The Best Teen Party on the North Shore: Perfume, Lip Color, and Lakefront Glam
Looking for the best teen party North Shore families will still be talking about in spring? We bring a perfume blending bar and a custom Lip Lab to homes, clubs, and event spaces from Evanston to Lake Forest.
Teens blend a signature scent, mix a lip color nobody else owns, and then pose for photos worth posting. Meanwhile, parents enjoy the party instead of running it.
- Evanston to Lake Forest
- Teen parties from $475
- Perfumer-led, real botanicals
- Mitzvah and Sweet 16 ready
Why families choose the best teen party on the North Shore
Often, North Shore teens attend a lot of celebrations. By eighth grade, many have seen the DJ, the photo wall, and the dessert table. So a party needs one thing guests have never done before.
So our perfume bar gives them that. First, each guest picks a base, the foundation a perfume is built on. Then she layers floral, fresh, musk, or gourmand (sweet) notes until the scent fits her. Finally, everything is bottled as an eau de parfum spray.
Our founder is a trained perfumer, so the materials are the real thing. That includes absolutes, a highly concentrated aroma drawn from a flower, plus CO2 extracts and essential oils. As a result, this is the best teen party North Shore hosts can offer for a keepsake that lasts.
Planning a Saturday night celebration? Many families gather after Shabbat ends. So tell us your timing, and we will plan arrival and setup around it.
Stations for the best teen party North Shore hosts can book
First, choose one station or build a full evening. Every station has its own host, so no guest waits around or feels lost.
Perfume Blending Bar
First, guests build a custom eau de parfum from a base and layered notes. Signage suggests blends for anyone who would rather not start from scratch.
Lip Lab
Teens mix a soft-matte lip cream or a high-shine gloss from a 16-shade swatch board. Meet the Lip Lab.
Mini-Facials
Licensed estheticians offer quick mini-facials, so the party doubles as a calm spa moment between songs. See our skincare party.
Bath and Body Bar
Bath salts, scrubs, oils, and botanicals come together with a handmade bath bomb. No water needed. Explore the bath and body bar.
Candy Bar
Our candy carts and glass apothecary jars are also the fastest station. Even a long guest list moves through quickly.
Digital Photo Booth
Then guests capture the night and share the photos right away.
Reserve your North Shore date
Spring mitzvah and graduation weekends often fill first. So book three to six months ahead, or call 815.418.6740 to hold your date.
Three North Shore party looks to borrow
Of course, every teen has her own style. So we help you choose a look that suits the guest of honor and the room.
Also, custom bottle labels are a paid add-on. We print them in advance, so order at booking and allow about 4 weeks.
North Shore teen occasions we celebrate
Meanwhile, milestones come in every shape here. These are the celebrations our hosts plan around most often.
Bat and bar mitzvahs
For a bat mitzvah party North Shore families host at a club or hotel, a beauty bar gives guests something to do between the service and the dance floor.
Sweet 16s
A Sweet 16 can be glam, yet still feel intimate. Browse our Sweet 16 party ideas for inspiration.
8th grade graduation
An 8th grade graduation party North Shore classmates share is a lovely way to mark the leap to high school.
Teen birthdays
A teen birthday party North Shore style can stay small, since a few friends are plenty. Invite a handful of friends, then pick two stations.
Sweet 13s
A Sweet 13 party North Shore girls enjoy often mixes giggles with a first taste of grown-up glam. See Sweet 13 party ideas.
Team celebrations
End-of-season gatherings for lacrosse, swim, and dance teams are also a natural fit. Teammates make scents together, then compare.
Where we host the best teen party on the North Shore
We come to you, so the setting is your choice. Also, we need about 12 x 6 feet and two 6-foot tables, and we bring tables for $30 each if needed.
Your home
Sunrooms, finished basements, and living rooms also work well. We bring linens, then pack out and clean up.
Clubhouses and banquet rooms
Often, families celebrate at a club. We come to clubhouses and banquet halls, and we add hosts so lines keep moving.
Hotel suites
A suite gives a Sweet 16 a getaway feel, because friends can get ready together. Friends can get ready together, then enjoy the stations.
Churches and community halls
So we confirm building rules ahead of time. That way setup is smooth before guests arrive.
How your North Shore party comes together
- Tell us the plan. First, share your date, guest count, and venue. We send an itemized proposal within 2 business days.
- Reserve the date. A 50% deposit holds your date. Then we choose stations together.
- Add custom touches. Pick decor, personalized signage, and optional custom bottle labels. Also, labels are printed in advance.
- We arrive early. Our team arrives 1 hour before guests, so everything is styled and ready.
- Enjoy the party. Hosts run every station while you celebrate. Afterward, we pack out and clean up.
Full ingredient and allergen disclosures are available before your party. Read more about allergens and safety.
North Shore teen party gallery
Here is a peek at the styled setups we bring to teen celebrations.
Give your teen a party worth the invitation
Book now, or call 815.418.6740. We will help you choose stations that fit the venue and the guest list.
Glitters & Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every bar we bring to your event.
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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.
Best teen party North Shore: your questions answered
Do you travel to Winnetka, Highland Park, and Lake Forest?
Yes. We serve Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, and Lake Forest. Also, we come to your home, club, or venue.
How much does a teen party cost?
First, teen parties start at $475. However, the final price depends on guest count, stations, and party length. You will receive an itemized proposal within 2 business days.
Can you work around a mitzvah schedule?
Yes. We plan our arrival around your timeline, and we adjust station timing for the service, meal, and dancing.
Is the perfume safe for sensitive skin?
Also, we provide full ingredient and allergen disclosures in advance. Our founder, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, makes the products.
How far ahead should we book?
Please book 3 to 6 months ahead, since weekends fill first, especially in spring.
How many guests can your hosts serve?
For larger parties we add hosts so lines keep moving. At a Lip Lab, 2 to 3 hosts serve about 100 guests over 3 hours.
Ready for the best teen party on the North Shore?
Book now, or call 815.418.6740. Then we will send your itemized proposal within 2 business days.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
With Grace,
Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director