Christmas is an extremely busy time for churches. Creating the perfect Christmas Eve service takes a lot of planning and preparation. As a stage designer, you may feel pressure to go all out with an elaborate, over-the-top set design. However, it’s important to keep things tasteful and know the vision of your church’s leadership.
When designing your Christmas set, first consider how big you really need to go. Make sure the design fits the space and works with any other elements of the service, like performances. Also, remember that many people will view the set through live stream or video, so plan attractive camera shots.
Next, be wise with your budget. Focus spending on one or two key items, then get creative with cheaper materials for other elements. And don’t forget to utilize volunteer help to save on labor costs.
Finally, make sure you have enough time to execute the set design properly. Delegate tasks and be willing to scale back aspects of the design if needed. Keep things simple and don’t expect perfection.
Most importantly, remember why you do this in the first place – to gather people and share the Christmas story of Jesus. Maintain perspective and joy this season amidst the busyness of it all.
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