Thursday, 29 November 2012

Organising Christmas Bespoke Private Events

By Jerrard Wayne


When planning a private event for Christmas, of any other occasion, you may find it beneficial to contract an event planner as they can offer a wealth of experience and contracts.

The Christmas period presents with it the opportunity to create a bespoke private event to celebrate the festive season. The utmost priority when thinking about your event is considering the objective; will you be supporting a charity? Are you wanting to celebrate with family and friends? Or are you simply wanting to celebrate all things Christmassy?

The basics of any successful event remain the same; it's all in the preparation and planning. Below you will find a list of important elements to consider before moving ahead with your bespoke private event planning:

- To start with, determine a definite budget as everything else will stem from this. When this is definite you will be better place to choose a venue and your hosting numbers.

- The location of your event is the next big decision when organising your bespoke private party. This is a high priority and is essential in the creation of a successful event. Most event management companies will provide a venue sourcing service and as specialists they'll recommend using their connections that will meet your criteria at a good cost. They should then provide you with the availability, costs, menus and transport solutions for your bespoke private event.

- Consider having a theme for your party as this can be a fantastic icebreaker. It is important to make this decision early as it will inform your choice of venue, dresscode and food.

- Entertainment is one of the most important elements of any private event. Dependent upon those attending, you may decide that a DJ or live band is most appropriate. Alternatively, you may consider slightly less conventional entertainment, such as a comedian, a fun fair or a casino, oxygen bars or other options that will provide a real talking point and make your event special.

- Any menu requests should be made prior to the evening and all catering options should be thought through. A sit down meal may be better if partners are invited, whereas if it is more social and interacting is important then you might consider fingerfood or a buffet.

- Your event organiser will help you with the logistics, such as contracts, negotiations, insurance and licensing. These are typically the less 'fun' aspects of organising any event.




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