Ask the BizBash Editors: What Would You Like to See at Holiday Parties?

BizBash editors wish for fun photo booths, like this one at a Macallan launch party at Miami’s Art Basel 2011.

“More healthy catering options. There are stacks of cookies and popcorn on every company’s conference table around town, so I’d remember—and appreciate—the one event that didn’t make my stomach hurt.”—Alice Dubin, West Coast editor Recently for BizBash: Walked on hot coals at the Warner Brothers marketing gala

“A moonshine, or white whiskey, tasting bar. Seems like an appropriate way to add an element of naughty to a nice holiday party. Better yet, include a whiskey sommelier to help me understand the nuances of different brands.”—Mitra Sorrells, associate editor & Orlando bureau chiefRecently for BizBash: Got the scoop on the latest updates to Google Plus Hangouts

“My own karaoke music video! With my choice of funny effects and backgrounds—the Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore, a hockey game—sort of like what they used to have at the mall with a green screen. And maybe there’s a panel of judges, American Idol-style.”—Joey Bouchard, art director Recently for BizBash: Updated the look of several sections of the magazine, including our newly expanded Readers’ Forum

“Lots and lots of photo booths with various silly and original holiday-themed props—no Santa Claus hats, please—with take-home photos in cute frames.”—Nadia Chaudhury, associate photo editor Recently for BizBash: Headed to San Diego to shoot the goings-on at Comic-Con

“I want to try out the new photo booth that creates animated GIFs—so cool! And I also want to sip cocktails through the peppermint candy straws made by Giambri’s Quality Sweets.”—Lauren Matthews, style editor Recently for BizBash: Tracked down 100 ideas for holiday parties, plus news on trends in catering and rentals

“Kids! I love holiday parties that have a feel-good, family-bonding vibe—and strawberries with little mouse ears and licorice tails, like at last year’s family holiday party at the Art Institute of Chicago.”—Jenny Berg, associate editor & Chicago bureau chief Recently for BizBash: Rounded up the most innovative ideas from summer street promotions and major music festivals

“Cocktails are a key ingredient in any holiday party. Rather than just creating a theme-appropriate drink, I’d love to see some new ways of serving cocktails—a unique display, entertainment incorporated into the creation, or unusual serving trays.”—D. Channing Muller, Washington contributing editor Recently for BizBash: Reported on Washingtonian’s Best of Washington Party