The best parties are planned well in advance. It’s how you can make sure you book your #1 choice of venue or vendors. It’s also how you can ensure you’re selecting the best options for your budget. Simply gaining and finding that knowledge alone can take some time. That’s why the best time to start planning your office’s big Christmas Party is now, in summer. Very few other companies will be thinking this far ahead, which means you can secure the best options and have everything planned and budgeted for well in advance.
Lighting alone can completely change the vibe and feel of an event, but designing a lighting setup can take time. It also takes creativity. If you’re not sure where to begin or what to add, here’s how to add a bit of “wow” to your office Christmas party.
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Christmas props are a fun and easy way to immediately set the cheery tone of your Christmas party. They can be a fun focal point or simply an easy way to capture the essence of Christmas, regardless of your venue. Think of light-up trees, Santa sleighs, candy canes, and nutcrackers.
You could alternatively opt for LED blossoms for a more elevated, sophisticated flair that still captures the spirit of Christmas tree-decorating traditions. It’s a great way to host a black-tie Christmas event that’s as elegant as your vision.
Soft and Cosy Lighting
Venue lighting can transform your entire event. It can transform even the dullest venue space into something magical. Use fairy lights, Edison bulbs, or festoon lighting to add bright, soft pops of light that resemble the glow of starlight. It’s a brilliant, simple way to really make your guests feel the magic of the season.
Light Up Letters
Light-up letters are an excellent way to add soft lighting in a big way, all while maintaining a strong brand identity in your space. Put up your business’s name or initials, and you immediately have an on-theme branding corner for your business.
Shimmer Walls
End-of-year Christmas parties can easily become Christmas/New Year’s or just straight-up NYE parties. To ring in that excitement, consider decorating with fun elements like shimmer walls that catch the light and add the perfect backdrop for your staff to take photos next to.
Pop Up Games
Games are an excellent way to draw people from their tables to the rest of the venue, where they can mingle, have fun, and bond with team members they may not work with often. A pop-up retro arcade is a great way to tap into the competitive spirit and make your guests say “wow!”
Special Effects
If you have any sort of competition or announce any sort of winners (for example, employee of the year) at your Christmas party, then you need some special effects. They’re a great way to really celebrate your employees and make your event feel wow. For example, try a confetti cannon to really bring a pop of fun and excitement to your award winners!
Photo Booths
Finally, we have the photo booths. Photo booths are an absolute must for any event, since people simply love having photos taken of themselves (especially if they’ve dressed up for the event). A simple beauty light photo booth can be all you need to give your staff a moment to appreciate themselves. As a bonus, you’ll have some excellent photos to use as part of your company culture overview page online.
