What it’s like participating in a quinceanera: Celebrating a girl’s 15th birthday in the Latin-American culture is a truly exciting event. However, it’s not only a momentous occasion for the young lady being honored but for her close friends and relatives as well. If you’ve been asked to join the court of this special fiesta, […]
7 conversations to have before getting married We are all familiar with the expression, ‘the honeymoon phase’: a small window of time before the reality of married life hits home. While we think that phrase is a little too flip, it does help burst the romantic illusion that the wedded bliss that follows your engagement […]
Inspiration for wedding vows Writing your own wedding vows is a poignant, modern way to express the uniqueness of your relationship and give voice to the shared values that will form the foundation of your marriage. In English-speaking countries, traditional vows are taken from the Book of Common Prayer used in the Anglican communion and […]
Funny Wedding Stories #FailedWedding There’s an old joke that’s especially apt for the unforeseen events that can derail the most well-organized wedding: Want to make God laugh? Make plans! At MGM Banquet Hall, we can walk you through every step of the planning process, but there are some things no one can predict, as these […]
How to Plan the Perfect Banquet Hall Event Banquets are an increasingly popular way to cater for celebrations and events, giving guests a shared focal point and allowing them to bond over a sumptuous range of food. There is something deeply celebratory about this form of communal eating that appeals to our social nature and […]
Quinceanera Planning Your quinceanera is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will not just live long in the memory, but will forever be captured on social media! It may appear that there is a fine margin for error – such is the importance of your coming-of-age party – but following a few practical steps can ensure it […]
Creative proposal ideas Listen up, guys. Yes, if we are following tradition, it’s still your job to pop the question (for a gender-reversal idea, read on). This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment and you want to get it right. So right, in fact, that you can’t fail but to seduce the magical ‘yes’ right from the […]
One of the best banquet halls in California, that’s us! At MGM banquet halls in Glendale, CA, we regard ourselves as dream weavers. We share your vision for your celebration event – whether a wedding, birthday party, anniversary, or quinceanera – and then take custodianship of that dream on your behalf. In other words, we […]
What is a quinceañera and how is it celebrated? For a Latina girl about to turn 15, there’s life before the quinceañera and there’s life after the quinceañera. This major celebration represents her transition into womanhood, chaperoned by her family and witnessed by the community. The word itself is derived from quince (“fifteen”) and anos […]
How to get a marriage license in California Now that you’ve decided to tie the knot at a California banquet hall, first you will need a marriage license. At MGM Banquet Hall, we want to make the process as painless as possible, so here is a brief run-down of the rules and requirements. Let’s get the […]
