Calling all Boston Greeks/ Semi-Formal location

[anastasiaa]

Thank you so much for the advice! I can't find Biltmore in Providence. I actually don't think there's Providence, RI - thats super far! If not, could you send me a googlemaps link, I might just not know where it is because I'm from the area.

Thats the other problem I have, because I'm in FL all summer the only tools I have are internet based sites and google to find a Venue. If you can think of any particular hotel or restaurant that hosts this sort of thing let me know!

thanks so much!

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by anastasiaa

Thank you so much for the advice! I can't find Biltmore in Providence. I actually don't think there's Providence, RI - thats super far! If not, could you send me a googlemaps link, I might just not know where it is because I'm from the area.

>>>I'm not sure what you're trying to say here.

Can you not go to Google Maps yourself? Type in your school's address and then the address of the venue to find out how far it is. Providence is not that far from Boston.

Thats the other problem I have, because I'm in FL all summer the only tools I have are internet based sites and google to find a Venue. If you can think of any particular hotel or restaurant that hosts this sort of thing let me know!

thanks so much!

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Biltmore+Providence

Any restaurant or hotel will hold "this sort of thing". Ask your fellow sisters for help. Make phone calls. Ask questions. Where have you done a semi-formal before? I don't understand what is so difficult.

[DaffyKD]

Originally Posted by anastasiaa

Thank you so much for the advice! I can't find Biltmore in Providence. I actually don't think there's Providence, RI - thats super far!

If I remember correctly, when I took my daughter to look at schools, it took us under 1 hour to go from Brown U in Providence to Boston and that include the time I got lost because of 1 way streets while finding our B & B.

DaffyKD

[KSig RC]

Transportation from Boston to anywhere further than, say, Watertown will destroy your budget. Stay in the city.

Look into a boat - we used to do semis on a boat all the time, and it was always a hit. There are something like 40 different ships that can handle an event your size, the internet is your friend here.

Also, obviously hotels with a 'view' will be more expensive - the ones around Logan will have something resembling a view but often be markedly cheaper, and also the waterfront/financial district is usually more price-friendly. Some will give the room free on an off night if you do catering through them, or guarantee a certain take at the bar.

Finally, there are 'conference centers' that aren't affiliated with a hotel - you'll just have to call and get rates, there's no 'set' rate, particularly given the economy. Be forewarned, some will straight-out say "no greek events" - that's partially my fault, but hey.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

that's partially my fault, but hey.

LOL.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

Be forewarned, some will straight-out say "no greek events" - that's partially my fault, but hey.

That's when you call it "Mike's Birthday Party."

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by 33girl

That's when you call it "Mike's Birthday Party."

Definitely - hopefully that didn't need to be spelled out for our poor, semi-functional heroine, but probably best not to assume.