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Make Your Office Holiday Party Epic With These Secrets From a Celebrity Event Planner

Sharon Carter
November 3, 2016

As the holidays approach, throwing the ultimate office bash for a hardworking crew sometimes requires the guidance of a professional. Nikki, Bowlmor’s top celebrity event planner, offers five tips for making the holiday office party an epic one.

Tip #1: Do. Something. Fun.

This might seem like a no-brainer, but not everyone knows how to have a good time. Sometimes all that’s needed is good friends and a great bar. But when that scene gets stale, or you’re just itching to do something different, a venue like Bowlmor, which specializes in innovative fun—bowling and arcade games—can be just the thing to take your celebration to the next level.    

Tip #2: Start Planning Early. 



Area venues fill up quickly, and it’s never a fun experience to discover that your ideal venue has a months-long waiting list. Booking early can also provide additional benefits such as exclusive extras and special deals.

Tip #3: Make Sure You Can Stomach It.

Sometimes it’s all about the eats. Scratch that. It’s always about the eats! Great food makes for a great party, so when deciding on a place to host an event, make sure you’ve got a killer menu on hand to appease the discriminating tastes of even your most finicky guests. At Bowlmor, we’ve perfected the art of outrageous menu creations like our infamous 5-pound, 14-inch-round Behemoth Burger (cut like a cake and meant to be shared), our Instagram-worthy pizza cupcakes, and our amazing “Big Swig” cocktails.     

Tip #4: Headcounts Matter. They Really Do.

It may not seem like the most important piece of party information, but ensuring an accurate headcount can have a major impact on your event. No host likes it when their party is in full swing and they suddenly realize they’re running low on food or have invited too many friends and put the venue at capacity. Party foul!

Tip #5: Have Someone Else Do the Tough Stuff.

You’ve got enough to worry about. Sometimes it’s just easier to let a skilled party professional take care of all the details that go into planning an event. Bowlmor venues specialize in party planning and have certified staff ready and willing to make your party dreams come true.   

Follow these five simple tips when planning your next event and you should be set for a holiday party that you and your office amigos will remember fondly for years to come. And, if you really want to make sure your party is a total win, just hit up the party pros at Bowlmor. We’ll be happy to engineer your next awesome event.

To take advantage of Bowlmor’s special early booking offer, click here.

 

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LEGENDARY EVENTS HAPPEN AT BOWLMOR
LEGENDARY EVENTS HAPPEN AT BOWLMOR
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