Fall Party Planning Tips For Offices- A Guide

Fall season holiday parties in offices are the best options to keep your team excited about the fall festivities. Plan a theme, draw up a food and drink list, stock up fall season custom giveaways for the participants and you are ready for some pure fun. Office parties will reinforce bonding between team members, enhance team spirit and above all let the employees have fun.

This quick guide will help you plan a fall party in the workplace like a pro.

Set the basics right

Proper planning is what sets any party out. So, you should have a fair idea of what to expect at the event and to highlight the interesting aspects of the party.

First things first- Budgeting

Most businesses prefer to spend modestly on office parties . Once you have an idea on the actual budget on hand, it becomes easier to choose the theme, food and décor. It will help you a lot not to overstep the budget.

Date and time

Venue and time are the most critical details in party planning. The day you choose should ideally be in fall season and should not clash with other holidays. It usually happens between late September and mid-November, where people do not have other holiday travel commitments. Choosing a perfect date will ensure full attendance for the event.  It is also recommended to set the date earlier; so that the invitees have plenty of time to prepare. Further, it is all the more relevant in the case of a themed party.

Moreover, parties held during office hours typically have the highest attendance rates. In case you plan to host parties after work hours, make sure to intimate the attendees well in advance so that they can plan accordingly.

Set a party Theme

Fall decorations are a great yet budget friendly way to enhance the milieu of the office space and to turn it into a party setting. From colorful streamers and wall décor items, fall themes offer incredible creative opportunities. The best part is that your employees too can participate in creating the party space , which will make it all the more special.

In addition, if you plan to throw the party at a local restaurant, make sure to book in advance to ensure availability. Choose work days rather than weekend  to get cheaper price due to lower turnouts . Put an interesting dress code in place to make the party feel high-class and more valuable to your team.

While planning the food list, make sure to consider allergies and special dietary requirements of the employees. You can also use drink coupons to set a limit on the quantity of alcohol a person can consume.

Fun and games

No party can be complete without a heady dose of fun and entertainment, which will make people stay on for long and keep the party alive.

Team building activities

Group activities are easy to plan and enticing for any team.  You can choose from a long list of games including treasure hunt, golf , playing cards and more.  DJ or karaoke are perfect options to get everyone in the party mood. These are accessible to a broader group of people and ensure a more relaxed atmosphere.

Contest prizes

Likewise, the main objective of any corporate event is to boost team spirit and celebrate company’s successes. Thus fall parties are indeed a great time to show that the employees are well appreciated and their efforts laudable. You can also handout appropriate gifts to commemorate the achievements of the employees.

You can come up with more interesting additions to the above party planning list to make it exceptional. Get started by exploring our list of custom giveaways that offer something special for every party theme.