When you open your home to family and friends this holiday season, you want to give your guests the best impression possible. Here are a few things you can do to make your holiday event one to remember:

Deck the halls with holiday flair. If you want to set your table with the latest styles of linens, china and silver, but don't have these items on your shelf and can't borrow them from another family member, consider renting them from your local rental store.

Don't forget that elegant lighting and centerpieces will go a long way in creating the perfect look and feel for your special holiday event. Bowls of inexpensive glass ornaments make attractive centerpieces as do a collection of candles in various heights, shapes and colors. Small things like this can make a huge difference in the ambiance of your gathering.

Add some extra flair to your event by having a chocolate fountain or margarita machine on hand. These fun party items make for a special surprise for your guests and can be easily rented.

The outside of your home is the first impression. Make sure that your outdoor decorations are just as elegant and beautiful as the ones inside.

If you're hosting a particularly large group, it may be difficult to keep food hot when it comes time to dine. Renting or borrowing food preparation items, chafing dishes or other warmers will ensure every one of your guests enjoys a delicious dining experience. 

A party is often more memorable when the right music is played, especially if hosts want to entice guests to dance. Whether you're hiring a DJ or simply putting together a playlist of songs, you may want to consider these tunes to get your guests up and dancing the night away.

"All She Wants to Do is Dance" - Don Henley

"Bite Your Lip, Get Up and Dance" - Elton John

"Can't Stop Dancing" - Captain & Tennille

"Dance, Dance"- Fall Out Boy

"Dance, Dance, Dance" - The Beach Boys

"Dance For Me" - Queen Latifah

"Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" - Paula Abdul

"Dance On Little Girl" - Paul Anka

"Dance the Night Away" - Van Halen

"Dance to the Music" - Sly & the Family Stone

"Dancin' Fool" - The Guess Who

"Dancing in the Dark" - Bruce Springsteen

"Dancing in the Moonlight" - Thin Lizzy

"Dancing in the Streets" - Martha & The Vandellas

"Dancing on the Ceiling" - Lionel Richie

"Dancing Queen" - ABBA

"Dancing With Myself" - Billy Idol

"Evacuate the Dancefloor" - Cascada

"Flashdance" - Irene Cara

"Humpty Dance" - Digital Underground

"I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody"

- Whitney Houston

"Just Dance" - Lady Gaga

"Last Dance" - Donna Summer

"Neutron Dance" - Pointer Sisters

"Private Dancer" - Tina Turner

"Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats

"Save the Last Dance for Me" - The Drifters

"Shut Up and Dance" - Aerosmith

"You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" - Leo Sayer

"Your Mama Don't Dance" - Loggins and Messina