Planning Tips: The Little Hire Company’s top tips for planning your work party of the year!
Bringing all your workmates together at your annual corporate event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your achievements and milestones for the business and recognise the hard work of your staff.
There are a few important elements to create a Function that is seamless and is an absolute banger! If you have been handed the very important role of planning the mid-winter or end-of-year celebration- keep reading for tips on planning an unforgettable experience!
Start Planning Early
We can not stress this enough with the crazy season beginning in September, we highly recommend getting in sooner rather than later to get the ball rolling as venues and other vendors can book out quickly. Your Employees will also have other social commitments heading into the holidays so it’s a good idea to lock in the date and notify the team ASAP of your plans.
Decide The Style
Before locking in the venue or choosing a theme, you’ll want to seriously think about the overall style and flow of your event.
Do you want to host a cocktail party? Or a sit-down dinner? Will it be formal or more casual? Or will it be a little more action-packed and bring the competitiveness out of the team?
If you work in a large than life company with over 100 employees, a sit-down dinner may be the best practical option. But if you have a closer-knit team, the options can be endless!
Find The Perfect Venue
Once you have decided whether it is a sit-down dinner, cocktail event or a little more adventurous and confirmed your guest list, its time to look at the venues.
Consider the following details to help you choose the perfect events venue to suit your corporate Christmas function:
Location. Is it easily accessible for the team?
Capacity. Is it large enough to comfortably accommodate your guest numbers?
Catering. Is on-site catering provided, or will you need to organise this separately?
Style. Does it suit the theme of your event?
Parking. Is there plenty of parking on-site or nearby?
Logistics. What time can you access the venue, and what time do you need to leave?
Coordination. Is there a function manager at the venue, or will you need to coordinate the event yourself?
There are plenty of great function venues for your Christmas functions in Christchurch. Check out our other blog post for inspiration!
Bring Your Theme To Life
Now that you have found and secured your venue has been you can think about theming and decorating. Details like furniture hire, styling and linens, centerpieces, florals and lighting can all help create the most memorable atmosphere for the event.
Some event theme ideas could include:
Mexican Fiesta
Murder Mystery
Casino Night
Dance through the Decades
Winter Wonderland
Carnival
Festival
Old Hollywood
Think about how you can utilise linens and styling to bring your chosen theme to life.
For inspiration: you could create a classic and elegant casino night using Black, gold and marble furniture, elegant charger plates and crystal glassware. Or style a fun Mexican fiesta using our electric loungers and floral installations.
Photo Opportunity
What are you thinking if you don’t have a statement backdrop?
Need some inspiration? Why not add a Mesh Backdrop or shimmer wall to create the perfect photo opportunity?
Entertainment
Finally, use entertainment to create an unforgettable atmosphere for your Christmas party. Think live bands, comedy acts, or even circus performers depending on your venue and the theme of your event! You may even want to incorporate some awards, speeches or presentations into your Christmas party to acknowledge the dedication and achievements of your team.
Plan Your Party With The Little Hire Company
We at The Little Hire Company are dedicated to making your job just that little bit easier with our many years of industry experience to create a fun, memorable event with countless marketing opportunities. With our large collection of high-quality furniture, decor and the dedicated team of LHC we can bring your mood board to life and create the party that will give you all the brownie points.