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Originally Posted by PANTHERTEKE
This caught my interest, I was wondering how are "Formals" in other campuses? Because on mine, it's an all-out, rent-a-limo-or-party-bus kind of thing. Kind of like Prom in college except with an open bar.
I've seen formals from places like UF and they seem to be done in regular banquet halls.
And how much are tickets per couple?
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Honestly, from what I've seen, it totally depends on a bunch of factors: the chapter in question, who plans it, the occasion, etc.
For my chapter, it really depends on who's social chair. Last semester, our formal was really more of a semi-formal. It was in a small room in a rather nice, but not uber-fancy restaurant. There were no tickets, only what you bought food and drink-wise. Dresses were suggested, but not required (nice pants and a fancy top were an option). Guys were expected to wear a collared shirt, but a tie was optional.
This semster, we're having a formal in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton in our city with a four-course meal. It's black-tie and will be between $40-$70/couple.
The fraternity formals I've been to vary as well, much of it depending on the fraternity, who is planning the event, the occasion, etc. (I'm not sure how much they cost: I've never had to pay.) I've had to go out and buy a dress or just borrow my roommate's sundress.
From what I've seen or heard, the sororities are in much of the same boat. A Tri-Delt friend of mine helped plan her formal. It was at the chapter house and dinner wasn't served: many people went out for dinner beforhand. Apparently, KKG had their formal a year before at the same place we are.