The Brass Key in Old Town Saginaw is swapping its usual vibe for something straight out of a storybook this December, hosting its first-ever Yule Ball on Saturday, Dec. 5. The formal, wizardry-inspired evening is presented by The Brunch Guy and open to guests ages 16 and up, promising elegance, music and a little enchantment for anyone willing to dress the part.
A Night Built Around Dress Robes and a Magical Buffet
According to MLive, the venue will transform into an “enchanting winter ballroom” for the occasion, with attendees encouraged to don their finest formal attire or dress robes for the night. The report describes the evening beginning with a specially curated buffet inspired by the wizarding world, accompanied by magical background music, before a traditional opening waltz launches a full night of dancing.
A DJ will keep the music going throughout the event, per the same report, giving guests plenty of time on the dance floor after the formalities of the waltz wind down. The pairing of a scripted opening number with an open-ended dance set gives the night a structure somewhere between a wedding reception and a themed costume ball.
Mirror of Erised and a Best Dressed Showdown
Beyond dinner and dancing, organizers are leaning hard into the wizarding theme with a few signature touches. The night's highlights include an enchanted Mirror of Erised that offers guests a printed keepsake photo, alongside a Best Dressed competition that gives the formalwear-and-dress-robes dress code real stakes, the outlet notes.
For guests 21 and older, there's also a full cash bar, a practical nod to the fact that not every attendee at a 16-and-up formal is of drinking age. The split setup lets the Yule Ball stay accessible to teenagers and young adults alike while still offering cocktails to those who qualify.
Tickets Run $85, and Organizers Say Space Is Limited
Each ticket costs $85 and includes dinner, entertainment, complimentary nonalcoholic beverages and access to all of the evening's experiences, according to the report. Organizers note that availability is limited, with tickets currently on sale through The Brunch Guy's website.
The Brunch Guy, the brand presenting the ball, operates out of 111 N. Hamilton St. in Saginaw, a spot MLive previously covered when the long-awaited restaurant first opened its doors earlier this year. Exact start and end times for the Yule Ball, along with specifics on remaining ticket inventory, were not detailed in the announcement.
