Deciding on event themes that are totally different and entertaining is not always easy. Party planners generally run into a brick wall when it comes to choosing a theme for a special occasion. It’s all about choosing the right theme that will seize everyone’s attention and have your guests excited about attending your special event.
Birthdays, anniversaries, end-of-year functions, cocktail parties, product launches, team building after-parties and other such corporate events all lend themselves to being themed events. This allows guests, employers and employees to dress up and participate in the party or function in a very real and tangible way.
Themes offer a great way to create hype and excitement around the event and to involve the guests. A theme can also aid in conveying an idea or concept (e.g. a theme associated with a specific year, new product, service or company identity). Very importantly, getting all of the event’s guests to dress up or participate unites them, regardless of their position within the formal organisation or whether they know each other. This is effective in breaking possible barriers and forcing them to interact with one another.
Some of the most popular themes that translate particularly well for special events include:
- Black and White
- Hawaiian
- Polka Dots
- Arabian Nights
- Western
- 70’s or 80’s
- Beach Party
- A Night at the Oscars
- Vegas Nights
- Rock Stars
- Pimps and Prostitutes
- Masked Ball
- African Dreams
- Nautical
- Military
- Bollywood
- Space Invaders
Transforming your chosen venue into a scene from another time or place could prove to be both exciting and a lot of fun. Think it through and plan your event carefully to ensure that your parties are always a huge success no matter which event themes you choose.
