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  1. Plan Ahead and Book Early – Prime dates at great venues book up fast.<\/li>\n
  2. Consider Mondays and Tuesdays – Consider asking if any discounts apply for holiday parties during the earlier weekdays because they are less popular days of the week for events.<\/li>\n
  3. Great Atmosphere – Creating a mood that wows doesn\u2019t need to cost a great deal of money.<\/li>\n
  4. Delicious Food – A great party always includes great food.<\/li>\n
  5. Interactive Dining – Holiday parties are a great time for mingling and catching up.<\/li>\n
  6. Specialty Cocktails – Specialty cocktails are a great way to incorporate the festive spirit in a fun way.<\/li>\n
  7. Lighting – Lighting is a relatively easy and cost-effective way to transform the look and feel of a room.<\/li>\n
  8. Be the DJ – Music can make all the difference at a party. Consider using Pandora or Spotify for cost savings.<\/li>\n
  9. Team Building – Team-building exercises can offer the perfect feel-good activity prior to imbibing at the after-party.<\/li>\n
  10. Seasonal Favors \u2013 Consider offering guests things like warm apple cider or hot peppermint chocolate as they depart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Credits: Successful Meetings, Article by Arthur Backal<\/address>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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