Elevating Your Venue
No venue is too small nor any budget too low for a space to make an impact on your guests, according to Jen Hansen, vice president of Event Lab, a Twin Cities-based decor and event rental services company. “Many times we get clients who are looking for budget-friendly decor options and think that their event is ‘too small’ for us to help. That’s not true.”
Hansen suggests that something as simple as floor-length linens for tables can make a subtle but significant difference and elevate your event. Centerpieces don’t have to be floral, which can present significant savings. Instead, one of Hansen’s favorite decor elements is candlelight.
“Candlelight can really elevate an event, while not adding a large expense,” she says, but any simple centerpiece can “dress up a space and make it feel warm, inviting, and intentional.”
Lastly, she suggests investing in a “wow” moment. “Instead of sprinkling budget dollars around where the impact may not be noticed, a wow photo opportunity, welcome unit, or stage display is a great way to make a great impression and capture your guest’s attention.”
