If you're throwing a birthday party, you likely have a lot on your plate. The food, invitees, venue, and entertainment are just a few of the details that you'll have to get so that the event can be a success. However, one item that can help take your party to the next level that you may not have thought of is a projector. While projectors are commonly used in the classroom or at conventions, they can also help you create a memorable party.  Use this information to learn two reasons why you should have a projector at the birthday party that you're planning.

Create a Picture Montage for All to See

One reason why it's such a good idea to have a projector at the party is that it allows you to create a picture montage. This is one way to tell the story of the birthday person's life without necessarily having to say a word.

Birthday parties are designed to be fun and nostalgic events. You want to take the time to think about where you've been, where you are, and what you want the future to look like. A picture montage is a nice touch because it gives the person celebrating their birthday the chance to relive past memories that they may not have thought about in some time.  

You can collect old pictures from the loved ones of the birthday person and compile them into a slideshow. Then, at a set time during the birthday festivities, invite everyone to gather round so you can play the slideshow. This can be a great icebreaker, since there may be people at the event from different time periods in the birthday person's life.

Projectors Add to the Ambiance

A good way for you to amplify the party is to have music videos playing on the projector during the entire event. Even if you have a separate sound system, just the visual of the video can be enough to add to the overall ambiance. The images showing people dancing around in a club or having a great time at the beach can encourage guests to let go and get caught up in having a wonderful time.

Projectors can be purchased from a number of big-box stores and online vendors. There are also a number of businesses that will rent projectors to the public. Make a projector the star of the event at your next party so you can enjoy these benefits and many more.