Ideas for a Summer Event!

Ok, so after yesterdays’ Christmassy reminder, we thought today we needed some summering fun! Here are some great ideas for a Summer Ball or BBQ over the coming months…

The Circus Theme

Roll up, Roll up – the Circus is in town – a great theme for all sorts of Summer Balls as the Circus just oozes outdoor-ness and brings back wonderful childhood memories.  Create a Big Top effect with the use of a marquee or ceiling drapes, incorporate quirky over-sized Circus props such as our rather magnificent Cannons (did we tell you they were recently featured on The Muppets Most Wanted film?).  This theme can be packed full of entertainment from the gregarious host that is the Ringmaster himself to Dancing Girls, Contact Jugglers, Contortionists and Stilt Walkers – the list is endless.

Western Theme

Yeehaaaa! Whether you’re organising an indoor or an outdoor event, this theme will suit either.  Our rustic props and theming will create the authentic Western feel needed for an event down in the Wild Wild West. Entertainment wise, Can Can Dancers are the perfect choice and plenty of fun too – they’ll meet and greet guests and perform a routine for everyone’s entertainment a little later on.

Alice in Wonderland Theme

Quirky, Kitsch and oh so beautiful – a contrast to the entertainment packed themes above, the Alice in Wonderland theme is elegant and sophisticated.  Perfect for a garden party or afternoon tea party in the Summer sun, this theme lends itself to the Summer months.  Our range of over-sized props and funky room dressing will transform your venue space into your very own Mad Hatters Tea Party.  We have some rather fabulous entertainers for this theme too – what Alice in Wonderland themed event would be complete without a Mad Hatter Look-a-Like, the Queen of Hearts in the form of a Contortionist and a pair of lively Bouncing Bunny Stilt Walkers?!

Brazilian Theme

Wonderfully apt for the next couple of years due to the Rio 2014 World Cup and Rio 2016 Olympics our Brazilian theme is sure to tickle your fancy over the coming months.  Choose from a range of great Brazilian themed backdrops and props and a stunning selection of Carnival performers.  This theme is set to be vibrant, colourful and musical and a whole lot of fun!

For more themed inspiration visit the themed events section on our website or click here! We’d love to chat through some ideas for your event so feel free to get in touch.

Havi

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The 'C' Word

I know we all hate thinking too far in advance about Christmas, but trust me when I say it’s much better to get in there early, plan your Christmas Party, then you can sit back and relax in the knowledge that it’s all done and dusted.  Many people are left disappointed when they plan a last minute Christmas Party and find that availability is limited for their chosen date – especially if the theme they’ve chosen is a popular Christmas theme.

So, what are our top tips for organising the most fantastical Christmas Party that is bound to top last year….

Top Tip Number 1 – Be Unique

Christmas is renowned for being one of the busiest times in the event industry, which unfortunately means that as much as we’d like to accommodate every single event we get approached about, our props only stretch so far.  How about picking a mid-week date or even a Sunday – these are much less popular so availability on props and performers is much greater than on a Friday or Saturday evening. If you’re tied to a weekend date, never fear, but why not choose a theme that is a little less Christmassy and a little more quirky for the time of year. Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or a Wild West themed event would certainly create a bit of a buzz around the event, much less popular in December than the Winter Wonderland or the Traditional Christmas theme and your guests will love it! Remember, be unique!

Top Tip Number 2 – Think About Lighting

At Steel City Promotions we don’t half love a bit of lighting and we cannot stress how much it can bring any event to life.  You can cram as many props and dressing in there as you like, but without the correct lighting it can fall a bit flat.  A simple up-lighting pack to highlight chosen props and pick out venue features will create a massive difference.  We have a huge stock of up-lighters in house as well as the more intelligent moving heads and special effect lighting that can really add the WOW factor.

Top Tip Number 3 – Get In There Early

I’m not exaggerating when I say people book their Christmas parties in January. I’m not suggesting you need to book in everything or even decide upon a theme this early but by all means you can pencil in the date with the venue and the suppliers you want to use.  If you’re not THAT keen on getting in there this early (it can be a little extreme for some), do start thinking about it by about June, even just compiling some ideas will help you get inspired.   By about September you should really be thinking about nailing down that date and getting the most part of your event booked in.

Just a few thoughts to get those creative juices flowing for the 2014 party season…give us a call if we can be of assistance this year! We’ve a great selection of themed props, lighting and entertainment options to choose from, for many many different themes.

E: info@steelcitypromotions.co.uk

T: 0800 840 2114

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