The holiday season brings many traditions. A major celebratory event is the annual work Christmas party! Make your celebration the best yet with some of our favourite Christmas party game ideas to play at any function venue. Your office will love getting a little competitive as they sip holiday cocktails and mingle with their coworkers.
#1 Christmas Party Jam Sesh
Blare the Christmas tunes AND turn it into a game! Make guests guess the song title and artist name! Each guesser that is correct will earn points. You’ll be impressed with how enthused and competitive your partygoers will become guessing the artists of the holiday season hits. It’s one of the best holiday games to get guests in the holiday spirit at your Christmas function.
#2 Guess that Christmas Movie
Everyone loves Christmas movies, so put everyone’s holiday knowledge to the test at your Brisbane holiday bash. Play Christmas movie trivia and see who really knows their favorite Christmas flicks. There are several ways to play this game at your corporate Christmas party. Have your party goers guess movies based off of famous quotes from the film, movie summaries, pictures or character names!
#3 Worst Christmas Gift Fiasco
Put a festive spin on your typical game of two truths and a lie. Have guest share the most nightmarish Christmas gifts, two that they have received and one that is a lie. Guests will roll with laughter as they listen to their work colleagues stories and laugh even harder when they guess which ones are real and which are not.
#4 Not your typical Gift Exchange
Instead of a White Elephant or Secret Santa gift exchange, try hosting a unique gift auction! Everyone brings in gifts and trades them for fake Monopoly money. As the hostess, you can be the Christmas gift auctioneer! Then let the games begin! Let party goers bid on the gifts and get excited as they open them to find what’s inside. The gift auction will get your office hopping out of their seats with bids and excitement.
#5 Child-Friendly Christmas Party Fun
Include games for the little munchkins too in case your coworkers bring the kiddos along. You don’t want the kids to get bored and antsy during the Christmas shindig. Have games they can play too so that they don’t force your work colleagues to have to go home early. Try Pin-the-Heart-on-the-Grinch or Pin-the-Red-Nose on Rudolph.
Another idea is the Christmas Memory Game. Place different Christmas items on a tray (bell, Christmas movie, nut cracker, candle, wrapping paper, bow, etc.) and have the kids memorize it. Then take the tray away and have the kids try to remember as many items as possible.
With Christmas so close, you don’t want the kids to get on Santa’s naughty list! A fantastic corporate Christmas party tip is to have a designated “kids table.” This will give a special space just for the kids to play and stay out of any trouble they could get into (like sticking their fingers in the Christmas cake or stealing presents from under the tree).
For more information on Victoria Park’s venue Christmas Party packages call 07 3252 0666 today!
Looking for gift ideas for your Brisbane wedding reception?
Take your special day one step further with one (or several) of these creative and fun wedding reception favour ideas!
For The Keepsake Lover
Your wedding reception in north Brisbane already warmed your guests hearts. Add a sweet and memorable wedding reception favour too. Give guests a gift they can cherish. For the kids – an engraved yoyo to keep them busy at the wedding reception. For the adults – coasters or cute framed stock card with a quote about love.
For The Foodie
No one ever turned down food! Cookies, chocolates, macaroons – is your mouth watering yet? The tummies of your Brisbane city wedding guests will be very thankful. For your “sweet day” make (or buy) scrumptious sugar cookies, or order chocolate bars with your wedding details printed on the wrapper!
For The Party Lover
This is it… mini champagne or wine? A cute little bottle is super festive and gives your guests a cute take home token from your wedding reception. Give them an excuse to pop a bottle of bubbly. You can even personalize this wedding favour with the names of you and your husband-to-be! Even add your wedding date or the location of your wedding. Choose curly romantic fonts or glitz it up with sparkly lettering – even add a charming bow to really spice up your Brisbane wedding party favor!
For The Green Thumb
Adorable mini plants are great favours for your Brisbane wedding. Guests will have a gift of your blossoming love. They can take it home and enjoy it for years to come! Plus, it will add an extra pop to your wedding reception venue. You can even attach a small note to each pot to personalize this green thumb gift even further.
For The Charity Lover
Why not give back on your special day? Use your wedding day to give back. Make one donation to your favorite charity in honor of your wedding. Then allow guests to get in on the good deed by creating a charitable gift registry so they can help the cause that is near and dear to your heart.
For more information on Victoria Park’s Wedding Packages click here or call our friendly Wedding Executive Danni on 07 3252 0666 today!
Photo credits: Tom Pumford on Unsplash, and Anna Routh Photography.
All wedding receptions are pretty similar. There’s the grand announcement when the couple walks in, traditional speeches, dinner, dancing and of course cake. So that your guests don’t know exactly what to expect… why not add some spice and surprise to step up the fun? You want your guests to remember your fun-filled wedding reception, and the best way to do this is to get them involved!
Here are a few of our favorite interactive ideas to get your loved ones in on the action of during your special day!
Idea #1 – Polaroid Camera
We’re throwing it back in time with a fun wedding idea that your GUESTS will love and YOU will cherish. Here’s what you do…place a polaroid camera on each table. Then let your guests go crazy taking pictures of your Brisbane city wedding reception venue. We’re sure they’ll capture tons of fantastic moments and maybe a few selfies along the way! It will be a blast to look back at your wedding through your guest’s perspective! Of course, you’ll love the great pictures your professional photographer will take, but guests will get fun moments throughout your wedding location that your photographer might have missed!
Idea #2 – Time Capsule
Both charming and sentimental. Set our note cards for your guests to write their favorite memories with you and the groom. Then guests can place their memory cards in a large glass vase a.k.a. time capsule. This interactive wedding reception idea allows your partygoers to tell you about their favorite times. Your hubby and you will love getting to read the heartfelt notes. Split up the time capsule notes so that you can open some down the road – maybe leave some to open on your 10th or 20th wedding anniversary!
Idea #3 – Dance Party
Every wedding reception has dancing…but take your north Brisbane wedding reception to the next level. Get guests movin’ and grovin’ on the dance floor with interactive dances. The Cha-Cha slide is great for everyone. Guests can “move to the left” and “move to the right” all together. Don’t forget to throw in a dollar dance. You and your hubby start out dancing and then guests pay a dollar to jump in and dance with the bride or the groom.
Idea #4 – More than your average menu
Put a spin on the average wedding reception dinner with an interactive menu! Do more than the typical wedding menu of salad, entrée and dessert. Throw in fun food, snacks and appetizers to surprise your Brisbane wedding guests! How about one of Victoria Park’s sushi or dessert stations? Or provide your own donut wall? The options are endless! Your guests will fall in love with the tasty treats!
Idea #5 – Photo Booth
Rent a photo booth and add tons of fun costumes and props to match your theme. Place a sign with the date and name of you and your hubby-to-be for your guests to hold in photos. The photo booth pics are great wedding souvenirs that your guests can take home! It will be great for you and your husband to see the photo booth photos of guests enjoying your special day. Another bonus…the photo booth will get the kiddos involved too!
Thanks for reading! For information on Victoria Park’s Wedding reception packages call 07 3252 0666.
Wedding Receptions Made Special
Your go-to-girls and support system during your crazy wedding planning days. Bridesmaids are oh so important and you want to ensure your bffs know just how much you appreciate them! These precious DIY bridesmaid gift ideas are just what you need!
Bridesmaid survival kit
Use a super cute tote bag to place all the survival kit items inside. A nice tote bag will surely come in handy when conducting bridesmaid duties. Throw in a mini sewing kit for quick fixes during wardrobe malfunctions and add fashion tape to keep your ladies outfits looking great. Give your bridesmaids squishy gel insoles for their shoes. You want to keep everyone’s feet happy so they can dance all night at your Brisbane wedding venue. Toss in some makeup blotters and maybe small travel-size makeup to keep your bridal party looking fresh and fab.
Champagne campaign
Who doesn’t love a good bubbly? Personalize a bottle of champagne for each of your bridesmaids. Cover the bottles in glitter, place labels on the bottles with your bridesmaid’s name. Even write a sweet notes and tie to the bottle to get a little more sentimental. Your bridesmaids are sure to love this fantastic gift.
Mani-Pedi in a jar
Bring the spa to your bridesmaids. Fill cute jars with nail polish, nail files, cotton balls and basic pedicure tools. Your bridesmaids will look fabulous with perfect fingers and toes for your Brisbane wedding reception venue. This is such a quick and easy DIY gift idea!
Bring on the comfort
Dresses and heels aren’t always the comfiest of outfits but they are a must for bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and the big day! So, give your bridesmaids a little luxury during the wedding chaos. A perfect bridesmaid gift idea…pair of fluffy slippers and a soft robe to lounge in as you get ready. This gives them just enough comfort to throw the heels back on and enjoy your fantastic wedding venue reception! You can even consider specializing the robes by putting your bridesmaid name or monogram on the back.
*Most importantly…don’t forget to simply THANK you to your bridesmaids for all their help! Your friends want your wedding and Brisbane wedding venue to be absolutely perfect!
Searching for a Wedding Venue?
You’ve already made the most important decision – to have a Brisbane wedding reception! Now to pick your venue…. for more information on Victoria Park’s Wedding Reception Packages please click here or call our friendly Wedding Executive Team on 07 3252 0666 today!
This year think outside-of-the-box (xmas present box that is) and consider some of these fun & festive themes for your xmas party venue!
Xmas Party Venue Masquerade Ball
If you want an elegantly themed xmas party venue, consider throwing a masquerade ball! It’s certainly a step up from an itchy ugly sweater party. This theme is elegant and classy! To get guests in the mood, consider making invitations that explain the history of masquerades. Don’t forget to remind guests to wear their best masquerade mask to the xmas party venue! Encourage them to get creative and make their own unique mask. Masquerade masks can be jazzed up with glitter, paint, feathers and so much more! For extra glamour to match your theme, decorate your Christmas function venue with harlequin patterns and theatre masks.
Xmas Around the World
People celebrate Christmas all around the world in many different ways! You can incorporate tons of different holiday traditions celebrated all over the globe. Santa has tons of names in different cultures. Decorate with photos of him as Kris Kringle, St. Nick, Pére Noel and the list goes on! Think about serving customary dishes from different countries. Italians typically celebrate the season with scrumptious biscottis, people in Latina America and the Caribbean enjoy fried plantains, the French celebrate with a sweet yule log cake, Greeks enjoy stuffed grape leaves and Costa Ricans prepare fresh tamales. Play trivia with fun facts from cultural traditions for your xmas function venue!
Nightmare Before Christmas Party Venue Theme
You probably have never thought about this theme…I am sure none of your guests have either! Nightmare Before Christmas theme is an extension of Halloween but in the winter. Decorations are super easy (even use leftover ones from Halloween). To keep a bit of Christmas spirit alive, place Santa hats or reindeer antlers on skeletons and skulls. Use black, white and red as your Christmas party venue colors. Your music playlist can include classic Christmas tunes with some random Halloween add-ins like “The Monster Mash.”
Candy Land Venue Theme
Sweeten things up with a Candy Land theme if you are not feeling a goth Nightmare Before Christmas. Use tons of lollipops, chocolate, candy canes, gummy bears and cotton candy to decorate tables and place in Christmas trees. Set out gingerbread houses, fancy cupcakes, big bows and ribbons to add to the whimsical Christmas party venue theme. Make the party extra sweet by incorporating a cookie or holiday dessert exchange. Have each guest bring their favorite holiday desserts (cake, cookies, brownies, puddings, etc.) and everyone can trade and sample yummy holiday treats!
Xmas Party Karaoke
Let guests belt out their favorite holiday songs at your xmas party venue! A Christmas karaoke theme is super fun for everyone no matter what age. Create an epic holiday playlist to keep the party rolling all night. Pull old classics like “Winter Wonderland” and jam out to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You.” You can be super festive with your holiday décor using shimmery golds, rich reds and festive greens to create a fun party atmosphere for your xmas party function. Consider creating a stage-like setup in one of the corners of your xmas party venue. Use streamers and glitter to make your partygoers feel like stars as they sing their hearts out.
You want to say, “I do” on your dream day in a gorgeous space that will blow your guests away. Have you thought about having a marquee wedding?
Elegant and intimate, a marquee venue is the perfect place to hold your perfect day. Marquees are super versatile and classy with white drapery and tons of lighting. Stunning chandeliers and natural light from the sun will make your wedding day feel like a fairytale.
Victoria Park is home to 2 Stunning Marquee Wedding Venues
The two spaces are absolutely spectacular with outdoor decks to dazzle your guests. A marquee wedding provides all you could ever ask for with elegance and adaptability.
The Garden Marquee Wedding Venue
(up to 100 guests)
Do you want golf course views and the glorious rolling greenery of Victoria Park as your wedding day backdrop? Choose the Garden Marquee as your wedding reception venue! This wedding marquee holds up to 150 guests. The outdoor space is fully covered. It is an amazing venue to take in the beauty of nature while you celebrate, dine and dance the night away at your marquee wedding.
The Marquee Wedding Venue
(up to 350 guests)
If you are looking to hold a larger wedding reception at a marquee venue, look no further then a wedding in the Marquee at Victoria Park! You won’t have to cut anyone from your guest list as the Grand Marquee can sit up to 400 people. It is referred to as the “crown jewel” of Brisbane’s wedding venues. This wedding marquee has shimmering chandeliers and views of the city skyline through impressive floor-to-ceiling windows. The entertainment deck is very spacious and provides all you need for the day you’ve always dreamed of.
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The 2017 Kneeplay Victoria Park Trainee Pro Am was another successful day of golf on Monday 13th February with a field of almost 100 players in both the morning and afternoon tee slots. Although the barometer was off the charts, the players battled through the heat to post some low scores, with Chris Crooks of Wantima Country Club taking out the event with an incredible 9 under through 36 holes.
In the amateur division, it was clear that the morning field had the upper-hand with Barry Lathwell carding a massive 45 points for the win. In the afternoon field, Glenn Papworph scored 41 points to win the amateur division and Vaughan Clarke scored 39 points to take out the sponsors division.
At the end of the day we held a shoot-out for the top 10 trainees, teeing up from the Garden Marquee deck and hitting across to the 10th green. The champion, Chris Crooks shot his first attempt straight over the back but pulled it out of the hot with a hole in one with his second attempt and putting 2 wins onto the results sheet for the day.
A big thank you to our sponsors for the day:
Knee Play – Stuart Irving
Netconn – Loren Justins
Bank of Queensland Acacia Ridge – Mukhtar Basha
River City Displays – Rob Ferrier
Urbbana Menswear – Kaan Tavli
Thank you to everyone who played in the 2017 Kneeplay Victoria Park Trainee Pro Am and hope to see you all back for the event in 2018!
Read the full list of winners here
The Victoria Park team were delighted to celebrate the wedding reception of Evana and Hoang recently in the Marquee.
Long term friends Evana and Hoang first met at work. Evana shares how Wayne proposed in their driveway late one evening after a romantic dinner for two. Evana entertainingly recounts:
‘Wayne opened my door and got down on two knees. He pulled out a box from his back pocket after some struggle then just stared at me for a little while before just putting the box in my lap. When I realised what was happening I asked him if he wanted to try this again. Wayne just laughed, finally opened the box and instead of asking me ‘will you marry me?’ he said ‘can I stand up now my knees are hurting’
The couple were married at Our Lady of Sacred Heart before arriving at Victoria Park for their reception. When they arrived at Victoria Park, Evana remembers being pleasantly surprised that the venue looked “so fantastic, more than we imagined it would”.
Evana and Hoang worked with Victoria Park’s stylist to ensure they achieved the wedding ambiance they desired. The end result was a touch of romance, elegance and fun with custom lit initials for the Bride and Groom, indoor cherry blossoms decorated with white lights and fireworks to conclude.
When asked their favourite memories from their reception, the couple revealed taking photos with friends and family to capture memories and of course, their first dance were shared highlights. We were also delighted to hear Evana confide:
‘The food was fantastic, with awesome feedback from all the guests (even the fussy ones). It was served so efficiently, everyone was satisfied and there was even a few comments that guests had never actually been full at a wedding until now!’
The Victoria Park team wish Evana and Hoang a wonderful life together full of love, laughter and happiness.
Dom and Danny’s morning, brunch wedding was classically styled with a bohemian feel. As soon as they stepped into the Garden Marquee at Victoria Park they knew it was perfect! But there was one important aspect they needed to consider: Dom and Danny both come from big families….
“The most difficult part of the planning process was the logistics. We both come from BIG families and wanted to ensure that everyone was included,” Dom tells us, “It was always going to be a challenge to find the perfect venue because of the logistics of moving, catering and coordinating photos for so many people!”
At Victoria Park, the couple had an all in one destination. Dom and Danny were able to have their ceremony, reception and beautiful wedding photos all onsite, while their guests were able to move to the Orchard venue and enjoy food and drinks and play putt putt if they desired while Dom, Danny and their bridal party were taking photos. The central location in Brisbane and free parking for guests was an added bonus too!
“I loved that the ceremony and reception were in the same location. For the reception I wanted to give it a fresh and bright feel as our wedding was in the morning, which also meant we served breakfast foods to our guests. I loved this aspect of the reception as I felt it encapsulated our style completely, as well as our mutual love for breakfast. We kept the decorations simple and classic on the day and the Garden Marquee was perfect!”
