Time to look at the old calendar and plan this thing!

The biggest problem is that there are only 3 December Saturdays for a Holiday Party.

You will have to book early and you may still have to scramble to get a prime location and the best service providers for one of those 3 Saturdays.

If you wait until the last minute to book your holiday party this year you may find yourself out in the cold.

You know what that means? You will have to hold the party at the office, you are going to be stuck with self-catering from the big box store or the nearest BBQ joint (how festive) and listening to holiday carols from your iPod.

OR you can think outside the Christmas Present Box.

Why not hold your holiday party in November?

Corporate holiday parties are about thanking your staff

for a year well done

or thanking your clients for their continued support.

**They are about thanksgiving.**

Here are 5 reasons why you should hold your holiday party in November.

There are 5 perfect fall Saturdays this November. You can even use the one on Thanksgiving weekend. Trust me, by Saturday all your guest will be looking for a break from turkey!
With only 3 Saturday’s in December your guest’s social calendar will be jam packed. Why not give them a break. You can be the one to get the season started.
If you are giving bonuses, your staff will appreciate not having to wait until right before Christmas to get them. You could even give them gift cards and they would still have time to shop online.
You have other options for decor besides red and green and holiday balls.Think pumpkins, fall leaves and and a warm autumn twist on your corporate colors.
You won’t have to worry about the weather being snowy or icy.

Make your party planning life a little easier this year, have that holiday party in November and avoid the holiday crush.

If you are still locked into December,

you still don’t have to throw the same old evening cocktail party.

If your office is one that is family oriented and teaming with parents, why not make it a family affair and hold a brunch on Saturday or Sunday afternoon?

4 Reasons Why Holiday Brunch ROCKS!

Nothing makes the holiday’s more special than the sparkle in a child’s eye, so make it special by inviting them to the party.

Your guests will have plenty of time to mix and mingle while the little ones are entertained decorating Christmas cookies or playing with Santa’s elves.

Brunch is always a budget friendly alternative and just wait until you see the truly outrageous brunch menu ideas we have put together for the holidays. My oh my, I can already taste it!

The simple fact that you are holding your event mid-day is going to open up many possibilities to book the best, most desirable locations and service providers.

I have one other alternative for you to ponder. If your business is anything like ours, you are already crushed in December. With everything that is holiday and year end coming together at once just doing your job can be crushing.

Why not have a Kick-off the New Year party in early January

champagne toast Instead of your holiday party being just one more thing that has to be crossed off the list before the end of the year everyone can kick back and breathe a sigh of relief that y’all made it!

You can use it to pat everyone on the back and get them psyched for the year to come.

Because it is “off season” you can make it as casual as you want.

One note on this, send out your invitation in early December so they don’t think you forgot them!

It’s your party and you can hold it whenever and wherever you want.

This year break out of the ordinary and have some real fun. Let Menu Maker enlighten you on all the many alternatives to set your holiday party apart from the ordinary, then let us take care of the details.

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