Read our top ten Fairy Godmother’s Christmas party tips

• Know your audience and be conscious of perception - both internal and external

• Be different – include at least one element of surprise and/or delight

• Don't hi jack with a corporate or business element - if this is required, be explicit with your comms 

• Excite, tease and engage invitees pre event with teasers

• Avoid cliché - only do cheese if a conscious part of your theme

• Plan each phase of the evening - venue, theme, arrival, impact, pre dinner etc – walkthrough the event in detail, seeing everything through the eyes of your guests

• As directors, don't try impose your personal preferences - it’s not your party!

• Time’s are still a little tight so rather than do nothing consider doing some cool stuff in the office - but use a 3rd party to arrange  and to add the creative touch and help deliver a quality event

• Bespoke always wins over join a party, but there are some good opportunities if budget is tight.

• Try and make peoples lives easier by helping get them home or putting them up – even if it’s just thought and suggestion, if costs are prohibitive