The holidays are drawing nearer and it’s time to begin planning your corporate holiday party. To truly make your staff feel valued, and to encourage a sense of community, booking a banquet hall for your corporate holiday party is a great decision.
But once you’ve settled on your venue, it’s time to decide on theme, and this is where you want to impress your guests. Instead of simply theming your corporate holiday party “happy holidays,” we want you to get creative and really wow your guests. Here are 5 corporate holiday party ideas that your employees will love.
1. For a gala-style party: The Great Gatsby
The epitome of opulence, an extravagant gala enhanced with 1920s themed touches will make your corporate holiday party unforgettable. Have a suggested dress code, decorate with feathers, pearls, gold and black, serve timeless signature drinks, and dance the night away.
2. For a team-building day: Team Retreat
Use the holiday season as a chance to strengthen the ties of your staff and allow them to get to know each other better. This theme can even be executed during the daytime, so there’s no need to coordinate after-hours schedules with your guests! Consider running holiday-themed team-building activities, serving breakfast and lunch to keep your team’s energy levels up, and guest speakers to motivate your guests!
3. For a festive afternoon: Santa’s Workshop
Tis the season for candy canes, presents, and spending time with loved ones, so for your corporate holiday party, why not consider hosting an all-ages extravaganza that your staff can bring their families to? Invite Santa to listen to the wish lists of the guests, have gingerbread decorating stations, and even play classic Christmas movies in the background to set the tone for the day. Don’t forget the milk and cookies!
4. For a night of letting loose: Casino Night
Corporate holiday parties that mix in a little (safe and fun) gambling with great drinks and snacks will make your guests feel lucky to be there. For a bonus touch, all profits of this holiday party can be donated to charity to encourage supporting your local community.
5. For an interactive evening: Cocktails & Conversation
The point of this idea is to get your employees mingling. We suggest you host a cocktail-style party where you have appetizers and drinks being carried around, and you have activities like corn hole, a photo booth, and perhaps People Bingo being played. You’re meant to mingle, move around the room, and enjoy your night free of work deadlines and responsibilities.
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start booking your corporate holiday party. Reach out to us to get started. We’re here to help.