Holiday Party Decor Ideas with Hedge Walls
Transform your holiday celebrations with hedge wall installations. Creative ideas for Christmas parties, New Year's Eve galas, and corporate holiday events.
Why Are Hedge Walls a Staple of Holiday Party Design?
The holiday season is peak demand for event rentals, and hedge walls have become a staple of holiday party design. The natural green backdrop provides a perfect foundation for festive decorations, and the modular format lets you create holiday installations at any scale.
Here are our favorite ways to incorporate hedge walls into holiday celebrations.
Christmas Party Ideas
The Classic Green and Gold
The simplest and most elegant approach: a hedge wall with warm gold uplighting and a few carefully placed gold ornaments or baubles nestled into the foliage. The green of the hedge plus gold accents is an instantly recognizable Christmas palette that feels luxurious without being kitschy.
Add a warm white neon sign with "Merry and Bright" or "Joy" for a modern touch.
The Winter Wonderland
Transform the hedge wall into a winter scene by adding:
- White fairy lights threaded throughout the foliage
- Artificial snow accents along the top edge
- White floral arrangements (roses, hydrangeas) at the corners
- Clear or frosted acrylic ornaments hanging from the foliage
- Cool white or ice-blue uplighting for a frosty glow
The Rustic Lodge
For a cabin-in-the-woods aesthetic:
- Integrate small birch branches or wooden elements into the hedge
- Add pinecones, dried orange slices, and cinnamon stick bundles
- Use warm amber string lights (Edison bulbs work well)
- Place a vintage sled, wooden crate, or blanket display at the base
The Modern Minimalist
Strip it back:
- Clean hedge wall with no added decorations
- Single geometric neon sign (a star, a tree silhouette, or an abstract ornament shape)
- Minimal warm white uplighting
- Let the green wall speak for itself as a clean, modern backdrop
New Year's Eve Designs
The Midnight Glam
New Year's Eve calls for drama:
- Hedge wall with custom neon year display ("2025" in warm white or gold)
- Metallic balloon garland in gold, silver, and black along the top edge
- Gold foil confetti elements scattered into the foliage
- Deep purple or navy uplighting for an evening atmosphere
- A champagne display integrated with shelving on the wall
The Countdown Wall
Mount a digital clock or neon countdown timer on the hedge wall for the final minutes of the year. Guests gather in front of the wall for the countdown moment, creating organic group photos with a beautiful backdrop.
The Resolution Wall
Create an interactive element: mount a chalkboard or whiteboard panel within the hedge wall where guests can write their New Year's resolutions. At midnight, everyone reads their goals in front of the wall.
Corporate Holiday Events
The Branded Holiday
Combine festive elements with corporate branding:
- Company logo mounted centrally on the hedge wall
- Holiday accents (lights, ornaments, florals) framing the logo
- Branded hashtag below the logo for social sharing
- Coordinate hedge wall colors with company brand palette
The Award Gala
Many companies hold year-end recognition events during the holidays:
- Hedge wall as the stage backdrop for award presentations
- Dimensional lettering with the award ceremony name
- Elegant, understated holiday accents (white lights, gold elements)
- A separate hedge wall photo area for award recipients
The Team Photo Wall
The holiday party is often the one time per year the entire company is together. Create a designated team photo area:
- Hedge wall with the company name and year
- Props box with holiday-themed accessories (Santa hats, reindeer antlers, ugly sweater cutouts)
- Good lighting with warm, flattering tones
- A sign encouraging teams and departments to take group photos
When Should You Book a Holiday Party Hedge Wall?
Book Early
Holiday party hedge walls book out fast. September is not too early to reserve your preferred dates. The first three weeks of December are the busiest period, with the highest demand on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
Setup Coordination
Holiday venues are often decorating for the season as well. Coordinate with your venue to ensure your hedge wall installation complements rather than conflicts with existing holiday decor.
Multi-Event Value
If you are hosting multiple holiday events (a client reception, an employee party, and a New Year's celebration), ask about multi-event pricing. The same hedge wall can serve multiple events with different signage and accents each time. For more on corporate event styling, see our guide on how to use hedge walls for corporate events.
Planning a holiday celebration? Start the conversation early to secure your preferred date and configuration.
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