Some may call it ‘copy’ others prefer the word ‘inspired‘, but whatever be your choice of description, you will agree with us that when it comes to party planners or event ideas, taking in innovative trends from other countries and giving it a unique local touch is a great idea. One of the pioneering countries at innovation in marketing and event management, is the United States of America (USA). From being one step ahead of the world in predicting trends and effectively utilizing technology, event management companies there have set high standards. So what are the interesting trends from there we could take a look for our parties and events? Here’s a list.
1.Using Virtual Reality
Did you ever go to a mall and sit on a virtual reality ride with VR goggles? If not, you may have seen people sit on the seat with their VR headgear and scream like they are hurtling down a roller coaster. It looks funny on the outside but that’s the power of immersive artificial intelligence. Your brain is tricked into thinking that the scene in front of you is real even though you know very well that it is just a game. Now, how is this technology being used in events? In plenty! During corporate events, companies offer a VR experience to demo their products. From cars, kitchen appliances to real estate, customers love the real-time experience. Instead of showing brochures about a new school, you can put on the VR gear and take a virtual tour of the whole school just by standing in one place!
2.Augmented Reality
VR is crazy good, but so must be your budget. Suppose your event is a personal or a small budget one, you can still use an off-shoot of this technology called augmented reality. Here, event managers use both artificial technology as well as the real environment to create a fun situation. One example of that is Pokemon Go, a game where your mobile’s GPS helps you find virtual creatures in the real world. Practically everyone has a smart phone so all you need to do is create an interesting app and watch the fun. You can also use it in various fun ways in parties. An AR Mirror is a great example of that. Add a moustache or change your hairstyle, choose a dress from the 1900s and look into a full length AR mirror for a fun selfie experience.
3.Play Areas
Yes, you read that right! Play areas aren’t just for the little ones anymore. If you have had your ear to the ground, you will know that adult colouring books have created waves ever since they hit the market a couple of years back and it has only gotten bigger. Instead of just having a formal sit-down with dry speeches and buffet, many event managers in the US are suggesting this ‘playful’ experience for both corporate and private events. From climbing walls, board games, colouring books, t-shirt making, sewing, decorating your own cakes to arcade favorites like bowling, shooting and skill games such a welcoming and fun environment immediately brightens up the mood. More laughs, less stress and happy guests. This one is a winner. Plus, you know what they say, there is always a little child within us, no matter how old we get.
4.Mystery Dinner
You may have visited or heard of mystery themed restaurants that host a fake murder and give you clues throughout the evening to help you figure out who the murderer is among the guests. Thoroughly entertaining and fun for everyone, this is now a trending idea in private and corporate events in many parts of the world. The best part? It fits into every budget. All you need is a clever mystery story, some props, mysterious music and you will be all set to host a fantastic event. Everyone loves a good mystery and your guests will appreciate the unconventional approach you take to entertain them. For best results, we recommend to hire party entertainers who is sure to catch the pulse of the guests and slip in the right amount of humour and suspense to win them over.
5.Workshop Day
Companies are always on the lookout to arrange events that would boost their employee’s morale and this is one great way of doing that. From chocolate making, glass painting, perfume making, knitting to public speaking and personality development, having a professional from different fields coming in to conduct short practical oriented workshops is a sureshot way to bring a big smile on the faces of the participants. Interestingly, this trend has also started taking off in private events too. For kids, you can call in a balloon modelling artist for birthday party or kids tattoo artist who could give kids a basic tutorial of the art.
Thinking out of the box when it comes to events has its advantages and disadvantages too. But with good planning, these innovative ideas will impress your guests and make your party or event the ‘one party everyone talks about’. Checkout PartyOne for trending event planning services.