Simple and elegant like our Lady, this black-tie preferred event is in honor of the Queenship of our Blessed Mother.
If you missed the Royal Ball or enjoy formal dances, this event is for you.
Gentlemen pull out your tux or favorite suit and tie.
Ladies dawn your modest floor length evening gown but save the ball gown and tiara for the Royal Ball.
FAQ
The Spring Formal is held each year at D’Amore Banquet Hall in Joliet, IL
What is the attire?
This is a Black Tie preferred event. Modest Formal Attire is required.
What does black tie preferred mean?
Black Tie refers to the tie men wear with tuxedos which indicates the level of formality of the event. Black Tie signifies a formal event but not one as formal as a White-Tie event, like the Royal Ball. Tuxedos are encouraged but NOT required, a suit and tie can be substituted. The tie does not have to be black.
What about the attire for ladies?
This is a formal event so we kindly ask that ladies come in modest floor-length formal wear. You are daughters of a Heavenly King! Feel free to add opera gloves but please save the ball gowns and tiaras for the Royal Ball.
How is seating being arranged?
This formal does not have a sit down dinner like the Royal Bal,l so there are no assigned seats. There will be some tables for people to sit at as well as several high tops available throughout the room.
What about food?
Hors d’oeuvres and dessert tables will be provided with gluten free, dairy free, as well as gluten & dairy free options.
What about drinks?
This event will have a cash bar. Please be sure to bring cash to tip the bartenders as they rely heavily on tips for their living.
Why isn’t there an open bar like there was for the Royal Ball?
In an effort to have an affordable elegant evening we needed to cut the open bar as that is an expensive feature. The Royal Ball will however have an open bar.
Do I need to register and purchase a ticket?
In order to ensue we have enough food for attendees, a pre-purchased ticket is required in order to ensure we have enough food for all participants.
Why isn’t there an option for a couple’s ticket?
Events like this and the Royal Ball have an incredible amount of overhead expense. We wanted to make the event accessible to all and still cover all our overhead costs; in order to achieve that goal we opted to make all tickets as low as possible so we aren’t able to offer a discounted couple’s ticket on top of the already affordable individual ticket for this event.
Will tickets be available at the door?
Tickets will not be sold at the door. A pre-purchased ticket is required.
Is this event open to all ages?
This is an adult event that is open to mature teens aged 15-17 who are accompanied by one or both of their parents. Teens must be 15 by May 24th in order to attend. This event is not suitable for young children or younger teens. Nursing babies under 6 months of age are welcome.
I’d like to know if I know anyone who will be at the Ball, can you tell me who will be attending?
We do not have a public guest list. We encourage people to personally invite their family and friends.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to email us.
We look forward celebrating the Queenship of Our Blessed Mother with all of you, as we bring back elegance and class to a society in desperate need of a restoration.
One Dance at a Time 