- Set your sights on your goal
What’s the purpose of your event? Are you truing to recruit new clients? Are you planning on unveiling you latest product? Perhaps this is a charity event, and you’re trying to raise funds for a noble cause.
- Find the perfect theme
Gala themes deserve a section all on their own! Galas are so much more vibrant when there’s theme your quests can get excited about.
This also gives you more room for some creativity as an event planner and helps you navigate details like food selection, music choices, and décor. Themes can be specific to a season, like a winter wonderland.
Brainstorming gala ideas is all about creating a good time for the quests and making sure you provide a fun escape from run-of-the-mill events or parties. With a carefully planned event, not only can you achieve your goals of fundraising or brand awareness, but you will also uplift your brand’s image and drive a bigger following in the aftermath.
- Choose complementary entertainment
A gala is not complete without some form of entertainment.
There’s a misconception that DJs only perform for more informal events, but this is not the case. DJs are versatile and can play an array of classical beats fitting for black-tie events or electric/funk/hip-hop music for a groovier crowd.