Description
The Speakeasy Sign Prop is a simple but highly effective way to establish a 1920s atmosphere from the moment guests arrive. Ideal for Prohibition, Gatsby and Roaring 20s themed events, it can help turn an ordinary doorway, reception area or function room entrance into the gateway to a secret speakeasy.
Entrance styling is one of the strongest uses for the Speakeasy Sign. Position it where guests first enter the themed area and build the surrounding scene with Art Deco décor, draping and atmospheric lighting. For a Prohibition party, the entrance can be deliberately understated or hidden away, creating the feeling that guests have discovered an exclusive underground drinking den from 1920s America.
Once inside, the sign can also be incorporated into a larger feature area. It could identify a themed bar, provide a finishing touch to a photo opportunity or sit amongst 1920s scenery to reinforce the setting. This makes it useful for venues where different areas have their own purpose, helping carry the theme from the entrance through to the bar, entertainment and main party space.
For Gatsby events, combine the Speakeasy Sign with black and gold styling, Art Deco backdrops, period-inspired furniture and statement lighting. Gold props, candelabras and glamorous table centres can create a more luxurious interpretation of the era, while the sign provides a direct visual reference to the secretive nightlife associated with the period.
Alternatively, take the styling in a grittier direction for an American Prohibition or Gangsters and Molls party. Vintage-style barrels, crates, gangster props, casino-style elements and period scenery can transform the surrounding area into an underground club or illicit bar. Guests could even be given a password before being admitted through the entrance, adding an interactive element to the experience.
The Speakeasy Sign is particularly suited to corporate parties, gala dinners, milestone birthdays, themed Christmas parties and private celebrations. It can be used as a relatively small detail within a larger installation, but placing it at a key transition point allows it to play an important role in introducing the event’s story and atmosphere.
For a more complete transformation, continue the 1920s styling throughout the venue with Art Deco scenery, Gatsby props, vintage furniture, themed bars, candelabras, table centres and suitable lighting. Combining several coordinated elements helps create the impression of an entire 1920s venue rather than simply adding individual themed decorations.
Available for nationwide UK hire from iCatching Events, the Speakeasy Sign Prop can be combined with our 1920s, Gatsby, Prohibition and Roaring 20s props, Art Deco scenery, vintage furniture, themed entrances, bars and decorative accessories to create an immersive speakeasy-style event.
