Archive for the ‘Christmas party advice’ Category

’tis the season for booking your Christmas party

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

As with many things in life, early booking of your office Christmas party reaps multiple benefits. Not only will you have the pick of the most prestigious party venues in your area, you will also be able to choose the perfect date to suit your company’s busy Christmas schedule.

Before you begin your search for the perfect Christmas party it’s a good idea to asses whether your company is most suited to a shared or exclusive event.

Shared Parties

Shared parties are a fantastic option for smaller groups looking for a great, hassle free event. Shared parties range from a total capacity of between 50 and 2,000 and can be a traditional festive dinner and disco or a party extravaganza complete with themeing, stage shows, pyrotechnics and more. By joining a shared party you and your colleagues will enjoy a great party atmosphere with the chance to meet and celebrate with other groups.

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Keeping Cool at Christmas – our top tips for avoiding stress at the Office Christmas party

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

The temperatures may plummet, but the heat can really get turned on at the office Christmas party. Delivering a fun evening to a wide circle of colleagues can be a challenging task, but here are our tips to make sure Yule [sorry!] have a cool Christmas celebration.

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Around the World in Christmas Parties – Vegas Special

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Destination-themed Christmas parties are a great way to add a touch of the exotic or a sprinkling of sparkle to your company Christmas party.

This week we bring you a Vegas special, the city that never sleeps! But what makes a Christmas party Vegas-themed? See our top tips for bringing the bright lights of The Strip to your festive event…

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Top 10 Tips for Christmas Party Etiquette

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

The Office Christmas party; an occasion notorious for encouraging usually sensible professionals to drink large quantities of alcohol, dance suggestively on table tops and let slip outrageous revelations that would surely have been better kept quiet.

The festive bash can be a minefield, but with a little restraint and consideration there is no reason it shouldn’t be a fantastic evening of fun and sophisticated merriment.


Here are our Top 10 Tips for Christmas party etiquette


1. Dress appropriately and make an impression for the right reasons. Check the dress code which will usually be determined by the venue or the theme of the party…

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Calling time on the Office Christmas party

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

The British tradition of an office Christmas party seems to have achieved near-legendary status for many a wrong reason.  Our American counterparts seem unimpressed with the boozy image of an end-of-year office bash, and Xmas parties across the pond tend to wrap up by 9pm.

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Themed Christmas Parties

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

You’ve landed the challenge of organising the company Christmas party. Perhaps it’s your first year; perhaps you’re hoping it’s your last. You want to make a lasting impression – for all the right reasons – have you thought about themeing?

Themeing your Christmas party is a great way to add a touch of sparkle to the night, (more…)