Annual Parties for Clients...I NEED YOUR ADVICE!

Set the date now for January so that they are sure to mark their calendars!

I agree with Liz to set the date now if you are going to do January and send out reminders on a regular basis.  Sending the reminders is another opportunity to thank them for their business and build interest in the event.  I love parties and have bee known to give some great parties.  You did not mention any sort of budget so it would be hard to come up with ideas.  

Most everyone loves a good party.... find a great hotel with pool or garden available for events and have it outside....later than January, when it starts to warm up, but not too hot. Everyone is still a little "burned out" from "the Holiday's and New Year's",in January, and may not look forward to a party too soon..... I see a "pool  party with lots of hot hor'dourves, wine, beer and icy water, and of course music & dancing! Tell everyone to "go SoCal" casual/dressy......if it rains or turns cold... the hotel can move it indoors!