Check Out These 13 Unique VIP Event Ideas

No matter the guest, we’ve put together these 13 unique VIP event ideas to help you plan a memorable occasion that’ll leave a lasting impression upon your attendees. After all, If you’re hosting an event for VIPs, then you’re going to want to make a good impression on your guests. Maybe you’re hosting executives from another company, potential clients, a celebrity, or even a visiting head of state!

Remember that there are two main types of VIP events. The first is exclusive events that are just for your VIP guests, such as a private dinner or executive function. And the rest are VIP events or activities that are part of a larger event, such as a conference or a festival. In this case, your VIP guests may have access to special areas or activities that the rest of the guests do not.

Either way, you’ll find plenty of ideas to choose from on this list, which includes ideas for venues and activities, entertainment, and more. If you want even more options, browse Peerspace for a variety of customizable venues that can meet your event’s needs.

1. Rent an unconventional venue

What kind of scene do you want to set for your guests? We recommend looking on Peerspace to find a venue that fits your budget and capacity requirements. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we make it easy for you to find sensational spaces in cities across the globe.

Not sure where to start? Then here are a handful of some of our favorite VIP-worthy venues:

• This VIP whiskey bar in El Segundo with a Prohibition-speakeasy theme with on-site craft drinks, waitstaff, and bartenders
• This private screening room in Westlake Village with reclining seats, surround sound, and concessions
• This penthouse with a rooftop garden in New York City with plenty of seating options, an A/V system, and optional catering services
• This mountain lodge a few hours east of Seattle in Peshastin with a well-equipped meeting room, an entertainment space with a baby grand piano, two kitchens, and an outdoor patio
• This large event space with a VIP area in Minneapolis (pictured above) with an open floor plan, a DJ booth, and a catering kitchen
• This unique upscale venue with a luxury VIP suite in Hollywood, FL with floor-to-ceiling windows, a portable bar, a kitchenette, a sound system, and free parking

At many of these venues, the event virtually comes together itself. You’ll know just from looking at it whether it’s suitable for a banquet dinner, a live performance, or a weekend getaway. Some venues even have A/V equipment available on site, as well as a professional caterer or photographer to recommend.

If you need help developing your VIP event ideas, just reach out to your friendly local host for some personalized suggestions. It’s their goal to make your time in their venue as perfect as possible.

2. Create unique invitations

Make it feel like a special experience from the start by going out of your way to send a unique invitation to each guest. Don’t just invite your VIPs by email or a generic invitation in the mail. Personalize each invitation, and come up with a memorable way to deliver it. Send it by courier along with a gift basket or some other surprise.

If your event is taking place at an unexpected location, intrigue your VIPs, but don’t give all the details away. Let them know when and where they’ll be picked up, what they should bring, and what aspects of the event — food, transport, accommodations — will be provided for.

3. Offer rideshare codes

Don’t leave it to your guests to arrive at the venue themselves. Choose a form of transportation that’s suitable for the occasion. For city events, you can provide a rideshare option through Lyft Events, which gives your guests the flexibility to arrive on their own schedule. You can give out a set amount of rideshare codes that your VIP guests can use throughout the event.

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