Festive Decorations and Food & Drink
 

The two things that matter most when hosting a Christmas event? The decorations and the food. Make sure you have the best of both worlds this holiday season.
 

Christmas Decorations
 

Deck the halls with so much more than boughs of holly! Here are some suggestions of places that sell the best Christmas decorations.
 

Ikea The Original Christmas Village

The Pottery Barn Restoration Hardware Homesense

Check out more Christmas decoration boutiques in Vancouver and the Surrounding area. Your home and tree are waiting to be dressed up!
 

Department stores are also a good source for Christmas decorations. They often have sales and they always have plenty of stock!
 

Canadian Tire Home Depot Sears

The Bay Wal-Mart Zellers

Caterers
 

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s hard to sit down and draw up a menu for the big night. Sometimes life just gets in the way! What better excuse to hire a caterer to provide the food at your dinner or party. Which caterers have their ladles ready for you?
 

A Moveable Feast Cafe & Catering Co Ltd Cheers Catering Croatian Cultural Centre Emelles Catering Four Seasons Hotel Jody's Fine Foods & Catering

Gallery Café and Catering The Hart House Hot Cuisine Fine Catering La Belle Auberge Restaurant Seb’s Market Café Secret Garden Tea Co.

There are a lot more restaurants who offer catering as well as full catering companies ready to serve you in Vancouver


 

Event Planners
 

Stressing over planning a party all by yourself? Just ring up one of these local event planners so you can get back to mailing out your Christmas cards!

 

Bakeries & Pastry Shops
 

 Want to serve a Yule log but can’t find the time to make it? Does your family want fresh baked croissants while opening presents? The bakeries in Vancouver have got you covered.
 

Capers Community Market Cupcakes Halso Konditori Swedish Bakery Café Mix: The Bakery

Savary Island Pie Co Sweet Cherubim Thomas Haas Patisserie and Cappuccino Bar True Confections Whole Foods

Need more? There are tons of pastry shops and bakeries near you.


 

Holiday Spirits
 

'Tis the season for sipping eggnog, mulled wine and Irish coffees. Whatever your seasonal drink of choice, please drink responsibly!
 

Bellevue Wine Co Everything Wine Kitsilano Wine Cellar

Liberty Wine Merchants Marquis Wine Cellar Taylorwood Wines Inc

Vino not your thing? Pick up your spirits (and beer) close to home.


 

Stationery Stores
 

The concept of sitting down and actually writing out (by hand!) a card and mailing it may seem daunting – but the thought will be greatly appreciated.
 

Original Paper-Ya Co Ltd The   Find more stationery stores

Regional Assembly Of Text ZING Paperie & Design

Entertainers
 

Having yummy food and sparkling decorations is good, but what about some fun activities to keep the party going? Here are some suggestions to keep everyone awake.
 

• Rent a Karaoke Machine
• Hire a DJ
• Hire a Band or a Performer
• Have a Clown Entertain the Kids
• Why Not a Magician?