{"id":8979,"date":"2019-06-20T08:33:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T08:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venuenow.com\/blog\/?p=8979"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:48:27","slug":"unique-christmas-party-with-bursaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venuenow.com\/blog\/unique-christmas-party-with-bursaria\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to create a unique Christmas party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

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! <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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1. Combine indoor with outdoor<\/h2>\n

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? <\/p>\n

Venues that are surrounded by greenery, like the Rosina Function Space at The Abbotsford Convent<\/strong> 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! <\/p>\n

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<\/strong>‘<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Have a theme<\/h2>\n

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. <\/p>\n

‘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!<\/p>\n

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3. Personalise Cocktails<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Personalised cocktails are also a great way to break the ice between departments who are still trying to learn one another’s names!<\/p>\n

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4. Live food stations<\/h2>\n

Spice up the catering a bit and incorporate live food stations. At Bursaria, we’ve been known to throw a party or two with dumplings on the menu, Mexican taco and nacho stands, Souvlaki, curry stations and barbecue… yum!<\/p>\n

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5. Keep the night interactive<\/h2>\n

Don’t sit down all day. Keep it interactive and incorporate games, trivia, dancing, lawn games… anything that keeps your colleagues from hitting a slump and wanting to leave early. <\/p>\n

This could also be a great opportunity to test your team’s knowledge of your organisation with a ‘pull questions out of a hat’ game, and them feeling a little bit more connected to your organisation’s story and mission.<\/p>\n

Corporate Christmas celebrations don’t have to be your stock standard lunch or dinner. Use this time to rejuvenate and reward your team by providing a beautiful location and catering for a well-earned celebration.<\/p>\n

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