The entrance to a themed event is the best way to impress your guests and provide that all important first impression! It’s something event planners often overlook so here are our top 10 ways that are sure to impress your guests at you next themed event!
1. Add a bit of fun with a celebrity impersonator
A celebrity impersonator is a great addition to a themed event and are guaranteed to get your guests wondering if it’s the real celebrity or not! Ensure they greet your guests and set up an area where the impersonator can pose for photos and sign autographs for your guests.
2. Hire fire performers
If you’re looking to set your event on fire (not literally!), hiring fire performers could be the trick that you need. Fire performers are skilled performance artists that can juggle or swallow fire. These performers are not going to be missed and will attract a crowd.
3. Break out the freebies
Everyone loves a freebie so hiring people to pass out treats to your guests will make your event even more memorable, especially if they’re dressed in themed costumes and distributing treats that are also on theme. Some ideas include free samples, candies or other snacks. Choose items that your guests can enjoy right there and then so it becomes a talking point.
4. Pop the champagne
Adding a champagne fountain can’t help but add a touch of luxury! Alternatively arrange for your guests to receive a complementary glass of champagne on arrival. This will allow your guests to relax and get in the mood to be thoroughly pampered by your team throughout the event.
5. Stilt performers
Stilt performers provide that “wow” moment especially if your event has a festival or circus theme. Having costumed stilt performers wander around the venue are sure to impress your guests and you can choose costumes to fit almost any fun theme from Renaissance attire to circus themes.
6. Bring in the robots
Robots are always a hit whether you’re arranging a tech event or one aimed at family fun. Use the robot to greet your guests or hire those that can perform tasks that or interact & engage with your guests. No one will forget that there was a talking robot at your event!
7. Aerialists
Aerialists are a sure-fire way to impress your guests and will definitely make them stop and look. You can hire aerialists to work in a variety of costumes and perform many different types of themed shows.
8. Displays at the entrance
Draw your guests in by designing an event entrance that can be seen from a distance and entices your guests to enter! This elaborate entrance will also likely serve as the backdrop for photos and will be a talking point for time to come.
9. Living décor performer
Another idea for hiring a performance artist is to hire a living décor perform. This artist’s costume can be designed to blend into the design of the welcome entrance to surprise and shock guests when they arrive!
10. Add a red carpet
Adding a red carpet is perfect for an event that is designed to be lavish. The red carpet will be a great feature for photos and will make your guests feel like the stars.
