Corporate events can be a great way to show appreciation for your employees, or maybe you’re raising money for a charity. Having the best corporate event theme will have people talking about it, and maybe even draw attention to your company or charity.
There are many different types of corporate events for which organizers may choose to use a theme. Some of the more popular include:
A classic party theme example is an era-based theme. 80s and 90s themes are very fun and popular with bright colors, fun music, and funky hair. For a unique fancy theme, event organizers are choosing a 1920s theme.
For a great 1920s theme party, keep in mind that it was during the prohibition with bootleggers, gangsters, and illegal trading. To keep with this theme, old whiskey barrels can be used in the decoration. Drinks can be served in teacups rather than glasses, hiding what people are drinking and keeping with the prohibition theme.
Guests will also love dressing up for this event. 1920s fashion for women was beaded gowns, feathers, tassels, pearls, and hats. A very sophisticated look. The men wore fedora hats, white suits, zoot suits or checkered suits. Or they could go for a more gangster look with the slicked-back hair and pinstriped suit.
Some people will choose to do location themes like a night in the City of Love, a Caribbean party, or Vegas night. Another popular choice lately for location themes is Arabian Nights.
Decorations for an Arabian Night theme party are going to be bright, bold, and colorful. When people walk in, they need to feel like they have stepped into another country. Pinterest has many examples of decorations to use to best represent your theme.
You can have hookah stations and belly dancers to also create an authentic feel. The food should also represent Arab culture, and there is a wide range of amazing dishes to choose from for this theme.
This theme focuses on glamour. The men will be dressed in black tie, and the women will be in their best gowns and heels. Decorations should make it look like a casino with black and red as the main colors. Keeping with the 007 theme, make sure your drink options include the martini, shaken not stirred.
The poker, blackjack, and roulette tables will be a necessity for this night to be successful. As people will be not be playing with real money, it is a great idea to have prizes as incentives for the people who have the most chips at the end of the night.
It can seem like masquerade balls are something we only see in movies or high society. They have a very dramatic history but offer a very elegant and sophisticated feel to an evening. It is a popular theme for parties taking place on New Year’s Eve.
Dress code will be formal, and everyone will be wearing a mask. According to Wikipedia, masquerade balls started in the 14th century and were often dangerous events for the upper class. Today, it is simply an excuse to dress up and have some fun.
Depending on the size of your corporate party, you can incorporate a murder mystery type dinner for your guests. Those with a bigger budget may choose to hire fire twirlers, acrobats, contortionists, or magicians for entertainment. For a more visual example, there is a video on YouTube that provides clips of what a corporate masquerade event can look like.
This is another great opportunity to give your guests the chance to dress in their fanciest clothes and feel glamorous for the evening.
When your guests arrive, you should have a red carpet with photo opportunities, paparazzi, and bright lights. Make them feel like stars. The inside should also look like an award ceremony with the podium in the front and lots of gold.
If this is an event where you want to recognize some members of your staff, this gives you the perfect platform to do so. Your employees will feel like they are getting an Oscar. In terms of drinks, champagne and fancy cocktails are a great way to go.
No matter what theme you choose, if you are planning an event you want it to go smoothly. Here are some tips to help make everything go well:
There are many ideas of themes that you can decide to go with for a corporate event and these are only some examples. Try to think outside the box, make it original, and people will still be talking about it for years to come.
