The dust may not yet have settled on this years’ office Christmas party,
though there is a strong case for organising your Christmas party for
2015 right now. They say that the early bird catches the worm and the
same can be said for the wise old elf that thinks ahead.
Organising
a corporate Christmas party can come with hefty responsibilities for
the event organiser. Not only does the event need to be interesting,
engaging and well attended, it’s also crucial that the event delivers on
the night. Regardless of the size, scale, theme and amount of
preparation involved, it’s the most anticipated event of the office
social calendar year, and the one that your colleagues look forward to
(or dread!) the most. The onus is on you to capture the imagination of
your team to get everyone involved and pull of a memorable event under
the watchful eye of the most senior members of your organisation.
To
create an event people will talk about for years, you need a great
venue to help deliver the best event for your company. Here at De Vere
Venues, we organise hundreds of Christmas parties each year and demand
for our nationwide blank canvas modern spaces and historic venues
remains high.
We believe we’re well placed to comment on the reasons why it’s time to think about next year’s bash early:
- It’s my party and i’ll change if I want to.
By receiving immediate feedback on this year’s Christmas party while
it’s fresh in everyone’s mind, you can ascertain which elements of the
party might need to change for next year. Get everyone involved – it’s
their party after all, and bringing them into the feedback process ticks
more than one box for the team. - The early elf finds the candy cane.
It’s no surprise the best venues and dates get scooped up quickly for
Christmas parties, and when it’s good, it’s good. People often book the
same venue year after year, so make sure you get in quick. With all that
vital feedback and hints and tips of what worked and what perhaps
didn’t, you can shimmy straight off the dance floor and be first to
secure a venue that meets your new criteria whilst it’s still available. - Look after the jingles and the jangles look after themselves.
Every penny counts – know your budget and make sure you work with your
venue and event team to make sure you get the biggest bang for your
Christmas Cracker buck. By booking early you can secure the best deals
which, depending on the scale of your party, could save you considerable
funds which could you put towards surprise entertainment or going the
extra mile with a theme. - Keep the Christmas spirit going.
We all know January can be grey month – long, cold, dark winter days
when the joys of the festivities seem a world away. But they don’t have
to be. Keep that Christmas sprit alive and kicking in your office and
book a Christmas party as early as possible to increase morale and start
preparing for a party the whole team can get excited about. - Help your’elf to a present.
Organising the party in advance means it’s one less thing to worry
about – you’ve got your dream venue on your dream date, all at a great
price, and if you book with De Vere Venues, our Show Time reward
programme will give you all sorts of delights as a thank you for your
enquiry – so you can give yourself another little pat on the back. You
can also watch gleefully as others go through last minute panic knowing
everything’s under control for your party.
Any comments? Email Zoe Vernor
