An invitation or email sent out before the event can show the guidelines that would cut confusion and make personal responsibilities clear. Minimum guidelines ask for spacing between unknown persons to be 2 meters. But also let them know about social circle practices that can help with some of the social engagement. In the email it should be clearly stated that any potential attendees that are sick or feeling sick should stay home. These notices give your guests an opportunity to ask questions before the event, as oppose to the front door at your event.

Provide masks. You can put branding for the event on it. Hand sanitizing misting stations with turnstiles can encourage you guest to participate to gain entry, making a cheering noise as you do a good job in helping keep others safe. There are fun decals for directions or reminds that can be interactive with apps or even glow in dark. If you can have an app or designated tablets for social gathering, there can be games to initiate competition between grouping for better social distanced grouping! Make it a competition, winner takes it all.  

How do we keep this distancing looking on the lighter sides of things while maintaining the necessary standards set forth? A lack of imagination could be the only thing holding you back from adding a little sparkle that makes your event pop. You can use robot bartenders & servers, having less contact with the public.  Conveyor belts like those at sushi restaurants, can help with food delivery and ease on dish clearing too. Whether it’s an oversized hat that aids in distancing or a two-person bubble, any of these items can bring an element of fun while keeping your guests safe. We recently saw inner tubes that guests, or servers could roll about in while maintaining the distance. Virtual interactions can bring others in who cannot join and let you attendees travel without ever taking a step.