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How to Host a Fun 1960′s Party!

January 23rd, 2012

When it comes time to hosting a corporate party, choosing an era to represent is not only lots of great fun, but also makes it easy to add just the right décor that can allow guest to truly feel that they are taking a step back in time. There are many ways to decorate a 1960′s party – you can choose to focus on a specific year, a specific person or event, or simply include a little bit of everything that comes to mind when thinking about the 1960′s era.

A Few Decorating Ideas
The following are a few decorating ideas that can help your corporate party event be all that you want it to be.

1960′s Era Accent Wall. An Accent Wall is a great focal point and accordingly will be a great conversation piece! The 1960′s represented a time of change, introducing a whole new culture that was centered around taking political action in order to fight for the rights of everyone as well as enjoying the freedom of being an individual. Additionally, the 1960′s began to introduce new ways of eating food by making them convenient, rock n’ roll music was expanding and becoming more accepted and thus popular, and the hippie generation began as everyone celebrated the end of the war and thus focused on the importance of a peaceful nation. Imagine how fun an Accent Wall will be for your guests as they get to view the many highlights of the 1960′s.

1960′s Rock Wall Mural. Add this rock wall mural that screams 1960′s, making it a great addition to a 1960′s party.

Clothes & Dancing
Both the clothing style and the music of the 1960′s era were quite unique!

Clothing

Tye-Dye, Plaid Shirts/Pants, Mini Skirts,
Hot Pants, Velvet Pants, Turtlenecks
Leather Boots, Go-Go Boots, Patent Leather Heels
A-Line Dresses, Shirt Waist Dresses

Music

The Beatles
The Doors
The Rolling Stones
Simon & Garfunkel
Righteous Brothers
Jerry Garcia

Food & Drinks
The following is a list of some of the more popular 1960′s foods and drinks.

1960 Food Ideas

Main Course – Casseroles, Kabobs, Meat Loaf, Chicken Pot Pies
Appetizers – Deviled Eggs, Fondue, Cocktail Meatballs/Wieners, Shrimp Cocktail
Desert – Jell-O Mold, Red Velvet Cake, Ambrosia

1960 Drink Ideas

Colas, Root Beer Floats
Martinis, Daiquiris, Manhattans

1960s Theme Tips
You can choose to update these foods and drinks to reflect the tastes of today, or choose to keep them exactly the same in order to hold true to the 1960′s theme. Also, be sure to include some bean bag chairs, peace signs, beaded curtains, and blacklight’s with some of the more popular blacklight posters if choosing to decorate the event with an overall 1960′s theme.

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Hosting a Corporate Party with a Racing Car Theme

January 16th, 2012

custom props, tv, lighting, and incorporation of Compuware on the car

A Corporate Party with a Racing Car theme is one that any racing car enthusiast is sure to enjoy. Both men and women enjoy this fast-paced sport, with the first organized official car race being documented back in 1887. Some of the states that tend to be more involved when it comes to car racing include North Carolina, Indiana, California, Georgia, and New York.

Decorating the Event
The overall car racing theme should emit a feeling of actually being at a race track. One really great idea is to place a few television sets around the room showing some of the more popular race car themed movies, such as Days of Thunder, NASCAR – The IMAX Experience, and Talladega Nights. Also, place black and white flags/balloons throughout the venue to add to the overall party atmosphere.

Cutouts

Dale Earnhardt, Bill Elliot, Jeff Gordon, John Andretti
Pace Car, Pit Crew Members, Flagmen, Winston Cup Trophy

Props & Flats

Racing Tires, Winners Circle Flat

Floor. Using a black and white checkered floor pattern is a really great idea and adds greatly to the overall racing car theme.

Walls. Consider using Spandex Walls to add the corporate logo or display a race car related message/photo for the audience to view.

Lighting. Use red, yellow, and green lights throughout the venue to emanate the stop, slow down, and go lights used during a car race.

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A good look at one of the many custom banners we created for this event.

Fun & Games
Let your guests know that you want them to have fun by initiating some games for them to play throughout the corporate event.

If an actual race is taking place at the time of the corporate party, have guests draw entrants names out of a bowl. If the driver they pick wins, give them two tickets to the next racing car event held nearby.
Set up a mini track and let guests race remote control cars around the track with the winner receiving a special prize.
Set up an area where guests can play racing car games, such as on PlayStation, with the winner being the person who gets the top score of the night.

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Starting line to the event with custom props and lighting

Food & Drink
The following list of foods are some of the more popular food items served at a racing car event.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken
Nachos, chips & dip, potato salad
Soda, red bull, beer, champagne
Also, add some dessert options, such as a race car shaped cake and/or cookies

A Great Idea
Choose to highlight a particular racing event, such as NASCAR, and let the party theme fall around anything and everything related to this highly popular car racing event.

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How to Create a Special Event using Spandex Walls

January 11th, 2012

‘Spandex Walls’ probably isn’t a term you hear very often. Although we’re all most likely to be familiar with the word spandex, which refers to a stretchy fabric that is very durable and strong, the term Spandex Wall isn’t a phrase that usually comes to mind when looking to create/host a special event. Therefore, the following information is meant to inform you about some of the ways you can use a Spandex Wall for your next special event.

A Little Information about Spandex Walls
Often used for decorating special events, Spandex Walls come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although Spandex Walls are often utilized when a hosting space/venue needs some help by covering up plain or unattractive areas of the room, they are also able to add that extra bit of flair often sought when planning the decorative aspect of the event. Accordingly, Spandex Walls can really jazz things up by making a particular statement, such as adding a corporate logo and/or a special event message, and/or adding special lighting for establishing quite the dramatic effect.

A Few Ideas for Using Spandex Walls
Spandex Walls are special in that they illuminate well when supplied with a lot of light, especially in an event room where the lighting is more subdued, They can also easily add a bit of elegance and sophistication to any type of event. Additionally, adding colors can provide some texture and depth to the overall look of a Spandex Wall.

Piano/Music Themed Event. Imagine hosting an event with a music theme and being able to highlight the walls, ceilings, or both with Spandex Walls that have printed piano keys on them! Your guests will be amazed at how magnificent these Spandex Walls look when they arrive, and will surely admire the fun and trendy style that these particular Spandex Walls add to the overall event theme.

Collapsible White Spandex Wall. For a smaller venue/event, or even to create individualized areas within a larger venue/event space, consider using a collapsible Spandex Wall.

White Spandex Wall with (Flame F/X) Lighting. Throwing a special event that needs to really make a statement? Add lighting and/or special lighting effects that are sure to impress and have everyone talking about the wow factor that happens when you do!

Bottom Line
If you’re hosting an event and want to add that special and unique wow factor that will be sure to impress, consider using a Spandex Wall. There are a few different ways in which to utilize them, making Spandex Walls a great choice for any event. Use them to either cover up a particular area in a chosen venue so that the overall style fits in with the overall theme, to specifically support the event subject matter by adding logos and/or messages, or to add that extra touch of style and sophistication that can help give your particular event the ability to exceeds everyone’s expectations.

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Expo Services – Rental Services for Your Company Trade Show

January 2nd, 2012

There’s a lot to know when it comes to hosting and managing a company trade show. In fact, the list of things to do can be quite long and thus can seem to be quite overwhelming, which makes it critical to start the planning as soon as possible (at least 4 – 6 months before the event). Some of the more critical aspects of hosting a company trade? Finding the perfect location, renting the event space, sending out invitations, using public relations to promote/announce the event, finding the ideal services and products to rent, and more…

Trade Show Rental Services
When it comes to hosting and managing your company’s trade show, the to-do list will include the need to find a variety of rentals that are needed to support the overall theme, as well as display the company’s intended message(s).

Furniture Rentals. Choose from a large variety of furniture rentals that are specifically made to compliment your particular company’s intended message. A great tip is to take a close look at your company’s current furniture in order to give you a great starting place on the best types of furniture styles from which there are to choose from.

Display Rentals. Choose from the many options there are for renting displays that can greatly compliment the overall trade show theme. Depending on your particular event, you can select display rentals that are simple and elegant, or maybe something a little more bold and eye-catching is more of a fit for you. New rental choices include forward-thinking displays, such as lighted furniture, floors, and walls, which will surely be the talk of the night!

Pipe and Drape. Use the ever-so-popular pipe and drape system, which is being utilized more and more when it comes to hosting/managing a company trade show. This simple decorating technique is easy to install, and has the potential to add a lot of personality to the events overall design.

Design & CAD. It just may be well worth your while to look into having a professional design your company’s trade show. Having someone specially design your trade show, especially if it’s going to be a particularly large one, can save you lots of time and trouble. This can be quite the help when it comes to figuring out exactly where to place any display rentals as well as any and furniture and/or props that will enhance the overall event.

Props, Décor, and Furnishings
Think about the possibility of adding some props that can add to the overall décor of the company trade show. Also, it may just be worth investigating the idea of adding a few customized graphics that can be tailored to fit your company’s specific needs.

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Graphics – The Simple Way to Brand Your Company

December 28th, 2011

Anytime a company hosts/attends a special event, the thought of how to best brand the event is always near the very top of the list of things-to-do. You can choose to add a few subtle graphics, or go all out with a Sponsor Wall that makes it almost impossible for people to walk by without showing interest. Or maybe you think that a combination of both is a good idea. It’s completely up to you to decide from the many choices that are available when it comes to finding out the best ways to promote your particular company’s brand.

A Few Questions
Some of the more common questions that need answers are shown below, which will assist you in determining the best way to brand your particular corporate event.

How prominent should the graphics be? Completely obvious or more subtle?
What size graphic is suitable for this particular event?
How many various graphics do I need? (There are many styles from which to choose!)

Graphic Choices
Although using graphics to brand your event is pretty straightforward, there are quite a few ways to use these graphics so that they best fit your particular company as well as the special event that is currently being planned.

Custom Props. Choose a few graphics that are specifically made for a particular event. For example, if the event is a Corporate Christmas Party, you can create invitations that are custom-made to send to your employees. At the actual party a larger version of the invitation can be made to set upon a display that all attendees can see as the enter the Corporate Christmas Party.

Banner Stand. Choose a few different company-related pictures/messages that can be displayed around the event that guests can easily see/read as they enjoy their evening of fun. Can be simple and elegant or bold and to the point.

Trade Show Graphics. This graphics display choice is one of the best choices when it comes to trade shows. There is plenty of room for all the most essential information as well as for some photos/logos that are deemed important to your corporate message.

Sponsor Walls. Choosing to use a Sponsor Wall is a forward-thinking idea and accordingly makes quite the statement! There is not only lots of room to add any and all the essential information about your particular company, this Sponsor Wall is quite the eye-catcher making it one that is hard to pass by.

Prize Wheel. Last but not least, create a customized prize wheel, which everyone likes to see at any corporate event!

A Great Idea
Take pictures of all events in which company graphics were utilized in order to create a portfolio for future events. Also, make notes for how successful a particular graphic choice was as well as how people responded to it. This way you have an idea of exactly what may be needed for the next event your company hosts/attends.

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How to Host a Corporate Family Event – Fun or Formal

December 19th, 2011

There are many types of corporate events held throughout the year, with most being business-oriented. Since many corporations also tend to be very family-oriented, they tend to host a family event at least once a year, which are highly-anticipated events. When a corporation chooses to host a family event, their goal is to create an atmosphere that is family-friendly, giving their guests a variety of fun experiences that will give them memories to last them a lifetime. Or at least until the next corporate family event!

Decorating for a Family Event
When it comes to decorating the venue for the corporate family event, there are many choices from which to choose. Depending on the atmosphere and/or the venue you’re using will help you decide which type of decorations will work best for your particular event.

Family Event Theme Idea. A great choice for a corporate family event is to choose a theme that everyone can relate to, such as that from a fun family movie. For example, ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ is an extremely fun and popular movie that can be used as an overall theme. Imagine how fun it would be decorate the corporate family event with lots of props that can make one feel like they are actually in the Willy Wonka Factory!

Multi-Color Ceiling Fabric. A great choice for making the event super-colorful and thus super-fun! Imagine how amazing the addition of multi-colored ceiling fabric will make to the overall ambiance, adding that extra flamboyance that makes any event extraordinary.

A Few Lighting Choices
Choosing the lighting for a corporate family event is a great idea, and adds lots of extra flair!

Light Projection. Choose to have your corporate logo projected on the walls using light projection, a lighting choice that is becoming more and more popular as it is considered both very versatile and super trendy.

Intelligent Lighting Ceiling Projection. Add some extra style and flamboyance by using light projection on the ceiling in a variety of fashionable patterns and styles.

Food & Drinks
When it comes to choosing what to serve at a corporate family event it’s important to take into consideration the ages of all the children/teens that are attending, which will greatly assist in choosing the foods and drinks.

Children.

Food Choices: Fruit Kabobs, Macaroni & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Pasta w/Meat Sauce
Drink Choices: Milk, Fruit Punch, Fruit Smoothies

Teens.

Food Choices: Sliders, Nachos, Pizza, Potato Skins w/Cheese
Drink Choices: Soda, Lemonade, Black Cows, Shirley Temples

Adults.

Food Choices: Finger Sandwiches, Vegetable Platter w/Dips, Hearty Salad
Drink Choices: Raspberry Ginger Ale, Tea(s), Coffee

Desserts for Everyone!

Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Cupcakes
Milkshakes

Good To Know
When hosting a corporate family event, be sure to take into consideration the variety of people as well as the general ages of everyone that will be attending. This will greatly assist in the planning arrangements as well as choosing the best decorations to make this event one that won’t soon be forgotten!

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How to Host a Corporate Party – Casino Theme

December 16th, 2011

When it comes time to host a corporate party there are many themes from which to choose. One of the most popular and fun themes to date is the Casino Theme, which is not only an enjoyable and entertaining idea, it can be highly versatile so that you are able to conform it to fit the standards of your particular corporation.

Casino Theme Options
Choose from one of the options below for hosting a corporate party with a casino theme.

Adults (21+) Only. If you’re company consists of people over the age of 21, the option to create an atmosphere that truly represents an actual casino is a great idea! Gather a few pictures of some of the more popular casinos in order to get a picture in mind of how you envision the venue to appear is a great place to start.

Family Fun. If you’re company is one that has a lot of employees with families, then hosting a casino-themed party can be fun and should be geared towards a variety of different ages.

Formal? Choose to make this theme formal by requesting that guests dress up in a tuxedo and/or a formal gown, which very much represents some of the more famous casinos, such as those in Monte Carlo or Monaco.

Casual? Make this theme super casual by not implementing a dress code at all.

Casino Theme Décor
Decorating the event can be lots of fun! as there are lots of choices to be made when it comes to decorating a corporate event with a casino theme.

Martini or Mohito Tables. Choose from white and/or black martini/mohito tables that can add that extra elegance to any party.

Bars. Choose from one of the many lighted bars (also comes with custom graphics for a specialized and more personal touch!) that are available, giving your corporate casino party that extra level of sophistication as well as a more modern touch. Or choose to use one of the mahogany wood bars, which are considered to be more casual yet offers that comfortable, down-to-earth feeling that makes people feel at ease.

Backdrops. Choose to represent a particular casino/area by choosing backdrops to set in the background.

Vegas Strip, Venice Canal, Eiffel Tower, Times Square, more…

Cutouts. Place some cutouts of some of the more popular people/items that are associated with a casino.

Elvis, Cher, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Show Girls
Poker Hand, Dollar Sign
Venice (water, bridge, more…)

Props. Add some props to the décor in order to add that extra flair that people expect when attending a corporate party

Mini Slot Machines, Dice,
Custom Casino Signs
Statues (Thinker, Apollo, Venus, more…)

Bottom Line
When hosting a corporate party with a casino theme, be sure to choose the type of casino party that will best represent your particular company. Choose to serve alcohol or keep it alcohol-free, and don’t forget to let your guests play with fake money that can be used near the end of the party to pick out some gifts/souvenirs so that they will be able to remember this super fun and exciting night for a long time to come!

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Host Your Next Detroit Corporate Event With Display Group

November 8th, 2011

When it comes time to host your next corporate meeting and/or corporate event, Display Group can help you with every detail! Display Group will provide you with a unique space, as well as make available any and all rentals needed, such as furniture, décor, and video/audio.

Studio dg Corporate Event Space
Studio dg has hosted many successful events in their display studio and has decided that it would be a great idea to open up this unique space so as to allow for corporate meetings and/or events. The building is a classic 1913 era building, with 10,000 square feet of white space loft, making this open space distinctive in its appeal. Perfect for hosting any type of corporate meeting and/or corporate event, imagine yourself with your associates talking business in this extremely welcoming and comfortable atmosphere – extra tall ceilings with poured concrete columns, hardwood floors, as well as great views of the Detroit River!

Event Products and Services
Display Group offers many products and services from which you can choose, making it so that you are sure to find something that is just right for you and your particular meeting and/or event. Additionally, since you are already in Display Groups building, you will have full access to any and all furniture, décor, and/or lighting needs, which are merely a hop, skip, and a jump away. This gives you many options so you are able to create the exact type of environment that you require for your particular type of corporate meeting and/or corporate event.

A full 10,000 square feet of white space loft!
On-site lighting, staging, and event rentals for easy access!
Ability to utilize the thousands of decorations and rental options Display Group has!
Access to audio and video rentals!
An on-site graphics studio!
On-site loading docks as well as labor!
A car ramp for easy access!

Event Management
Display Group, and our network of providers, has a wide-range of event management resources so that you are able to create and realize the vision you have in mind for hosting your particular corporate meeting and/or corporate event. The range of displays, props, furniture, as well as soft goods and equipment is enormous, and housed in their 200,000 square foot facility. A custom design and fabrication studio is also available in addition to an in-house graphics department. We can also help you with the following:

Entertainment

Keynote Speakers
Headline Entertainment
Local Entertainment (a variety of options are available)
Performance Art
Special Effects

Production

Staging
Audio Production
Video Production
Light Production
Directors, Managers, and Technicians

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How To Host a Great 70′s Party

October 31st, 2011

If you’re looking to host a 1970′s party, great! This particular era is one that exudes tons of fun and is viewed as one of the most enjoyable and thus more popular types of parties you can host. If you personally remember the 1970′s, the first thing to come to mind is probably how cool everyone and everything was: the turmoil of the 1960′s between love and war was over, and people were starting to celebrate this brand new decade with feelings of freedom, peace, and love.

Using an Accent Wall to Set the Mood
Using an accent wall to display all things 1970 is a great idea! and can be utilized in a number of ways with a purpose to show guests at a glance some of the more popular events that took place in this one-of-a-kind era.

1970′s Television/Movies. Charlie’s Angels was a hit, and so was that infamous picture of Farrah Fawcett in her red bathing suit, making this a must for the Accent Wall. Also, Saturday Night Fever, Rocky, Happy Days, and the Godfather were all super popular at this time making any references to these particular shows a great idea.

1970′s Music. Imagine life-sized cutouts of the following singers who made it to the top of the charts – Donna Summer, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, and the Village People. Fun!!

Clothing Styles. Bell-bottoms, platform shoes, and tie-dye made up some of the top styles when it comes to clothing, so be sure include these fashion icon pieces. Other choices include wrap dresses, velour shirts, polyester suits, and halter tops.

Fads. Pet rocks, hanging beads, and lots of flowers should be included. (Let guests make their very own pet rock to take home with them for a memento!)

*Utilizing the colors of the 1970′s is a great idea – orange, yellow, brown, and green – and should be incorporated into the overall them.

*Also, don’t forget to create an area in at least one corner of the venue where guests are able to sit and talk with others about the 1970′s, preferably in bean bag chairs. Also, add some black lights with lots of really cool blacklight posters for that extra special appeal.

70amp;s Food & Drinks
Food. Fondues were all the rage! Since there are so many possibilities for creating fondues, you can use them for making appetizers, main entrées and/or desserts. Also, a yellow cake with a happy face is sure to be a hit. Other popular food choices include casseroles, Jell-0, pot pies, and Chex mix.

Drinks. Tang, Coca-Cola, Lemonade, and Sun Tea were some of the top drinks of the 1970′s.

Games & Dancing = Fun!

Trivia Game. Create a list of questions related to the 1970′s to pass out to your guests. Make sure there is a blend of both easy and difficult questions, and give the person who answers the most questions correctly a great prize!

Dancing. Disco was king! in this era and therefore makes it an obvious choice when it comes to choosing the music. Remember the Bump? Or the Hustle? Adding a lighted dance floor as well as a disco ball is a must!

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Corporate Christmas Party – A Winter Theme

October 6th, 2011

A Corporate Christmas or Holiday Party is one of the most celebrated events held for employees, who really look forward to this special time of year! The holiday spirit is in the air and has a way of making people feel warm and happy, making a holiday Christmas Party one that is eagerly looked forward to. Know that hosting a Corporate Christmas takes a lot of preparation so be sure to start planning at least 2 months in advance to ensure that there is enough time to create the very best party!

Party Checklist
There are many things to do when it comes to hosting a Corporate Holiday Party, making the following list a general guideline to get your started.

Create the Corporate Christmas Party announcements/invitations
Figure out the theme and/or the type of atmosphere that will appeal to all guests
Plan all food and drinks – order
Plan for music – order or hire

Creating the Atmosphere
One of the most important aspects that comes with hosting a Christmas Party is choosing the right decorations in order to create the perfect atmosphere.

Entrance. Imagine your guests excitement as they arrive and see that the entrance to the Christmas Party resembles an igloo, which helps to create the right mood as soon as they arrive.

Ceiling / Atmosphere. When it comes to creating the perfect Christmas atmosphere, consider decorating the venue from floor to ceiling. Envision a beautifully draped ceiling in either white, silver and/or blue fabrics along with lots of snowflakes and/or silver ornaments hanging intermittently throughout.

Sitting Area. Create a few areas where your guests are able to sit down and enjoy the company of other guests. A fireplace with comfy chairs is one great idea and allows the guests to feel completely at ease as they sit and chat by the fire.

Lighting. Use lighting to add some extra style and elegance! Choose from something simple, such as sequenced can lights in blue and white or maybe something a little more dramatic is called for, such as using lighted tables.

Food & Drinks & Music
Choose from a fancy sit down dinner or a more casual dining experience such as using a buffet table to place a few more popular, delicious foods that people look forward to eating at this time of year.

Food Ideas. Be sure that there is a variety of food, such as turkey, ham, Waldorf salad, a cheese platter, just to name a few, as well as a variety of finger foods. Also, add at least 3 different desserts, such as a berry pie, a spice cake, and plum tarts.

Drink Ideas. Be sure to include a few Christmas drinks that are considered to be classics, such as apple cider, hot chocolate, and punch as well as a few more modern drinks. Also, decide whether alcohol will be served at the event as to make the appropriate accommodations.

Music. Be sure that there is a quality sound system to play some of the more popular Christmas songs for guests to listen as well as dance to. Or splurge and hire a DJ who has plenty of experience in Christmas music and can take requests from guests to make the party just that more special.

Make this year’s holiday party one to remember.

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