It’s that time of the year. The year-end corporate
festivities are knocking on the door, and companies are beginning to plan their
holiday events. The holiday office party is the annual staple of the corporate
world, and there is no better environment to host Houston corporate events than
Chateau Polonez.
There are a lot of moving parts with planning a holiday
corporate party; there are so many different responsibilities to juggle. We’re
going to cover how a boss, manager or owner can deftly organize an event.
Choose the
venue wisely
Your office may not be the best corporate event space to
hold a party—with all of the desks, cubicles and equipment, it could get
uncomfortable. Any cramped space will crowd the floor and interrupt the natural
flow of the party. The venue that you choose will set the tone and the ambiance
for the night; if the atmosphere is stylish and welcoming, then people will be
more inclined to enjoy the festivities.
Because of its expansive size and lavishness, Chateau
Polonez is the perfect venue to host your Houston corporate event. The variety
of different indoor and outdoor environments gives you a wealth of viable
options for the party. The sophisticated surroundings will boost the mood of
the people who attend.
You Should
Have Started Planning Yesterday
This is nearly true for any event or party: The Planning
should begin as soon as possible. Because we’re already creeping well into
December, it becomes more crucial to nail down every single important element
that will go into the party. Having a disorganized, sloppily planned event will
go against the grain of almost any corporate culture. Get a checklist, start
inviting the guests, and secure the food and alcohol (if you’re going to have
drinks at the party). Each company will have their own unique list of things to
accomplish, so you should create your own checklist. A botched holiday party
will only soil the festivities.
Pick a
Theme and Choose your Decor
Traditionally, you have multiple options for the theme and
appearance of your party. Here is a list of different themes that can use for
your party:
- Formal- Suit and tie, sophisticated surroundings and décor.
- Wintery- Decorate the venue with soft, icy blue undertones and colors, among other winter-related paraphernalia.
- Vintage- Ballroom-focused, with classically styled decorations
- Christmas- Classic holiday-themed décor
You don’t have to stick to those templates, of course. You
can choose your own theme and look. Here are some more things to think about:
The entrance and how
you want to greet the guests. Some events will have drinks or a small gift
at the door when the guest arrives. Some do this as a way to lighten the
atmosphere and nudge the party in the right direction; some think it’s
unnecessary and don’t do it at all.
The placement of the
tables, chairs and bar areas. Once you secure the venue, start thinking
about how these elements will fit into the party. If there is alcohol, the bar
is an important area; if you’re serving food, then special attention should be
made to the place of the tables.
Hopefully, the tips in this will allow you to close the year
with the ideal Houston corporate event. Reserve the best holiday event space in Houston by calling 281-655-5656.
