How to Curate a Private Party Right Here in the DFW Area

We’ve seen a celebration or two in our day, so we know all the most pertinent parts to curate a private party right here in North Texas. After the question is popped and the planning starts, there will be more than a few pre-wedding activities to coordinate as well. Whether you’re aiming for small-scale or the sky is the limit, we suggest mapping out a budget and committing to it! Once that is settled, there are just a few things you need before nailing down any other details. We compiled a few of the most pertinent festivity details down below so you can pick and choose what feels right for your private party to feature!

Photo: The Venue at Crescent Moon 

Private Party Spaces

These McKinney, Allen, and DFW locales will totally elevate your event, and each has something completely unique to offer. The Venue at Crescent Moon has stunning accommodations, and Studio V+V is a perfect blank canvas for however you celebrate! If you’re having trouble deciding which spot might be the right fit for you, check out some of our favorites here. Or, if the meal is the main event, choose one of our favorite rehearsal dinner restaurants.

Photo: Gil’s Elegant Catering

Delicious Party Food

Feed your guests something they will never forget with culinary experiences like those found via our favorite Dallas/Fort Worth caterers. Opt for an original meal they’ve likely never had or hit close to home with catered comfort food options. The choice is yours to customize as you please, but rest assured knowing it will be delectable regardless! 

Photo: Texas Flowerwalls

Party Decor

Choose décor that conveys the mood you want and reflects who you are to your guests! Go as over-the-top or understated as you’d like with vendors like Satin Pavement that create artful balloon installations to bring a modern, whimsical touch to your affair. Keeping things lighthearted ahead of your wedding, these bespoke balloon touches are just what you need! Check out all of our decor and rentals vendors for your individual needs!

Photo: HD Liquid Catering

On-Site Bartending

Your guests will likely want some help if you’re expecting them to socialize, or heaven forbid – dance. For something sweet to sip on throughout the evening, HD Liquid Catering is great for partygoers who like the entertainment of an on-location bartender whipping up signature cocktails. Sip sip hooray! Check out our entire list of catering and bartending!

Photo: Nightowl Coffee

Party Treats

A no brainer for any party is dessert! Wow your guests with a whimsical macaron tower from Savor Patisserie, or sweet treats from Sweet Boom Bakery. We have all the sweets options you could need in our cakes and sweets section of our vendors! And beyond the sweets, you can’t go wrong hyping your guests up on arrival with a surprise coffee cart! Some of our local faves are Nightowl Coffee Cart and Olive Coffee Cart, but we have more coffee carts and vendors in our catering section!