It might seem like Christmas is a thing of the distant future, and it’s even harder to get in the mood for Christmas carols and sugar cookies when temperatures are staying in the upper 90s. But believe it or not, July is the time to start planning your corporate Christmas party.
Why Christmas in July?
The months of November and December are packed full of holiday parties, and our calendar at Legacy Stables and Events gets booked full quickly. By starting to plan your party now, in July, you have more choices not only of dates and times to host your Christmas party but also venues. From the Carolina Ballroom in Forsyth Barn to Cate’s Ballroom in The Grace Barn, we have elegant spaces that can be set up to meet your needs. From small, intimate gatherings to larger parties celebrating the entire team and their families, we have the space that’s right for you.
By booking now, you not only ensure the time and venue you want, but you also get the event on your employee’s calendars. That way they can make your party a priority, as things start to get busier during the holiday season.
As you plan, now is the time to think about the day of the week and even the time of your office Christmas party. At Legacy Stables and Events, we recommend ditching the traditional party night of Friday and looking at other alternatives. Having your party on a weeknight might help ensure there are fewer conflicts with your staff. As we all know, there are only a few Friday nights between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. When you open it up to other days of the week you have much more flexibility.
Worried about employees not wanting to stay out late on a weeknight? We suggest a Christmas party during the day. Having a nice lunch where everyone can get together and enjoy each other’s company is just as much fun as an evening party. You can make it even more enticing by allowing people to go home after the party rather than returning to finish the work day.
Ideas for Making the Party Memorable
More than anything, you want your employees to have a great time at the company Christmas party. The whole reason to have the event is to show appreciation for the hard work they’ve done all year and provide a chance for people to get to know each other and their families a little better, outside of the work environment.
Our team of experts at Legacy Stables and Events can help you plan a party that everyone will enjoy, with great food, fun activities, and enjoyable entertainment.
Food is always the centerpiece of a great party, and Chef Adam and Chef Gregory lend their talents to create delicious food for your guests to enjoy. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to plated dinners, we can help you design a menu to please every palate.
The goal of any corporate event is to boost morale and provide a way for people to get to know each other better. What better way to do that than with fun activities? We can help set up an activity to keep everyone entertained. A few options include:
- Christmas movie trivia
- Christmas carol karaoke
- DIY ornament making
- A “fastest gift wrapping” competition
Turnkey Solutions
Legacy Stables and Events offers turnkey event planning, to help alleviate the stress of planning a big event such as a corporate Christmas party. Once you have a date reserved, we can get started on planning the food, entertainment, and even decorations. All you have to worry about is getting the word out. And before you know it, you’ll be celebrating with your staff at a wonderful holiday party.
