A winter ball is a great way for students to unwind in the middle of the school year. If you’re on the planning committee, it’s your job to help make sure this mid-year formal is a night to remember. Manoa Grand Ballroom of Honolulu, HI, provides the best special-event hall rentals to facilitate everything from parties to formal occasions. They’ve put together five tips for organizing a great winter ball.

Beyond Hall Rentals: How to Plan the Perfect Winter Ball

1. Choose a Fun Theme

An exciting theme is a good way to get your classmates ready for the ball. There are plenty of online boards and articles to get you inspired, but a few classic winter themes include winter wonderland, Hollywood, Yule Ball, and fire and ice. Come up with fun decorations, such as bare tree branches with fairy lights and paper snowflakes, to immerse attendees in a wintry atmosphere.

2. Set Your Budget

Setting your budget and sticking with it are crucial. If you’re hoping to make this winter ball memorable, don’t plan on skimping, but don’t go overboard either. Set up fundraisers like bake sales, talent shows with paid admission, or casino nights for parents to help raise money.

3. Rent a Banquet Hall

Hall rentals are something you want to get done early to ensure nobody beats you to the date you want. Some schools hold dances in their own gymnasium, but there’s nothing elegant or fun about dancing in the room you run laps around during the week. A hall rental from Manoa Grand Ballroom is a great way to impress classmates, provide amenities, and offer a level of sophistication many venues can’t provide.

4. Find Entertainment

No dance is complete without the right entertainment! Hold auditions or ask around for the best local bands and DJs until you find the ideal talent. Music shouldn’t be the only thing keeping your guests busy, so book a photographer, build some backdrops to match your theme, and put up a photo booth complete with fun props for your classmates.

5. Organize Refreshments

Consider what food and beverages you want to offer at the ball. Hot chocolate, snow-themed cupcakes and cookies, and white chocolate cake balls will suit winter themes nicely. If you book with Manoa Grand Ballroom, they have plenty of delicious buffet-style meal options for you to choose from.

Though winters aren’t quite so white in Honolulu, it doesn’t mean your winter ball can’t be. Let Manoa Grand Ballroom bring your snowy wonderland to life in one of their stunning hall rentals. With state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, customizable menus, a helpful decorating team, and plenty of space to dance, this is your go-to venue for partying in style. For more information, call (808) 946-6758 or visit them online.