It's time to plan your company party
Summer is the perfect time to plan a corporate party that brings colleagues together to celebrate accomplishments and build team morale. With the sun shining and warm weather inviting everyone outside, summer corporate parties offer the opportunity to break away from the daily routine and enjoy some fun in the sun. However, planning a successful summer corporate party can be a daunting task, requiring careful consideration of venue, entertainment, catering, and logistics. In this blog, we'll provide tips and ideas for planning a memorable summer corporate party that will leave a lasting impression on your colleagues.
Secure your date
The first thing you need to do is decide on your date; with so many other companies thinking of doing the same thing, get your date confirmed as soon as possible. It is also a good idea to be flexible in case your chosen date(s) are not available.
Find a venue
After deciding on your proposed date(s), securing a venue to host your summer corporate event is next on the list. Consider whether you are going to have an indoor, outdoor or bit of both When looking for your venue, decide on the number of guests that will be in attendance as this will help you to determine your venue. If you need help, check out our venue finder page - CLICK HERE
Style of your party
Are you going to have a casual stand up style party or formal sit down? Summer time lends well to having a stand up style especially if you are doing an outdoor style event. Food stations and food being brought around on trays is a great way to have an interactive party vibe for your event.
Event design & production
Once you have decided on the date, venue and style of your party, the next step is deciding on what your corporate summer party will look and feel like, the event design & production with determine your overall guests experience. Set design, lighting, furniture and decorating your chosen venue will not only enhance your venue and party but you can also tie in any brand messages or theme(s) to the party.
Event catering
We all love food, especially at a party. There are many ways you can incorporate the food into the theme. If you are having a sit down style you may want to consider how many courses to include and how this will be presented. For casual stand up parties you may consider doing food stations and catering staff to hand out food to your guests while roaming.
Event entertainment
No party is complete without entertainment to immerse and engage your guests. For music there is a range of choices such as a DJ, DJ Live, bands or live musicians. Speciality acts such as walkabout magicians, dancers or photobooths will ensure that your party has elements that everyone can enjoy.
Summary
The main thing to do for your summer corporate party is to start your enquiries ASAP and get your venue booked. We understand with your current workload, sourcing all the elements for your corporate summer party may be added stress that you don’t need especially as it has become extremely busy! Get in touch and let us make it an easy and enjoyable experience. As your creative event partner, Events by Knight will work alongside you to book and secure all the elements for your summer party.
GET IN CONTACT
Need some help with your corporate summer event? Not sure where to start? Get in touch with our dedicated team who will be able to chat things over with you.
Email: info@eventsbyknight.co.uk or call +44(0)20 130 4040
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