By Mike Ouellette, Let Us Entertain You Inc., a family business entertaining events since 1976 and based in Massapequa since 1994. Updated September 2026.
December weekends on Long Island book early, for venues and entertainment alike. If you’re organizing this year’s company holiday party, here’s a practical plan for music, the program and photo experiences your team will actually enjoy.
Start with the goal of the night
- Thank-you and celebration: good music, a short program, and something fun for people who don’t dance.
- Team-building: activities that get departments mixing, such as a photo booth line or group 360 videos.
- Client-facing: polished background music, a professional MC, and your brand on everything guests share.
A simple run-of-show
| Time | Moment | Entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| First hour | Arrivals and cocktails | Background music at conversation level; booth opens |
| Dinner | Welcome and remarks | MC introduces leadership; dinner music |
| After dinner | Awards or recognition | MC reads names, with a walk-up song for each winner |
| Rest of night | Party | Dance sets; booths stay busy |
| Close | Last dance | Final announcement and thank-you |
Send your run-of-show to your MC ahead of time. A good MC keeps remarks short, gets names right and makes sure the program ends on time.
Music that works for a whole company
- Keep it clean. Edited versions only.
- Mix eras so every generation on the team hears something they love.
- Keep cocktail hour at conversation volume; people came to talk.
- Share a do-not-play list if there’s anything to avoid.
Photo experiences with your brand on them
- Open-air photo booth: prints on a custom template with your logo and event name.
- 360 video booth: slow-motion group videos with a branded overlay, great for a team shot.
- Live photo screens: guests’ photos appear on screens during the party, so everyone sees their colleagues having fun.
Planning checklist
- Lock in your date and venue, and ask the venue about load-in times and power for entertainment.
- Book entertainment early. December Fridays and Saturdays fill first.
- Send your logo for the booth templates and overlays.
- Share your run-of-show, award names and pronunciations.
- Confirm guest count and final timing the week before.
Frequently asked questions
How much does holiday party entertainment cost?
It depends on hours and services. Private events with us start at $950. Send your date, venue and guest count for exact pricing.
Can one company handle the DJ, MC and photo booths?
Yes. That’s how we work: one vendor, one contact and one invoice. See corporate events.
Where do you travel?
We’re based in Massapequa and cover Nassau and Suffolk. See areas we serve.
Planning a December party? Check your date before the best nights book up.