Event Design: What Your Space Says About You

When you walk into a party, a wedding, or a corporate gala, you get an immediate feeling. That reaction is no accident—it’s the result of intentional event design that shapes how guests experience the space.

We often think of venues as blank canvases—four walls and a floor waiting to be filled. But the way you choose to fill that space says volumes about who you are. Your event design is a direct extension of your personality. It tells your guests what you value, how you want them to feel, and how you view the world.

Are you a traditionalist who values structure? A free spirit who loves spontaneity? A connector who prioritizes deep conversation over loud music?

Whether you are planning a wedding reception, a milestone birthday, or a business launch, understanding the psychology of your space can help you communicate your unique identity. Here is how different design elements—from lighting to layout—reveal the host’s true colors.

Custom Lighting: The Mood Setter

Lighting is perhaps the most critical element of event design, yet it is often the most overlooked. The way you light a room dictates the emotional temperature of the event.

If you gravitate toward warm, dim, and layered lighting, you are likely a Romantic or a Nurturer. This preference reflects a deep appreciation for intimacy and connection. Your goal is to make guests feel safe, comfortable, and close to one another. Candlelight, warm uplighting in amber or gold tones, and soft spotlights on floral arrangements are often part of the setup. You aren’t interested in a rave; you want a dinner party feel, even if there are 200 people in the room.

On the other hand, if you prefer dynamic, color-changing LEDs, lasers, or high-contrast gobos, you are the Life of the Party. High energy and extroversion define your style, with a strong desire to keep guests stimulated. The event feels like a performance, and the venue becomes your stage. Bold blues, purples, or magentas don’t intimidate you. To you, a dark corner is just a wasted opportunity for a neon sign.

The Psychology of Color

The specific colors you choose for your custom lighting also speak to your personality type:

Cool Blues and Whites: You are modern, crisp, and organized. You value clarity and sophistication.
Reds and Oranges: You are passionate, bold, and perhaps a bit impulsive. You want to ignite energy.
Soft Pinks and Golds: You are sentimental and gentle. You want the event to feel like a fairytale.

Projection Art: The Visionary

In the past, changing the look of a banquet hall meant draping fabric or bringing in heavy scenery. Today, technology allows us to paint with light using projection mapping.

If you choose to utilize projection art—casting images, patterns, or video content onto the walls, floors, or even the wedding cake—you are a Visionary. You are forward-thinking, tech-savvy, and highly creative. You likely get bored with the “status quo” and are always looking for the next big thing.

Using projection art says that you value innovation. You aren’t content with a standard ballroom; you want to transport your guests to a different world entirely. Maybe you project a winter wonderland for a holiday party or a moving cityscape for a corporate launch. This choice reveals that you are an imaginative storyteller who wants to create an immersive narrative rather than just a gathering.

Themed Lounge Areas: The Connector

Standard event seating usually involves round tables of eight or ten. It’s functional, but it can be rigid. If you go out of your way to create themed lounge areas—groupings of plush sofas, velvet armchairs, and low coffee tables away from the main dining area—you are a Connector, using event design to prioritize comfort and socialization.

This design choice shows that you prioritize comfort and socialization. You understand that not everyone wants to be on the dance floor all night. You are empathetic to the introverts in the crowd or the old friends who just want to catch up.

By creating these “breakout” zones, you are telling your guests, “I want you to relax. I want you to stay a while.” It signals a personality that is hospitable, thoughtful, and inclusive. You care more about the human experience of the event than the rigid schedule of the itinerary.

Designing for Connection

The style of lounge you choose creates a specific sub-text:

The Vintage Speakeasy: Dark leather, rugs, and wood. You are nostalgic and value deep, serious conversation.
The Garden Party: Wicker, floral cushions, and greenery. You are breezy, open, and value lightness and joy.
The Modern Minimalist: White leather, chrome, and glass. You are chic, direct, and value clean lines and no clutter.

Experiential Moments: The Entertainer

A beautiful room is nice, but what are people actually doing? If your event is packed with experiential moments—champagne walls, interactive food stations, aerialists, or 360-degree photo booths—you are the Entertainer.

You are generous with your energy and likely have a “more is more” approach to life. You are terrified of your guests being bored. This personality type is often adventurous and playful. You want to surprise and delight people at every turn.

To the Entertainer, the venue is a playground. You look at a blank wall and see a potential donut wall. You look at an empty corner and see a space for a live painter. This reveals a personality that is detail-oriented but fun-loving. You want your event to be the one people are talking about five years from now.

Layout and Flow: The Architect

Finally, look at how you arrange the room. The physical flow of the space is a subtle but powerful indicator of personality, and thoughtful event design helps guide movement, energy, and interaction throughout the venue.

The Open Concept: If you remove barriers and keep the dance floor connected seamlessly to the dining area, you are Inclusive. You want everyone together, sharing the same energy. You dislike hierarchy or separation.
The Structured Zonal Layout: If you have distinct areas for cocktails, dinner, and dancing, you are Organized and Traditional. You appreciate order and sequence. You believe there is a time and place for everything, and you find comfort in a well-executed plan.
The Chaotic/Organic Mix: If you mix high-top tables with low tables and scatter food stations around the periphery, you are Spontaneous. You like movement and freedom. You trust your guests to find their own way and create their own fun.

Finding the Right Canvas for Your Personality

Ultimately, your event space is the backdrop for your memories. Whether you are the bold Visionary or the thoughtful Connector, the key is finding a venue that allows you to express those traits freely. A rigid venue limits your personality; a flexible venue amplifies it.

You shouldn’t have to compromise your vision because of four walls. You need a team that understands how to manipulate lighting, layout, and decor to mirror who you are.

Let’s Create Something That Look Like You

At Sepan Banquet Hall in Glendale, we’re experts at turning everyday events into celebrations that reflect the unique personalities of our hosts. Whether you want to install dramatic custom lighting, set up cozy lounge areas, or create high-tech projection art displays, our venue transforms to fit your vision.

Don’t wait to start planning an event that is authentically you. Give us a call to make an appointment and see why we are the venue of choice for tasteful events, celebrations, receptions, and parties.