Four months ago I would have told you that venues and event vendors would be booked up long before the holidays this year. With corporate parties and even winter weddings backlogged from 2020, I would have stressed that venue availability would be tough to come by, and rentals like seating, tableware, and tents would be completely reserved – if not double booked.

Fast forward to the present - 3 weeks before what is usually our busiest month of the year - and holiday planning is moving along at a glacial speed, pre-global warming glacial speed…

We know the concerns –

• The Delta variant
• Mask & vaccine mandates
• Slowly recovering budgets
• Employee hesitations about re-entering a crowded workspace

And we also know the importance of gathering now –

• Sharing gratitude for the people who have stuck with your company through 2 years of chaos
• Introducing new hires to their peers, for possibly the first time
• Fostering co-worker friendships & teambuilding
• Reflecting on and celebrating your successes of the past year
• Re-centering and energizing your team for the upcoming year
• Actually getting out of the house

The good news is it’s still feasible to put together a holiday gathering for December or January (heck, maybe even for November!). The bad news is that there’s less time than usual for planning, especially with lingering supply chain issues.

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Here’s how we can help –

We’ve simplified the planning process for corporate and social holiday events this year by creating 3 packages for 50+ guests at either of our exclusive venues, Melrose Market Studios and The Hall at Fauntleroy, for events between November – January.

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THE PACKAGES INCLUDE:

• 5 hours of venue access, with a BONUS hour before and after your event for you to decorate and clean up  ($900+ value)
• Full event staff AND security ($1800+ value)
• All tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware & glassware included – no need to rent anything extra! ($1,500+ value)
• UNLIMITED beer, wine, and cider for all of your guests for the full 5 hour event! ($700+ value) With option to upgrade to a mixed bar for an additional $8 per person.‍
• A complete set of non-alcoholic drinks including Coffee, Tea, Infused Water, and our tasty Cranberry Citrus Punch ($250+ value)
• A bonus option of either Hot Spiced Cider or Hot Chocolate ($85+ value)
• 3 menu packages by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering (value ranging from $50-$80 per person)

These complete party packages range from $150 - $200 per person and are the biggest steal since the tragedy in Whoville on Christmas morning.

Did we mention there’s no upcharge for weekend dates?? Scoop up a date while you can and get ready to shower your team with joy and cheer this December and into the new year!

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Click here for Melrose Market Studios Packages

Click here for Hall at Fauntleroy Packages

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Photo credits: Hero image: NXT Creates | 1. Stephan & Audrey | 2. Vonne Wilde Photography | 3. Alex Kruse Photography | 5. Diwas Photography

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