This game involves taking photos of your guests posing next to different life size celebrity cardboard cutouts as they arrive. Later, display the photos on a board and play a game of “Guess Who?”, where partygoers match each guest to their celeb companion.
It’s a simple, interactive game that gets everyone mingling.
- VIP Area Illusions
Want to create a “celebrity-only” VIP lounge? Rope off an area, throw in a few red ropes, velvet chairs, and five or six life size celebrity cardboard cutouts. From a distance, it looks like the A-list is at your party.
Guests will 100% try to sneak in for selfies, and it becomes a conversation starter instantly.
Ready to Create Your Cut-out?
And at The Cardboard Cutout Company, we make it easy. Our cutouts are printed on sturdy material, come with a free-standing strut, and can be customised with your own text or image. Want someone truly unique, like Charles Darwin or your dog dressed as Elvis? No problem.
Whether you’re ordering for a party, event, or just want to prank your flatmate, we’ve got you covered.
Ready to bring your favourite celebrity to your next party?
Check out our range or send in your own photo. We’ll turn it into a high-quality life size cutout that’ll be the star of the show.
Order now at The Cardboard Cutout Company or contact us for more information.