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5 affordable entertaining ideas guaranteed to impress at holiday parties
(BPT) - The holidays are coming up
quickly, and that means there's plenty of
reason to celebrate. Whether you're
throwing a party for the first time or
you're continuing a long-running annual
tradition, hosting a festive celebration
with friends and family is a lot of work
and always worth it. This year, take your
party to the next level to truly impress
your guests - without breaking the bank.

are available from your local ARA
rental store. The expert staff can make
recommendations based on your menu
and help you select the perfect items for
food and drink. You might even consider
renting a few fun extras, such as a
chocolate or champagne fountain to
really impress guests and make your
party stand out.

Extras
Entertainment

Consider these five entertaining secrets
that expert party planners use to throw
unforgettable holiday parties for less:
Themes
Set the stage and get everyone in a
festive mood with a great theme. A bit of
brainstorming is all you need to figure
out the best theme for your celebration.
From an outdoor autumn harvest to a
New Year's masquerade, the sky's the
limit. For a fun twist on holiday
celebrations, consider having a favorite
movie be the theme for the party.
Include the theme on the invitations you
send so guests know the details!
Food
Whether you're serving appetizers or
planning a full-out feast, food is a party
essential. Enhance your food service by
renting everything you need for an
impressive presentation. Silver food
chafers, flatware, serving trays and more

to learn more about affordable holiday
decor rental options. When deciding on
decor, don't forget about the importance
of lighting. Not only do the right lights
create the ideal ambience, they also
provide an element of safety and
brighten up dark spaces so guests have
more room to mingle.

No great holiday party is complete
without entertainment. Let music set the
mood by creating a custom playlist.
Then amplify those tunes by renting a
professional s