Dearest gentle readers, these cannonballs were tricked, tricked, hooded, and led astray.
A Brigerton Ball held in Detroit, Michigan was a disaster, with many comparing the fiasco to Fyre Festival and the Willy Wonka Experience.
The Regency Era Ball was described as a chance for fans to “enter the glamorous world of the Regency era…for an evening of sophistication, grace and historic charm…filled with music, dance and exquisite costumes”.
Tickets for the event ranged from $150 to $1,000 depending on experience packages and photo opportunities, according to local media outlet WBCK.
But the reality of the event – which happened on Sunday, September. 22 at The Harmonie Club — was a disorganized debacle with attendees headed to sit on the floor eating Kit Kats sold by vendors and watching a stripper for the night’s entertainment.
WBCK reported that things started to get suspicious when the event, hosted by Uncle N Me LLC, was pushed back to September. 22 just three days before the original date, August. 25.
The event’s website also raised some eyebrows. It’s a simple two-page website: one page with basic contact information and a short paragraph about the event, and another page with a little more detail on the event, although exactly what guests will be offered is up to unclear.
“Come enjoy our Bridgerton themed ball with prizes, giveaways and more. You will also have the chance to win the ‘Diamond of the Season’. Attendees will have a chance to win $2,000 in Best Dressed cash,” the description reads.
But attendees shared online that the event was not at all what they expected – nor did it fit the Brigerton theme.
One took to TikTok to share with her followers the experience as she “found out she was scammed”, sharing that many people were already leaving not even an hour into the event and there was no security, no check-in and no organizers present.
She added that there was not enough food, drinks, chairs or tables, no performers, and instead of the “instrumental performance” that had allegedly been promised to guests, the event’s organizers hired a stripper to perform. Attendees also claimed that the chicken served was raw and the cups were being reused.
The creator added in the comments that they “were also promised drinks and booze period and got NONE. they had a mini bar set up SELLING Kool Aids… keep in mind the cheapest tickets were $100.”
Other attendees in the comments section shared that they had similar experiences, and one person wrote that they drove to the event from Kentucky, while another shared that they brought their grandfather with them.
Another person shared their experience on Reddit, showing how disorganized the event was.
“No one asked for our tickets, so we just walked in. Everyone in attendance looked absolutely decked out, but there was zero direction. We basically followed the crowd to the third floor where we saw FREAKING LOCAL VENDORS selling wares like we were at a local festival. Look, I love Japanese KitKats as much as the next person, but not at a Bridgerton Ball. I saw a guy walk by with a soda and he said, ‘no alcohol’. After seeing people sitting on the floor disappointed, my wife and I left. Fortunately, we put a few other disappointed customers in the elevator and went to The Candy Bar where we all had a much better time,” the comment reads.
Another attendee told local ABC affiliate WXYZ that the event was described as a “Brigerton evening” with classical music, “fine dining,” a show and a “Diamond of the Season.”
“It’s heartbreaking,” she said.
Event organizer Uncle N Me LLC on Tuesday released a statement to WXYZ saying, “We understand that not everyone had the experience they were hoping for at our most recent event Sunday night at The Harmonie Club, and for that, we We sincerely apologize.”
“Our aim was to provide a magical evening, but we understand that organizational challenges affected the satisfaction of some guests. We take full responsibility and accountability for these shortcomings. Please know that we are working diligently to address all concerns to ensure that all guests have the pleasant experience they deserve…we are committed to doing everything in our power to make this right .”
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