Spring Formal Window Decoration in the Warde Academic Center (WAC) The Xavierite
Saint Xavier University’s (SXU) annual spring formal will be taking place on Friday, April, 11 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 6-10 p.m.
This year’s theme is a Celestial City, and students are encouraged to dress in theme wearing “colors like blues and purples” to fit into the “celestial vibe,” shared Evelyn Martinez, Vice President of Student Government Association (SGA).
Students are requested to wear formal attire. However, “no one will necessarily be denied entry for their attire unless it’s inappropriate. We want students to be able to express themselves through their outfits and would love to see students get creative,” Martinez continued.
Martinez explained that planning the spring formal can be difficult and takes months of hard work and dedication from members of the Student Activities Board (SAB), Student Government Association (SGA), and Student Life Administrators. Planning begins during the fall semester and ends the week of formal.
“As much fun as it is to plan and execute Spring Formal, it is not an easy thing to do. However, all the hard work and all the time spent is worth it when we see how much students enjoy one of the biggest events SAB & SGA host,” stated Martinez.
Check-ins will begin at 3:30 p.m. in McGuire Hall. Martinez shared, “We do encourage students to make sure that they come with their plus one and/or friend group that they intend to bring. To make sure that they aren’t scrambling and worrying at the last minute. As well as, making sure that they bring their state issued ID’s, SXU ID, and their Den pass. And make sure to bring a jacket if you want to enjoy the outdoor terrace.”
Those who are over 21 and interested in purchasing alcoholic beverages must provide a valid ID. After providing a valid ID, said students will receive a wristband, as well as drink tickets for the cash bar.
Buses will depart from campus at 4:45 p.m. Students and their guests are required to take the provided transportation. However, if accommodations are needed, they “will be assessed on a case by case basis, and should’ve been asked about early in advance,” stated Martinez.
Once arriving at the venue, students can settle down at their tables and wait for food to be served. The provided food will include a starter, main course, and dessert. If students have any dietary restrictions they were asked to fill out the Dietary restriction form on the SXU Den by Friday, April 4 at noon.
Dinner will include lobster bisque served with cornbread muffins, airline chicken breast with demi-glaze sauce, roasted garlic potatoes, asparagus, and carrots. Coffee and tea will be served alongside red berry mousse and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert.
Before deciding what music will be played at the event, students were asked to fill out a song request form to share with the DJ performing at the event by April 4 at noon.
Almost all tickets were sold, with ticket sales ending on April 7 at noon. Prices increased by $5 closer to the end date of ticket sales.
When asked why ticket prices increase closer to the date of the formal, Martinez explained, “We increase the prices closer to the date, as it is something that has been done for a while.”
“The Hyatt Regency in Chicago is a beautiful venue. However, if you would like to see how it’ll look once decorated you’ll have to attend Spring Formal,” Martinez said.
For more information pertaining to Spring Formal contact, sab@mymail.sxu.edu, sga@mymail.sxu.edu, or visit the SXU Den.