2013 Holiday Party Trends: Hosts Are Rethinking Timing
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Full Bars Are Back—as Are Cocktail Fountains
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: The Focus Is on the Food…
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: …and How It's Served
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Flexible Seating Is In
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Activities Rule Over Splashy Headliners
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: In-Office and At-Home Events Are More Popular
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Teambuilding Activities Gain Steam
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: The Lavish Dessert Table Is Out
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Employee Appreciation and Charitable Efforts Are Top Priorities
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Color Schemes Stay Classic—or Go Neutral
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Modern Is Out, and Tradition Is In
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Decor Budgets Favor Lighting, not Elaborate Flowers
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2013 Holiday Party Trends: Cards Are Still Common
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4. A 20-Foot Tree Centerpiece
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6. Lobster Salad in Ice Cups
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8. Champagne Gelée Shots
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11. Turn-of-the-Century Royal Court Menus
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13. Custom Textured Linens
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14. White Floral "Snowball" Centerpieces
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Traditional Christmas With a Charitable Touch
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40. Fresh Scallops on Seashells
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41. Healthy Drinks
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42. Personalized Terrariums
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Luxury in White and Gold
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Relief From High-Heel Suffering
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Shelter From Rain
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Sun Protection at the Ready
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Wet Weather Accessories
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Relaxing Hammocks
Photo: Erika Goldring
Yoga Sessions
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Hair Services for Grubby Festival-Goers
Photo: Erika Goldring
Hand Wipes and Toothpicks
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Convenient Transportation
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Custom Fragrance Gifts
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Easy, Stylish Phone-Charging Access
Photo: Javier Sanchez
Flip-Flop Takeaways
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