7 Creative Party Installations to Add to Your Next Event

Creating a memorable experience for your guests is an essential element of the party planning process — regardless of the size of your event. Aside from the food, music, venue, decorations, lighting and overall ambiance, entertainment is key if you want your guests to leave your next holiday party or corporate event with unforgettable memories.

Hosting a party or event is exciting, but keeping your guests engaged and entertained throughout the duration of your event can be a challenge. One way to ensure your guests have a great time is by incorporating unique party installations that provide fun and engaging opportunities for them to interact and socialize.

As you are thinking about hosting your next birthday party (or even your wedding), consider adding a few entertaining installations that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

1. Photo booths – Photo booths have become a popular trend at events, especially weddings, birthday parties and corporate events. They provide a fun and interactive way for guests to capture memories of the time they spent at your event. They also come in a variety of sizes and styles, from classic photo strips to digital options (like 360-degree videos) that allow guests to share their photos on social media. You can even customize the photo booth backdrop and props to fit the unique theme of your event.
   
   
2. Interactive art installations – Interactive art installations are a unique way to engage your guests and encourage them to interact with one another. From immersive murals to interactive sculptures that respond to guests’ movement, the design possibilities are endless. Creative art installations can also double as a photo opportunity for your guests, giving them a chance to immerse themselves into the art while capturing a one-of-a-kind memory of the event.
   
   
3. Silent disco – Silent discos are a unique and unexpected party installation, especially for events hosted in outdoor spaces. Guests wear wireless headphones and dance to music played by a DJ, allowing others (who are not wearing headphones) to socialize without having to shout over loud music. This can be especially helpful for parties in areas that have strict noise ordinances.
   
   
4. Caricature artists – Caricature artists are a fun and customizable addition for any event type. Guests sit for a few minutes while the artist draws their likeness in a caricature, providing them with a personalized keepsake to take with them at the end of the event. Most caricature artists can also incorporate the event theme or occasion into their artwork as a backdrop behind each guests’ caricature.
   
   
5. Virtual reality experiences – Virtual reality (VR) technologies are an innovative and modern way to add excitement to your event. VR headsets can be used to transport guests to different worlds and experiences like virtual skydiving, rollercoasters or escape rooms. In most instances, VR technology can also be customized to fit the theme of your event.
   
   
6. Lawn games – Lawn games are an effortless way to encourage guests to socialize and have a good time. Whether your event is inside or outside, consider adding games like cornhole, ladder toss, giant Jenga or Connect Four for your guests to play at their own leisure. You can even customize the games with your wedding date or company branding to compliment the theme or occasion.
   
   
7. Food stations – Food stations add a unique and memorable element to your event that can keep your guests fed and entertained all at the same time. Food stations like an ice cream sundae bar or a make-your-own pizza station can intrigue guests to get creative with their food choices while having fun doing it. The type of food can also be customized to complement your event’s theme.

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At CrystalView, we provide a unique and customizable space to host events such as birthday parties, corporate events or weddings. Our event specialists will work with you to design the event of your dreams and can provide unique suggestions of ways to keep your guests entertained.

If you need a comfortable space to accommodate a large guest list, we invite you to schedule a tour of our venue to learn more about our services and amenities.