The Christmas office party is a popular tradition for many employees and companies. Thank your staff for the hard work this year and take a look at this guide on how to plan a magical corporate winter event!
Choose the Date & Time for your Christmas party
When choosing the date for your Office Christmas Party or End of Year ‘Do for your employees, you’d think there’d be little to consider. You obviously want the party to be around Christmas time, but remember so will everybody else!
It’s therefore important when planning your corporate Christmas party that you aim to book in advance to ensure the availability of venues, caterers and entertainment. You should also consider when your employees official last day of work is before the Christmas Holidays to avoid your employees going to work the day after the party if possible.
Your Office Christmas Party doesn’t need to be an evening event. You may consider getting your employees involved in a wholesome Christmas fun day as an alternative to boozy festivities.
Choose A Winter Theme for your party
No Christmas party is complete without a theme. This could include a traditional Christmas theme complete with Christmas baubles, a sleigh, Christmas jumpers and mulled wine or maybe a winter snow theme with our range of customisable Giant Snow Globes. At Odin Events, we’ve got a wide selection of fun entertainment equipment, props and backdrops to transform any venue or type of event into a winter wonderland.
Or why not plan a Christmas party with a difference and choose an alternative theme like a sophisticated Red Carpet Ball, or a glamourous Classic Hollywood theme.
Choose Fun Entertainment for your Christmas Party
Once you’ve chosen a theme, it’s time to ensure your guests have a very merry Christmas by hiring some fun seasonal-themed entertainment!
At Odin Events, we’ve got a fantastic range of props for festive photo opportunities such as our accessible sleigh with life-sized reindeer, inflatable winter globes and even an indoor toboggan run!
We also have a wide range of games and activities available nationwide from giant classics to our cash grabber machines to get the party started.
Take Plenty of Festive Photographs
As well as embracing the Christmas spirit, celebrating the year’s success and bonding as a team, your employees should also have the opportunity to take plenty of festive photos!
Make your Christmas party one to remember and hire winter-themed props and entertainment for your guests to be snapped with. They’ll look great on your company’s social media pages!
For a truly unique photo experience, take a look at our magic selfie mirror so each of your guests can take home a personalised Christmas memory. The magical mirrored photo-booth comes with interactive state of the art technology and a bank of animated responses and voiceovers from their favourite celebrities.
Extra Top Tips for Planning A Corporate Christmas Party
Christmas soon comes around quickly, so give yourself plenty of time to plan and book your celebrations!
- Running a competition at the event, such as a fancy dress, interactive games or including an awards ceremony is an easy way to engage employees during the event.
- Consider novelty prizes, funny forfeits and ice-breakers!Remember to book your catering and beverages if not included with the venue!
- Consider using an event management service. It could save you time, money and quite a bit of stress over the Christmas period!
Plan an Office Christmas Party with Odin Events
This Christmas, why not plan your annual winter celebrations with Odin Events! As seasoned seasonal suppliers, we’ve got years of experience in working to create unique events for our clients and providing festive entertainment and props nationwide.
We’ve got all things festive at Odin Events, from glamourous red carpets to themed winter snow themed backdrops and lifesized Christmas props including traditional Christmas trees, reindeers, 6ft Snowmen, Giant Nutcrackers and even Santas Grotto!
Our innovative and professional service also has the additional option of event management to help your Christmas party entertainment run as smooth as possible and let you enjoy the festive fun.
If you’re interested in any of our seasonal entertainment or winter props and would like to plan your office party with Odin Events, then call our Christmas experts on 01452 757559. We’d love to hear your ideas and help transform your corporate party into a winter wonderland!