Clients and friends often wonder where we find inspiration for the cutting-edge and sometimes off-the-wall elements we incorporate into our events. Whether we are handling a corporate meeting with a major scale, a wedding, or an intimate dinner, we strive to include surprises in the décor and activities that will leave all guests with the memory that they were part of something special.
For our event planner Rachel Smith, music is her muse, and by that, we really mean music festivals. Rachel is definitely tapped in to today’s festival scene, and she returns from these multiday events filled with new ideas for our team.
In fact, Rachel has gleaned enough fest-spiration that she recently wrote an article about festival activations, and it was featured by Special Events magazine! Take a look here.
In addition to taking festival activations into our corporate and private events, WM Events has developed features for music festivals, such as the recent SweetWater 420 Fest. We’re always thrilled to have helped our best brew friends with Honey Hole décor and furniture, like these pallet wood bars, for the past 3 years.
And for the past couple of years, we have helped the Atlanta Dogwood Festival with elegant, rustic centerpieces and tablescapes for the VIP area.
Summer is nearly upon us, and festival season is in full gear! Whether your inspiration comes from music, art, or crafts and décor, make sure you get out and celebrate creativity in the great outdoors. Here are a few favorite festivals we’re looking forward to this year:
Hangout Music Fest Gulf Shores, Ala. May 18-20
Virginia-Highland Summerfest Atlanta June 9-10
Panorama New York City July 27-29
Lollapalooza Chicago Aug. 2-5
Grandoozy Denver Sept. 14-16
Decatur Tiny House Festival Decatur, GA Sept. 29-30
Art Basel Miami Miami Beach Dec. 6-9