Planning for Holiday Parties

Planning for holiday parties and events take a lot of time and attention to ensure that all the details are addressed and you have the right mix of festive decorations to match your party theme and budget. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party in your home or office or you are renting out a venue space, here are some holiday floral ideas to create a magical and memorable look. Here are some things to remember when creating the décor for your holiday party: It makes sense to color co-ordinate and match the color scheme of your décor and the interior design style. If it’s modern and sophisticated, also create floral designs that fit this look. Add flowers throughout the home or office, including a wreath to welcome visitors as well as garlands for the stairs, mantels, and doorframes. Christmas centerpieces and holiday flower arrangements can be added to tables throughout the home, such as the foyer, dining room, living room and family room. The centerpieces are also good for buffet tables as well as event tables. If you plan on hosting the party in outside areas as well, such as a balcony, deck, or patio, don’t forget to carry the décor through to the outdoors. You can use miniature Christmas trees and centerpieces as well. Poinsettia plants are always a great way to decorate for a party whether you arrange them indoors or outdoors. We have a wide selection of fresh red and white poinsettia plants available. If you are not sure how to approach decorating, you can turn to our incredible floral design and floral event teams at our three San Diego flower shop locations. All you need to do is request an appointment with our consultants today and [...]

Plan a Holiday Party with Allen’s Flowers and Plants

This is the time of year for lots of parties and events to celebrate Christmas with colleagues and clients as well as with friends and family. From corporate Christmas parties to ugly Christmas sweater parties with friends, there is a lot of festivities going on that makes for a very merry few weeks. However, if you are in charge of Christmas party planning, you may be in midst panic right now, trying to figure out how to pull off a fun Christmas party. We’re here to help make sure your Christmas party planning is easy, fun, and affordable. Here are some tips and information on our party planning services. Holiday Party Planning Tips Here are some things to think about when planning the perfect party for Christmas that will keep you organized, on budget, and on schedule: Have you picked a date and location? This is an important starting point and may depend on work and life schedules as well as event location availability and costs. If you are renting a venue, it will be more affordable and likely available if you plan a few weeks before or after Christmas. Be flexible! Have you decided on a theme? Decide if you are doing formal or casual as well as what type of decorations you would need to pull off that theme. It is better to keep it as simple as possible to minimize cost and the hassle of trying to find the right decorations. Have you created invitations? Despite being the digital age, it is still important to send a formal invitation whether by snail mail, email, or e-vite system. You need to get RSVPs so you can have the proper count to know how much food to provide. What kind [...]

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