Themed Christmas Party Trends for 2012
With just over a month left of 2011, the Office Christmas team is already thinking about the Christmas party season 2012. New trends for themes at corporate Christmas events emerge each year, with films having a big influence on this. So, if you’re already thinking about your office Christmas party for next year, take a look at our ideas for Christmas party trends that we predict could be be big in 2012.
Heroes and Villains
This fun, exciting and entertaining theme will be given a new lease of life in 2012 with the release of a whole host of new superhero films. The much-anticipated final Batman film from Christopher Nolan – The Dark Knight Rises – could inspire a fresh take on the Heroes and Villains theme. Plus, the release of the Amazing Spiderman and the Avengers films will make everyone want to don their favourite superhero costume and embrace this spectacular theme for a fun and unique office Christmas party.
1920s and Prohibition
The glamour, opulence and style of 1920s Chicago is recreated in this very popular theme that encourages guests to get dressed up in their favourite vintage outfits and dance the night away in style to jazz and blues tunes.
Whilst Prohibition has already become a firm favourite theme for Christmas parties in recent years, it is set to become a must-have theme with the upcoming release of The Great Gatsby. The film adaptation of the classic novel will soon mean that everyone will be dying to dig out their pearls and feather boas and immerse themselves in the fun and lively atmosphere of the ‘roaring’ ‘20s!
Fairytales with a Twist
Fairytales may not seem like the most appropriate theme for a chic and sophisticated Christmas party, but the upcoming film release of Snow White and the Huntsman may soon change all that. Whilst Snow White is most often associated with cute dwarves and over-the-top pantomime-style Queens, the new film is a dark and dramatic tale of Snow White’s quest to vanquish the evil Queen.
To set your office Christmas event apart, take inspiration from the film and choose a ‘fairytale with a twist’ theme. Think dark fairytale landscapes, overgrown castles, evil witches, Queens and other villains to create an atmospheric and dramatic Christmas party your guests will love.
Dorothy in Oz
With the ‘Wizard of Oz’ being many people’s favourite film to watch at Christmas and a brand new Dorothy in Oz film set for release in 2012, why not choose this as a theme for your office Christmas party?
Pop on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the wonderful world of Oz where you could find the lion, tin man and scarecrow as well as magical scenes from the film recreated with fantastic decor, props and lighting. Give your office Christmas party 2012 a touch of magic with a Wizard of Oz themed event.
If all of this talk of Christmas party trends for 2012 has got you thinking about next year’s office Christmas do, contact us to see how we can help to make your ideal themed event a reality.