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by Jen Ajlouny, Event Manager, Star Trax Events

In an ever-changing event market, it’s difficult to keep up with the current trends! Being in the industry, we are always looking for the latest innovations! Although there are many new trends – we have highlighted the most prevalent of 2016:

TECHNOLOGY.

Everyone is striving to find new ways to integrate technology into their events! We have seen it all this year; charging stations, LED walls, digital sign-in boards, GIF photo booths, geotagging snapchat filters, and much more! Technology in events is continuously growing and becoming even more sophisticated from year to year!

COLOR.

Utilizing vibrant and metallic colors will help create an experience your guests will remember forever. Colorful décor accents, linens, napkins, stunning floral, and who can forget the lighting? Lighted dance floors, colorful staging and up lighting are being used to brighten every event! Color and lighting create an energy in your venue that will keep your guests on the dance floor all night long!

Ron Lieberman Photography

MIXED STYLES.

Mixing Styles is the way to go in 2016! Mixed tables: rounds, squares, and rectangles accompanied by mismatched dining chairs for guest seating has been one of the hottest trends yet! Adding soft seating throughout the space helps create a relaxed lounge feel while also providing extra guest seating. A contemporary meets vintage mixture of styles is the current craze – and we LOVE it!

SPECIALTY FOODS.

Our (my) favorite of all the current trends! Onsite specialty foods that not only satisfy your guests’ taste buds but also allow them to creatively interact! Make your own donut displays, waffles on a stick, ice cream created right before your eyes, vegetarian food options and food trucks galore! You can also find these delicious treats being passed out on the dance floor as a late night snack or given out to guests as a departing souvenir.

Justin Munter Photography

TRANSPORTATION.

Clients are choosing party venues further off the beaten path. Help your guests arrive (and depart) safely and in style. Coach, shuttles, trolleys, and even school buses are a welcome addition to set the mood. Adult parties and events for kids both welcome transportation.

DETAILS.

The best way to make your event stand out is by enhancing every detail! Ignite your guests’ interest with every personalized touch! From custom vinyl clings, step-and-repeat walls, cocktail napkins, sneakers and themed décor pieces to personalized dance floor pass-outs and end of the night giveaways; it’s all the little details that ensure you and your guests will remember every moment for years to come!

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