A popular theme in the late 70s and today, Star Wars continues to be a crowd favorite for eventgoers. Here, steal some event inspiration from these past parties and current products on the market.
How do you pull off the ultimate Star Wars themed event? You take a tip from the experts! At the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, event organizers lined the lounge area with futuristic high-boy tables that glowed purple, while themed branding and galaxy-inspired projections covered the walls and ceiling. Looking to recreate the decor at home or on a smaller scale? BlissLights' Sky Lite LED laser star projector ($49.99) should do the trick.
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Of course, your guests will need a place to perch, so set them up in subtly themed seating, like these rocket-ship-inspired ottomans spotted at LG Innovators' Ball in Toronto in 2012.
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For large-scale events, a spaceship-inspired stage setup is a must. For its 2016 conference, the Content Marketing Institute's keynote stage design complete with a control panel tied to the conference theme of "Content Strikes Back"—a play on Star Wars, of course—and became a popular backdrop for attendees to use in photos.
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What's a space-themed event without a solar system centerpiece? At its 2012 Innovators' Ball, LG placed motorized solar systems on high-top cocktail tables.
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Whether used as an interactive prop or photo op, lightsabers are a must at any Star Wars soiree. At the premiere party for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, lightsabers were used for a cool light display.
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At the Target and Star Wars Galactic Experience event in 2016, the brand worked with ad agency Deutsch for the public event that featured four domes with interactive experiences, character photo ops, a pop-up shop and other experiences. For an interactive component, guests could make their own Star Wars ornaments with the help of master origami folder Chris Alexander at the origami-building station—an activity easily scalable for at-home events!
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Also at the event, a Target bull's-eye logo that framed neat rows of Star Wars action figures made for a popular photo backdrop. See more: Inside Target's Elaborate 'Star Wars' Fan Event
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Sometimes, it's all in the details. Surprise your guests with Star Wars-themed coasters, such as these, that they can take home as party favors.
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Or offer themed cocktail and wine glasses, like these, that double as a keepsake.
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Lastly, you obviously can't throw a Star Wars-themed anything without Stormtroopers. Costumed entertainment makes for a prime, interactive photo op. See more: See How a 1,300-Foot Tent Helped 'Star Wars' Make a Splash
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