Corporate Christmas Party Styling
E-Commerce Partner Christmas Party Styling
In December of 2022, we had the pleasure of collaborating with an established group of e-commerce businesses to create a memorable Christmas Party at a venue in Shoreditch, London. Our role was to transform the empty event space into a cosy winter wonderland for the company's celebration.
TRANSFORMING A HISTORIC VENUEThe Brief
Each business selected an individual from their team to help plan and deliver the event, it was then our task to handle the styling and aesthetics of the evening. Having worked closely with the venue and the team prior to this event, we were perhaps the perfect company to bring this client’s vision to life.
The clients decided to host this party within a prestigious London Venue, based in the streets of Shoreditch. Home to a historic railway arch, this space posed challenges in regards to layout and use of the space; something that the client expressed concerns about during the initial brief.
The objective of the event was to design a festive, yet laid-back atmosphere that featured bowl food options, themed stations, and casual seating areas, all while encouraging guests to dance and enjoy the music. The client desired a festive ambiance but wanted to avoid the traditional red and green color scheme. Instead, they opted for a clean, Scandinavian Nordic-inspired theme that would harmonise with the venue's existing aesthetic.
THE CREATIVE PROCESSProposals and Christmas Party Packages
With concerns expressed about the layout of the space, we created a selection of different proposals to display floorplans, seating packages and ways of using the arches, alcoves and usual shapes and structures efficiently.
Alongside the custom seating and decor packages, we offered additional suggestions to enhance the space and promote guest engagement. Some of the key suggestions included:
Winter Photo Opportunities
Festive Food Stations
Cosy Accessories (throws, blankets, furs and soft cushions)
Interactive Christmas Themed Games
Bespoke Tailored Signage
While providing creative direction, these options offered the client flexibility in both space utilisation and budget management, allowing them to incorporate the elements that were most important to them and their guests.
See below a selection of mood boards and mock-ups prepared for the client.
The final look was achieved by using a range of our rustic and vintage furniture and props, positioned to both compliment the style of the venue and to create a warm, inviting space for the guests. Soft white tones, reclaimed wood and warm lighting was used to create a cosy cabin feel.
To enhance the space's existing historic atmosphere, we utilised the venue's arched ceiling by installing festoon lights and star-shaped paper lanterns. These not only evoked a Nordic charm but also subtly diverted attention from the venue's ceiling lighting rig. For guest seating, we provided a mix of casual and cosy options. Rustic poseur tables with black stools, adorned with log slices, festive greenery, pinecones, and warm candlelight, created inviting spots in the bar area. Meanwhile, our vintage cane sofas and armchairs, layered with soft throws and cushions, transformed into a Nordic lounge, complete with lanterns and greenery for added comfort.
To encourage guest interaction, we transformed an otherwise unused space within one of the arch walls into a Nordic-inspired ski lift photo opportunity. This setup featured a rustic backdrop, dressed Christmas trees, a vintage sleigh, handmade signage, and hanging paper stars. The client enhanced this installation with a digital camera pod from another supplier, ensuring guests could capture memorable moments.
Finally, we designed a bespoke ‘gingerbread’ station where guests could take home branded gingerbread cookies. Collaborating with a local bakery, we sourced and delivered the cookies, then styled the station on our rustic vintage cart with custom signage, baskets, and twinkling wire fairy lights, adding the perfect finishing touch to the event. Using effective time management to ensure the installation was complete in time for guest arrival as well as helping the client pull together final touches such as bespoke vinyls and hanging signage meant the event was a huge success!
The End Results
NORDIC COSY CHRISTMAS PARTYE-Commerce Brands Involved
