Elevate Your EOY Celebrations with Suppliers

December might still be months away, but end-of-year event planning is well underway. Annual events can easily fall into the trap of sameness; booking the same venue, selecting the same theme, and engaging the same set of suppliers. Whilst it feels easy to tick the boxes and work your way through your to-do list, it’s important to ensure your events still feel fresh and exciting (even if they are scheduled every year). Suppliers should be brought into the planning process early where, as Mentalist and Master Showman Xavier Crow notes, they can support you with the creative process and tailor their offerings to best suit your needs, creating something truly spectacular. 

If you’re still looking for the right venue, these new venue openings offer a fresh space to host your celebrations. And if you’ve already locked in your venue choice? It’s time to consider how suppliers can truly elevate and refresh your EOY celebrations. 

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Engage Your Attendees with Mind-Bending Entertainment 

Entertainment plays a vital role in the event experience. Not only does it create room for memorable moments for attendees, but builds the interactivity, connection and wonder that keeps your attendees engaged. It can feel easy to choose the same entertainment if it was successful for your previous event; however, it’s important to consider entertainment as a vehicle for surprise and delight. Use entertainment as a way to create something new and compelling for your guests, enveloping them into the world of your event. Performers like Xavier Crow create experiences designed to keep your attendees talking about your event long after it’s finished. From roving magic to mentalism, illusions and fire-eating, Xavier specialises in performances that feel unique, drawing each attendee in to capture (and keep) their attention. Think of the layout of your event and what will have the most impact; should entertainment be a scheduled stage performance, or is roving entertainment better suited to keep your attendees engaged and interacting? 

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Create Lasting Memories with Photobooths 

With instant access to smartphone images and the expectation of professional event photography, photobooths still capture the nostalgia and delight of taking home a tangible memory. Whilst photobooths have evolved to instant digital shares, providing plenty of options to suit your specific event, the novelty remains the same. Suppliers like Snappy Photobooths can offer a range of tailored photobooths to fit your event needs; from themed backgrounds and props to rotating glambots and even personal sketches created from AI robotic technology. Consider what you’re trying to achieve with a photobooth; do you want to create an engaging, interactive experience to capture your attendees? Or do you want to create an opportunity to boost company culture through branded backdrops, generating content that your company can share internally or externally? 

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Take Your Team’s Tastebuds on a Journey with Catering 

The best catering has the potential to make a good event great. Catering isn’t just a means to feed your attendees, but should instead be considered an engaging experience in its own right. With sustainable sourcing, engaging food stations and a focus on elevated non-alcoholic options all becoming increasingly in-demand this year, catering has evolved to respond to guest expectations. Caterers like Wine & Dine’m create bespoke menus to suit your guests’ preferences and event themes; from grazing stations and oyster bars to creative canapés and custom ice sculptures. Grazing stations can be a great way to create different zones throughout your event. However, if your EOY event is more intimate, canapés could be a better option. It’s important to understand what works best for the flow of your event and how you want guests to make their way through the space, not just what looks interesting. 

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Taking a considered approach when choosing your suppliers and opting to work with them early in the planning process not only keeps your budget on track, but can bring a different perspective and fresh set of ideas to your event.

Consider the flow of your event and what you want your attendees to feel and experience, steering clear of hosting the same event for ease of convenience. The most successful events feel intentional; choosing the right suppliers will mean you’re well on your way to creating a successful EOY celebration. 

Need support planning your EOY event? Submit your brief and our Events Team can help you bring your event to life.