| Events are frequently used to showcase a | | | | this area as they can be perceived to have the |
| company's talent and the décor used often | | | | biggest visual impact. Table decorations and chair |
| reflects a company's culture and style. For this very | | | | covers for events tend to be some of the most |
| reason companies invest hundreds of thousands of | | | | popular types of decoration. Planners also put a big |
| pounds each year in events and require meticulous | | | | emphasis on banqueting chair covers. These small |
| planning and attention to detail. To decorate such high | | | | touches all help add to the atmosphere and provide a |
| profile event planners need to look at a number of | | | | fun atmosphere for your guests. |
| key areas. | | | | Venue Size |
| Theme | | | | The size of the venue will play a huge role in the |
| Events are held for a variety of reasons ranging from | | | | decorations you plan to use. Large venues will require |
| charity events to award shows but in each case the | | | | much larger decorations to help fill the space while |
| décor and design should follow a strict theme. | | | | smaller venues will need more subtle ones. Again the |
| The theme should be related to the events purpose | | | | theme will play a large part in this. Planners should also |
| and be in keeping with your company's belief and | | | | look into the shape of a venue as some venues |
| ethos. As a planner you should try to convey a clear | | | | offer awkward spaces to work with. If the space is |
| message through your design. Many planners identify | | | | compartmented then it might be worth while using |
| their theme after they have clearly set the goals and | | | | some variations in the theme from area to area. This |
| objectives of the event. Popular themes include | | | | makes each area unique and exciting. The |
| Rome and James Bond. | | | | decorations in your venue should engage your |
| Time of Year | | | | audience and add to the overall experience. |
| Season plays an important role within event planning | | | | When decorating any events venue the majority of |
| as your décor, design and setup will be | | | | a planner's time should be put in to planning and |
| greatly affected by the weather. Traditionally event | | | | research. Finding decorations that will suit your event |
| popularity peeks in the summer as the weather is | | | | takes time and taking the time to visit various |
| warm and planners can embrace the natural sun light | | | | suppliers usually pays off. The internet is a popular |
| and warmth. Decorations and light can be used to | | | | resource for finding such suppliers and you may have |
| give a feeling of warmth in the winter. | | | | to go to extra lengths to find the perfect decoration. |
| Decorations | | | | Most suppliers will also offer bulk discount on items |
| Decorations are key to the look of an event and | | | | and you can often negotiate with them. Remember |
| should follow the theme you have identified above. | | | | to follow your plan carefully and review the areas |
| Planners often spend the majority of their budget in | | | | mentioned above. |