Detroit Bridgerton Themed Ball

[5] The itinerary for the "ball" included dance lessons, photo opportunities and a fashion show;[6] the event's website promised a prize of $2,000 for the "Diamond of the Season", the best dressed person,[7][1] in reference to an award in the series.

[4] Tickets ranged in cost from $150 to $1,000,[1][2] with some paying for a "Duke and Duchess" package which was to include a valet service, dinner, and music.

[3] Some attendees who had paid for the "Duke and Duchess" package had to pay for their own parking without a valet service as promised,[8] and there was nobody at the door of the venue to greet guests.

[6] At the event, the rooms were largely left empty and there were no period-accurate furnishings;[2] the remaining decor, which appeared to include floral arrangements from Party City,[9] was described as "extremely tacky".

She was told to "do character work" between her three-stage performances, during which she danced to two songs from Bridgerton played over the speakers as well as "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5 for her final set.

[7][6] However, she was dressed in a costume which attendees said looked like it had been "purchased at a dollar store", had a "fake stuffed dog" on her lap,[6] and spent her time handing out business cards and telling people to follow her on social media.

[6] Attendees largely ended up sitting on the floor and charging their phones,[9][2] and the promised $2,000 cash prize for the best dressed person was not handed out.

[8] On the afternoon of September 24, Uncle & Me released a statement to WXYZ-TV, writing that "We understand that not everyone had the experience they hoped for," that it "sincerely apologize[d]", and its "intention was to provide a magical evening, but we recognize that organizational challenges affected the enjoyment of some guests.

"[7] The New York Times compared it to Willy's Chocolate Experience, in that both were "a terrible event that was poorly planned, way too expensive and ultimately a big downer".