While it might not be time for the cracker-pulling, turkey and Baileys just yet, ‘tis most certainly the season to be organising your corporate Christmas party.
We’re not talking about some soulless room with a sorrowful playlist and spread of limp, sad sandwiches. Hell no! But a dazzling, feel-good event that will celebrate your team’s hard work, give them a jolly night to remember and get them well and truly in the seasonal spirit.
Wondering how you can make that kinda festive magic happen? Well, as event lighting and decor specialists - not to mention HUGE fans of Christmas - we know exactly how to take your basic festive gathering and transform it into a wow-worthy shindig that will have your colleagues talking about it until next Christmas.
Festive Party Style & Swagger
Whether hosting your corporate Christmas party at a venue in the North West of the UK or Yorkshire, we can help make it a glittering affair with our epic range of season-suited lights, props and decor.
Just picture the scene… an incredible neon light hung above the entrance for a striking first impression, disco balls scattering reflections across the room, light-up Christmas trees emitting festive spirit, and 4ft light-up letters adding an extra personal touch.
But it's not just about making things look good. When your event space is thoughtfully decorated, it will feel good, too, thus transforming your festive gathering from a party to an experience!
The Power Of Lights
So, bagging the right lighting and props won't just make your corporate Christmas party visually impressive; they’ll help set the mood to encourage a night filled with laughter, joy and, no doubt, some questionable dance moves!
Want to know the best bit? We can take care of that decor element by delivering the goods and setting the scene, ready for you and your colleagues to quite literally step into Christmas. Then, following the fun, we’ll return to the venue to de-dec and take it away again.
Whether you want to hire just one or two sparkling lighting and decor products or plan on going all out with the trimmings, here’s our top LLTW product picks from our dazzling Christmas kit:
Christmas Neon Lights
Cool, on-trend and oh-so-Instagrammable, we've got the perfect neons to make your party pop. Choose from our seasonal signs - ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’, ‘Santa Baby’ and ‘Naughty Or Nice List’ - which we can hang at the venue entrance, add to a focal decor feature or mount upon a backdrop to create a glittering photo backdrop. For an extra personal touch why not commission us to make your very own neon design bearing your company name that can be used for the festivities and beyond.
Party Streamers
Our party streamer ‘Bangs’ have awesome versatility, so can be used from entrance to ceiling to photo backdrop. Available in just about any colour you can think of, from Yuletide classics of red, white and green, to luxe metallics and lush jewel tones, we can match to your preferred Christmas theme or company colours.
Light-Up Christmas Trees
Nothing quite says Christmas like a comforting fir tree, right?! Our light-up, faux Christmas trees are nothing short of a holiday miracle, standing tall and bright and casting a warm festive glow that transforms any space into a chic winter wonderland. Imagine the impact of these 6ft and 7ft trees lining the dancefloor - or even suspended above it…yes, we’ve made that happen!
LLTW TREND ALERT: One of our favourite and biggest looks for the party season is nestling one of our cool neon signs into the branches of our light up trees. Talk about ALL the stylish festive feels!!
Disco Balls
Boogie winter wonderland, anyone?! Prepare for disco balls to become your new favourite party accessory! Glittering, shiny and all-round fabulous, they’ll up the aesthetic appeal of your festive gathering and create that all important ambience, with their reflective mirrored light, making the dancefloor truly irresistible.
LLTW TREND ALERT: Disco balls have been one of our most requested props this year, and it’s little wonder when they bring instant glamorous party vibes to any space.
4ft Light-Up Letters
Spellbindingly striking, our giant, 4ft light-up letters aren’t just decorations; they're statements. You can have them spell out a festive greeting, “Party”, “Dance”, or your company's name. Whatever you choose their vibrant glow will add to the ambience whilst also providing a fun photo opportunity.
Top Tips For Planning A Corporate Christmas Party
Now that we've got you dreaming of a Christmas party set-up that Santa himself would be honoured to attend, allow us to gift you five top tips to ensure all elements of the festivities come together seamlessly.
1. Plan Ahead
Start early…like, now! Christmas parties are popular, and venues and suppliers (like us!) book up quickly. Don't wait until the last minute to lock things in or it could get stressful and essential items might get missed. To help, we suggest creating a checklist of all the elements you need to organise the perfect party, from decorations to drinks, so you can tick off tasks as you go.
2. Set A Standout Theme
Choose a theme that will set your party apart and get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Think contemporary winter wonderland, seasonal masquerade or retro 80s festive throwback. Whatever you pick, your theme will set the overall tone and help make decisions on other aspects such as styling and catering.
3. Explore Entertainment Options
A killer playlist is a must for getting everyone in the party mood, whether hiring a live band or a DJ…or relying on a carefully curated Spotify playlist. You might also want to plan some fun activities, festive games or a Secret Santa gift exchange to encourage interaction and to keep the energy up.
4. Arrange Fitting Party Fuel
Good food and drink forms the foundations of a successful party, so don’t forget to arrange the catering and bar, if these aren’t already covered by the event venue. Catering to different tastes will help ensure there’s an option for all, and you’ll need to consider those with dietary restrictions or allergies too. Also, think about the type of food that will fit with the style of the party e.g. formal, relaxed, buffet, sit down etc.
5. Capture The Magic
Set up photo worthy backdrops and selfie-stations with props, decor and lighting (did we mention, this is a specialty of ours?!) to encourage your guests to get snap happy. If the budget allows, you could consider hiring a professional photographer to capture the highlights, or a fun photo booth, giving colleagues a momentum of the night to takeaway.
Your Corporate Christmas Party All Wrapped Up
So, there we have it. The key to a glee-filled celebration lies in the details, with event lighting and decor ticking boxes for conversation starters, scene setters and, most importantly, memory makers.
Above all else, it’s clear that a corporate Christmas party doesn’t need to be dry, generic or predictable, especially with us LLTW girls on hand! Using our boundless creativity and bang on-trend festive decs we’ll help you sleigh your seasonal work social in serious style!
Keen for us to add that magical spark to your corporate Christmas party in Yorkshire or the North West? Then now is the time to secure our services! Visit our contact page where you can enquire about availability or email/DM us directly!