When organising the perfect Christmas party it is important to plan ahead for the big event. Many venues get booked up early so if you have one in mind make sure you get in there and book in plenty of time to avoid disappointment. If you are also looking to book a live band or DJ make sure you book them early as all the good shows & DJs start getting booked from September and sometimes a lot earlier.
So if you have been put in charge of organising the Christmas party here are some things you may want to consider:
- Have a budget in mind – First on the list when organising your Christmas event is to keep your budget in mind so you can make more informed decisions.
- Create a guest list ASAP – Keep in mind how many guests will be attending. This will help with making important decisions such as the venue – no point in looking at venues that won’t be able to cater to enough people.
- Consider the type of event you are planning – Is it a sit down meal you’re after? Or just somewhere casual to have a few drinks with your friends, family or colleagues? Or may a disco or some entertainment? Ask around the guests you plan to invite first, it’s important to try and cater for as many people as you can e.g. if there are lots of guests that will be driving maybe it’s best to go for a sit down meal.
- Choose your venue – Many venues are booked up early on in the Christmas party season so the key is to choose your venue early and book as soon as you have a rough idea of how many guests will be attending.
- Set a date – Once you’ve decided on your venue set a date based on the availability of the venue. Again, the sooner you set the date the better.
- Theme? – After working hard all year round the Christmas party is the one day in the working calendar you can let your hair down! So why not have add a theme to your event? Ideas can include decorating your venue to fit in e.g. winter wonderland, Hawaiian Luau etc. It might also be fun to include a dress code to your theme. If considering a dress code make sure you inform your guests in plenty of time to give everyone enough time to organise their costume or outfit
- Food & Drink – Again budget is key here as well a rough idea of how many guests will be attending. It’s worth deciding early on whether you want a sit down meal or something less formal. Maybe an open bar with a few nibbles on the tables?
- Invites – A good time to start thinking of invites is around October/November time. This way you will have a good idea of how many guests to expect. Be sure to include all details e.g. time, date and venue address, menu, dress code etc.
- Music One of the most important things to consider when planning the party of the year is your choice of music. Getting a great DJ can make your event really hop, and provide a great amount of Christmas Cheer. Get it right with Floorfillas who can provide you with all the music and atmosphere you need.
If it’s a big event you’re planning, you may want to consider a few special extras. Floorfillas provide these special extras such as VIP Red carpet entrance to the venue, Projected videos with Christmas messages, ambient lighting, and your own special messages to your guests projected onto the walls of the venue.
There are some great venues in the Cheshire area for you to choose from, here are just a few:
- Get the full red carpet treatment at a Hollywood themed Christmas Party at Tatton Park! – http://www.jdparties.co.uk/parties/hollywood/
- The Park Royal, Cheshire offers some fantastic themed nights for your Christmas party including live comedy and live music http://www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/the-park-royal/christmas-2013/party-nights/
- Inglewood Manor offers a wide range of events in a beautiful house designed for such festivities http://www.inglewoodmanor.co.uk/christmas.html
Here’s a little something to help get you into the festive mood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYPjI9PPv7Y