Get that "Boom Boom Pow" at your next Event

There are a few things that every party or event must have to create that unforgettable, "feel good" "atmosphere" that you know is there but never actually thought too much about.. Planners, event production companies and event designers strategically plan the entire event around this one concept. If you don't have the right atmosphere, then your event may be a complete flop. I like to give a couple of examples to explain this idea.
Have you ever been to an event and felt "out of place" or just not in the mood to "party", well there is a reason for that. The concept is similar to when a club promoter will create a buzz for his club by forcing people to wait in line even if the club is empty, the more people outside in line waiting, the more people want in.. Once you are in the club if it's kind of empty and not shoulder to shoulder, you get that awkward out of place feeling. Suddenly the club starts to get packed and "Boom Boom Pow" it's a Party!! The same deejay was spinning the same music and yet now it seems like he's hit the nail the head.. Or, just imagine for a second what "Pirates of the Caribbean" or the "haunted house" would look like if the walls and ceilings were not blacked out and the lights were all on. That would be suckish, you might as well be shopping at the local supermarket.

Here are a few tips to Get that "Boom Boom Pow" at your next party or event.

Numero Uno. And most important of all. You must create an atmosphere. You accomplish this with atmospheric lighting (visual) great music (sound), great food (taste and smell). If it is an evening event and you do not have the budget to hire an event lighting specialist, dim the lights, use candles and dark out drapes and you can even purchase some inexpensive par-can up lighting from your local music store. You can also ask your deejay, chances are he will have some room up-lights.

Numero due. Make sure the space is not cluttered with unnecessary and distracting decor
The space should not be too large, when in doubt believe it or not, smaller is better. If the space is too large you lose the feeling of cohesiveness which is very important for a successful event.

Numero tre. Make sure the entertainment fits the event. Dance music wouldn't fit a luncheon and Sinatra wouldn't fit a high energy party. Don't hire entertainment jus for the sake of having it if you think people will be uninterested. Sometimes less is more.

Numero quattro. FOOD FOOD FOOD!! it should taste as good as it looks... think of ways to creatively display and serve the food.. If your party is during dinner, NO, You can't get away with serving light appetizers and dessert and cocktails... If you want to keep it light on the food, then time your event accordingly.
This should be a good start to put you on the right track...

Happy Partying!!!