Whether you’re holding a school reunion, a corporate gathering, a product launch, or a personal party, having a theme for the celebration will really make your themed event more exciting. But how do you ensure that your guests will have a grand time?
Here are some great ideas that can bring your themed event to the next level.
BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR INVITATION
Think of creative ways to make the invites more exciting. Invitations set the tone for the event, and they can really amplify the anticipation guests feel for the coming occasion.
An appealing invitation can come in many different forms. Whether it’s a simple card featuring the masterwork of a calligrapher, an invitation with pop-up effects, or a box that contains an unexpected object inside, an invite can be made more alluring than a run-of-the-mill paper in an envelope. Just ensure that it is consistent with theme of your event.
CHOOSE A SMALLER VENUE
The importance of getting the right place for your event can’t be overstated. Sure, you might be tempted to hire a very big event venue, but this can cause the crowd to spread too thinly throughout this expansive space, giving a sense of bareness or being under-attended. Smaller venues tend to be more intimate, and they encourage the attendees to interact with one another. Furthermore, the place will look more packed, which is great for photos. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t get a space that is actually too small for your expected number of guests.
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INCLUDE A BACKDROP
Consider renting a theatrical backdrop that you can use to decorate the event hall or the stage with. Having a backdrop is a really great way to establish the theme of the even. And, it will be the centrepiece around which all other decorative pieces will revolve.
Aside from having a backdrop on the stage, you can also have one that can double as a photo wall. Guests love having their pictures taken, and what better way to keep them engaged during the quieter moments of the event than by having an area where they can take snapshots of themselves and their friends.
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INCLUDE A SURPRISE
The surprise can be anything that will add flavor to the established events formula of just playing music, serving the usual food and drinks, and dimming lights for the dance. If you’re having a travel-themed party, consider giving out artisan wine and craft beer from all over the world as party favours. If you’re organising an event based on a popular book or film, create a buffet table with food inspired by the source material. If it isn’t too much, host an impromptu road trip, pool party, or colour fight party. Or how about asking one of your friends with a hidden talent in singing to perform during the event?
The surprise is something that people will talk about and remember for a long time, so make sure to have one or two for your event.
ASK YOUR GUESTS TO PARTICIPATE
You don’t even have to do everything yourself when you are hosting or organising a themed event. You can ask your friends or colleagues to pitch in.
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Are you having an Oscar-themed party? Ask the guests to form groups so they can make their own short films that everyone can watch on the day of the event. Are you organising an outdoor summer food festival? You can have the attendees create their best cheese platters, pies, or pizzas. And, then have them compete with one another during the party. Afterwards, everyone can enjoy these treats under the glow of festival festoon lights and bunting banners!
Adding more life to your themed event is easy. With a little creativity and the help of your friends or a professional event organiser. You’ll be able to throw a big bash that everyone will remember for years to come.