Your focus on labor-intensive preparations like planning, budgeting and drawing up the guest list for your event may result in decorating being pushed to the back of your mind. For charity events, decorations can be the difference between a successful event and an unsuccessful one.

With the right decoration scheme, you can inspire patrons and guests alike to support your cause. Decor is one of the most indelible features of an event and will likely be one of the primary things guests remember when they look back on the experience.

Start With a Theme

The first step to decorating your charity event is selecting a theme. Selecting a theme for your event will help you to set the mood, tone and create guidelines for the decor. Themed events are memorable and can naturally encourage guests to engage in ways they wouldn’t be able to otherwise.

Ways you can theme your next charity event include:

• Time period—Set up your event to evoke a specific era and invite guests to dress the part.
• Go green—For environmental charity causes, swap floral arrangements for plant cuttings and add DIY planter kits as party favors.
• A black-tie affair—Host a charity ball and invite guests to come in their best black-tie attire.

Focus on the Details

As you decorate for your charity event, don’t be afraid to focus on the elements. When you’re crafting an experience, being detail-oriented makes all the difference. Elements of decor to focus on can include:

• Lighting colors
• Table toppers
• Linens and fabrics
• Chair covers
• Embroidered napkins
• Party favors
• Side tables
• Dress code

Individually, these features are small and may go unnoticed. But if you can bring them together under a theme or style, you'll create a cohesive environment that encourages guests to get into the spirit of the event and ultimately donate and interact. Charity events are meant to inspire generosity for a worthy cause, so don’t skimp out on the details when decorating for fundraisers.

Select the Right Venue

Selecting the right venue for your charity event will take the majority of the stress out of your decorating process. The right venue will include a team to help you expertly decorate your charity event. The team at CrystalView can handle a lot of this for you – simply explain what you want, and we’ll provide options to make it happen.  

Go for a venue with all-inclusive amenities so that you’ll have access to vetted decorators, florists and creatives who can help bring your visions to life. They can assist in:

• Choosing a color scheme
• Setting up table arrangements
• Creating floral arrangements
• Ensuring there are theme party favors
• Catering

Event venue staff will also be equipped to give recommendations for your charity event. They can act as an expert eye on the scene so that you're not overwhelmed with the details. This will help you to bring everything together and keep your planning process stress-free.

Incorporate Your Cause

When decorating your next charity event, incorporate your cause into the decor elements. This will help it complement the theme and can create meaningful opportunities for your guests to engage.

Adding touches of character like sign pages, flower arrangements and personalized invitations can level up your charity event and make it a night to remember for guests.

Make the reason for your charity event obvious in your decoration style and theme. Invite guests to engage with the “why” behind your event to create a meaningful experience.

Host Your Charity Event With CrystalView in Fairfax, VA

Decorating can be overwhelming, but our team at CrystalView is ready to help. We offer all-inclusive amenities to ensure everything you need to decorate for your next charity event is right at your fingertips.

From seating arrangements to floral designs, our specialists will help you craft the perfect aesthetic for your charity event or gala. Contact us today to schedule a tour.