I know we all hate thinking too far in advance about
Christmas, but trust me when I say it’s much better to get in there early, plan
your Christmas Party, then you can sit back and relax in the knowledge that
it’s all done and dusted. Many people
are left disappointed when they plan a last minute Christmas Party and find
that availability is limited for their chosen date – especially if the theme
they’ve chosen is a popular Christmas theme.
So, what are our top tips for organising the most
fantastical Christmas Party that is bound to top last year….
Top Tip Number 1 –
Be Unique
Christmas is renowned for being one of the busiest times in
the event industry, which unfortunately means that as much as we’d like to
accommodate every single event we get approached about, our props only stretch
so far. How about picking a mid-week
date or even a Sunday – these are much less popular so availability on props
and performers is much greater than on a Friday or Saturday evening. If you’re
tied to a weekend date, never fear, but why not choose a theme that is a
little less Christmassy and a little more quirky for the time of year. Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or a Wild West themed event would certainly create a
bit of a buzz around the event, much less popular in December than the Winter
Wonderland or the Traditional Christmas theme and your guests will love it!
Remember, be unique!
Top Tip Number 2 –
Think About Lighting
At Steel City Promotions we don’t half love a bit of
lighting and we cannot stress how much it can bring any event to life. You can cram as many props and dressing in
there as you like, but without the correct lighting it can fall a bit
flat. A simple up-lighting pack to
highlight chosen props and pick out venue features will create a massive
difference. We have a huge stock of
up-lighters in house as well as the more intelligent moving heads and special effect
lighting that can really add the WOW factor.
Top Tip Number 3 – Get In There Early
I’m not exaggerating when I say people book their Christmas
parties in January. I’m not suggesting you need to book in everything or even
decide upon a theme this early but by all means you can pencil in the date with
the venue and the suppliers you want to use.
If you’re not THAT keen on getting in there this early (it can be a
little extreme for some), do start thinking about it by about June, even just
compiling some ideas will help you get inspired. By
about September you should really be thinking about nailing down that date and
getting the most part of your event booked in.
Just a few thoughts to get those creative juices flowing for
the 2014 party season…give us a call if we can be of assistance this year! We’ve
a great selection of themed props, lighting and entertainment options to choose
from, for many many different themes.
T: 0800 840 2114
Or you can follow us on twitter @steelcitypromo or facebook!
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