Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Events
Lighting plays a vital role in any event, making it a crucial aspect of event planning that should never be overlooked. Proper lighting can help set the mood and add ambiance to your event. With a plethora of lighting options available through the marketplace and through Wright Group Event Services, it can be overwhelming when deciding which type of lighting is best to use for your event. Whether you’re planning a corporate event or a wedding, this post will guide you through the various types of lighting and when they are best suited. Outdoor Events: When it comes to outdoor events, natural lighting is always the best option! If your event takes place during the day, choose a venue with plenty of natural light to reduce the need for additional lighting. For evening events, string lights are an excellent choice. String lights are a good option for creating a soft, warm, and ambient atmosphere. They can be easily hung over dining areas or strung up in trees to create a magical atmosphere. In addition to string lights, use spotlights to highlight landscapes, architectural features, or any other focal point that needs to be highlighted. Corporate Events: Corporate events require a professional and classy atmosphere. Clear, bright lighting is key to achieving this atmosphere. Use bright white lights to showcase branding materials, logos, and signage clearly. For a softer feel, use diffused lighting, which reduces harsh shadows and makes the environment feel more inviting. Create an intimate ambiance with the use of warm lighting, but do not overdo it. Incorporate various lighting fixtures to provide a more engaging and sophisticated atmosphere. Weddings: Weddings demand a magical atmosphere, and nothing screams magic like subtle yet effective lighting. Use fairy lights, also known as twinkle lights, to create an enchanting ambiance. Use a canopy of fairy lights or wrap them around trees or other natural focal points. For the reception area, use a variety of light sources, including chandeliers, pendant lighting, and shaded lamps. Different lighting fixtures provide different moods, so be sure to select the right combination. Charity Events: Charity events require a lively, festive ambiance. Festoon lighting can be an excellent choice for this type of event. They are easy to install and can be strung up in many different styles. A well-designed festoon lighting will add a festive atmosphere to your event while keeping the focus on the cause. Choose bright, bold colors like red, blue, and green to light up your event and pay homage to the cause you’re supporting. Concerts or DJ Events: Concerts or DJ events usually have intensive lighting. They are used to create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. For these events, use a combination of strobe lights, laser lights, and color-changing lights. These lighting fixtures will provide movement and color around the space, making it more lively and engaging. In conclusion, choosing the right lighting for your event is an essential consideration that will have a profound impact on the ambiance and mood of your event. Follow this guide when choosing your lighting, and you will achieve the perfect ambiance every time. Consider the type of event, venue, and desired atmosphere to select the best type of lighting for your event. Remember, proper lighting can make a significant impact on the quality of your event. Choose the right type of lighting and your event is destined to be a success! Double your success rate by working with Wright Group Event Services for all your event rental needs. One call rents it all!
Is Your Stage Staged For Pictures?
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. When you are planning an event, do you add scrutiny of design to include pictures? By considering the backgrounds within your event, you will give your guests an opportunity to share images designed by you. Be sure to stage your event venue to tell the story you want told! For new ideas and areas that require specific staging attention, we found this great blog at LCP Media, a group that specializes in virtual tours and photography. https://www.lcpmedia.com/blog/staging-a-photo-shoot
Are You Insuring Your Event?
Anytime you are considering an outdoor event venue, budgeting for insurance can help reduce any losses that may come from cancellations. You may be amazed at what you can insure for, like rain damage, liquor sales, and workers compensation. We found a great list on Vortex Insurance to share to get you thinking about ways to protect your assets during a grand gala or outdoor festival. FYI, this is not a group we are affiliated with. If you need a good recommendation, let us know and we can talk to our partners. Your Fall Festival Planning Checklist from Vortex
Two Ideas For Creating A Profitable Festival
Planning and executing a great festival costs money. So how can one plan a festival that is not only a community event but also a profit generator? The balance can be tricky. We did some research and found two ideas for you. Upsell Tickets To Special Events Many of the festivals we have set up over the years are often free to the public. The event is financed through sponsorships and vendor booth rentals. However, many of these types of festivals only break even or make a minimal profit. To increase dollars brought into the event consider having special events that require an additional fee for entry. Tasting rooms, VIP areas, front row seating, meet and greet sessions, and behind-the-scene tours can be great revenue makers, even with tickets going for $10 or $20. Change The Flow of Traffic Traffic flow through vendor booths, food courts, entertainment spaces, and guest rest areas requires careful planning. We are often asked best practices for ensure guest safety, capacity threshold adherence, and attendee comfort. One we would add when looking for ways to maximize profits is to organize the flow of traffic so the most popular items are placed towards the “back”, forcing people to pass by multiple opportunities to spend. A great example of this practice is to look at an IKEA store. A consumer has to go all the way to the top floor and then make their way down multiple levels before checking out. This same principle can be applied to event management. As you begin planning your next festival, considering inviting in Wright Group Event Services into the early discussions. We may have other ideas for you to create a profitable, memorable event.
How To Hire An Outdoor Party Rental Company
Outdoor celebrations require an extra layer of consideration when planning an event. Working with a great party rental company will reduce headaches and avoid hassling surprises. Not every company is high quality so here are a few attention points as you weigh your options. Dependability and reliability are the cornerstones to any great working relationship. Do not take any chances on your event success. Work with a company that you know. Ask for references, referrals, and reviews to properly vet your party equipment rental supply house. Flexibility is an important trait for an outdoor party rental company to meet your needs if an event runs long, budget constraints exist and/or specialty requests are present. Variety of offerings can be an essential question when reviewing an event equipment rental house. Themes, styles and package varieties can give your event that extra special feeling and create a lifetime memory for you and your guests. Clean and well-maintained equipment is an absolute requirement for health and safety of your guests. Make sure your party rental company can share cleaning protocols for tents, tables, chairs, china, dinnerware and any other equipment that you may need for the event. Creativity and experience can go a long way when working with a great outdoor party rental company. Rely on the experts for tips and suggestions to make your event memorable and exciting. Wright Group Event Services has been providing outdoor party rentals for over 30 years. Our five star reviews speak for themselves on both Google and Yelp. Want to work with the best? Call us today!
Our Top 7 Favorite Festivals in Colorado
There are over 800 festivals each year in the US (US Law Group 2021) and Colorado has some of the best. Uncover Colorado has created an annual calendar for easy access to attend festivals all year long. Here are 7 of our very favorites: Denver Beer Festival – This is one of the largest celebrations of beer in the country. Grab your mug and prepare for tasting at this incredible festival held during the fall! Frozen Dead Guy Days – The lore of this story includes a cryopreservation of a former resident of Nederland, CO. where this festival is held each March. Complete with blue grass bands and coffin races, this is a one-of-a-kind event. Taste of Vail – Amazing food, incredible wine, beautiful mountain scenery. Do we need to say more? Cinco de Mayo – Did you know that Denver has one of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the US? Celebrate the Latino community in style by attending this annual festival. Strawberry Days – It is hard to believe that this festival has been happening in Glenwood Springs for over 125 years! If you love the strawberry as much as we do, get into the jam by checking out this festival each June! Hot Air Balloon Rodeo – Who says New Mexico has the only great hot air balloon festival around?! Head up to Steamboat Springs in July where hot air balloon operators partake in rodeo tricks like dipping the basket of the balloon in the nearby lake, a stunt you will not soon forget. Elk Fest – Elk are a staple to our Colorado community so of course they have their own special weekend. Head up to Estes Park at the beginning of October when these majestic beasts bugle, a sign of the pending mating season. Want more? There are hundreds to choose from. Just visit UncoverColorado.com for the complete list. Planning a festival? Contact Wright Group Event Services for all of your equipment rental needs!
Festival Planning – Are You Ready?
Hosting a festival can be an incredible way to engage customers and community in a fun event. There are a lot of details to consider when reviewing this gathering format that if missed, could result in a not great event. Below are five common mistakes we have seen over the years of renting festival equipment to event planners and corporate managers over the years. Order enough hydration stations. We attended a music festival a few years ago that was held on a very hot summer day. The event planners underestimated the amount of water the attendees would need to stay hydrated and cool while watching their favorite musicians. Add in the second mistake made that include no shade options for people and heat stroke quickly became an issue. Check all AV equipment for proper set up. It may seem like a no brainer to test out equipment after it has been set up, but we have seen our fair share of pros who rely on the muscle memory of set up and fail to test before the event. Sound checks, light checks and any other special effect should be tested at least twice before the festival begins, and at least once a day of the festival is a multi-day event. Have enough restrooms for the population. Consider having at least one portable restroom per 50 people at an event. Anything less could lead to a miserable crowd and potential property damage as they look for alternatives. Double check all permitting requirements. Working with local host communities, municipalities and other government agencies to know what permits are needed and bylaws (like noise ordinances) in place can ensure that you do not plan an event that is illegal. Consider trash collection and clean up. Too often, we have worked with planners who work their budgets to highlight amazing acts, provide for fun and festivity, and review safety and security. But cleaning up after the event is just as critical. Make sure you have enough trash, recycling and compost bins throughout the event to encourage participants to pick up after themselves. Have a small team dedicated throughout the event who concentrate on trash pick up and emptying of bins. Then when the event is complete do a thorough clean up effort of the community space. Anything less could mean fines and potential future refusal for permits. If you are an event planner or corporate meeting planner who is considering a festival as your event theme, contact The Wright Group Event Services team. We have the rental equipment and the decades of experience to help you plan and prepare. Fencing, AV equipment, tents, stages, hospitality trailers, power, lighting, catering trucks and more are all available to you through our facilities. We look forward to serving you!
8 Great Colorado Festivals to Celebrate Spring
The spring season is just a few weeks away and Colorado is ready to celebrate. Uncover Colorado shares 8 of our best festivals held during the spring. The Taste of Vail, Cinco de Mayo and the Tellurdie Film Festival are among some of our springtime favorites. This year, be sure to check that each one is still being held. The pandemic put a few of these on hold in 2020 and 2021. Here is hoping we have a full schedule of gatherings this year! whttps://www.uncovercolorado.com/best-colorado-spring-festivals/
A Guide to Laser Light Shows
When planning an event that your guests will never forget, consider the dazzling spectacle of a laser light show. From animated graphics in a range of rainbow colors to thin pinpoints of light that emphasize aspects of your program, lasers will take your celebration to the next level. How Can I Use Lasers in My Event? Laser light shows can take place either indoors or outside depending on the set-up of your event. A laser searchlight can give your outdoor party the cachet of an A-list affair. Premieres and grand openings can be accentuated with colorful lasers guiding your guests through the space. Corporate trade shows and events highlight products and presentations with the use of lasers. Weddings, reunions, and parties of all kinds can up the ante on fun by adding a laser show as part of the entertainment, such as for a special dance number or during bridal show introductions. The limits of lasers are created only by your imagination. How Do Laser Shows Work? Most laser lighting falls into two categories: beams and graphics. Beams can be animated as a backdrop for a dance or musical performance, while graphics are typically used to create a theme or showcase a logo. Often, graphics and beams are used together for seamless professional effect. Fog or haze can be added to make the lasers look even brighter and more dramatic. The laser beams are controlled by a computer that aims the light at special mirrors. More than 50,000 points of light can be produced every second, which allows the creation of impressive graphics and images. The colors of your light show will depend on the type of lasers you choose. Some projectors create every color of the rainbow, while others are limited to a single or few colors such as green, blue, and red. Do I Need a Special Screen? Laser light can be projected onto any flat surface, which means it’s easy to make it work for any event. You can use any large, relatively flat surface, including but not limited to a wall, an inflatable screen, the side of the building, or even a natural structure like a mountain. You can also use a standard projection screen or an inflatable version. What Other Factors Should I Consider? Planning can ensure that your laser light show is a success. Place these items on your checklist: • You’ll need enough power to support the laser projector. For a dark, indoor room, 500 milliwatts to one watt is sufficient. For indoor rooms with more light, you’ll need between five and 20 watts. Outdoor laser projectors usually require 10 to 80 watts of power. • Beams should ideally be placed in front of the audience so the show can be projected above their heads. This makes the lasers look clearer and brighter. • Graphics are best produced with rear projection. You should place the projector further away than the largest dimension of the screen. For example, a 20′ x 30′ screen should be at least 30 feet away from the projector. Don’t put it further than 100 feet away. • Allow enough time to set up the lasers. This should be roughly the same amount of time you set aside to accommodate lighting and audio. The Wright Group can provide the equipment you need to make your light show a success. Contact us today for lighting rentals in Denver at (303) 295-RENT or order special effect equipment rentals, including a range of laser projectors, from our online catalog.
Round Tables vs. Rectangle Tables
From wood and metal to glass, formal or informal, choosing the right dining table for your needs can be challenging. Do you often have surprise guests drop by for dinner? Is your home craft-central on the weekends? Are you throwing an event in Denver and need to rent a specific type of table? The right table shape depends on the answers to these questions and more. Small Space If your dining room is square, or the available dining space is limited, a table that helps maintain the balance and proportion of the room and accommodates four to eight diners comfortably is an ideal option. There is enough space for guests to maneuver around each other and no one feels crowded. Tables that have inserts, enabling them to expand, offer flexibility to seat more guests, if needed. A round dining table is also well-suited to smaller spaces. The smaller footprint creates a cozy environment, allowing everyone to relax and be comfortable. A center pedestal provides leg room for guests and has a clean, simple look. Large Groups For big families or frequent entertaining, a rectangular table may meet your needs. Larger groups can be accommodated in spaces that are narrow as dining tables may be as little as 30 inches wide. While wood tables create a classic Americana atmosphere, glass tables can make the area appear more spacious. If you entertain groups larger than ten frequently, you may want to find a table with at least two leaves. This can extend it enough to seat 12 to 14 diners comfortably. The type of base also plays an important role when choosing a rectangle dining table. Legs at the corners allow you to seat a maximum number of people along the long sides of the table. However, there are other considerations. A trestle base also allows you to add additional guests at the short sides of the table, without worrying about them straddling a corner leg. A pedestal base lets guests stretch out their legs, especially if the table is up to 60 inches wide. However, if there are drop ends being used, the table top may be a bit unstable if weight isn’t evenly distributed. Multi-Purpose Do you put puzzles together or use the dining table to create one-of-a-kind craft creations? A square table that can extend or a rectangular table offers flexibility for several purposes. Push it against the wall, and it can still provide functionality and style. Socializing Round tables encourage conversation and interaction. If you host game night, round tables enable everyone to reach the board in the center of the table. These tables also may have extenders, allowing them to expand to ovals for special occasions. Since there is no head of the table, there are no issues regarding hierarchy. An advantage of round tables is also that they have no corners, which makes it less dangerous for small children. Contact Us for Your Next Event in Denver At the Wright Group, we carry a wide selection of tables and chair rentals in Denver, from elegant and sophisticated to rustic. Whether you are hosting a lavish wedding, multi-day festival, or creating the perfect setting for a small, intimate gathering, we are the one shop for all your event rental needs. Not only do we carry the supplies you need, but we can also assist with the event planning and marketing. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help customize your event and make it a success.