Event styling tips to create a stress-free Christmas celebration

Mark Magennis is the managing director of Decorative Events & Exhibitions. Here are his tips for styling a successful Christmas party.

Engage an expert. A stylist can help you come up with a theme, translate your event ideas, offer inspiration and work with you to create a successful event. Styling an event is as much about creating the right feel as well as the right ambience and once you’ve relayed your desired outcomes your stylist will work with you to pull it all together.

Have a budget in place. Event styling is usually the last thing people consider after they’ve booked a venue, catering and AV, but a beautifully styled event space that conveys your company’s brand identity and message can be very powerful. It’s the first thing that gets noticed as your guests walk into the room and will set the tone for the whole event. Perception is everything especially at Christmas time! Give your guests a shared experience. Incorporate social media into your Christmas event. We are finding that more and more event planners are happy to include out-ofthe-box options to create customised and experiential events for their staff and clients.

Create a Christmas media wall and put the fun factor into your event by including props such as a deluxe Christmas tree, reindeers, Santa thrones and sleighs. It’s all about making memorable connections where guests share their experiences via social media communities.

Use a trusted supplier who understands your creative vision and will deliver on what is promised. A good supplier should be able to offer one holistic narrative for your whole event so that you can sit back and enjoy your Christmas celebration.