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You may be brainstorming ideas for your business’s corporate event ready for 2021. Here are a few great ideas for you to keep in mind as well as keeping it COVID safe. Here at Ravens Ait we’ve got plenty of team building exercise ideas for you to think about trying!

1. Egg and spoon race: Our lawn is the perfect space for the good old fashioned egg and spoon race! Bringing that bit of fun and childhood nostalgia to your event will create a lighthearted vibe and be sure to entertain everyone. Our lawn also makes the perfect space to keep a safe distance as well as have room for a sanitizing station

2. Quiz! : Our Britannia Suite is perfect to get your guests into teams and put on a quiz. Maybe even give a prize to the best team name. Our tables are large enough to create space between teams and to ensure no cheating takes place!

3. Inspiring speakers: Corporate events don’t have to be boring. By hiring an inspirational speaker on your topic of choice you’re creating your very own Ted Talks seminar. This keeps your colleagues engaged and they’ll take away something valuable from the day. Depending on party size, our Thames Suite or Britannia would be perfect for this.

4. Grab a Mocktail stall!: As much as we would all like a drink or 2, sadly this just isn’t possible at a corporate event. Glam the day up by hiring your own Mocktail stand complete with barman and servers. No one can say no to a virgin mojito! This can be set up on our lawn whilst lunch is being prepped!

5. Outdoor Cinema: If you’re planning on your event being carried on until the evening, Our lawn and marquee have the perfect setup for an outdoor cinema event. With popcorn being served and a film of your choice up on the big screen, this is a great way to wind down at the event of the activity filled day. Perhaps the quiz winners get to choose the film?

Let us know if you try any or any ideas of your own!

One of the things we’ve noticed whilst planning a wedding is we often get asked for ideas and advice on decorating and how to fill a large space.
With wedding limits still at 15, you may be worrying on how to fill out your venue. But not to worry!
There are lots of great innovative ways to get creative with your ideas and to help fill your venue.

Flower walls – Not only are these great for photo opportunities, they’re a beautiful way to fill up a corner of your venue. Varying from small to large and available in a huge range of colours and styles, these are perfectly suited to any theme.

Hanging frames – Ornate gold frames creates a very rustic and authentic vibe for your décor. These can also be teamed up with the flower wall for the perfect shot.

Mirrors – Guests love a selfie! Not only do these look fantastic especially with ornate frames but these are also a fabulous room filler that your guests will love. Add some floral foliage to the sides for a personal touch!

Fairy light backdrops – Once the sun sets for the evening a fairy light backdrop creates the most perfect romantic setting. Opt for the classic white light or a gold for more of a warm feel.

Neon signs – This has become such a popular craze over the last few years. Whether you create a personalised sign or opt for a ‘Happily Ever After’. Not only do these make fantastic backdrops but they’ll be sure to impress your guests.

Chalk Board – Another one for the rustic vibes. A chalk board is a lovely way for your guests to write down their memories of the happy couple or even simply sign their name and add a little note about the day! There are many sprays and paints you can cover the board afterwards to solidify and make sure nothing gets faded away.

Got any other ideas? We would love to hear them! Let us know what you think.

As we’re all stuck inside for the next month or so, this can be the perfect time to get your DIY on and have a go at crafting your own wedding decorations!

We’ve come up with 10 crafty DIY wedding décor ideas to keep you busy and to keep the buzz of your wedding excitement alive.

Pallets

These can be used in such a variety of ways from creating a Polaroid wall to storing cupcakes and party favours. Keep it simple for the classic rustic effect or maybe give it a splash of paint to fit with your colour scheme

Invites

DIY invites can be a really nice way of making it more of an intimate invitation. We all love receiving a homemade card as we know it’s made with love and care in mind.

Welcome sign

This is the first thing your guests will see as they arrive to your reception; why not give it an extra personal touch by making it yourself? Grab some paints and a sheet of wood and practice until you’re happy! Add some flowers and foliage to the corners for an extra rustic vibe.

Party favours

Everyone loves a reminder of such a special day, from making CD copies of your wedding playlist to packaging up mini bottles of your favourite spirits, these are intimate ways for your guests to hold onto and remember the day. Craft your own labels for a personal touch.

Name Placemats

Create a sleek and stylish table placement by decorating a tile in the style of your choice! Using a tile in your colour scheme these are a great way to add that little extra something and are also a great takeaway gift for your guests.

Eco Friendly Confetti

From hole punching autumn leaves to small pouches of dried petals, not only is eco friendly confetti unique but it’s also as biodegradable as you can get! Experiment with different styles and textures before finding the one perfectly suited for your day.

Bottle lights

Create a personal touch by using your favourite spirit bottles filled with fairy lights. These are great for table decorations and adding that extra ‘something’ to the decor. What’s even better is that you’ll get to enjoy your favourite drink in the process!

Customisable Masks

The COVID times unfortunately aren’t over but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate your wedding in style! Customise not only your bridal mask but also personalise ones for your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Using fabric washable masks means your guests will also be able to take this home, wash them and then keep them as a memory of the day.

Rope Vases

Keep your flower arrangements looking perfect in your own rope vases. Simply entwine a rope of your desired thickness around the vase for a beautiful rustic feel. Again, these can be easily fitted around your colour scheme! Not looking for a rustic vibe? Why not experiment with different coloured ribbons?

Mini soap party favours

Party favours are a great way for your friends and family to look back on the day, mini soaps are an adorable way of saying Thank You to your loved ones but also not bombarding them with something they’re never going to use and will just sit in the cupboard! Considering rose petal eco – friendly confetti? Why not continue the theme with a rose flavoured smelling soap!

If you’ve tried any of these we would love to see!

For more crafty wedding ideas visit our Pintrest page and let us know what you think.

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