How do you make a small party venue special?

Making a small party venue special

Small party venues can be very special and, when everything is just right, can feel intimate, comfortable and extremely welcoming to attending guests; offering something extremely beautiful and enjoyable to people of all ages. So, how do you make a small party venue special? 

How do you make a small party venue special? 

Brakenhale School dining hall

Create an intimate atmosphere: to make a small party venue special, try focussing on creating an intimate atmosphere by using minimal but effective decorations such as banners or table decorations, utilise an open floor plan, while also incorporating personalised touches such as a theme to enhance the space and make it feel welcoming without being crowded.

Bishop Challoner School dining hall

Consider any table arrangements: if your party requires tabled seating, consider using round tables to encourage conversation and create a cozy feel, fitting more people into a smaller space. However, do be mindful of how many tables & chairs you can realistically fit into the space, and be careful to create pathways wide enough for individuals to walk between tables comfortably.

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School

Decorative touches, vertical spaces and colour schemes: incorporate personalised elements like themed decorations, custom centerpieces, or unique photo opportunities to add character whilst also utilising walls and high ceilings with hanging decorations or draping to maximise the space, making it feel both larger and taller. With this, a cohesive color palette that complements the theme will create a unified look. 

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School dining hall

Multifunctional, adaptable and flexible furniture: use furniture that can be easily rearranged to adapt to different parts of the event, including movable flooring such as and including staging, chairs and wall partitions; bringing different levels to the space may bring different dimensions to it and provide the adequate separation of specific areas for specific functions, depending on what you want to achieve! 

In short, small party venues can be exciting, elegant and truly beautiful spaces that – with minimal effort – can make any party feel very unique indeed…. 

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