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Christmas
The 12 tips of Christmas
Eventist Group’s Jon Noonan offers his tips that no
event planners should do without this Christmas
Jon Noonan, group sales
director at Best Parties Ever,
part of Eventist Group, is no
stranger to putting on festive
extravaganzas. In an exclusive
for CN, he offers advice on
planning Christmas like a pro.
1. Spread the word
Sending out fun, eye-catching
invites gets people in the
festive mood, plus i t ensures
everyone has all the essential
information they need.
2. The art of entertaining
We focus on the essence of
entertaining … our inventive
parties are a little more on
the wild side, think fire
juggling, aerial acrobatics, live
music, pirates!
3. The wow-factor
Two of the most important
ingredients for throwing an
unforgettable party are
lighting and entertainment.
People will be talking about
it long after the party has
ended and AV brings the
whole event to life.
4. Stay inspired
Take inspiration from anything
and everything; from the
catwalk to Instagram and
pop-culture.
5. Budget
Get more for your money by
using a party provider that
can organise every aspect of
your evening. Don’t write off
the professionals.
6. Create conversation
The goal is bringing people
together, have this in mind
when planning your event.
7. Get planning – now!
Booking your party early will not
only ensure you get your
preferred date but will mean
you can get the best price.
8. Food for thought
If your party continues until
late, consider keeping guests
fuelled by offering additional
snacks later in the evening.
9. Sharing is caring
Consider a shared event, these
are great for businesses of all
sizes and provide higher quality
packages for your budget.
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10. Choose a theme
No party is complete without a
theme to tie it all together so
get creative. Christmas doesn’t
have to be all snowflakes and
elves, so rip up the rule book.
11. Organise transport
Ensure people can get to and
from the venue so things run
smoothly and the evening is as
hassle-free as possible for your
guests.
12. Have fun
Planning a Christmas party can
be stressful, at Best Parties
Ever we take the stress out of
your event by doing it all for
you.
If you’re the organiser, don’t
forget to enjoy it yourself!