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E.Vent planners often struggle to come up with new ideas for each meeting each year. It may feel like there are only so many ways to make events exciting and engaging. However, new decorations, activities, and party favors are constantly being revitalized for more exciting parties. Consider these five tips to help make an upcoming event more exciting for each attendee.
Follow a topic
Choosing a motto for a party has unlimited benefits for both the guests and the planner. By choosing a theme, a fun dress code can be set that encourages guests to step out of their comfort zone. Send topic-related e-mails or letters as a reminder of the event. Decorate tables, chairs and dining areas with themed centerpieces, utensils and pillows.
There are many themes to choose from, including futuristic worlds all the way up to specific decades. The best topic should be easy to follow and appropriate for those attending the event. Children often need different topics than adults and follow costume rules differently.
Use novel decorations
An event is only as good as the decoration chosen. Choosing a theme gives an event planner many options for decorating. Every inch of an event can contain pictures, snacks, objects, games, and more related to the theme. Rest areas can be set up with special themed props.
Planners can greet the guests of the event with themed signs or even with an inflatable hose man. The best way to prepare for an event is to have an established tone and custom and decorate accordingly. Guests should be pleasantly surprised with the decorations and activities they find. Take some time to research the chosen topic to find new and exciting event options.
Give your guests interactivity options
Games are often only included in children’s events, but each event can benefit from more interactive opportunities. Provide guests with a photo booth or photo spaces to create fun and memorable pictures to post on their social media. Hand out scavenger hunts or puzzles that encourage guests to fully explore the event and scour decorations for hidden clues.
Play games that will make guests interact with each other and start amazing conversations. Icebreaker games don’t have to be awkward and inconvenient if they’re themed and exciting. The guests are sure to have more fun when they feel comfortable and are interested in their surroundings and the event itself.
Have a contest
Many events are planned with at least one loose itinerary. Going to a concert is a great way to drain your time and energy before moving on to a more sedate activity. Contests encourage guests to participate in group quizzes, board games, art competitions, and more to determine the winner.
Igniting the competitive spirit of the guests promotes friendliness and informality between people who may not know each other well. It also opens the door to unlimited amounts of comedy and laughter. There will be plenty of guests on both sides of the competition spectrum for sure, and watching them interact and try to win will keep everyone entertained. Prizes can be offered to the winner or to the few who were closest to success.
Book a live performance
Live performances can either be used as the centerpiece of an event or as a consistent underlying source of enjoyable music or commentary. Event planners can hire musicians, comedians, or magicians to entertain the guests. In this modern age where digital concerts and performances are popular and accessible, the opportunity to see a live performance is unique and exciting.
A small band ensemble can play light music during a peaceful dinner or the main show can be scheduled to keep everyone entertained at a set time. Live performances allow guests to interact with interesting and potentially high quality entertainers who can reciprocate and start a conversation with them.
Conclusion
Event planners should be able to rely on how they planned their parties and gatherings. There are many options for decoration, entertainment and dining that can make any event exciting and new for your guests. Don’t be afraid of running out of unique ideas when planning an event for the future. With the right preparation and care in designing the theme and itinerary, any event can be fun and special for your guests.