Your top five Christmas tips for 2024

If you haven’t thought about booking your Christmas party yet, this is your friendly reminder to start securing your preferred dates!

Even though it feels as though summer has only just arrived, believe it or not, it is time to start securing that date for the all-important Christmas party. Not sure where to start? Fear not, here at Story we have compiled our top five tips to help you get ahead of the game:

1. Secure your key date Early:

Be Flexible: Have a primary date and at least one backup date. Popular venues book up quickly, so having multiple options increases your chances of securing a great venue.

Here at Story, we have great relationships with venues and will be on hand to organise site visits and negotiate preferential rates.

2. Plan your Budget:

Secure your budget: Ensure your budget for 2024 is allocated and secured and you know what you are working for.

Be cost conscious: If you’re on a budget, consider booking on less popular dates, such as earlier in the week or even in November, which are often more affordable. It also gets ahead of your team being inundated with invitations.

3. Choose the Right Venue and Package:

Venue Type: Decide whether you want a dry hire venue (where you bring in all elements) or an all-inclusive package with food, drinks, and theming.
Bespoke Proposals: Story can provide bespoke venue proposals tailored to your needs, making it easier to choose the best option for your event. We love nothing more than creating an event in a bespoke event space, ensuring it is unique to you and remove all the stress of organising the event for you. Allowing you to enjoy your party!

4. Think About Theming:

Pre-Packaged Themes: Venues with package deals often include theming, which can save you money.
Budget Reallocation: Use the savings from included theming to enhance other aspects of your event, like offering an extra glass of bubbly on arrival.

5. Enhance the Entertainment:

Interactive Elements: While DJs and bands are great, consider adding roaming entertainment, alongside these, for a more interactive and memorable experience throughout the event.
Flexible Options: Some venue packages include entertainment, but if you have flexibility in your budget, Story can recommend the best additional entertainment options to really ensure that you create a memorable Christmas party.