So you have decided to plan an event or party. There is nothing worse than those awkward moments that make everyone feel uncomfortable. How can we get everyone to relax and just have a little fun? Besides, fun is always better than dull and boring! Choosing a theme for your event or party can help people let go and frolic in the space, making the most of your time together.
You need to make sure that the theme that you have chosen properly fits your event. As an example, you may not want hold a Martini Night for a child’s birthday party. A good choice would be a Jungle Theme or Arts and Craft Party. Parties attended by primarily adults can have more adult themes like a Casino Party or Game Nights. Always consider the purpose of the party before choosing the theme to make sure the audience will make the most of the ambiance. Halloween masquerade parties are popular for this exact reason. Individuals are allowed for a time to escape their normal lives into a world of make-believe, where they can let go of their inhibitions and become someone different for the evening.
Choose colors and lighting that will add fuel of the event. As an example, you may want to choose black and green for a Casino Night, or purple and pink for a girl’s teen party. Boys are typically less picky, although, sports club colors or the family’s coat of arms colors are always good ideas. You will always want to make color selections that advance or correspond with your theme.
Lighting is a great way to improve the feel of the event space
Consider the space that is to be decorated along with the tables and furniture that will be available. Buffets or food service stations are a fun place for decorations, as long as there is no chance for food contamination. You can place fun items behind or in between the service locations. You may be planning a seated dinner, and it’s always great fun to set toys and trinkets at the table settings or along with the center pieces. Take-away gifts or parting gifts will allow your guests to have an item to remember the event. Choose soft seating furniture, photo tables, card tables and gift tables that follow your theme and colors. Consider the items on the table, the linen or card designs, and make sure to follow your chosen décor.
People like to touch things, so be sure that you choose some components that are tactile by nature. It can be little toys, accents or even feathers. Unusual components that you would not normally see will help people to remember your event, such as huge Monopoly game pieces. Bonsai trees for center pieces or even plaster or papier-mâché statutes of famous individuals like Elvis or Marilyn Monroe make things more fun and they are great for photo opportunities.
Lighting can provide great effect at a very low cost! You can choose colored lights that follow your theme, plain lights behind tables or plants, up-lighting from the floors or directional pole lighting that showcases specific attractions. Lighted tables often provide a dramatic effect along with lighted bars, dance floors or game tables. Water tornados are also readily available which also use a colored light effect, although you will need to check with your venue to find out if this would be permitted, as there is a small chance that they may leak.
Determine if there will be a central place for entertainment such as stages or a dance floor and decorate these areas with items that accent with your theme. Photos of an honored guest can often be inexpensively printed and hung around the room or to the sides of the stage. You should carry your theme into your entertainment through you choice of music, games or activates. We have made a list of some of recent popular themes, although the list is virtually endless.
Make sure the your entertainment is visable from every seat!
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20’s, 50’s, 60’s 70’s – Period Theme Party
Basket Ball / Foot Ball Party
Bubble Party
Fiesta Party
Greek Theme Party
International Theme Party
Jungle Theme Party
Marti Gras Party
Treasure Hunt / Pirate Theme Party
Zoo Theme Party
