If you’ve walked through any big box store lately, more than likely you’ve been just as jolted as we are to see Santa Claus and Rudolph right next to the Grim Reaper and a scary witch. It seems that the retail world is pushing holiday merchandise earlier each year, in order to take advantage of the shopping season. And while it might seem too early to think about Christmas, the retailers are on to something. It might seem early to think about buying presents for your loved ones, but at Legacy Stables and Events, we know now is the time to plan your holiday parties!
For large corporations, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, hosting a holiday party is often one of the best ways of showing your employees and supporters your appreciation for them and the hard work they’ve done over the year. Whether it’s an elegant dinner party or a fun family event, you want to do things in style, and planning early provides many benefits. Here are a few reasons we encourage people to get their holiday party on the books in October.
- Get your date. Booking in October, ahead of the holiday rush, allows you a better chance of getting the date you want. Our calendar at Legacy Stables and Events fills up quickly, so if you try to have your party on the first Friday of December, or really hope to have something for your organization on a Saturday evening, your best chance of getting that date is by calling now. Yes, book your Christmas party before Halloween!
- Flexibility in scheduling. For some clients, it’s not the date that’s important so much as the time of day. Some businesses like to have an evening party where associates dress up and get out of the office routine. Others might find their employees like having an event at lunchtime and then getting a half day off to get some Christmas shopping in by letting everyone go after the party is over. The earlier you start to plan, the more flexibility there is in the venue’s calendar.
- Time for invitees to plan. It’s not just the Legacy Stables and Events’ calendar that books up quickly during the holiday season. Everyone is inundated with parties and events, from family get-togethers to kids’ recitals. The earlier you let your team know what date your office Christmas party is scheduled, the more likely people will be able to prioritize attending.
- More choice among vendors. Planning early doesn’t just give you more options in the date and time of the party. It also means you have a better chance of finding the right caterer, DJ, or other entertainment for your holiday party. The closer we get to the holiday season, the more likely it is the vendor’s calendars are booked as well.
- Less stress for you! Legacy Stables and Events offers turnkey event planning, which means all you have to do is provide us with the number of guests, and we can take care of the rest. However, we know that doesn’t mean there aren’t still tasks for you to take care of as the organization’s party planner. Getting those to-dos taken care of early, such as creating the list of people to invite, choosing a theme, and getting the word out, allows you more time to enjoy the holiday season without the stress of planning the office Christmas party.
If you are looking for the perfect place to host your business or nonprofit organization’s holiday party, come take a tour of Legacy Stables and Events and see what we have to offer. Our location near downtown Winston-Salem is convenient to anywhere in the Triad, and we have a great staff who can help guide you through the planning process and take care of all the details on the day of the event.
