"Movies have historically made a big impact on event themes. We’ve all planned and attended our fair share of The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge, and Alice in Wonderland parties," said Sarah Miller of Austin-based Caplan Miller Events. "One [movie] that I am personally looking forward to [in 2016] is Tim Burton’s Alice Through the Looking Glass. Event professionals, dust off all your Alice in Wonderland props. It’s back!" Miller also thinks the Ghostbusters remake could translate into more '80s-theme parties, and the slew of new superhero movies will likely mean more action-packed bar mitzvahs.
"Film is always a fun and engaging theme, but with the likes of Kung Fu Panda 3, Finding Dory, and Moana, planners can have fun and use bright, lively color palettes, interactive entertainment, and catering that has a whimsical touch. This also creates an opportunity for an event to be family-friendly, as many corporate events are finding ways to include attendees' families when appropriate," added Gina Wade, president and owner of event production company Gina Wade Creative in Los Angeles. As for 2015's year-end blockbuster, Brian Worley of Santa Monica-based full-service event production company YourBash thinks Stars Wars "will become the barometer for bringing all ages together. As we saw with Moulin Rouge and Gatsby, both movies were highly visual and were the inspiration for many events after their releases. Star Wars, with all of its visual eye candy, will provide a totally new and futuristic genre for event decor."
