The festive season is a busy period for everyone. From decorating your home, buying Christmas gifts and with different events to attend, it’s full of fun and joy.
Hosting an office Christmas party is a great way to show appreciation for team’s hard work and end the year on a high note. If you’re planning on throwing a Christmas party, don’t panic, our last-minute creative party ideas will make sure everyone has a great time.
Stay calm and plan your guest list
If you’re short on time the best thing to do is to stay calm and make a list of what needs to be done. It doesn’t have to be stressful to plan a party. Organisation is key to make sure you make the most of your last-minute Christmas party. You’ll want to gather all the important details which include:
- Number of guests including +1’s
- Time, date and location of the party
- What’s the budget?
- Do your guests have special dietary requests that you should be aware of?
- Book a venue
Once you have all the important information it’s time to get organised. The first thing you’ll want to do is book a venue as soon as possible. It’s most likely that a lot of venues will already be booked up, but with a little bit of creative thinking and researching, there will still be enough time to find a great location to hold your party.
If you have a small team, then you might consider going to the theatre, visiting Christmas markets or book a fun group activity such as golf or bowling. Alternatively, if you’d rather stick to a traditional style then it’s worth looking for a local venue close to your office, in that way your employees won’t have to travel far and spend extra on transport.
Choose a Christmas theme
Now we’re on to the fun bit, the Christmas theme!
By having a theme will not only make your life easier when planning a last-minute Christmas party, it creates a great party atmosphere and will be sure to impress your guests.
Picking a theme could be as simple as setting a colour scheme to match your decorations and tableware. Whether you decide to go down the route of the gold and silver sparkle to add elegance to your venue or you choose to go for a traditional red and green.