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Tips for Planning the BEST Sweet 16!

Turns out time doesn’t only fly when you’re having fun. While it might seem like yesterday, it’s been 16 years since your child was born. With only a few more short years before they’re out of the house forever, you’ve decided to throw a sweet 16 party. The problem is, you’ve never thrown a sweet 16 party. In fact, you’ve never even been to a sweet 16 party. You could hire a professional to do all the work for you. Before you do, check out some of these tips below and maybe you’ll decide that you can throw a great sweet 16 party after all.

Include Your Guest of Honor in the Planning Process

The first thing to do when planning a sweet 16 party is to check with the guest of honor themselves. The party is supposed to be a celebration for them, so planning a huge bash when they just want a few friends over is a surefire path to disaster. Likewise, not planning something big when that’s all they really want is guaranteed to disappoint.

Discuss Venue

Once the size of a party is figured out, the next step is to figure out where it’s going to happen. This can range from the basement or backyard all the way up to a hotel conference room. You want to make sure the venue is large enough to accommodate all the guests will be invited to the party. Budget comes into play as well. Larger and fancier venues are going to cost more.

A Killer Theme is Crucial!

Almost as important as the venue is the theme. The theme is another place where you want to talk to the person turning 16, and not decide completely on your own. Work together to figure out what the best theme is, and how to implement it in the decorations and activities.

Little Logistics

Once these large pieces are figured out, it really becomes just like planning any other party. Make sure there will be enough food for the guests as well as enough for them to do. The overall size of the party will dictate how hard it is to put this all together. At the end of the day though, no matter what the size of the party most important part is for it to be fun and memorable.

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Is a Wine Tour Worth the Money?

It can be hard to justify the cost of some services in the Internet age. Why pay a travel agent when a simple web search can yield 10 different prices for flights? Why pay for a handyman when an instructional video on-line shows you exactly how to replace a toilet? Some people even wonder whether it’s worth it to pay for tour guides when so much information about places is available through web searches.

There is a cost difference in paying for a wine tour versus creating your own custom wine tour. Many people look at this as an opportunity to save some money. In truth, it might be worth double-checking what you’re missing out on while saving that money.

Designated Driver

The most basic thing to remember in a DIY wine tour is that someone must be the designated driver. This person will not be tasting wines with the rest of the group. They may be tempted to take “just a sip.” Thing is, that sip ten times over at four wineries adds up to a lot more than a mouthful. If the designated driver has any lapse in their self-control then the financial costs of a DUI should be enough to suggest a wine tour instead of a self-guided tour.

Variety is the Spice of Life

Internet research can only get you so far. Companies that put on wine tours choose the wineries carefully. They want to give their guests a wide range of experiences and part of how they do that is the wineries they choose. When someone sets up their own wine tour they are naturally more likely to stick with what they know, skipping new experiences that may be had while on a wine tour.

A Guide Knows More Than You

Just going from one winery to another tasting wine is OK. Hearing about the history of the wineries and local being driven through is something entirely different. Not only will the wine tour guide have a wealth of information to share on the tour, they likely know the people working the wineries and often get you more than a simple tasting room visit.

If you’re considering a wine tour North of LA contact Limo 805 today. Let our experienced drivers make sure you get the most out of your visit.

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Wedding Etiquette for Limo Rentals

Getting a limousine for a wedding is a timeless plan. There are few ideas more generally accepted than there being a limo for the bride and groom at the wedding. In many cases, especially when the wedding and reception are in separate locations, the entire wedding party will get the limousine treatment.

Most of us don’t ride in a limousine every day. We might be lucky enough to have ridden in one for some special occasions, but maybe this wedding is the first time. Maybe we’re worried about who should pay and tip the driver, or how to act inside the limousine itself.

Who Pays for the Limo?

The morning of the wedding a limousine is waiting to take the bride to the ceremony. Who pays for it? What about the limo taking the bridal from the park where pictures were taken to the ceremony? The one traveling with the entire wedding party to the reception? The one whisking the happy new couple off to the airport for their honeymoon?

The good news is these days there are no hard and fast answers for these questions, they’re flexible. Traditionally wedding day transportation for the bride is covered by the bride’s family, as part of the wedding. Likewise, honeymoon transportation is traditionally covered by the groom. Realistically it’s the bride and groom’s party, and if they want to pay for a limousine for themselves, then they should.

How do You Act in the Limo?

Honor the person who either paid for the limousine or is the guest of honor. Allow them the best seat. Don’t dive into the liqueur cabinet, wait for the host to offer it up. Don’t stick your head out the moon roof. Don’t stick your head out the windows either. Always allow the driver to operate the door. Part of their job is to open and close the door for you. This is a chance to be pampered, let it happen.

Should You Tip the Driver?

The driver should always be tipped. Limousine drivers are working a service industry. The contract for the car may or may not include a tip. In either case, you should offer a cash tip when you get out of the car for the final time.

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