Plan for Christmas…in July
Monday, June 30th, 2008December is always a busy time of year, so it’s a good idea to start planning Christmas parties well ahead of time. This not only saves you a lot of stress and rush, but also ensures you have access to the best venues, decoration and catering options, at the best prices.
Step 1: Choose the right venue
- If the event is to be a large staff Christmas party, you need to consider how your guests will get home, and may need to hold the party near public transport
- If the party will go late and some guests live a long way from the venue, you may need to provide overnight accommodation, or host the party in a hotel
- Choose a venue to suit the number of guests: if it’s a small, intimate gathering, possibly a private room in a restaurant will suit
Step 2: Give some thought to food
- If you’re serving alcoholic drinks, serve some food as well to prevent the inevitable from happening
- Consider your guests’ possible dietary requirements, such as people with allergies, or vegetarians
- People often attend several functions during the Christmas season, so try to keep your menu creative and unique
Step 3: Plan appropriate entertainment
- Ensure any entertainers you book have a full brief well before the event, and are aware of what you hope to achieve
- Factor in rest time for the entertainers. This may include providing them with a light meal
- Ensure all audio-visual and lighting requirements are factored in, and give the venue and suppliers a running order of the event that is both realistic and practical
Courtesy: SCVB
Let Hidden Door help you to plan a successful and cost effective Christmas Party this year. Contact Us to submit a brief or to discuss ideas.
