5 ways to create a unique Christmas party

Are you in charge of organising your office's Christmas party this year and feeling the pressure to make it better than last year’s celebration? We understand your planning pain!

That’s why we’ve compiled the top 5 ways to create a unique party from our 14+ years’ experience in the events industry at Bursaria.

1. Combine indoor with outdoor

After being in the office all year long, the last thing your team wants is to be inside on a beautiful summer day. So, why not start your celebrations in a local park or garden before moving inside?

Venues that are surrounded by greenery, like the Rosina Function Space at The Abbotsford Convent or The Refectory at Werribee Park, are perfect locations to host an event since there are a lot less logistics involved with moving everyone from A to B – it’s all in one spot!

Also, it’ll make your social media manager happy since they can easily snap away and show how awesome your organisation is by having your Christmas party in a beautiful place. There’s a reason why the Abbotsford Convent was listed by Venuemob as one of ‘Melbourne’s most Instagrammable venues’.

2. Have a theme

Nothing says ‘party’ more than a fun theme! This is your opportunity to see your manager in a sombrero with a moustache or your colleague in some neon and lycra. Let your team get a bit creative and have a theme for your party.

'Great Gatsby', 'Murder Mystery', 'Ugly Jumper', 'Black and White', 'Mythical Creatures', 'Crazy Hats', 'People in History', 'Harry Potter', 'African Safari', 'Disney'… the options are endless!

3. Personalise Cocktails

Congratulate your team on all their hard work with personalised cocktails and an expert mixologist! Everyone will leave feeling a bit more enlightened on the best way to mix a cocktail, as well as a bit lighter on their toes.

Personalised cocktails are also a great way to break the ice between departments who are still trying to learn one another’s names!