​While there is no official “proposal season,” a significant percentage of couples get engaged between November and February. Of course, there’s no mystery as to why this period is so popular for popping the question. With a number of holidays that can serve as a backdrop for a proposal (Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve/Day, Valentine’s Day, etc.) and plenty of associated family gatherings where a couple can share their news, there are many reasons why the end of one year or the beginning of the next makes great sense. 

​You are engaged and ready to dive into planning your dream wedding. That’s when your excitement can quickly turn into the feeling of being a little (or a lot) overwhelmed. You need to research and select a wedding venue, choose a reception site, and pick a caterer. ​And those time- and labor-intensive tasks are just the tip of the iceberg, as they lead into dozens of questions.

​The holiday season is rapidly approaching. But even before event planners start asking their preferred digital assistant, “What are the best holiday party venues in the Denver area?” many companies ask a more fundamental question: “What exactly are the benefits of hosting a holiday party?” They know that throwing a party is a nice gesture, and one that employees have come to expect, but is there any real “return on investment”?