The festive activities are what guests talk about the next morning. They can lift a corporate Christmas party or drain it, depending on how they are paced.
Cocktail reception with live music as guests arrive.
Seated dinner with a short welcome from leadership.
A brief stage segment for recognition or thanks.
Live entertainment or a DJ to build energy.
A photo booth or activity corner open through the evening.
A long lucky draw empties a room. Run it in the middle of the evening rather than at the end, keep each round short, and consider a digital draw for speed. Have prizes laid out near the stage and someone ready to hand them over.
Set clear rules in advance so nobody feels awkward. Decide whether gifts are random, themed or swapped through a game, and give the emcee a script to keep it moving.
Not everyone wants to dance. A photo booth with festive props, a carolling moment or a small activity corner lets quieter guests join in between courses.
Guests arrive at Christmas parties carrying presents and bags. Without a set place for them, tables get cluttered and photos look messy. For a larger party, plan a gift and bag storage point near the entrance.
The hotel's own decorations do much of the work in the common areas. Spend your styling effort on the room, the stage backdrop and the photo booth instead.
About this guide: Christmas Party at Shangri-La Singapore is written and maintained by Get Out! Events, a Singapore corporate event company at 14 Robinson Road #08-01A, Singapore 048545. It contains general planning guidance only; confirm current venue rules, permits and partner requirements before you book anything.