Organising a Christmas party is no easy feat. To be fair,
organising any party isn’t easy
unless you’re the queen of planning and revel in the responsibility. Christmas
is full of parties and plans for all the family and if you’ve been put in
charge of planning an unforgettable Christmas do, for friends, family or
workmates, there are plenty of tips floating around that will help to keep your
ideas on track. While it may be tempting to ask for help from party planning professionals,
it’s not impossible to do it yourself – much cheaper that way and, for many people,
much more fun! Here are some great tips to help you get started:
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Book
Early
Christmas is a hectic time, with many calendars full to
the brim by the time Christmas Eve arrives. Book early and not only will you be
able to secure your venue of choice, but you will also be able to give plenty
of notice to guests so that they can organise their home life to coincide. Many
people will need to find a babysitter, or will need to ensure their other half
isn’t also busy. Give them ample time to ensure they can make it.
Provide
a Theme or Dress Code
If you have a clear idea of what you want in your mind,
provide information to the guests so that they can go along with it. If there’s
a dress code at the venue you’ve booked, let people know. For example, some
clubs don’t allow trainers, while a casino may be a little stringent about what
counts as ‘smart’ dress. Luckily for you, if your guests don’t have something
to wear, they can often pick up a great value suit or amazing
dress with ease, if you give them the time to do it!
Plan
the Guest List
You need to have a concise list of who is invited; it’d
be awful if you missed someone off the list, wouldn’t it? This can get a little
messy when it comes to work parties – is it just the staff that is invited? Or
are you planning to ask any clients or suppliers? Inviting clients can be
fabulous for positive PR, but you also need to make sure that your staff stay
on their best behaviour, too, else things could get messy.
Is
there a Budget?
Set a maximum spend per head before you book anything so
that you know exactly what you, or the company, can afford. If it’s a work do,
the company often foot the bill although sometimes, it’s feasible to ask for a
little donation towards a ticket - mainly so that you don’t waste money on
people not turning up. If you’re organising a party for friends, give them a
heads up and ask them to transfer you their contribution in advance so that you
don’t have to book things out of your own pocket.
With so many choices on offer, from theme nights to a swanky restaurant
meal, you need to decide what is best for the party you’re planning.
Consider entertainment, food, drink and how long the party is going to go on
for. Most of all, enjoy it and be proud when it all comes together!
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