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NWR: Sweet 16 Party

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My daughter turns 16 in January.  She wants to have a semi-formal Black and White ball with invitations, cake, favors, the whole bit.  The first and main concern I have is where to have it.  I am envisioning 50 people tops, including chaperones.  I am wondering what type of places to think about as I don't need some huge big space.  Any ideas would be appreciated!
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  • tiffnrich2010tiffnrich2010
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    edited December 2011
    Sounds fun! I have no idea where though.. I'm sure someone will have some ideas. :) Just wanted to say good luck, and it sounds like fun!
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  • appletango85appletango85 member
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    edited December 2011
    That does sound great! The only suggestion I would have is a small ballroom in a hotel maybe? If they have small ones that is...haha! The YWCA grand room wouldn't be too big (PIB) the one with the fireplace. I'm sure you are looking to spend less though but it's a thought :)
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  • 8.9.8isthedate8.9.8isthedate member
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    edited December 2011
    Our homeowners association has a club house we can rent for something like $60.  It is nice and includes tables/chairs.  I would have never thought about that had a girl on here not gotten married there.
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  • Jay&MarissaJay&Marissa
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    edited December 2011
    First, I have to say it again--you look freakin' amazing for your age! My sweet sixteen was just 5 years ago...If you have a neighborhood clubhouse, definitely check there. Knights of Columbus Halls are usually very affordable as well.Maybe the back room of a restaurant?
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  • amber&richard05amber&richard05
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    edited December 2011
    Space studio in Dallas is only 125 an hour. Also I am not sure this are even has anything like this but a large suite (one equipped with alot of room would work.
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Aw thanks Marissa.  Yeah, I figured some of you were a lot closer to 16 than I am, hee!Yeah, she would love a ballroom but that's not doable!
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  • Jay&MarissaJay&Marissa
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    edited December 2011
    What about Winfrey Point? They rent by the hour and it is soooo beautiful!If you do it on a Friday, I bet getting your date wont be so hard.
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  • DonnaariesDonnaaries member
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    edited December 2011
    I was just at Times Ten Cellars the other day and they showed me a separate room they have in the adjacent building.  It was decorated very nicely (modern and classic, kinda like the rest of Times Ten), but just a tad too big for my rehearsal dinner guest list of 35 people.  I believe it was $500 for an all night rental.  It's BYO catering, and the guy suggested the nearby Whole Foods for affordable options.
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  • DonnaariesDonnaaries member
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    edited December 2011
    Also the Heard Museum in McKinney has an amazing room with huge windows that accommodates 72 (banquet style): http://www.heardmuseum.org/attractions/rental-science.aspThere are a couple of other rental options there (including an outdoor amphitheatre), all are pretty affordable.
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  • JessAndColtonJessAndColton member
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    edited December 2011
    Try local rec centers.  Most of them have rooms you can rent.  I work for City of Plano, and we have bday parties in one of our rooms all the time.  When I worked for Mesquite, they had it as well also.
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  • juliebug1997juliebug1997 member
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    edited December 2011
    You might want to check out Maggiano's.  I saw a girl having their Sweet 16 there one of the times we were in and the kids had a great time.  You would save a lot of money since there wouldn't be any alcohol and it's a very nice place.   
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  • danielle16_17danielle16_17 member
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    edited December 2011
    when I was in highschool ( not too long ago) alot of girls had theres at celebrations in lewisville
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  • resoundingnoiseresoundingnoise member
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    edited December 2011
    Stephie, I'd definitely check out the Rowlett Community Center. We almost had our reception there, and from what I remember, it's not too terribly expensive. It's very nice and would be very easy to decorate for something like that. GL!
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Jen thanks--I was actually thinking of you and remembering you almost had your reception at a rec center (I was thinking the YMCA for some reason).  I will definitely check that out.
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