Top 5 Ways to Surprise Your Guests at an Event
Want to create an unforgettable event? Lean into the power of surprise! Whether it's a corporate event like an awards show, or a personal event like a wedding, when guests encounter the unexpected, it elevates their experience and leaves a real lasting impression.
We know we always talk about it, but it’s actually been proven that surprises have a positive effect on the brain, making experiences more memorable. In fact, you can find out more about it in our blog. It’s literally science!
If you need some ideas, here are our top five ways to surprise your guests and ensure your event stands out.
1.UNIQUE AND UNEXPECTED ENTERTAINMENT
We don’t mean to brag, but unexpected entertainment is our bread and butter - we have been surprising people for over 10 years, and have 300M social views and counting.
So what options are there?
INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES
Yes, having a DJ who plays great music is fun, but consider hiring unique entertainers that go beyond what guests would usually expect. Think outside the box whether this is performances like live musicians and singers alongside your DJ to elevate it, arealists, clowns, or surprise dancers (or flash mob!).
SURPRISE MUSICAL ACTS
Whether it’s singing waiters at your wedding, or an unforgettable bespoke show at your corporate event - they are always guaranteed to get the crowd going.
If you want to go one step further, here at The Tailors we tailor (see what we did there), the lyrics to well known songs to be about you/ your company and your guests/employees which is guaranteed to have people in fits of laughter! They’ll never see that coming!
2. INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
VIRTUAL REALITY
A truly immersive experience. Whether it’s a VR tour of your latest project, a virtual game, or even a look back in time, this can leave a lasting impression and allow guests to experience a whole new world (we know you sang that like Aladdin!
INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATIONS
There are so many incredible artists out there - use them and collaborate with them to create installations that guests can interact with. This could include live painting or sketching (Sketched by Siena is a personal favourite of ours), a collaborative mural about you or your company , or a digital graffiti wall. By encouraging guests to participate will make your event much more engaging - and memorable!
3. CULINARY DELIGHTS
Let’s be honest - we all love food and it’s always something we think about and remember from an event. So why not go one further?
THEMED FOOD STATIONS
Our mouths are watering just thinking about these! You can surprise your guests with themed food stations that reflect different cultures. If you want to go one step further, you can also make them interactive with things such as sushi rolling or a DIY taco bar. Sounds good right?
POP-UP TASTING
Can you think of anything better than having pop-up tasting sessions scattered through your event? Cocktails specifically crafted for your event, what a winner.
4. PERSONALISED TOUCHES
In a world that can feel somewhat impersonal, personalisation thrives. A unique way to greet your guests and a solid first impression to your event are personalised welcome kits. These could include personalised notebooks or small gifts that reflect your event theme. Personal touches will always make guests feel special and appreciated. Remember… we do personalised surprise shows too!
5. SURPRISE GIVEAWAYS AND PRIZES
Who doesn’t love an unexpected gift or a hidden surprise? Surprising your guests with an unexpected gift at the end of an event means their final experience is positive.
You could even go one step further and scatter gifts throughout your event space. These can be placed under seats or even part of a scavenger hunt which is a guaranteed way to make people excited (and competitive!)
Surprising your guests with unexpected entertainment and other surprises is a sure way to take your event one step further and make sure it’s memorable. Have fun with it, think outside the box and create moments of surprise that will keep your guests talking long after the event is over.
If you need any help planning something special, please get in touch via our website or give us a call on 020 786 73769