Archive for the ‘Events’ Category

Drive-Through Events: A Wave of The Future?

May 26th, 2020

As social distancing is becoming the wave of the future, events have moved to the virtual world. During the shelter in place guidelines, it’s been refreshing to attend virtual concerts, birthdays, and so much more. This makes sense temporarily, however, there is an innate need for humans to connect with each other face to face.

How can we make this come to life in a world with COVID-19 and no vaccine? How about a drive-through event?

Drive-Through Events: Graduation

Upon having a conversation with one of our creative clients, it seemed that she came to a realization. In her case, she was developing an idea to honor and celebrate her students at graduation. Why not create a ‘drive through’ event complete with custom 2020 décor? Students will drive by this event and take pictures and videos in front of a 2020 school themed backdrop – one by one, six feet apart, or even in their cars. That way a memory will be created and etched in her students minds forever of their 2020 graduation. A unique solution for an unprecedented time. Discussing events like this made us excited again! We are so lucky to have clients who are incredibly creative and supportive during this trying time.

Drive-Through Events: Food & Cultural Festivals

As more and more people are yearning to attend events again, a drive-through concept may be the band-aid we can all look forward to. Imagine filling parking lots with socially distanced cars, a myriad of food vendors offering delicious bites, an assortment of drive-in movies, and musical acts. If you live in New York City, you’re in luck. Read more here. Hopefully there will be more of these in many other locations as well!

As we navigate this new normal, know that we are here through it all. Please be safe and be healthy.

How to: Classic Blue 5 Ways

December 31st, 2019

Happy New Year to you and yours! Classic Blue is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2020! Simplistic yet elegant – classic blue is timeless. We love that we’re going back to the basics with a classic. Are you thinking of ways to incorporate classic blue into your events? Become inspired for your events below!

1. Classic Blue Drapery

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Blue Drapes with Stars

How can you vamp up a classic color to transform your event into a night to always remember?Drapery is always a wonderful option. Showcasing blue drapes will differentiate your stage or production from the traditional red drapes. Our blue drape backdrops will be the perfect scenic element for a classic blue event.

2. Tropical Blues

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Tropical Beach 15 Moonlight

The beautiful blue dusk in a tropical setting is an incomparable beauty. This tropical beach evening scene encompasses the classic blue elements that can bring this theme to life. Bring this tropical theme to life with our beach backdrops.

3. Classic Blue Kid’s Party

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Dream Room 4 Blue

Classic Blue isn’t only for the adults! Transform your party for the little ones into the room of your child’s dreams! Create fun stations for your tiny guests to play at, including a craft station to take home a piece of your classic blue party!

4. An Evening Garden Party

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Garden Gazebo

An elegant garden party can turn your production into a fancy occasion. Highlighting the evening blues as dusk approaches will bring your classic blues to life. Our Garden Panel can be the background to your event. Complete with a bright fountain, park bench, and a romantic gazebo. Your guests can take a stroll in the garden no matter where you are!

5. Classic Blue Under the Sea Affair

Classic Blue Pantone Color of the Year - Coral Reef 9 Dolphins

The Under the Sea theme is a way to incorporate the classic blue elements with a playful ocean environment. Our Coral Reef backgrounds provide variety in underwater elements from vibrant coral to colorful fish and peaceful dolphins and sea turtles. Pair these backdrops with a seafood menu and centerpieces filled with shells and sand. This subtle classic blue affair will delight your guests and transport them to a world under the sea!

How are you going to incorporate classic blue into your 2020 events? Leave us a comment below & let us know!

3 Spooky Halloween Party Ideas

October 1st, 2019

Looking for some inspiration for your Halloween party? Our Halloween backdrops can help bring the spooktacular atmosphere to your event! From Graveyards to Haunted Mansions. From Wicked Moons to Medieval Castles! We have a variety of designs that can enhance your Halloween party! Check out a few our of favorite ideas below.

1. Haunted Halloween Party

Halloween Party Décor - Haunted House

Perfect for a kid-friendly party or a spooky adult bash. Our Haunted House and Mansion collection can set the vibe for your Halloween event. Create your own fright night by showcasing ghastly decorations. Highlight creepy cocktails & scary snacks. Add a fog machine and strobe lights to make it even more frightful. Your guests will have a ghoulishly good time at your haunted house. Our Graveyard and Haunted Courtyard backdrops can set a spooktacular scene.

2. Mad Scientist Take Over

Halloween Party Décor - Lab Interior

The Mad Scientist theme is a unique Halloween theme that we adore. This can be a scientific delight for an all adult affair or for your little scientists. This lab interior will bring the mad scientist out in your guests! Pair this background with scientific inspired bites. How about DNA pasta, Double helix cheese sticks & fruit molecules? Or jello petri dishes, marshmallow neutrons, and candy atoms! Mad Scientist Punch with dry ice will add an eerie laboratory vibe. Specimen favors in test tubes will cap off the night. There will be no shortage of fun at this scientific party.

3. A Spooky, Medieval Affair

Halloween Party Décor - Medieval Castle Interior

Why not create a spooky medieval era affair? The costumes and décor will bring this creative Halloween party theme to life! Your guests will be transported to the medieval era in no time. Our Medieval Castle collection can be enchanting, spooky, historic, and magical! Transform your Halloween party into a fantastical medieval production. Fit for kings, queens, shopkeepers, and plebeians alike!

Happy Halloween Party Planning!

Fall Event Design Inspiration

September 10th, 2019

Fall is right around the corner! The end of summer is near. Cooler weather, autumnal tones, and pumpkin everything is ahead of us. Incorporate the Autumn feeling into your next event. Our fall designs are an amazing way to bring fall to your production. Follow this red, yellow, green and brown path below into an Autumn wonderland.

Fall Event Design Inspiration - Woodlands 7 Road

Wrap the interior of your venue with our Autumn designs to enhance your event. With a room wrap, you can create an immersive experience that will transport your guests into an Autumn wonderland. Complement your fall décor with festive centerpieces, seasonal catering, and matching event rentals.

Fall Event Design Inspiration - Woodlands 7 Road

Create your own elegant affair as shown above or your own version of camp as seen below. This space below was created as a kid’s camping paradise. Our Woodlands design set the backdrop for campsite. Complete with a log cabin, canoe, bon fire, tree stumps, and dispersed greenery. This campsite transformed this event and created a make believe space for the younger guests. Pairing fun seasonal activities with Autumn décor is a great way to bring the fall feeling to your event.

Fall Event Design Inspiration - Woodlands 6 Log

Welcoming fall into your event can make your guests feel enveloped in the season! What’s not to love about the beautiful changing colors of fall. Your fall event design can wow your guests.

Fall Event Design Inspiration - Woodlands 1 Path

Browse through our Autumn Woodlands designs to become inspired for your next event. If you’re looking for another design that you don’t see in our inventory, we’d love to create it for you! One of our favorite parts of what we do is creating custom designs for our clients. We offer both custom purchase and custom rentals! Our custom rental service is where you can work directly with our designers to create the backdrop of your dreams. Once it’s created, you can rent it from us for an affordable rate. You can read more about it here.

Fall Event Design Inspiration - Woodlands 5 River

Happy planning for your fall events! We hope this season brings all you’re looking for and more.

Happy July 4th!

July 4th, 2019

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and memorable 4th of July! Independence Day always makes us reflect on the beautiful country we call home. We love all of the July 4th celebrations that take place. From barbecues and parades to spending time with family and friends to fireworks lighting up the night sky. Red, white, and blue fill the streets and parades take over each city.

Happy July 4th - Brickwall 4 Flag

4th of July parties always make this holiday one to remember. There’s something about celebrating with those closest to you that makes Independence Day so enjoyable! We proudly display red, white, & blue to celebrate our beautiful country. We love all of the red, white, and blue decorations at each barbecue, party, and July 4th event! We hope you’re showing your pride for your country at your parade or party! No matter where you are, it’s a reason to celebrate fully with your friends and family!

Happy July 4th - Drapes Red 4 Stars

One of our favorite parts of July 4th is the fireworks! Seeing the fireworks light the sky is such a special experience. The anticipation of the fireworks show in any city is always a special time to remember. We cannot wait to see the fireworks show tonight! Where will you be watching them?

Happy July 4th - Fireworks Night 5

Want to see a beautiful display of fireworks lighting up the night sky? Our Backdrop Projections will do just the trick. There’s nothing like seeing the grand finale of fireworks at the end of the show.

Our digital projections can enhance your event or recital! You can incorporate as many projections at your production as you’d like! Browse our projections here and let us know if you’d like any additional scenes added to our inventory! We’re always adding more animations and still images for projections. Any of our still images can be animated as well!

5 Exciting VBS Themes

June 19th, 2019

It’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) season! VBS is an entertaining way to educate children about biblical studies. Choosing your VBS theme can engage your student’s attention in a whole new perspective. Themed activities can enhance your VBS experience and make it a summer to remember! We’re sharing five VBS themes below that can transform this summer’s learning experience!

1. Into the Wild

Into the Wild - VBS Themes - Jungle Animals 3

Embrace the amazing encounters with the wilderness & connect it to the Bible. From exotic animals and faraway locations to missions, music, and recreation. This VBS theme will bring the adventure out in your students!

2. The Incredible Race!

The Incredible Race - VBS Themes - Around the world 8

The Incredible Race! Connect God’s love for all of the nations to your student’s experience. Travel back and forth in time to connect places with biblical stories. Nurture your student’s curiosity and sense of wanderlust.

3. To Mars and Beyond!

To Mars and Beyond - VBS Themes - Space 12

What a miraculous mission to be involved in! Connecting this celestial theme to your student’s learning will be fun and interactive! Space has never looked so good. The mystery of the unknown can make learning even more entertaining!

4. Raise Your Game & POWER UP.

Power Up! Raise your Game! - VBS Themes - Game Show 2

Power up & Raise Your Game! Connecting old school and modern games to your student’s learning can bring their hobbies to life! Creating games that the children can play can foster stronger bonds to their studies and to each other.

5. Sea of Miracles

Sea of Miracles - VBS Themes - Coral Reef 3

The ocean is a vast, expansive habitat for so many living creatures. It truly is a sea of miracles. The connection between the ocean and the miracles shown throughout the Bible can create lasting memories for your students.

No matter what theme you choose, take your students on a learning journey this summer! Thinking of a different VBS theme or want to discuss what backdrop options we have in our inventory? Call us to chat with our team today!

Beach Inspired Summer Events!

May 23rd, 2019

What’s not to love about summer around the corner? We’re looking forward to the beautiful weather, pool parties, beach days, barbecues, summer soirees and so much more! Spice up your summer events by bringing the beach with you. Incorporating beachy elements into your events will enhance the summer atmosphere!

Summer Events - Beach Boards 5

It’s easy to showcase beach themed décor to bring your summer event to life. No matter where you live, a beach inspired event can start summer off on the right foot! Feature our scenic beach designs with palm fronds and sand as centerpieces, surfboards & beach balls, pineapples, umbrellas, and beach chairs. Pair these elements with tropical drinks and appetizers. Get inspired for your next beach event here.

Summer Events - Sunset Beach 11

This Beach Sunset scene sets a serene picture of an ideal tropical vacation. The ocean crashing onto the sand can transport you to a remote island. Showcasing this at your event will remove your attendees from their hustle & bustle into complete relaxation! Couple this scene with reggae music to enhance the island vibes. Browse our other sunset beach designs here.

Summer Events - Tropical Beach 15 Moonlight

Summer Events, Day to Night!

Transition your event from day to night! Through the bright sun, beautiful sunset, and moonlit coastline. This moon illuminates this tropical beach scene at dusk. Take your attendees through the fun and the sun of a day at the beach to the romantic and serene night on the coast.

Our beach collection includes beach hammocks, palm tree lined coastlines, ocean waves, tropical islands, and sunset scenes. If you have another idea for a beach inspired backdrop, we’d be happy to create a custom design for you. These custom designs can be either rented or purchased. Read more about our Custom Process here. We can create any backdrop that you have in mind! The sky is the limit & our team is ready to make your design dreams come true!

Spring Events Inspiration

March 15th, 2019

Can you believe that spring is next week? That means spring events are around the corner! Spring is a time for celebration. The excitement the spring brings after a cold winter can be felt throughout the season. The bright colors of spring usher in the new season. Showcasing colorful elements at your events will bring spring to life for your guests! With nature flourishing and ideal weather, spring is a time to entertain to the fullest!

Secret Garden - Spring Events

Spring also means the return of festival season! Bring the festival vibes to your next event by showcasing our pastel Ferris Wheel backdrop. This sunset desert scene with palm trees is the ideal landscape for your Festival party. The warmth of the desert is welcomed after the long winter. No matter if it’s a music, food, or art festival – this design is sure to enhance the theme. The combination of colors come beautifully together in this backdrop.

Spring Events - Ferris Wheel 1

What says spring more than blooming cherry blossoms? Experiencing spring in its full grandeur is among beautifully pink blossoming florals. If aren’t lucky enough to have cherry blossoms nearby, you can bring the blossoms to your spring event! This walk in the park scene will take you into spring into no time. Browse our other park designs here. Our park collection features all four seasons.

Spring Events - Walk in the Park Spring

Your spring events can come alive with colorful décor and floral designs. Set the tone for a refreshing spring event with lively colors. Complement your spring décor with light bites, bright desserts, and vibrant floral centerpieces.

Looking for different scenes for your spring events? Browse our spring collection here. We’re always adding more backdrops to our inventory, so we’d love to hear what you’d like to see! The countdown to spring is on! We cannot wait to see your spring events come to life.

Havana Event Design Ideas

February 28th, 2019

The beautiful city of Havana, Cuba is a time capsule that can transport you back to the fifties. Looking to bring the Cuban essence to your upcoming event? Our Havana Collection can enhance the Cuban flair at your next production. Our series of backdrops depict Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Havana’s architecture tells the story of the long and colorful history of the city. Create your own event to deliver the Cuban experience to your attendees!

Havana Event Design

This radiant event design can inspire your guests to liven up the party! Create an immersive experience for your guests. Wrap the room with our Havana Series. By wrapping the walls with our colorful Havana designs, you can instantly transform any space! Many of our backdrops are painted side by side for this purpose. Feature a combination of our designs to achieve a seamless look. A mix of vibrant and neutral furniture is sure to complement the backgrounds.

Havana Event Design - Havana Streets

A few of our Old Havana backdrops include vintage cars. These American classics were imported from the USA during the 1950s. Havana’s streets have been filled with these vehicles since that day. Want to make your event even more special? Rent your own classic car as a center piece of your production. A classic car in combination with this vibrant color palette is sure to impress your guests.

Havana Event Design

Serve tropical drinks and Cuban food as part of your Havana event design. Incorporate delicious, local food and drink with Havana inspired backgrounds. Showcase unique furniture and Havana inspired music. A Cuban band and salsa dancers will effortlessly complete this Havana event design in no time. The sounds of Havana will radiate throughout your event. Dancing will be inevitable. These elements are sure to round out this international event. Your guests will be transported to Cuba. No flight required.

3 Ways to Create an Autumn Wonderland

October 18th, 2018

Autumn is a special time of the year, especially if you’re in an area with fall foliage. The change in the color of the leaves usher in a new season. Changing of the tides can be felt from one season to the next. Orange, red, and warm yellow hues signify Autumn’s in full force.

Want to bring the Autumn feeling to your next event? We are proud to feature our client’s artistic visualization below. An empty hall space was converted into a fall forest wonderland with our Woodlands collection. See below for 3 ways to transform your venue into an Autumn Wonderland.

1. Choose your Autumn Color Palette

Woodlands 2 Bridge

Set the scene with warm tones – hints of yellow, orange, red and brown. Once your guest walks into your event, these colors will make your theme felt immediately. Utilize your color palette to coordinate your furniture, décor, florals, and menu.

2. Highlight Autumn Wonderland Décor

Woodlands 7 Road

Autumn inspired décor will make your event a true fall forest wonderland. From fall centric centerpieces complete with branches, pumpkins, and squash to Autumn backdrops to adorn the walls. Our client utilized our Woodlands collection to create a completely immersive experience for their guests. This look was achieved by wrapping the room in our backdrops. What a magical Autumn wonderland experience.

Woodlands 1 Path

This gorgeous event design created the perfect Autumn Wonderland for this occasion. Each backdrop in our Woodlands collection was painted side by side to capture a 360° panoramic ambiance. Although our Woodlands Backdrops are a part of a series, they can also be rented as independent backdrops or as a set of panels. This depends on the look you want to achieve at your event.

3. Enhance Lighting to Achieve a Variety of Looks in Different Spaces

Woodlands 5 River

Lighting can create versatility and change the mood as the event progresses. Lighting can also provide a variety of different looks throughout one event. Above on left, blue lighting enhanced the River scene in our Woodlands collection. While warmer yellow lighting was utilized to enhance the fall colors of our Woodlands Road scene on the right. Combining lighting with scenic décor will not only provide versatility, but enhance your guests experience at your next event as well.