The importance of Decor.

Just as catering contributes to the sensual experience of a function, decor is equally as important. Creating a WOW visual experience is an integral part of any function or event and decor plays a vital role in adding to the overall assault on the senses.

 However, decor can be truly classy and memorable, or really bad and memorable..Both for different reasons.

I have worked on functions where the decor was impeccable, truly outstanding. I have also worked on functions ( in all cases as a performer) where the decor was truly appalling in every sense of the word! So let’s cut to the chase!

Depending on your event and the location, you will either have to arrange for decor, or in the case where the venue is in an artistic location such as an art or photgraphic gallery or a historical building or a museum not arrange for specific decor but rather allow for the setting itself to provide the ambience.

If however, the site that you select is a huge, drab, empty hall, then certainly you will have to create magic from the ground up to create excitement and a heady experience.

My advice is to survey a potential site at least 4-6 months ahead of time and to plan accordingly. Think of the following questions when planning your function in a particular venue :

Is it empty?

Is it drab and lifeless?

What is the theme of the function?

What decorations will be appropriate in accordance with the theme?

What will attendees immediately focus on in terms of something eye catching?

Are there particular visual elements such as ice sculptures or stage props

that will immediately grab the attendees?

Is the design striking and complementary yet not detracting and overpowering?

What about logo screens or backdrops are they neccessary?

Is the venue in a good condition IOW are there unsightly cracks or, partitions,

panels, etc that need to be covered?

Will draping be required?

Colour schemes..Do you use company colours or colours according to the theme?

The above are just a sampling of things to take into account when doing decor for a function.

Of course there are many classy venues such as hotel ballrooms that require little in terms of redecorating the venue, if at all!

While you don’t want to go completely overboard, you do want to create a warm and a welcoming atmosphere that will set the tone of the spirit of the event and put the participants in the correct mood, and design and surroundings are one of the key elements that will contribute to the success of the event.

Also, bear in mind that some decorations can actually even become a part of entertainment and can also be interactive. These can include jukeboxes, chocolate fountains, water features, fire pits ( preferably outdoors) and as in one case, painted models standing in various poses at various locations in the hall!

Some basic choices such as draped fabrics, balloons (if jovial), flowers, sculptures, ice sculptures, table centrepieces, and little touches will go a long way towards creating an atmosphere. Of course if the client has the budget and actually wants you to go overboard, then by all means go for it.

Again, one can never be too meticulous and this is just another aspect of putting together a successful and memorable function. At Light Years Designer Events, the emphasis is truly on the word DESIGNER! We have a design specialist onboard who conceptualises and designs from the ground up once off events that are uniquely suited to a particular client or company.

We never use the same old tired formula repeatedly. Each client is a unique individual with particular tastes and requirements and we strive to work as closely as possible with our clients to bring their particular vision into reality…We are a Fantasy Factory and we create your fantasy for you!

Contact us for a free consultation to see how we can create magic for you!