Planning a large or extravagant event can be an overwhelming task. The basics–food and entertainment–come naturally to event planners and organizers. Finding a caterer and a band, DJ or speaker are simple tasks to cross of the To Do List. The remaining tasks, like whether you’ll be using pipe and drape systems, crowd control, and staging, require a little more thought.
After you’ve ordered the food and booked the entertainment, some of the smaller, but equally important details will need your attention. If you’re looking at pipe and drape and wondering why you should be considering their use, this post will help! There are a number of reasons event organizers use pipe and drape. Here are a few of them.
VIPS
You might not be able to tell from viewing them on television, but large events with VIPS like celebrities or the President or Vice President almost always utilize pipe and drape. In these kinds of events, the purpose is two-fold: To create an elegant and beautiful backdrop for things like photos and to create a space of separation between regular guests and guests of honor.
Safety and Security
If your event requires a security detail or details, often security providers will require a private space for their use or for the use of those they are protecting. Depending on your needs, pipe and drape can even be used to cordon off areas for security screening.
Photo Backdrop
In the age of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, perhaps one of the most important details of any event is a photo backdrop space. If you’re like most event planners or organizers, you’ve probably already prepared a step-and-repeat backdrop to showcase your product or brand, but where do you plan to put the step-and-repeat? Pipe and drape can be used to ensure all photos have depth and the right color background, whether your photographer uses a wide-angle lens or prefers to shoot close-up, you don’t have to worry about the qualities of any of your photos with pipe and drape in the background.
Space Utilization
Savvy event planners typically order more pipe and drape online than they think they’ll need. It comes in especially handy if you won’t have a headcount until hours before the event. Here’s why: There’s nothing worse than an extravagant event that looks empty. Pipe and drape can quickly be deployed hours before an event begins to section off portions of the room if it looks like you won’t have the numbers required to really fill the space.
Stage
If you’re having to build a stage from the ground up in your event space, you’ll have little trouble finding a stage for rent that can be built and removed by the professionals. However, if you want a little more drama than a simple stage, pipe and drape is a great way to create a backstage area or staging space for performers or speakers. They’ll appreciate having a little quiet time before they step on stage, and your guests will appreciate having the opportunity to network and dine knowing the show hasn’t yet started. You don’t want to anyone taking the stage until it’s time for the performance to start.
Contact a pipe and drape system pro today to learn how pipe and drape can enhance your next event.
