Planning an event and want to make it extra special? Of course, you do. Whether you’re planning a wedding or a graduation ceremony, or you want to host the perfect birthday celebration, being able to make the event extra unique and personal to the person you hold it for will make it stand out for all the right reasons.
With this in mind, what can you do to make the event unforgettable? Remember, the success of the event largely depends on your choices and efforts. You have the power to make it a truly memorable experience for everyone involved.
Venue Matters
Where you hold the event is as important as who you invite and more so than how you decorate it. The right venue can make or break the celebration, and if it’s too big, too small, doesn’t have the right amenities, etc, it can ruin the fun. So, once you have your guest list sorted, make sure you choose an event that can comfortably host the number of attendees you’re expecting to help create the right atmosphere.
Personalize It
When decorating the event, you need to add some personal touches. These can be banners with name, age, or reason for celebrating, for example, “Happy 50th Birthday Mum” Or “Congratulations on graduating [insert name here].” The more specific and bespoke you can make those small details to the party, the person you’re hosting it for, and the guests, the more special it will be. You can choose to use table cards with each guest’s name or a picture to identify their seat at a wedding. You can get personalized graduation gifts and party supplies to celebrate these momentous occasions, or you can add the age of the birthday or anniversary number of balloons and decorations to pull the event together.
Let Me Entertain You
It goes without saying that getting the right entertainment is almost as important, if not more so, than the venue. Your entertainment needs to be carefully picked to fit the theme and the interests of the person the event is celebrating. For example, a DJ playing the latest chart toppers might not go down well with your parents celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, but a band playing their favorite music will. Other options include hiring entertainers to mingle amongst guests, i.e., caricaturists or magicians for children’s parties or someone doing face painting, balloon animals, etc. You can have a photographer or even a flash mob if you wish, as long as it appeals to the person you’re throwing this celebration for.
Food And Drink Are A Necessity
Lastly, don’t overlook the importance of food and drink for your event. Not only do you need the right quantity to feed all of your guests, but you also need an array of food choices so everyone has something they can eat and, more importantly, caters to any food allergies or restrictions. Find these out ahead of time so you can prepare your caterers or avoid foods if you’re catering yourself. But the food and drinks on offer will be a massive talking point, and the last thing you want to do is leave a sour taste in everyone’s mouth (figuratively and literally). Variety is key here, ensuring everyone feels considered and cared for.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
