To Theme or Not To Theme...
That is the Question!
Here's a list of what you might do and what you might not. No pressure here. But remember, theme is very important. Saying you don't have a theme is like saying, "just make sure the air conditioning works and there's food on the table!"...which is important, of course...but!
Even if you choose just to do florals...that's still a theme you carry through with colors and size and all that good stuff.
If you decide on using a decorator, supply them with this checklist and ask them to prepare a proposal with prices listed by item. Then pick and choose what you want to fit within your budget.
Decorations Checklist...
OUTSIDE LOCATION:
___Signage
___Balloons
___Lighting
___Music
___Other (e.g. special time tunnel)
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INSIDE LOCATION/OUTSIDE ROOM:
___Welcome Sign at entrance
___Entrance Sign at "room" entrance
___Seating Cards theme based
___Table
___Sign
___Balloons
___Sign-In Board and/or
___Message Book
___Table
___Sign (e.g. please leave a message for Michael)
___Balloons
___Pens
___Directional signage based on theme
___Restroom signs theme-oriented
___Coat check signage
INSIDE ROOM:
___Band Backdrop
___Buffet Station Backdrops or Decor
___Ceiling Treatment
___Photo Blow-Ups
___Gift Table
___Murals
___Balloon Treatment/Arches
TABLES
___Linen ___Specialty ___Color Choice(s)
___Napkins ___Specialty ___Color Choice(s)
___Centerpiece / Adults
___Centerpiece / Kids
___Votive Candles
___Napkin Rings
___confetti/glitter
___balloons
___games
___program/newsletter
___single use camera(s)
MISCELLANEOUS, THEME-ORIENTED
(e.g., if "amusement park" is your theme...
you may want to build a midway)
