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Planning a successful awards ceremony
Step and Repeat LA loves to help teams of all sorts to create fun and memorable awards ceremonies.
Of course we always recommend including a step and repeat banner or media wall to help capture those once-in-a-lifetime memories.
But in addition to a step and repeat, there are a few other things you want to keep in mind in order to create that great event…
So we put together this list to help with your event planning.
Date/Time:
Try to select a date and time that works for as much of your team as possible.
If spouses are attending, try to start the event late enough to give everyone enough time to get ready and arrive. Don’t make the event start so late that the awards last into the wee hours… especially if you are having the event on a weekday.
Location:
Select a location that is special and shows that you are honoring the award recipients.
This doesn’t mean breaking the bank on the venue alone. It does mean you don’t want to hold the event at the local fast food restaurant.
Theme:
Pick a theme that your group will enjoy, whether it is black tie, beach time or space cowboy, come up with a theme that speaks to your team.
Floor plan and seating:
Make sure there is plenty of room for recipients to make their way to the stage to accept their awards.
Timing of Meal/Ceremonies:
If your event includes a meal, plan the timing so that the food is not being served while the awards are being announced.
Music:
Pick the music for before, during and after the event to match the theme and to contribute to the event rather than detract from it.
MC/Hosts:
Decide if you will have one MC giving out awards or several. There are many ways you can do this. None of them are wrong. Decide what is best for your group.
Lighting:
Plan what lighting to use throughout the event and what lighting to use when the awards start. A couple of extra spots can add a subtle sense of importance to the awards portion of the ceremony.
Banner and red carpet location:
Of course you want to have a great step and repeat backdrop from Step and Repeat LA. The step and repeat backdrop with your company or group logo and slogan is a great way to add the feeling of importance that your awards ceremony deserves.
Photographers/Videographers
Plan who will take the photos and/or videos of the event. Have them capture recipients in front of the step and repeat backdrop to create memorable images for your next newsletter.
After the official ceremonies, let everyone come up for their photo-op in front of the banner so they can all have a memento of the event.
Seamless Media Walls
We have a new product that we offer. We’re pretty excited about it!
If you are in the event planning business, you know that step and repeats are a must-have for any red carpet event. For larger, red carpet events like the Oscars and other large award shows, step and repeat rigid media walls (made out of gatorboard) are always used. These are fantastic, but they have one little flaw – there are always vertical seams every 4 feet (the panels only come in 4-foot-wide size).
Any printing company knows that step and repeat rigid walls have seams in them.
Step and Repeat LA’s production crew has come up with a solution.
We now offer SEAMLESS step and repeat media walls. They are absolutely beautiful. Your attention does not go to splits in the wall or large seams. It is one, beautiful wall of logos.
Event planners will love our new, seamless walls.
EVERYBODY is a celebrity!
Each and every one of your guests can be on the cover of a “famous” magazine!
This is a great way for your guests to be able to take home a fun reminder of your event. Our designers can help you create the perfect backdrop. Your magazine cover can feature your products or services or be just for fun!
Whether you are preparing for a corporate party, event or tradeshow, a custom magazine cover backdrop will be a sure hit.
With a step and repeat backdrop or custom banner, EVERYBODY is a celebrity!
So easy… and so much fun!
Click here for more info, or call us at (818) 434-7591
Custom Personalized Wedding Backdrops
Let Step and Repeat LA help create a personalized custom backdrop for your wedding.
Capture this very special day with photos of the bride and groom, the parents, the bridal party and all of your guests in front of a custom step and repeat banner. 
A custom wedding backdrop that has the Bride and Groom’s monogram and other custom graphics will help create a unique and meaningful background for photos and videos at your wedding or reception.
The amazing staff at Step and Repeat LA can work with you to design your backdrop to fit perfectly with your wedding theme. We will match your theme and colors. We can also incorporate images or words with special meaning to the couple and create the perfect addition to your special day.
Runway Magazine.. a place to find the latest, greatest fashion events
If you are looking for the latest news on fashion events visit our friends at Runway Magazine.
Step and Repeat LA has had the pleasure of providing Runway Magazine with banners and backdrops for a number of their events.
Runway Magazine is a great source for fashion events from coast to coast and around the world!
Their August calendar is a great example of the variety of events you can find there.
Here are just a few of the 100 plus August fashion events on the August calendar:WEST COAST TREND SHOWNEW YORK SHOE EXPO
MINNEAPOLIS WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S APPAREL MARKET
LONDON GARMENTS EXPO
DENVER FASHION WEEKPLAYTIME TOKYONEW ORLEANS GIFT AND JEWELRY SHOW
KNOXVILLE FASHION WEEK
INDIA INTERNATIONAL YARN EXHIBITION
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR
NEW ENGLAND APPAREL CLUB
AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR
As you can see, there is something for everybody.
If you want to keep up with the latest in fashion, Runway Magazine is a great resource.
KWL Management, BET Awards Summer Pool Soirée
Kevin Liles hosted the 2nd Annual KWL Management BET Awards Summer Pool Soirée featuring Grey Goose’s finest Cherry Noir cocktails and custom Adidas sneakers for VIP guests.
Step and Repeat LA was there! Our staff installed an 8 x 10 media wall with KWL’s personalized step and repeat pattern placed on gatorboard panel sections specifically requested by the party’s host.
Nene Leakes, Chef Robles and Trey Songz are some of the people to attend this beautiful event.
To find out more, check out these links and get the buzz on the glitz and glamour!
Surprise! Surprise!
Here is a great idea that is sure to be a hit as one of the most original gift ideas for someone’s surprise party, anniversary or wedding.
Custom order a step and repeat banner or media wall for the special event and maybe an original life-size stand-up of the special guest or guests of honor!
Many times these are included in the planning part of the celebration and you might want to coordinate with the person in charge of the planning. Once you have, and you’ve gotten the FYI, you can go ahead and call us and we will help you with the pattern and colors of the banner or media wall.
We will work with you to get the perfect pictures for your stand-ups! Custom order a step and repeat banner or media wall for the special event and maybe an original life-sized stand-up of the special guest or guests of honor!
Imagine the surprised happy faces of your loved ones when they see that their special party was made even more special with the addition of your thoughtful gift. Picture the great photos you will have fun creating for everyone to take home with them. There will be photos of all the guests and the guest of honor for everyone to enjoy!
Call us today! Our friendly and efficient staff will help you with all the details.
Pictures Convey Your Success
A picture is worth a thousand words
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Photos taken in front of your step and repeat can create lasting impressions for your public. They can position your brand as something that means excitement and professionalism.
Pictures of your guests and/or celebrities on the red carpet in front of your professionally designed step and repeat banner or wall can become a timeless part of your marketing image.
These photos can be used again and again in marketing materials, blogs or social media posts. They can continue to remind your public of who you are and will help you drive home your message. If you haven’t already done so, take some time to think about what you want to project to the general public. Identify your niche, what sets you apart. Our professional designers can help you turn those ideas into the ideal step and repeat for your event.
Then with the pictures from that event you can continue to create positive perceptions of your company by sharing the many wonderful pictures you will get.
A picture is worth a thousand words because it can tell a deeper and more impactful story. If you are able to capture even a dozen great pictures in front of your step and repeat you will have created a very valuable marketing tool to be used again and again.
