Pulling off an opulent party

Opulence as a party theme

Every good party should have a theme or at least a general direction in which to plan the decor and music. One of the most desirable, yet hardest to pull off, party themes is that of opulence, glamour and luxury. You may envision a glitz and glam event dropping in diamonds and gold, however, your budget can quickly shatter these dreams if you don't do the right planning.

Luckily, there are some steps you can take to pull off the opulent event of your dreams, even if your wallet suggests otherwise. All it takes is a little creativity, design flair and, of course, quality event lighting hire.

Chandeliers

Nothing says glamour quite like chandeliers, but buying one of these elaborate light fixtures could quickly eat up your entire event budget. Instead, save your pennies and hire a chandelier (or several!) for the night. This way you can simply return it after the event's over, meaning you don't have to worry about storage, maintenance or insurance of the expensive item.

Step things up a notch by stringing these beautiful fixtures from trees outside your venue, or focus on one main chandelier hanging over your ballroom. Choose from a range of colours to suit your colour scheme, and consider hanging them in clusters for a particularly dramatic effect.

Drapery

A beautifully draped backdrop can really set the scene for your event, and you can choose from a range of materials to adorn your party space. Try black chiffon for a sophisticated way to dress up your event hall, with the material flowing beautifully from ceiling to floor. Velvet also works wonders and is particularly stunning when used on stages and behind projection screens.

Classical music

Did you know certain styles of music can encourage the brain to pay attention and cement an event into memory? According to a 2007 Stanford University School of Medicine study, listening to classical music by an 18th-century composer encourages focus and brain activity. If you want to engage your guests' brains at your big event, consider playing classical music.

For the largest variety and quantity of beautiful chandeliers in Melbourne, talk to Chandelier Lust. We will help make your event an unforgettable occasion.