You would think after attending the world premiere of The Lion King over the summer that I would just be overflowing with confidence about attending these star studded events. Alas, being an introvert you can never REALLY prepare for these types of things. I had known for a while that I was going to be able to attend the Frozen 2 world premiere so I had some time to mentally coach myself for the event. If you’re an introvert like I am, let me give you a little bit of a rundown to what a night on the red carpet is like, and some tips to get through it like the professional you are!
It starts with a dress
At the risk of sounding vain, how you look on the carpet is EVERYTHING. The red carpets I’ve seen are usually themed based on the movie so I tried my hardest to imagine what the carpet for the Frozen 2 World premiere would look like. I originally wanted to go with an Elsa themed outfit but I knew that EVERYONE would be channeling the queen’s vibes. Instead I went for this green dress (inspired by Anna’s coronation day look) and it ended up going with the carpet’s theme perfectly! If you look good, you will feel good. That’s a proven fact! 😉
Get you a squad!
Though events like this are huge, situations for myself as an introvert tend to feel less overwhelming if I do it with someone I’m comfortable with. Luckily, I attended the premiere as part of The Geekly Retreat, so I had over 20 other ladies backing me up on the carpet in case I started to feel cray cray. I laughed when we were told to get a red carpet buddy, but quickly realized if you want to quickly catch all those angles, someone right there to snap pictures for you is needed.
Look for familiar faces
Okay fine, this is really the moment I want to add in my celebrity red carpet and after party sightings. But that’s one of the most fun parts of the carpet! If you have the opportunity to walk the carpet, celebrities are ALL over. And luckily everyone I encountered was extremely gracious about taking pictures with me. Yvette Nicole Brown was my familiar face of the evening, especially because I had JUST spoken with her earlier that day at a different screening.
Soak In Every Moment
It is loud, it is hectic and there are a million things going on. But at the end of the day, this opportunity is like nothing else. So even if you are rushed down the carpet (because security will try!) take your time and take in every moment. Magic like this doesn’t happen everyday. And if you get to attend the after party, enjoy that too! Just don’t forget to relax and unwind the next day. The recharge will be needed!
Take your own journey “Into the Unknown” when Frozen 2 premieres in theaters everywhere on November 22, 2019!
