Have you been tapped to handle the planning for the all important corporate holiday party?
Being knee deep in planning (while still juggling all of your other duties and responsibilities), can be a bit overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Here are some simple ideas that may help you pull off the big company party with a bit more grace and style, while keeping your sanity and holiday cheer intact.
Party Planning Dos and Don’ts
The first step to planning a corporate holiday party is to find out what the parameters are. That includes the budget, the alcohol policy and if you are going to have access to an off site venue. Once you choose a location, try and snag a date as soon as possible. Popular venues fill up fast so plan ahead or you may end up with chips and snickers bars in the company break-room.
Once you know where, you will need to know what items you can bring or book and what the venue will provide. For instance, some venues include food while others do not, which means you may also have to locate a caterer, a band or a DJ to spin your favorite tunes.
After that, what kind of party theme do you want to go for?
Do you want something formal, semi-formal, casual or really fun? Knowing the theme will also help you decide the kind of food you want too. (A formal occasion where everyone is sporting a tux or a gown is probably not going to line up with hot wings, smoked sausages or chili and vice versa.)
After all of that, you still need to decide if you want a speaker, any kind of gift exchange or live entertainment. Gee, that all seems like a lot of work and we have not even covered sending invitations, awards and recognition or an itinerary.
Maybe it’s time to cut to the chase and solve all of this in one fell swoop. Party planning made easy.
If you really want an awesome, EASY way to plan your corporate holiday party, jut book the Arlington Improv for a party.
You make one simple call to the Improv in Arlington and then sit back and relax while we make you look good.
Live entertainment?
Handled. Hilarious stand up in an intimate setting.
Great food. The Improv has everything from appetizers to epic steaks.
Drinks?
Yep. A full bar awaits you.
Laughter and fun?
Done and done.
All you need to do is show up and let us show out.
The Arlington Improv, we make it fun. It’s what we do.