Fundraisers and galas

A beautiful night for a good cause.

Plan the ballroom, the dinner and the program for a benefit gala or an auction.

Plan my gala

Ideas for your gala

What each one usually costs in Houston. Tap one to see how it works and what we'll ask.

Hotel ballroomA hotel event room where the hotel's own kitchen and bar handle food and drinks.Typical Houston price$4,500 to $15,000for a typical partyMC or hostA host who announces each moment, leads games and keeps the crowd engaged, often in two languages.Typical Houston price$100 to $300per hourString ensembleStrings for the ceremony, cocktail hour or a quince entrance, including pop covers.Typical Houston price$400 to $1,500for a typical partyUplightingLED lights placed along walls to wash the room in your colors.Typical Houston price$250 to $500for a typical partyFlorist and centerpiecesFresh-flower centerpieces and room arrangements.Typical Houston price$75 to $200eachCasino tablesBlackjack, poker, roulette and craps tables with dealers, played for fun chips and prizes.Typical Houston price$325 to $500each
Your gala list

Get quotes on all of these

This is the usual list for a gala. Uncheck anything you've already booked or don't want, add anything we missed, and we'll ask Houston vendors to quote the rest.

The essentials
Food and treats
Fun extras
Add more for your gala

Everything else Houston hosts book for a gala, the most popular first. Tick anything you want quotes on.

Venues and spaces

Food and catering

Cake, desserts and sweet carts

Drinks and bar

Music and DJs

Entertainment and guest activities

Kids' activities and rentals

Photo, video and booths

Decor, florals and balloons

Lighting, effects, sound and tech

Rentals and equipment

Attire and beauty

Invitations, paper, favors and gifts

Cultural and religious traditions

Planning, staff and guest services

Transportation, safety and permits

It's free. Vendors see your request, and they only get your number when you choose to share it.

How it works

  1. Tell us about the party.

    Pick the kind of party, the date, the guest count and your budget. It takes about two minutes.

  2. We find Houston vendors.

    We send your request to up to 3 vendors near your venue and bring you their quotes.

  3. You compare and book.

    Quotes come back side by side. Your number stays private until you choose a vendor.

  4. We keep it all straight.

    Your budget, payments and due dates stay in one place, all the way to the party.

See every step

Ready to plan the gala?

Start with the date and the guest count. We'll take it from there.

Plan my gala