Holiday Planning – October 2024

What is the best way to make sure that your company is ready and excited for the holiday season? Start planning an event now! The holiday season will be here before you know it, and to make sure that your, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas party is one to remember, keep one of these businesses in mind!

There are so many things to keep in mind when you’re trying to plan a party. Where should you host the party? Who will provide the food? Let these local businesses take the wheel and the weight off your shoulders and contact them today!

Plan a Holiday Party Bus

What screams holiday fun more than a glowing, bass-pounding party bus? Tailored Dreams Limousines and Party Buses (tailoreddreamslimousines.com) goes all out every time, providing the perfect opportunity to host the most memorable holiday event any family member has ever seen!

In 2012, Tailored Dreams Limousines was started with just one limousine. They have since grown their fleet to include party buses that have offered countless memories to the Lincoln, Omaha and nearby communities–whether it be for a wedding, birthday, just a fun night out with friends or a holiday extravaganza!

“Tailored Dreams has been privileged to offer party bus services to the Lincoln and surrounding communities for 12 years,” shared Tailored Dreams. “We look forward to being able to continue providing you with the service to make your party bus activities and holiday planning a success.”

Their reputation for delivering a fun time has spread. Take it from one of their recent clients:

“We just wanted to extend a huge thank you for making our party bus experience so phenomenal. The chauffeur was amazing, and the experience was nothing short of a blast. They kept the party bumping when we couldn’t decide on music and kept everyone having a great time.”

Tailored Dreams Limousines specializes in holiday outings and much more, so contact them to plan an undeniably unforgettable holiday season!

Holiday Sweets

Anyone and everyone should consider treating their family–or just themselves–to the most delectable taste bud experience this holiday season with a treat from Sweet Things by Marcy (sweetthingsbymarcy.com).

Sweet Things by Marcy offers an exceptional dessert experience that captures the essence of Southern culinary traditions. Founded by Marcy Haas in October 2020, Sweet Things has evolved from a cozy home-based operation to a bustling commercial production kitchen, responding to the soaring demand for its authentic Southern desserts.

However, Sweet Things’ delectable treats don’t ever lose that homemade taste and feel, which is ideal for the upcoming holiday season, especially if one is trying to redeem oneself from a previous holiday baking disaster. It is rare one is able to live such a thing down, but Sweet Things by Marcy can certainly help!

Marcy’s Alabama roots inspire all Sweet Things creations, including banana pudding, peach cobbler, Kentucky butter cake and sweet potato pie, perfect for uncovering holiday nostalgia or teaching the younger generations what true comfort food tastes like. Sweet Things takes pride in using only the finest ingredients, ensuring each dessert is a masterpiece of flavor and quality. What more is to be said? Sweet Things by Marcy is a must for any holiday gathering or event!

Holiday Blow Out

Who doesn’t want to look their best during the holidays? The holiday season means catching up with friends, visiting distant family and mailing holiday cards. It is vital that one looks and feels their best, and Drybar can help one look fresh and fancy just in time for the “most wonderful time of the year.”

Named one of the top “100 Brilliant Ideas of 2010” by Entrepreneur Magazine and New York Magazine’s Boom Brands of 2013, Drybar (drybarshops.com) is based on one simple concept, blowouts. The idea was a natural one for curly-haired, Drybar Founder Alli Webb, a longtime professional stylist, who constantly found herself overpaying for blowouts at traditional salons.

Today, Drybar’s growing product line, created specifically for achieving the perfect blowout, is sold through Drybar franchise shops, Sephora, Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy’s and online. No matter the location, DryBar and its products mission are to provide happiness, confidence and empowerment to people of all hair types.

“At Drybar, our philosophy is simple, focus on one thing and be the best at it!” says Owner Julie Rhule. “For us, that’s blowouts. With that purpose in mind, we are focused on providing the best professional quality beauty products, tools and services to create and maintain the perfect blowout for all individual hair types, so anyone can look amazing this holiday season.”

Wonderful Wine

“It’s the most wonderful wine of the year…”

That’s not quite how the song goes, but the approaching holidays definitely call for a restock of spirits–in both liquid and emotional form. This holiday season, enjoy a warm atmosphere at 2001 West Raymond Road in Raymond, Nebraska, where wine, cider, beer, spirits and delicious grilled food items will make the holidays that much more cozy. Consider sharing that feeling with family and friends by purchasing one of James Arthur Vineyards’ (jamesarthurvineyards.com) pristine wines.

Since James Arthur Vineyards’ (JAV) establishment in 1996, it has hosted thousands of visitors from all over the world. Throughout the year, visitors are able to sample JAV’s wide variety of wines, stroll the grounds or sit under the covered deck by the cascading waterfall. Visitors can also count on a warm, crackling fire in the tasting room during the cold winter days, perfect for a holiday tasting!

JAV is Nebraska’s largest winery, surrounded by nearly 20 acres of grapes and supplemented by local Nebraska grape growers. JAV continues to produce award-winning wines right here in Nebraska and is built on passion, dedication and old-fashioned, hard work.

Located just north of Lincoln, JAV is an exceptional location for any special occasion, family gathering or holiday party. One can also stop by JAV’s tasting room in its From Nebraska Shop, located in the Huber Building at 8th and Q St. in the Haymarket, to check off that holiday shopping list.

A Vibrant Venue and Catering for the Holidays

Talon Room (talonroom.com) is more equipped than ever to execute the holiday hosting of its clients’ dreams! Talon Room has a variety of price ranges to fit every budget and event type and offers services to help its clients host any kind of get together–such as full-day meetings, luncheons, trainings, client appreciation events and most importantly, holiday parties! As Talon Room likes to say, “We set it up, and you make it a party!”

From venue setup and teardown; tables, chairs and linens; event coordination, full-service catering and bar services to decoration packages, Talon Room is equipped to handle any and all event needs and go above and beyond to create an unforgettable holiday event! Conveniently located in downtown Lincoln, entertaining clients doesn’t have to start nor end at the Talon Room–the possibilities are endless!

With Talon Room, clients can expect to step into a world where timeless elegance intertwines with modern character. Let Talon Room’s award-winning venue and catering take entertaining clients to the next level.

Talon Room’s accommodations include:

• Start-to-finish event management
• A downtown Lincoln historic venue
• Convenient parking and hotel options
• 250-guest capacity
• A wedding suite
• A dedicated event team
• Tables, chairs and basic linens
• Venue setup and teardown
• Fully-integrated A/V: six 65” screens, a sound system and wireless microphones
• Lighting and decoration packages

“Whether you need a venue for your wedding weekend or company gathering, the Talon Room will go above and beyond to make your event special–that’s our promise,” says Owner Matthew Rogge.

Holiday Bowling Break

Sun Valley Lanes & Games (sunvalleylanes.com) wants its customers to allow the Sun Valley Lanes team to do all the work! During the holiday season, to-dos can slip through the cracks. With Sun Valley Lanes & Games, it’s as easy as choosing a date and arriving for fun!

Sun Valley Lanes has helped those hosting for the holidays for almost half a decade now and encourages its customers to get the ball rolling now. It’s never too early! Dates fill up fast, and people make other plans. It’s just one less thing to have to plan in an already busy time.

“Having fun doesn’t have to be expensive,” notes Sun Valley Lanes & Games Event Coordinator Jen Miseno. “Let me know your budget, and I can give you options that fit your needs.”

The secret to stress-free holiday planning is to be proactive, not reactive. Pre-plan, if possible! Don’t wait until the last minute to decide to do something. By then, it’s a struggle to find a date that works with everyone and a rush to get it done, so everyone is happy. Look no further than Sun Valley Lanes & Games.

Sun Valley Lanes & Games is Lincoln’s go-to spot for endless fun, mouthwatering dining and friendly competition, right here in the heart of Nebraska! Step into Sun Valley Lanes’ modern facilities, including 32 top-notch bowling lanes, each outfitted with state-of-the-art Hyper Bowling technology, a massive 175-feet wide Neoverse video wall and an expansive redemption arcade. Sun Valley Lanes & Games also has laser tag, a Lucky Putt indoor mini-golf course, sand volleyball courts, an outdoor green space with corn hole courts and fire pits and a spacious bar and grill to round out the experience!

Holiday Cleaning and Tidying

Too embarrassed to host for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years because of the state of the house? Look no further than Phino Cleaning Services (phinocleaning.com)! With five plus years of experience serving the Lincoln community, Phino Cleaning Services prides itself on its commitment to transparency, honesty and quality of service. Phino’s team of professionals is dedicated to providing its clients with the best possible cleaning experience, and they stand behind their work with a satisfaction guarantee. Whether you need a one-time cleaning or regular service, Phino is there, which is perfect for both pre-party and post-holiday part cleanup. Fully enjoy holiday break, and don’t lift a finger thanks to Phino Cleaning Services!

Phino Cleaning Services is offering exclusive holiday offers including, a discount and promotion for loyal clients, free consultation for new clients, holiday themed cleaning packages and partnerships with local businesses for co-promotional opportunities.

The holiday season is the time of year to reflect, be grateful and give to others. On this note, Phino Cleaning Services has an additional, exclusive holiday offer where one can donate cleaning services to a local non-profit or charity. Sometimes actions speak louder than words, and Phino Cleaning Services can help gift the blessing of a stress-free holiday season by providing its services to one thanks to the donation of another. On top of cleaning, this might mean providing a personalized holiday cleaning consultation or a checklist for clients.

Whether used as a resource or donation, Phino Cleaning Services is essential to consider this fast-approaching holiday season!

Stress-Free Holiday Catering

As the holiday season approaches, businesses and families across the city are getting ready to host their annual gatherings. These events are a great way to show appreciation and love, but planning them can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Greenfield’s Café (greenfieldscafe.com) and daVinci’s (davincis.com) come in. They provide the perfect catering solutions to ensure each party is a success with delicious food, affordable options and a stress-free experience.

When planning a holiday party, it’s important to ensure that the event goes off without a hitch. From delicious menu options to seamless service, Greenfield’s and daVinci’s offer everything one needs to keep the event stress-free and enjoyable for everyone involved!

Greenfield’s Café offers mouthwatering breakfast and brunch spreads–ideal for a morning or midday holiday celebration. Their menu features savory breakfast burritos, hearty egg casseroles, fresh salads and comforting chicken and biscuits, which are guaranteed to please the whole team or family. Whether it is a casual brunch or a more formal affair, Greenfield’s has something for every occasion.

On the other hand, daVinci’s, caters to lunchtime and evening gatherings. With their delicious gourmet pizzas, baked pasta dishes, hoagie trays and fresh salads, they offer satisfying meals that will keep everyone fueled and ready to enjoy the festivities. Their salad offerings include classics, such as Caesar and Garden salads, which are perfect as standalone options or sides to complement the heartier dishes.

Whether one is holiday planning for a sit-down lunch or a more casual family gathering, Greenfield’s Café and daVinci’s provide options that are sure to impress!
It’s never too early to start planning your holiday parties! Start contacting these local businesses today and let their work speak for themselves. Give back to your employees and co-workers by supporting these local businesses and they’ll give back to you by giving you an event to remember!