The Best Teen Party in Downers Grove: Your House, Our Bars
Your house plus our bars is the simple formula behind the best teen party Downers Grove teens ask for. Glitters & Grace brings a custom perfume lab, Lip Lab, and mini-facials to your living room, then hosts every station.
Your teen picks the friends and the vibe. We bring the bars, the know-how, and the cleanup crew.
- Trained perfumer & formulator
- Full teen perfume lab
- Sweet 16s · Grads · Quinces
- Setup & cleanup included
Turning Your Family Room Into a Perfume Lab
A finished basement, a family room with a sectional, or a long dining table all make great teen lounges. We bring linens, mirrors, and personalized signage, and your teen can style the tables to her theme. Families provide tables, or we bring them for a small fee.
Our team arrives one hour early to set up. By the time friends walk in, the room looks like a boutique perfume bar. Phones come out right away, because the setup is made for photos.
The Teen Perfume Party Downers Grove Teens Want
A teen perfume party Downers Grove friends book gets the fuller perfume lab experience. Teens blend from many more fragrance materials than our kids version. Hosts explain top notes (the first bright impression) and base notes (the warm scent that lingers).
Every bottle is an eau de parfum spray (a long-lasting perfume strength) made with perfumer's alcohol. Founder Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, built the lab so teens make real creative choices.
Made by a trained perfumer
Every station was designed by our founder, Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator who trained with master perfumer Karen Gilbert, at the Institute for Art and Olfaction, and through courses and workshops around the world. We ask about allergies when you book, and your contract covers allergen disclosures.
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Sweet 16 Party Downers Grove Families Can Host at Home
A Sweet 16 party Downers Grove families plan can be as glam as any rented hall. Add customized decor, florals, and a digital photo booth. The birthday girl gets the spotlight, and her friends get a hands-on activity.
For more milestone ideas, browse our Sweet 16 party ideas page. It is full of themes that pair well with the perfume lab.
Marking 8th Grade Graduation
An 8th grade graduation party Downers Grove families host often lands in late May or early June. Backyards are green, patios are open, and friends are about to start high school. A scent blended that night becomes a keepsake of the year. One spray, years later, brings the whole class back.
Grad parties can grow fast, with classmates, cousins, and neighbors all wanting a turn. Extra hosts can be added so every guest gets time at each station.
A Teen Girls Night Woodridge Friends Can Plan
Just south of town, a teen girls night Woodridge friends plan works the same way. Pick a station or two and invite a small group. It is an easy Friday night in, especially when winter keeps everyone indoors.
Add the Lip Lab, where teens mix a custom lip color. Then finish with mini-facials led by licensed estheticians (licensed skincare professionals). That mix makes it the best teen party Downers Grove and Woodridge teens can host on any weekend.
Teen Birthday Party Downers Grove Pricing
A teen birthday party Downers Grove families book is priced by guest count and stations, from $475. Guest count can go up after booking but not down, so book your lowest expected count.
That one simple rule keeps planning easy. It is part of why parents call this the best teen party Downers Grove has for busy families.
Glitters & Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every station we bring to your party.
Add-On · Digital Photo Booth
Strike a Pose: Add the Digital Photo Booth
Make the party even more fun and keep every memory. Add our digital photo booth rental, and guests can snap photos all party long, fresh gloss and sparkle included.
- Share as they snap. Kids with phones or tablets can download and post their photos the moment they take them.
- The full gallery, sent to you. After the party, parents receive a link to every photo from the booth.
- Memories in one place. No chasing down pictures from other parents. Every pose, group shot and silly face is saved together.
Frequently asked questions
Do teens need any perfume experience?
No. Our hosts walk teens through each step, and the lab is designed for beginners and fragrance fans alike.
Can we host at your studio instead?
Yes. Our Mokena studio has a party room and a kitchen, and families can bring their own food. See our Mokena studio page for details.
Can we add guests after booking?
Yes. Guest count can go up after booking, but it cannot go down. Start with your lowest expected count and add friends as RSVPs come in.
How do you handle allergies?
We ask about allergies when you book, and the contract covers allergen disclosures. Tell us about any concerns early.
Book the Best Teen Party Downers Grove Will Remember
Call 815.418.6740 to book the best teen party Downers Grove friends will remember. We reply to booking inquiries within 2 business days. Planning for a younger child too? See our kids party in Downers Grove page, the kids beauty party page, or nearby Hinsdale teen parties.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
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Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director