Event Planning

New and Fun Party Ideas

By May 12, 2011 No Comments

New and Fun Party Ideas:

So you are planning an event. Whether its a birthday party, company event, promotional event, school carnival, or whatever, you want to do something different. Go above and beyond last year and give your guest something they’ve never seen or experienced before.

 

To Pick a Theme or To Not to Pick a Theme

Themes have always been a great way to gain guest involvement at your event. However in recent years they have evolved from a fad into a standard. Turning themed parties into that of a cliche.  Everyone likes an excuse to dress up, so if you do choose to go the route of a themed party pick something out of the ordinary.  Stay away from Hollywood, 80’s, 50’s, 40’s, wild west, murder mystery, and so on themes. And go for more unique or personal themes. David Bowie, 90’s, champagne and caviar, and fiesta themes are fresh and new. Or if you are the one throwing the party make the theme personal to you.

 

Add Additional Entertainment

Add other elements to the party besides a DJ and dance floor. Photo booths have become exceedingly popular at parties recently. Giving your guests an awesome souvenir to take home. Companies such as GoPhotoEvents.com have customizable photobooths, making free custom logos to put at the top of your photos. Greenscreen photos are also a great option as well.

Bounce houses are fun for all ages. Although classically thought of for kid’s birthday parties, bounce house are enjoyably for all ages. They help loosen up your guest. You will be surprised how many adult will try and squeeze into one bounce house.

Casino Tables are also a hit at parties. Choose between black jack, roulette, Texas hold’em, poker, or get them all. Some guest just wont want to leave.

 

Get some Live acts

Psychics and hypnotist entertainers are always a surefire hit. But ever thought about renting a body painter?  Transforming the classic kids face painting ideal into a more adult version, creating a more intimate party.

DJ’s are always great to rent for parties, but why not rent a DJ for half the time and a live band for the other half. Switching up the vibe or the party.  After your guests have let their hair down with the top 40 hits on the dance floor switch out the act for a live band.  Giving your guest a more mellow and personal vibe later in the night.

Get a Emcee or Host to run the event and let you enjoy the end product of all the hard work you put into making it.

 

Add Some Effects

Lighting is a great way to create the ambiance and mood of your event.  Lighting really gives any event that extra element needed to take a party from great to epic. Programed lighting effects is the newest rage at concerts. Go the extra mile and do it at your event! Program lighting to coincide with your music and create a light show. You will have you guest hypnotized and create an unforgettable event.

Want some more ideas or creating the most unforgettable event possible?

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