Everyone loves party, and most specially Christmas parties. It is the most awaited time of the year that brings together people to celebrate the holidays and the blessings of the year.
But sometimes, it becomes difficult to relax and enjoy your own party. There happens to be a lot to plan- you need to think about the catering, where you are going to put all the guests and how you are going to decorate the area and how you are going to manage the morning after clean-up. If you are also planning to organise a Christmas party this year, then here are certain tips to make your party a success:
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Set the date: Christmas is the busiest period of the year in London. All the bookings get filled up really quickly. So it is very important to book your date as early as possible.
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Find out the budget: Your budget will have a huge impact on the type of Christmas party you organise. It will ultimately determine everything, from the food, entertainment to the choice of venue. Instead of planning something unrealistic, find out how much money you have to spend as early in the process as possible. Allocate the budget by what is most important. Don’t splurge your entire budget straight away. Leave some money aside as a backup. Unexpected costs can always crop with.
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Choose the music: Dancing at a Christmas party is usually a must so make sure that the music is done properly. Hiring a DJ for Christmas party in London is very much in trend. So booking it as early as possible to avoid any inconvenience later is extremely important. Coordinate between the venue, DJ and band to ensure that you have all the kit required including stage, dance floor, sound systems, and lightning.
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Send invitation to the guests: In order to make sure that all your guests reach the venue properly, it is important to include all the necessary details in the invitation including date, time, theme, dress code, address etc. Get invites designed in a form that fits your theme, either in an e-format that can be emailed out or printable versions that can be posted or delivered to your guests.
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Put together a full itinerary: Your itinerary will help you to stay organised and ensure that everything remains on the right track for a smooth-running party. It is a wise idea to create one document that includes everything about the party.
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Manage the party: With a good preparation, you can manage the party and can enjoy it as well. Keep the itinerary with you. Introduce yourself to all the suppliers, venues and entertainers at the start of the party itself, so that they know who to come to in case of any problem or questions. Providing the suppliers with the food during the party is a nice gesture-it makes the workers happy and they provide you with a good service.