At Central Park Place, we understand how stressful planning the perfect holiday party can be. That’s why we’re here to offer you support and inspiration to create an unique event that wows your guests this holiday season. Here are a few holiday party tips to consider as you start the planning process.
Pre-Planning
Setting your holiday party’s date, time, guest list, and overall concept creates the foundation for a successful seasonal celebration. When choosing the date and time, you’ll want to consider availability for venue and catering options, the age range of your party’s guests, and if your guests have young children or work commitments the following day. It’s also important to consider what holiday you’re celebrating and if that aligns with your guests. For example, it might be insensitive to invite a friend to a Christmas or Hanukkah if they don’t observe that holiday. These are all important factors that will dictate the remainder of the planning process.
Personalizing Your Party
It’s easy to simply theme your party around whichever holiday you’re celebrating, whether that be Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, or another holiday. But if you’re looking to take your party to the next level, consider a secondary theme to add some holiday flare. If you enjoy group activities, host a holiday-themed murder mystery. If you’re into elaborate dress-up, throw a costume party where you and guests emulate your favorite holiday characters like Santa, the Grinch, or even movie characters like Buddy the Elf. Even if it’s obvious that your party is “holiday-themed,” having a personalized theme can add an extra layer of fun that your guests will love.
The Venue
When it comes to throwing the perfect holiday party, the right venue is arguably the most important factor. It’s essential that you find a space that’s best suited for the type of holiday celebration you’d like to host. When considering a venue, look for one that has enough space and parking for your guest list, access to a kitchen or catering, and any audio-visual equipment you may want to utilize depending on your theme.
Central Park Place provides convenient options for any holiday party or event. With outdoor space (weather-permitting), a ballroom, an art gallery, and a theater available for rent, your party’s only limit is your own imagination. No matter the type of holiday party you’re looking to throw, Central Park Place offers the flexibility to make your gathering the best it can be.
The Menu
A great holiday party isn’t complete without a delicious selection of treats for you and your guests to enjoy. If you’re not looking to provide food and refreshments yourself, we highly recommend having your event catered. While we don’t offer in-house catering, we do work with a lot of great local vendors! Check out our recommended list below:
- Above and Beyond
- Arturo’s
- Beechwood Grill
- Distinctive Catering
- Dr. Rolf’s BBQ
- Edible Art Catering
- Hearthstone Bistro
- La Rotisserie Food Truck
- Lake Effect Kitchen
- Mary Mary Culinary
- Paisley Pig
- Porto Bello
- Quality Catering by August
- Righteous Cuisine
- Ryke’s Bakery
- Tudor Catering
- Winks BBQ
Party Planning Checklist
Don’t miss any details! Create a checklist to stay organized. Here’s a start:
- Determine a date, time, and guest list
- Choose a theme to accompany the holiday you’re celebrating
- Select a venue for your holiday party
- Pick out any decorations or party favors you might need
- Secure a caterer if needed
- Send out invitations
- Enjoy your party!
Choose Central Park Place for your next holiday celebration! With various event spaces, we can bring your dream holiday party to life. No matter the occasion, we have spaces ideally suited for you. We can’t wait to celebrate and make your holiday season one to remember. Contact us today!
