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Elegant Corporate Event Themes: Choosing Perfect Linens & Table Settings

Summary: Choosing the right linens and table settings is essential to creating a cohesive and immersive corporate event. This guide covers popular themes and tips for selecting the perfect table settings to enhance the event experience.

Main Points:

  • Align table settings with event formality
  • Choose a cohesive color palette
  • Incorporate layering for depth
  • Prioritize practical, spill-proof linens
  • Consider budget-friendly rental options
  • Integrate subtle brand identity
  • Keep table settings simple and effective

If you want to build buzz surrounding your next corporate event, you need to ensure that it doesn’t feel like work.

One way to distinguish work from play is to choose a memorable and dynamic corporate event theme. The right theme unifies an event, helping attendees understand what to expect upon arrival. Coherent and immersive theming can transform everything from team-building events to end-of-year galas.

In this guide, we’ll explore a fspeew popular and unique corporate event themes. Plus, we’ll recommend the right corporate table settings to ensure everything coordinates. Read on to discover how to craft an immersive environment at your next corporate gathering!

 

Tables set up in front of a large projection screen at a formal corporate event

50 Creative Corporate Event Theme Ideas

Before you can choose corporate table settings, you need to start with a compelling corporate event theme. Nearly any party theme can translate to a corporate event. Below, we’re sharing a list of some of the elegant and creative themes we’ve seen in recent years. Allow them to inspire you as you plan your gathering.

  1. Around the World
  2. Gatsby Glamour
  3. Masquerade Ball
  4. Tech Innovation
  5. Carnival Extravaganza
  6. Hollywood Red Carpet
  7. Eco-Friendly Green Event
  8. Winter Wonderland
  9. Mystery Dinner Theatre
  10. Retro ’80s Party
  11. Enchanted Forest
  12. Sports Extravaganza
  13. Under the Stars
  14. Beach Party
  15. Cultural Celebration
  16. Superhero Headquarters
  17. Time Travel Adventure
  18. Art and Wine
  19. Circus Spectacular
  20. Escape Room Mystery
  21. Space Odyssey
  22. Rustic Chic
  23. Festival of Lights
  24. Vintage Carnival
  25. Under the Sea
  26. Western Hoedown
  27. Medieval Times Banquet
  28. Black and White Gala
  29. Mardi Gras
  30. Safari Adventure
  31. James Bond 007
  32. Disco Fever
  33. Comic-Con
  34. Bollywood Nights
  35. Pirates of the Caribbean
  36. Alice in Wonderland
  37. Wild West
  38. Zen Garden
  39. Fire and Ice
  40. Rock ‘n’ Roll Bash
  41. Tropical Luau
  42. The Great Outdoors
  43. Montecarlo
  44. Neon Glow Party
  45. Garden Party
  46. Midnight in Paris
  47. Arabian Nights
  48. Harvest Festival
  49. English High Tea
  50. Steampunk Fantasy

How to Choose a Corporate Table Setting for Your Event

The right linens and table settings are key to curating your environment. Through theming, you have the power to create a sense of cohesion and immersion. Thus, when your guests arrive, they will feel like you put in the time and effort to craft an experience. They’ll feel valued and appreciated, which helps inspire enthusiastic engagement.

Here are our top tips for choosing the right linens to create an atmosphere that will boost morale. It’s a simple way to increase participation at your corporate gathering.

Identify Your Formality Level

Is your event black tie or a little more laid back? A Black and White gala will naturally demand more formal table settings and classic white tablecloths. In contrast, a carnival or space theme gives you more room to play. The less traditional the theme, the less traditional your table settings must be.

Choose a Strong Color Palette

The key to curating a themed event environment is cohesion. Before choosing vendors, be sure to establish an event color palette, including primary, secondary, and neutral colors. These can be used to coordinate everything from linens, to cloth napkins, to flowers.

If possible, choose hex color codes. That is a very clear way to communicate your expectations to all designers involved. You can often also order color swatches from linen rental companies to ensure everything coordinates as expected.

Consider Layering

When you incorporate layering, table settings become more visually interesting. Table runners, chargers, and overlays are all stunning, simple ways to add depth and interest to your tables. For example, consider a colored square overlay over a neutral round tablecloth.

Prepare for Anything

Corporate events provide an opportunity to relax and have a nice time. Every so often, you’ll have a spilled glass of wine.

Prioritize wrinkle-resistant and spill-proof linens to avoid any incidents. Likewise, consider renting linens from a company that takes care of all laundering. That way, you can send them back soiled at the end of the event.

Keep Your Budget in Mind

The larger the event, the more linens you’ll need to create a seamless and attractive environment. You’ll probably want to dedicate most of your budget to food and entertainment. Consider renting your linens in bulk from a reputable linen rental company. The more you need, the more you’ll save per piece.

Incorporate Your Brand Identity

Even with a corporate event theme, it’s possible to subtly incorporate your brand colors into your theming. Perhaps there is a way to include your company’s logo in the centerpieces or on the menu. It doesn’t need to be overt to send the message that your brand goes all out for its team and stakeholders.

Don’t Overcomplicate Your Table Settings

If you add too many elements to your table settings, you run the risk of making the room look too “busy” and cluttered. A light, thoughtful touch can make a big impact! Stick with tablecloths, cloth napkins, and a themed centerpiece, and you’ll make a great impression!

Elevate Your Corporate Event Theme with ASAP Linen

Whichever corporate event theme you choose, ASAP Linen has the tablecloths, cloth napkins, and chair sashes to match. Simply place your order online, and we’ll get your linens to you shortly before your event. When you’re done, ship the soiled linens back in the original box. We’ll handle it from there!

Have you chosen your corporate event theme? Browse our tablecloth rental options to take your event to the next level!

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