How to Throw a Champagne Supernova Party

Champagne Supernova: a 90s Explosion

If you love the Oasis song Champagne Supernova, this party is for you. It was an epic hit during the 90s and remains a classic – enough so to warrant a Champagne Supernova party! While this theme is all about the song, you can make it a whole event – complete with champagne, of course. From Britpop to space imagery, let’s dive into some fun ideas for a cosmic throwback.

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How to Throw a Champagne Supernova in the Sky

A bright swirling image of cloudy colour in a loose spiral formation ion space — Joel Filipe

1. Create the Scene with Champagne Supernova Party Décor

Imagine a sky bursting with champagne – the result of a stellar explosion in the sky. That is the look you’re going for when you decorate for a Champagne Supernova party! Throw up metallic party decorations with a starstruck aesthetic. There are many fun finds in the space party post if you want to create a cosmic vibe.

While there are also plenty of champagne party decorations, I think the song’s aesthetic leans more toward an earth-to-universe vibe, journeying from the peaceful sounds of waves crashing against the shore to charged guitar riffs accompanying vocals that describe a galactic event. It’s less ‘pink bubbly and cheers’ and more ‘geographical phenomena’ like the dawn, the sky, the landslide, and the world spinning. Besides, there will be plenty of champagne for actual drinking!

Close-up time-lapse photo of the lit tip of a sparkler with bright sparks shooting out from the center, against the dark night sky background — Alexander Grey

Décor that sparkles and shimmers:

Champagne Supernova wall art:

Actual supernova wall art:

2. Prepare a Champagne-Infused Menu

Two champagne flutes are filled to the tops with champagne, each holding a lit sparkler that's burnt nearly to the surface of the champagne - a fun way to emulate a 'champagne supernova' at a Champagne Supernova party! — Ioana Motoc; Cottonbro Studio

A person pours champagne into three champagne flutes held by Champagne Supernova party guests — Ioana Motoc; Cottonbro Studio

You’ll find several delicious champagne-focused recipes in the list below for a playful and thematic menu. Or, if you’re saving the bubbly solely for drinking, just serve whatever go-to party foods (keeping in consideration any guests’ dietary restrictions, as always). If you want to include supernova/space-themed dishes, check out some fun treats in the space party post.

Ultimately, whether you provide all of the food or whether you request that guests bring a dish to share, what really matters is that you serve champagne. After all, that’s part of what a Champagne Supernova party is all about! Be sure to stock up on champagne flutes (if you don’t have glass ones, you can find plenty of plastic champagne flutes – which are sturdy enough to keep for the next party, too!) and secure a champagne bucket or trusty cooler if you’ll be hosting outdoors (otherwise the frig will do) – and don’t forget the ice. Of course, provide plenty of hydrating drinks as well. Filtered water (or water bottles), sparkling waters, and juice/lemonade are all good options.

A lit red neon sign reads 'Champagne' in cursive font — Jon Tyson

3. Prepare a Fun Champagne Supernova-Inspired Party Playlist

While you should naturally play Champagne Supernova (all 7½ minutes of it), you’ll also want to have other fun music that fits the theme! Other Oasis songs such as the Best of Oasis are a good choice. Of course, a Britpop playlist is equally fitting and provides more musician diversity. Or maybe you lean toward other mid-90s hits. Whatever you choose, have some fun with it and plan your playlist with some thought!

Cover of Oasis's album titled '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' showing two men crossing each other in the middle of a narrow business-lined street (Berwick Street in London). The two men are Sean Rowley and Brian Cannon. This is the album featuring Champagne Supernova, the song to definitely play at a Champagne Supernova party

4. Add Evocative Scents

Burn champagne-scented candles to invite your guests with the refreshing fragrance of champagne:

Checklist of Items You Need

Here’s what you’ll want to acquire for your Champagne Supernova party:

Champagne Supernova-themed party decorations
Champagne and champagne flutes (and ice/ice bucket if needed)
Party food including champagne-centric dishes
Champagne Supernova party playlist
Champagne-scented candle(s)

Photograph of National Day fireworks in Perros-Guirec, France - glowing orange light orbs and streaks of red light against a black sky — Erwan Hesry

Preparation Checklist for Your Champagne Supernova in the Sky

Most of the following party preparation steps apply to any party you host. So while we covered Champagne Supernova-specific details and ideas above, below are basic planning guidelines to neatly order each step of the process (you can find more thorough details in the Best Party Practices posts):

1. First, confirm that people can come on any chosen date

Choose party date/time, and preferably alternative date(s) as well
Choose guest list and establish minimum number of guests you’d like (to make it worth your effort)
Six weeks out, confirm guests’ interest in the party and availability on chosen party date(s). The only details you’ll need to share at this time include what type of party it will be (Champagne Supernova-themed); any requested participation; party date and general time of day; and your address (or other location if elsewhere)
This first step is just to get people to confirm that, barring unforeseen circumstances, they are able and willing to attend and will save the date to do so. If your preferred minimum number of guests confirm interest and availability, have them secure the calendar date for your awesome party!

A colourful image of the Milky Way Galaxy with colourful clusters in red, blue, and white against black space — Miriam Espacio

2. Then, proceed with the fun planning

Once you have your party date established, get out your calendar and map out when you plan to do every step of preparation. Party planning isn’t rocket science but it does require some thought and effort. So here’s an overview of what to do leading up to the party:

First, sit down and schedule time on your calendar for each step of party prep as listed below
Create invitations with all the details and send them out 4 weeks before the party
Order any party supplies and decorations 3 weeks out (so they arrive in time to set up)
Shop for champagne and any party supplies/decorations you don’t order online, as well as non-perishable food and drinks
Acquire perishable food early enough in advance to prepare in time
Set up decorations
Prepare food (depending on how long things keep)

A top-up photo taken of rain falling from the sky with colourful light reflections off the water droplets — Thor Alvis

3. Day of Party

It’s important to get as much party prep done far enough in advance that you have some time to yourself to relax come party day, especially if you’ve been busy. So be sure to plan your day-of-party preparations early enough to have that time to yourself as well. Within those amply planned/set-aside time slots, expect to do these preparations during the day of your party:

Complete any last-minute food prep with ingredients that are too fresh to do any earlier
Set up any quick/easy last-minute supplies and decorations (if not up already)
Prepare music and light candles
Get dressed in your favourite party outfit
Once everything’s ready, take some time for any preferred self-care activities that get you in a good head space so you can be a centered, charged, and happy host!

A drenched and laughing woman in a champagne-coloured blouse pops open a spraying bottle of champagne - the mandatory refreshment to serve at a Champagne Supernova party — Brodie

All Set to Host a Stellar Champagne Supernova Party

This is a fun party that Oasis lovers of all ages will enjoy. So have fun with the planning process and enjoy popping the first cork come party day! When you put thought and care into party preparation while staying flexible, your party will be a terrific time that everyone remembers (and I bet none of your guests will have ever been to a Champagne Supernova party before now). So raise a glass and have a cosmic blast!