What's in a Theme?

What’s in a Theme?

You have picked the location and the menu, you have decided on what sort of feel you want to have.  Whether it be elegant, a casual party, or a formal affair, there is always room to add in a theme to add flair and panache.  Create a visual intrigue to transport your guests to another place

Where to draw influences from:

• Popular Culture – a night in Vegas, revisit the big hair of the 80s, or get groovy with Austin Powers
• History – play on the gunslinging days of the Wild West, the beauty of the Victorian Era, or the swing of the Roaring 20s
• The Arts – pick a famous Monet, an memorable piece literature like Harry Potter, or an epic film like Casablanca
• Colours – you might not want a full out theme, but why not choose a colour scheme to blend in corporate colours, or colours of the season. 

Make sure your theme really weaves throughout your event by incorporating elements into the food and menu, furniture, costumed staff, table décor as well as the music.  Make sure there are no parts of your event that contradict the theme and leave your guests confused.