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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.

If your party is away from home consider pampering your sweet 16 with a limo. Limo 805 provides birthday party limo service in Ventura County and surrounding communities. Click Here to contact us!

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Upcoming LA Events that are PERFECT for a Limo Rental

Weddings, graduation, wine tours, airport trips. Everyone knows renting a limo in LA is one of the best way to experience any of these events. Many people forget that renting a limo is a wonderful way to experience almost any event though. From a night out with the girls to a family event, a limo rental is a fantastic way to bring the next level of fun.

Bill Nye The Science Guy at the Ace Hotel

Being nerdy is now in, and what better way to encourage your inner nerd than attending a talk between Bill Nye the Science guy and LA Times’ Patt Morrison? Listen in as they discuss the nerd mindset and what it can do for this world. Upgrade to the VIP experience and get a personalized book signing and attend a reception. High class made even higher by showing up and leaving in a limo. (Wednesday July 10th, 7:30 PM) Click Here for Tickets!

Third Eye Blind at the Greek Theater

Miss your semi-charmed life? Then you’re in luck. Despite recent challenges Stephan Jenkins is bringing Third Eye Blind to town Thursday, July 20. Catch a limo to the Greek theater and immerse yourself in some of the best 90’s alt rock had to offer. Click Here for Tickets!

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! at the ACE Hotel

If you remember USA’s up all night then you owe it to yourself to check out Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! On Sunday, July 23 head to the historic core in downtown for a screening of Eegah immediately followed by a secret surprise movie. MST3K creator Joel Hodgson with the new host Jonah Ray bring in the robotics side ask for mold and are sure to make it worth your while. What better setting than the theater at Ace Hotel to pull up in the luxurious limo for a movie night to remember. Click Here for Tickets!

Hamilton at the Pantages Theater

Starting midway through August one of the best tastes of Broadway finally makes its way to LA. The Pantages Theater closes out the year with Hamilton, the Broadway show that won so many awards it hardly needs an introduction. Who wouldn’t want to be treated with the limo ride to Hollywood an amazing play and an outstanding dinner? Click Here for Tickets!

This is just a small sampling of all there is to do in LA this summer. Whether going to a concert, a play, or just a night on the town, hiring a limo to drive you around classes up any occasion. The professional drivers and wonderful fleet at Limo 805 are sure to make your evening a night to remember. Contact us today to make a reservation.

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The Best Bachelorette Party Games Your Group Needs to Play

When your friend is getting married it’s always best to show her as good of a time as possible. Whether you’re the maid of honor, a bridesmaid, or even a friend along for the ride having some ideas for party games at the bachelorette party is essential. From groups that use a bachelorette party limo to groups staying in at a bridesmaid’s house there are games for every type of bride. A little planning can make having some simple games ready for those down moments in the party fun, not forced.

Get The Groom Involved

Get together with the groom ahead of time and come up with some sentences about the bride. They should be personal to him, such as “I love it when she ______ before we _____.” Set expectations with the groom based on who will be at the party, no “R” answers at a “PG” party! When there’s a short lull in the party, or while going from one destination to the next in the limo, pull out paper and pens for everyone. At the end you can give the winner a prize, or the loser may need to take a drink!

A Guessing Game Worth Playing

If you’ll spend a little time at a hotel room or in someone’s house at some point throughout the night then a lingerie guessing game is where it’s at. Have each person bring a gift of some type of lingerie. They should all be in some way personal to the relationship between the bride and the person providing it. The goal for the bride is to properly guess who gave her what. If she misses, she takes a shot. If she gets it right, the person giving it takes a shot.

Scavenger Hunts

If there’s been a shower that covered most of the game you can think of then step outside the room and come up with a scavenger hunt. Most showers are stationary, while bachelorette parties are often mobile, traveling around town in a limo! The scavenger hunt is easy to tailor to the bride’s personality and can range from G to X as is appropriate. As a bonus, some of the items could be the shots that would otherwise come from games!

Whatever games you decide to play, play it safe and hire a driver. Limo 805 has professional drivers ready to make your day in Los Angeles, CA special.

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4th of July in LA this year! Where to Celebrate in Style!

Regardless of what politicians have to say we all know one thing that makes America great, music and fireworks on the 4th of July! Los Angeles, CA has many great fireworks shows to choose from, some free and some paid.

Hollywood Bowl

This year’s Hollywood Bowl fireworks show features Pentatonix. Their a cappella performances dominate YouTube and captivate audiences nationwide. They’ll be backed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and an amazing fireworks show is integrated to their July 4th performance. The best part is, with performances on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th you don’t have to miss other fireworks displays to see this one.

Americafest at the Rose Bowl

Americafest at the Rose Bowl is a wonderful family tradition. With the family fun zone opening at 2 and doors opening at 5:30 this is an event to make into a full day trip. Hours of family fun and live music lead up to one of the best fireworks displays in the city, nobody in the family will be disappointed.

Pacific Palisades

Another all-day event for the family can be found in Pacific Palisades. The day starts with a 5/10K, moves to skydivers kicking off the parade at 2, live music and food trucks at 4, and fireworks at 9. For almost 70 years Pacific Palisades has boasted the best 4th of July parade in the region.

Culver City/West LA College

If you need to avoid alcohol the place to be is Culver City, specifically West LA College. The gates open at 4, food trucks will be in attendance, picnicking is allowed, and alcohol is forbidden on campus. Live music is provided and the fireworks by Santore promises to be amazing.

Exposition Park

For a more festival feel than fireworks only join the crowd at Exposition Park starting at noon. Before the fireworks show seen from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum partake in food, rides, games, and exhibits. It’s a full day of fun with music sponsored by KJLH 102.3 all day.

Whatever your 4th of July plans end up being make the most of the day with Limo service. Why add the stress of parking and traffic to a day of celebration when a luxury limo ride is a phone call away. Let Limo 805’s drivers deal with holiday traffic for you.

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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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The Greatest Birthday Gifts For Your Best Friend this Year

There’s only one person who will hold your hair back while you puke your guts out, text you 15 minutes into that first date, pick you up from work when your parents got in an accident, and stand by you on your wedding day. Your best friend.

You may have known each other since second grade, or you may have shared an instant bond when you met at your last job. In either case, your best friend is there for you through thick and thin. They will take your side, even when it’s wrong. They will help pick up the pieces after everything falls apart. The question is, what will you do for them? What are the best birthday gifts to show your appreciation for the best friend in your life?

Go Personal

There is a long history of giving personalized gifts to important people. What helps your best friend remember a late night of drinking better than a mug matching the one used by the bar? That same mug with their name and a short saying from the night engraved on it. Just adding a name doesn’t mean much, a toaster with a name is still a toaster. Try to find a gift with meaning, a knife for a hunting friend or a compact for a clubbing friend, and get that engraved with both their name and a saying you share.

Practical is out, Meaningful is in

A new hair dryer might be on your friends list of needs, but it isn’t a great best friend gift. Find something that ties back to when you met. Even better, find something that commemorates your best times together. This is your best friend, not your brother.

Skip Stuff, Give Experiences

Ten years from now the phone case you found today won’t fit their phone. The shoes you picked out won’t be in style anymore, and the chocolate bar will be long gone. What does last is memories. Give a skydiving experience, a wine tour, or a night on the town. Get a birthday limo rental from a reputable company, such as Limo 805 in Los Angeles, and have a party night to remember.

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How to Solve the Biggest Problems with Airport Shuttles

Of all the airport transportation services, out there the airport shuttle seems like the best bet at first glance. A shared shuttle cuts down on per rider costs, and they’re available 24/7. Starting to think a little more critically about it, that shared service is part of the downsides of airport shuttles.

Shared Cost, Shared Ride

The concept of the airport shuttle is a shared ride with the total cost split between riders. That means you’re essentially calling a group taxi with no idea who is in the group, or where they are. The shuttle will pick you up, either before or after some other people. Hopefully everybody’s luggage fits. Also, hopefully everyone has cleaned up for the trip. While there may be a small money savings here, the soft costs of sharing the ride to the airport may outweigh the monetary savings.

All the Comforts of Mass Transit

Airport shuttles are generally bare-bones 15 passenger vans that get a lot of use. While they might be more comfortable than riding a city bus, they very well may not be. Beyond the seating is the vehicle itself. Just like paying an extra $10 for an exit row on the plane makes sense, paying a little more to get a comfortable ride to and from the airport makes sense.

Impersonal Service

Most airport shuttle drivers are independent contractors. Their business and reputation ride on the airport shuttle brand, not their own. Their income rides on reporting the riders they gave rides to back to the service, not collecting fares. As such their primary customer is the airport shuttle service, leaving the people riding as secondary customers at best. Sometimes paying a little extra for that personal touch can make the end of a long trip so much more enjoyable.

If you’re flying in or out of LA or Burbank why not opt for something a little nicer than an airport shuttle? A limo or town car is much more comfortable, personal, and not as expensive as you may think. Call Limo 805 at 805-443-2233 today to get a quote for your trip.

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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.

Looking for a wedding limo rental in Ventura County, CA? Contact Limo 850 to schedule it!

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Finding The Best LA Wine Tour

A trip to Los Angeles without stopping by a vineyard is like a trip to Denver without visiting a brewery. It just seems like something is missing. Thousand Oaks, CA is part of Simi Valley, home to many excellent vineyards.

A wine tour takes this a step further. Instead of just visiting a single you visit a handful of them. At each one you have an opportunity to sample some of the wines specific to that vineyard. When the tour is over you’ll have sampled many of the wines available from the region.

Details, Details

Planning a tour like this on your own is a daunting task. The task is even harder if it’s your first time visiting the area. With no knowledge of where the vineyards are located, the best routes to take from one to the next, or what types of wine each specializes in you are looking at a mountain of research. Even after doing your research you can’t be sure you’re making the most of your time, or budget. To get the best wine tour you need help.

Find a Tour

If you know some people that live in the region, you can connect with them to get your planning done. Without those connections, you’ll need to look for help elsewhere. California has some companies that specialize in nothing more than organizing wine tours for tourists. Their offerings range from a simple consultation to full multi-day private wine tasting extravaganzas, including limo service. Likewise, their prices range from relatively cheap to extremely expensive.

The best wine tour for you depends on your taste and budget. Truthfully, working with a local company you’re almost guaranteed a great tour. Rest assured they can find a tour to match your experience level and budget.

Designated Driver

The biggest problem with taking yourself on a wine tour lies in the driving. Sampling many varieties of wine and driving a car just don’t mix very well. Whether you go for a full-service wine tour or stick to your own research you should consider some type of limo service.

Most limousine companies in the area, such as Limo 850, offer guidance for wine tours as part of a limo rental. This guidance will often come in cheaper than a dedicated wine tour company because a limousine company sees the guidance as an added perk, not a primary revenue stream.

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The Four Things Every Bachelor Party Needs

It happened. Your best friend is getting married and wants you to throw a bachelor party. The problem is, you’ve never done anything quite like this before. Searching on-line for ideas, the results are endless. There are too many ideas and chances are none of them are quite right.

When it comes down to it, there are just four things that will ensure a successful bachelor party. Not specific things, like a bowl of only red M&M’s or something, but things that can be fit to every person getting a bachelor party planned for them.

Friends to the End

The guest list is the first important decision. Some bachelors will have a list already, others may only have ideas. The guests should be people the bachelor cares about, and that all get along. Having people fight at the party does nobody any good. The list should also be small. This part is about the bachelor’s best friends hanging out with him one more time before he has to run all his excursions past his new spouse. Schedule a separate party with a larger group if the situation calls for it.

Activities to Remember

The days of every bachelor’s party consisting of a drinking run through the strip club are gone. Some bachelors expect to make a stop, so go ahead and plan it. Don’t focus on it though. This group should be spending time doing something together the bachelor loves. This could be a weekend hunting trip, a night at the ski slopes, a week-long offshore fishing excursion. Let the groups budget and the bachelor’s likes guide the activities, and make them something to remember and share after the fact.

A Meal Together

This party is about bonding, reminiscing, planning for the future, and being together. There is no better way for a group to bond than to take in a meal together. There should be at least one meal focused on time to hang out and chat.

Transportation

The best party in the world can be easily ruined if someone gets lost between stops. Traveling in more than one car means a chance of getting separated. It also encourages people getting in cliques, and fighting over time with the bachelor.

If you’re looking for a Los Angeles Limo Service call Limo 805 at 805-443-2233 for a ride that keeps you together.

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