If you’ve been given the task of organising the office Christmas party you might be feeling the pressure to ensure everyone enjoys their big night out. With great power comes great responsibility!
We’ve already shared our basic rules on how to plan your Christmas party here but sadly it doesn’t always go to plan which is why we’re also sharing our thoughts on what can go wrong with Christmas parties so that you can avoid making these clangers. With these top tips to hand you’ll be able to show your planning abilities and how well you can organise an event to ensure your Christmas party is memorable for all the right reasons.
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[/fusion_text][fusion_text]★ Make sure you know and understand the venue and its terms. For example, it would be a disaster to discover that live music is not allowed or that it has to be stopped at midnight. To avoid this, always make sure you read the small print.★ Timings are essential with parties. You need to make sure you manage alcohol consumption, that food is served promptly and that generally you don’t peak too early… it’s always nice to have that element of surprise lurking round the corner, and it keeps people interested and engaged.
★ Take responsibility for your guests. Remember that today you have a duty of care for your staff and guests, and that includes making sure they get home safely. So make sure transport is readily available.
★ Match the venue, the theming and the entertainment to your audience. This is all about knowing your guests; and make sure you do! Get it wrong and you will have a total nightmare on your hands. Don’t ever make assumptions in this area, and there is no substitute for research, research, research.
★ Decide on who attends; partners and clients will change the dynamic of your event completely. While it can seem like a nice gesture, the most successful events are more often than not staff-only ones, where everyone feels they are able to take the opportunity to socialise together and let their hair down.
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animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no” border_position=”all”][fusion_imageframe image_id=”5804″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” alt=”Christmas Parties Evolve Events” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.evolve-events.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Christmas-Parties-Evolve-Events-8.png[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column_inner][/fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_text]The team at Evolve talks and plans for Christmas all year round to ensure we have access to the best venues, packages and nights and we offer bespoke solutions & venue finding.
Our free consultancy services are perfect for helping you plan your Christmas party and include an initial meeting to discuss your brief, recommendation of venues, accompanying you on site visits and negotiation of costs with suppliers.
We can also help you find the best venue to host your Christmas party at as well as offering our own party packages at Kent House Knightsbridge and the Oval Space in East London.
To find out more, including our free venue finding service, download our brochure here or give the team a call to discuss some ideas.
At Evolve we regularly share news about latest venues, styles and events on our blog and social media. You can visit our blog here and follow us at @evolveevents.
To get more ideas or help on styling your event talk to the team on 020 7610 2808 or email info@evolve-events.com
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