Decide if you are hosting a fund-raiser or purely social event before planning the event. Set a budget and choose a date for your formal event. Set a ticket price for fund-raisers and community events such as dorm formals and sorority events.
Call hotels and other event venues to reserve a facility that is available and budget friendly. View different options online but personally visit the facility before making a final decision and paying a deposit.
Compile an invitation list. Select places to advertise fund-raisers and community events such as notices in community newsletters and newspapers.
Set a theme for your winter formal. Choose themes that capitalize on winter holidays such as Christmas or Valentine's Day. Pick decorations that give your event a festive atmosphere. Contact Bands or other suitable entertainment for your event. Choose entertainment that compliments your theme and appeals to your guests.
Draft an invitation including ticket price or suggested donation amounts. Print invitations using personal computer software or send the invitations to a commercial printing company. Mail invitations well in advance of your winter formal and include a RSVP requirement.
Assess the food and drink requirements for your party. Choose a caterer or investigate the food service available at your event facility. Sample the menu before making a final decision. Ask if you need to arrange for bartending services.
Decorate your facility and dress for the event. Arrive early to greet your guests as they arrive to celebrate winter at your formal event.