An IET Venues survey showed significant change in trends, with 58% of event planners booking Christmas parties 6-12 months in advance. In a survey that was put to 100 event planners, almost two thirds of them said they begin planning their Christmas party 6-12 months before the actual date. This is in comparison to research carried out in 2010 which found that only 6% of event planners started planning the Christmas party more than a year in advance. In previous years it was common for organisations to leave booking the Christmas party to the last minute in order to secure the best deals. However, it appears that their focus has been drawn away from cost-saving strategies. Some 35% of the survey also stated that getting the venue right is the most important factor. Read more: http://www.citmagazine.com
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It’s easy for companies with annual Christmas events to fall into a rut but there is no reason to repeat the same party every year. Inspiration for Christmas decor can come from a stroll through a shopping center or a park, decorations in restaurants, hotels, churches and cathedrals, YouTube videos, and Pinterest or Flickr images. To design fresh decor for Christmas events: Keep it Simple. Arranging a few objects and unifying them through a simple color palette can create magic. Don’t get stuck in the red and green rut. Experiment with white, gold, silver, fuchsia, shades of blue, and even a bright burgundy. Remember, ornaments aren’t just for Christmas trees. Christmas ornaments are scalable. They can be used for giant statues in fountains, arranged in bowls or vases for centerpieces, and incorporated into outdoor event venue decor. Many YouTube tutorials demonstrate how to create custom ornaments and snow globes. Experiment with Edible Decor No Christmas event would be complete without tasty treats. Candy canes are a good place to start for informal Christmas events but they aren’t the only way to create edible decor. Experiment with fruit, and nuts. Arrange Christmas goodies into a candy bar or shape […]
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There are literally hundreds of of themes to breathe new life into Christmas events and meetings. Inspiration can come from movies, TV, songs, books*; other countries and different eras. Here are some themes for great Christmas Events: 1. Snow Globe Colors: white, blue, green, silver Music: instrumental flute, violin or piano with a dreamy feel, Christmas songs about snow Decorations: artificial snow, icicles, snow men, small houses, ice sculptures, ice bars, ice drinking glasses, snow globes of various sizes Venue Suggestions: Glasshouse, ice or snow hotel, ice rink Main Courses: Arctic char, snow crab, snow peas Desserts: baked Alaska, ice cream rolls, snow cones, edible glaciers, snow cream Beverages: sparkling wine, champagne, assorted soft drinks Read more: http://blog.cvent.com
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Billed as ‘Acer dream of a white and green Christmas’, the event took place in the Ice Tank, Covent Garden in mid-July. The event was held for more than 100 retail clients and media to give them details of upcoming launches. Experiential agency Agent 42 created an ‘Acer’ home inside the exciting venue. Guests were taken around the open plan space showcasing Acer product with experts on hand demonstrating how the products are used in everyday life; laptops in the living room, tablets in the bedroom, and flat screen in the kids playroom with live social media and Skype-ing. Read more: http://www.citmagazine.com
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