Sometimes you just want to go all out and bring the glitz and glamour to your reality. I.e. sometimes, just sometimes there is the need for the red carpet event, the ones where nothing is held back, call it vanity galore or the ultimate celebration of life, however you see it, there are days that merit such ostentation. A red carpet event can be a huge success if planning is done on time and resources are adequately put together. It does not have to be extremely expensive. Here are some great tips on how to plan the perfect red carpet event.

#1. Guest List and Invitation

There are many sample invitations for red carpet parties available online; you’ll find some adorned with Hollywood star motifs and some specially designed for an Oscar-themed event. However if you want to be creative you can design your own. Remember it a red carpet event everything has to be filled with glamour.

Making a guest list will give you an idea of how many people will attend the event, which you will need to know when you make decisions about your party location and menu.

#2. Keep The Carpet Clear

If only the target guests make their way down the red carpet—without peripheral people cluttering up the line—the paparazi will more easily get the shots and interviews they need, and the whole process will be much quicker and more streamlined. (Paparazzi? of course! no red carpet event is complete without one!) You don’t want camera men all over the red carpet. Let the organizing committee assign spaces for all photographers and media people.

#3. Get The Right Staff

Planning for a special occasion will typically require a lot of creativity, resourcefulness, and hard work. You will definitely need all the help you can get. You can also assign people to committees so that you can be more efficient. Give each group a certain responsibility by distributing the tasks such as selecting a delectable menu, looking for professional entertainment, searching for the ideal location, making impressive decorations and giveaways, managing security and safety issues, designing a comprehensive seat plan, creating a transparent budget, and sending out, confirming, and welcoming guests.

#4. Dress code

You might want to go with the casual long dresses for ladies and tuxedo for guys but depending on who your guests are this may not be the case. You can try something different by suggesting some costumes to your invitees. However since it’s a red carpet event anything elegant should do.

#5. Food and Drinks

In red carpet events, champagne or sparkling water work best in terms of drinks. Avoid getting too much alcohol, otherwise your guests might get drunk and the event will turn into a mess. For food a light dinner will do. To make things easier hire a professional caterer to take up this responsibility.

#6. Agenda

Create an agenda for your event to keep you organized on the big day. Include a schedule of tasks that need to be done before the event, the start time, any special activities during the event, the end time and tasks for the clean-up period, if necessary.

Give your attendees the royal treatment by providing them with enough time and space to enjoy the carpet. this way your event wont be forgotten in a hurry.

Thanks for reading this article, have a great day!