5 Ways to Celebrate During a Global Pandemic
Keep it Small and Outdoors - Keep your celebrations intimate and celebrate with those in your immediate family or only with people in your "covid bubble". Even when celebrating with your inner circle, it's best to keep events outdoors when possible. With less people to entertain, having a smaller, more intimate event allows you to focus on other aspects of the party - like elevating the decor, or stepping it up with the menu. Kids, for example, might be disappointed that all their friends won't be able to attend their party, so why not make it truly special for them and go all out with the setup and decorations. Small gatherings and big set ups is where it's at for 2020!
Virtual Party Planning - If you want to make your intimate gathering special, but have no idea where to start, many party planners are offering virtual party planning experiences, where we will help you plan your event from start to finish - virtually. From theme inspiration to styling and decor design or suggestions for local vendors, you can still elevate your gathering and make it truly special. The event industry has taken a huge hit in 2020, so now is the time to support your local small businesses - including rental companies, bakers, local makers, florists, etc. A planner can steer you in the right direction when it comes to local vendors.
Celebrate Virtually - Even though you might only be celebrating at home with immediate family, let the rest of the guests who would have been invited celebrate via a Zoom call. You can set up the guest of honor in front of the decor at home and coordinate a fun game or activity for people to engage in. Keep Zoom parties short and sweet for the best experience for everyone.
Make it Meaningful - Many of us are missing out on milestone birthday celebrations, weddings, anniversary parties, and more during 2020. Find ways to make your intimate events meaningful for those you are celebrating by coordinating something beforehand to give to them at the event. Whether it's a video montage of everyone important in their life sharing a sweet message or a photo book with thoughtful notes from friends and family - meaningful gifts are more important now than ever before with so many of us missing out on those special moments this year.
Drive by Celebrations - Drive by celebrations have been brought to you by 2020. People have been missing out on celebrating some of life's most important moments this year and are turning to front yard drive by parties to still create a memorable event. You can create a truly special experience for your guests passing through by creating a picture perfect set up. Go all out with the decor and make it memorable with balloon installations, backdrops, signage, or even individually wrapped grab and go favors. To keep everyone safe, be sure to ask your guests to wear a mask if they plan dropping off any gifts and follow all social distancing guidelines.
Check out more of this gorgeous gender neutral drive-by baby shower I planned and styled for a sweet client with the most amazing group of vendors and creatives!
Planning + Styling: @party.babe.events
Backdrop Panels: @petiteeventsco
Balloons: @hiphooraycompany
Florals: @mahinaandsoul
Rattan Chair: @rentalsbynatalie
Sweets: @buttercream_byeileen
