Tips for Planning a Sweet 16 Birthday Party

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For young girls, a Sweet 16 party can feel like one of the biggest moments in their life. When planning this special day we’ve got some tips to make this the ultimate party!

  • Choose the perfect party venue. The venue will dictate how you plan the rest of the party. There is usually a lot of dancing at Sweet 16 parties so make sure your venue has a dance floor with plenty of room for you to make your own!
  • Whatever you decide for your party theme, it’s always nice when your colors complement each other. Simple or elaborate, decorations and lights can turn your party into the event of the year!
  • Choosing the right entertainment can make or break your party. Find a DJ that has all the latest songs to keep your guests dancing all night long.
  • Have someone go around and take pictures so you’ll remember the night forever. Companies that provide DJ services often offer the option to rent a photo booth.
  • If you want to make a grand entrance, when you arrive, you could have the DJ play your favorite song for your debut to the party.

We hope these simple tips help in planning a Sweet 16 birthday party! If you are interested in having your Sweet 16 at Exchange Hall, call us today. We can be reached at 978-263-8500 or by filling out our contact form.

Spring Wedding Planning Tips

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When we think of spring, we usually think of sunny days and blossoming flowers, but it also makes us think of wedding bells! Exchange Hall has put together a couple tips for our newly engaged couples that are looking to plan their spring wedding.

  1. It’s your special day, find a venue that will be flexible when you decorate. You want the reception to reflect your style.
  2. Typically, pastels are used when it comes to colors for spring weddings. If you’re tired of this, try something new! Pair your typical spring pastels with contrasting colors. You could try pink with brown, lavender with a bright green – the possibilities are endless! If pastels aren’t your cup of tea, try bright and bold colors. It all works.
  3. When choosing your venue for the reception, make sure the size of the room is appropriate for the number of people attending.

We hope these tips can help in planning your spring wedding! If you are interested in having your wedding reception or ceremony at Exchange Hall, call us today. We can be reached at 978-263-8500 or by filling out our contact form.

Planning Your Fall Wedding

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Fall wedding season is a busy time for everyone involved; the couple, caterers and event hall owners. Fall weddings offer beautiful photo opportunities without the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter. We have some helpful tips for planning your fall wedding!

  • While fall weddings aren’t as cold as winter weddings, there still is the potential for it to get chilly for guests and those involved. If your wedding is to be set outside and the reception inside, offer blankets or shawls to keep guests warm.
  • To make the bride’s dress pop in photos, integrate fall colors for the wedding parties. Colors like brown or burgundy are great fall colors to compliment the white of the bride’s dress.
  • To make sure your wedding isn’t too indicative of Halloween, mix in gourds and squash with pumpkins when it comes to decorating. They can make great centerpieces for guests at the wedding!
  • For flowers, choose in-season flowers that will complement the fall wedding. Flowers such as roses, sunflowers, dahlias, asters, zinnias and chrysanthemums make for beautiful and elegant bouquets and centerpieces.

If you’re interested in holding your fall wedding at Exchange Hall, contact us today by calling 978-263-8500 or by filling out our contact form.

Tips When Choosing a Banquet Hall

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Banquet halls can be used for anything from wedding receptions to business meetings. Since there are so many different occasions for banquet halls, you want to ensure you are choosing the perfect hall. Here are some tips to finding the perfect banquet hall:

  • When choosing a banquet hall, you want to make sure the location is easily accessible for your guests. If the hall location is in a spot where people will have to commute far, you’ll find you won’t have as many guests.
  • As you plan your function, you need to consider how big of a guest list you’ll have. If you have a large guest list, but a small area in the hall, you’re going to run into problems. You want to choose a function hall that has enough space to accommodate your guests.
  • As you search for a hall, remember the interior of it. If you’ll be decorating for your event, you want to ensure that the hall will work with the decorating ideas you have in mind.
  • You want to make sure that the function hall is going to accommodate the set up you have for your event. You’ll have a seating plan, arrangement of food and depending on the event, a dance floor and stage. Does the hall you have in mind have room for all of this?

For more information on banquet halls, contact Exchange Hall at 978-263-8500 or by filling out our contact form!