Ask The Celebration Advisor: I am looking for a recreation center or facility/room to have a 50th birthday party for my mother. I am having a hard time finding a room that we can rent and bring in cake and dessert buffet. I am open to any suggestions that aren't restuarants (since it is just a dessert party) unless they only serve dessert and that are inside (not a pavilion). We are expecting 40-50 people and hope the facility has tables and chairs. I was able to find this at White Rock Lake; however my date was already booked. We are needing June 20th. Thank you in advance for your help! ~~TN
The Celebration Advisor: Good question, TN! Before I name off places you've probably already tried, I have a few ideas for the types of reception locations and party venues that fit your needs. You've said the party location that you will select needs to provide tables and chairs, seat 40-50 people, and let you bring in your own desserts. Based on that information, here are a few types of reception locations that I recommend.
- Churches often have a fellowship hall that will seat many people and are already equipped with chairs and tables. Large churches tend to rent these places for a small fee while smaller churches often opt to provide their fellowship halls for church members only. It never hurts to ask local Dallas churches if they would be willing to allow you to host your mother's 50th birthday party there!
- Community centers usually have rooms that members of the community can rent for their occasions. Depending on the size of the center and their policies, most provide chairs and tables or charge a very small additional fee for their use.
- Libraries may seem a bit off the wall but libraries in large towns often have small rooms where receptions and parties can be hosted. For the size of your guest list, I recommend a very large library!
- Banquet halls are an obvious choice and fill up quickly. Banquet halls in Dallas Texas often book a few months in advance. However, ask if you can be put on the cancellation list or find out if there have been any cancellations. Though finding an available banquet hall during wedding season may be a bit of a stretch, it never hurts to ask. Plus, the person you speak with may be able to recommend another venue for your party if they are not able to provide a reception location.
I hope these ideas help! I'm sure your mother's 50th birthday party will be a huge success! All of the places mentioned above allow food and beverages to be brought in which means your dessert buffet is right on track. Your mother will love being surrounded by 40-50 of her best friends, great party foods, and the best party planner in Dallas — you! Thanks again for your question, TN! Don't forget to return to Wedding And Party Network with some of your party pictures. We look forward to seeing the fun in progress!
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