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How to Plan an Unforgettable Surprise Birthday Party

Throwing a successful surprise party takes a lot of work, but if you manage to pull it off, the birthday boy or girl will likely remember the experience for the rest of their lives. To help party organizers find the right location and keep everything a secret, the event planners at Olivia Restaurant offer the following […]

Tips for Evaluating Your Event Venue or Banquet Hall

Choosing the right event venue or banquet hall is vital to the success of your wedding receptions, milestone anniversary party, corporate awards ceremony, or networking event, but with so many different criteria available for evaluating each venue, it’s often difficult for event hosts to separate the good from the bad. To help clients find […]

Things People Often Forget When Planning an Olivia Event

Unlike other Los Angeles event venues, the hands-on staff at Olivia Restaurant helps each client plan every detail of their wedding reception, birthday party, or coming-of-age celebration, from the type of food your guests will enjoy to how our venue will look during your special afternoon or evening. Even with the help of our experienced […]

The Best Bridal Shower Games To Play at Olivia Restaurant

Olivia Restaurant is the ideal place to host your bridal shower, but finding activities that will be appropriate for women of varying ages and generations can be a challenge for whomever is planning the party. To help fill the house between eating Olivia’s world-class catering and dancing on our beautiful dance floor, our event coordinators […]

Tips For Planning a Memorable Children’s Party

Planning your child’s birthday party can be a stressful occasion, especially if you’re trying to create a Pinterest-worthy event! (But seriously, where do parents find time for such elaborate decorations?!?!) To help make the prep work for your kid’s next celebration more manageable, Olivia’s party planners break down the major trends we see at many […]

Olivia’s Step-By-Step Guide to Planning an Anniversary Party

Weddings may get most of the attention, but milestone wedding anniversaries deserve just as much, if not more, of our praise and admiration. To help your parents, grandparents, or close friends celebrate their 20th, 30th, 40th, or 50th wedding anniversaries, Olivia Restaurant offers a step-by-step overview for planning a memorable affair. Step #1: Choose The […]

How To Plan an Eco-Friendly Event at Olivia Restaurant

Today, more and more people are becoming aware of how our actions, both as consumers and through business-related activities, affect the environment. To combat wastefulness, minimize their ecological “footprint,” and improve public relations, many companies and organizations are now adopting green practices while planning their conferences, galas, and mixers. Though many of these earth-friendly changes […]

How Social Media Can Supercharge Your Next Olivia Event

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and Snapchat are great for increasing social awareness and rallying support for a specific cause or event, but only if a company or organization’s social media managers know how to use them correctly. To help your business or nonprofit take advantage of social media’s power of engagement, we […]

May The Force Be With You: Star Wars Themed Weddings!

In honor of the new Star Wars movie (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Olivia Restaurant scoured the internet for adorable Star Wars-themed wedding decoration, attire, and photos to inspire the Jedi within you. Before heading off to see the new film, check out some of our favorites here! (And may the Force be with you!) In […]

The Definitive Guide To Buying a Bridal Shower Gift

The first thing many women think when they receive an invitation to a bridal shower is: “What am I going to bring as a gift?!” If you’re not quite sure what type of present to buy, how much you should spend, or what kinds of gifts you should avoid, be sure to consult Olivia Restaurant‘s […]

Just Tied The Knot? Here’s How To Legally Change Your Name

Today, many women are opting to forgo the tradition of legally changing their last name after marriage, citing a variety of personal and professional reasons for keeping their maiden (given) names. For new brides that do wish to change their last name after marriage, the process is a bit more arduous than simply signing the […]

When Should You Hire A Bellydancer For Your Party?

While you may be able to entice some poor cash-strapped bellydancer to perform at your bachelor party or chauvinistic all-male business meeting, the majority of professional bellydancers consider themselves artists, not “entertainers,” and most will balk at comparisons to strippers, burlesque dancers, and escorts. In fact, the type of bellydancers you find at Los Angeles […]