Small Marquee Letters & Numbers | Party Decorations by a Pro

the idea

Light up bars and dessert / buffet tables by spelling out names, ages, words, or phrases with small marquee letters / numbers

small marquee letters spelling C&W for wedding or anniversary party decorations

small marquee letters spelling Damien for baby shower party decorations

the how

Choose letters/numbers, size (7″ – 21″), and style
Plastic, wood, and metal options available
Battery and mains powered versions available
For mains powered versions, check plug is US or EU style
Use on tabletops, bars, shelves, above doorways, or hung overhead from the ceiling
Or as a creative alternative to signage to highlight different areas e.g ‘BAR’ or ‘DANCE’

small marquee letters spelling The Kellers hung from ceiling as wedding or anniversary party decorations

small marquee letters spelling Love hung on barn wall for party decorations

the why

overhead decorations

Visibility; overhead decorations remain visible when the room is full of people
Intimacy; lowers the ceiling, reduces empty space, and makes large rooms and cavernous venues feel more full, which helps create a buzzy atmosphere
Focal points; decorations above bars, food stations, dance floors, or activities can identify their location in large or crowded rooms

small marquee letters spelling the name Perry

small marquee letters spelling C&m used as wedding or anniversary party decorations

Perimeter / wall decorations

Transformative; helps transform a domestic space or empty venue into a party environment
Masking; helps hide or distract from existing or incompatible room décor
Value; can help dress large areas
Atmospheric; perimeter decorations are important early on, before the room fills up, to help create a party atmosphere and ensure it feels like a special occasion
Intimacy; helps define the party space and envelope guests to create an intimate atmosphere

small marquee letters spelling Love as dessert table party decorations

small marquee letters spelling Sweet & Sassy dessert table decorations

tabletop décor

Enhances; adds height and fullness to bars, food stations, and occasional tables to create larger displays
Focal points; decorating bars, food stations, or occasional tables encourages mingling by creating destinations for guests to explore
Visibility; tall / tabletop decorations are easier to see when the room is full of people

small marquee letters spelling DAD used as party decorations

small marquee letters spelling the name Yoni as birthday dessert table decorations

the why

this idea

Special occasions should feel special; generic ‘off the shelf’ decorations are lazy and unimaginative
Personalized; customized decorations are more special and show you made an effort
Dramatic; illuminated decorations make a bold impression to wow guests
Memorable; guests remember bold, creative, or unusual decorations
Elegant; lends your decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch
Professional; makes it look professionally decorated and elevates it from a party to an event
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Reusable; names or certain phrases could be re-used for future events or home decor
Keepsake; creates a memory for the guest of honor to revisit in future

small marquee letters & numbers 50th birthday party decorations

small marquee letters spelling GABI used as birthday party decorations

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“Use to spell out names or roles, such as Jack, Mum, Dad, BFF etc, or short phrases, such as OMG 40 or 50 AF.

As the smaller letters are less expensive you might also consider longer party-related phrases such as Let’s Party, Dance Till Dawn, Oh What Fun, God is a DJ, Please Leave by 9 etc.

Alternatively, use as signage to both identify and decorate bars and food tables e.g. Bar, Drinks, Cheers, Fizz, Bubbles, Eat, Cake, Yum, Dance etc.”

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