Q. Is my date available?
A. We hope so! Call our Event Design Manager, Dee, at 891-0779 to check our availability. She can also answer many other questions as well as schedule a tour of the facility.

Q. Do we have to use your catering services?
A. Yes. The Millard Plaza Ballroom holds a Food and Beverage Permit from the State of Nebraska Health Department for on and off premise catering. Therefore, all food must be prepared on site by the staff of the Millard Plaza Ballroom.

Q. How do you charge for catering? By the plate?
A. We do not count plates but we do know how many plates are on the buffet. You will be asked to provide a guarantee count two weeks prior to your event and will be charged for that many people. We do prepare 3% over your count to allow for heartier appetites, those wanting seconds, or unexpected guests. However, if your actual count is noticeably larger than your guarantee count you will be charged for additional meals.

Q. Can we bring our own alcohol?
A. No. The Millard Plaza Ballroom holds a Liquor License through the Nebraska Liquor Commission. Therefore, it is our policy to not allow beverages that have not been purchased on site.

Q. Do we have to have a security guard present?
A. Yes…if alcohol is being served or the guest count is 75 or more persons. The security guard protects your interests as well as ours. The guard remains by the front entrance to keep a watchful eye on the gift table and parking lot. He will politely ask guests who are going outside to leave their drinks on a designated table near the entrance and makes sure no alcohol is unlawfully brought onto the premises.

Q. What hours are we allowed to use the facility?
A. The rental fee is for 6 hours - beginning from the time your guests are scheduled to arrive. All events must end by 1:00 a.m.

Q. What if there is "lag" time after my ceremony and before the reception starts. Can my out of town guests come early?
A. Yes, we will gladly welcome your out of town guests - as long as we are expecting them. We will work with you ahead of time to make those arrangements including any special treatment you would like them to receive (appetizers, beverage service, etc.). Additional room rental fees will apply. Another option would be to check into a Hospitality Suite at the hotel in which they are staying. Elderly guests or those with small children might be grateful for a reason to return to the hotel for a rest.

Q. Do you charge extra for bartending, cake cutting, setup or cleanup?
A. No, those are services that are covered in the service fee along with the event design and management, food prep, buffet service, banquet staff, etc.

Q. Can you recommend a nearby hotel for my out of town guests?
A. Yes. There are several hotels within a few short miles of the ballroom and can be found on our preferred vendors page.

Q. Do you have a dance floor?
A. Yes. There is an 1,100 sq. ft. dance floor conveniently situated in the center corner of the ballroom which makes it accessible and visible from all seating areas.

Q. Who does the catering?
A. We do. MPB has food service personnel that arrive early to prepare all food, fresh the day of your event!

Q. What management will be onsite during our event?
A. The Event Design Manager you worked with coordinate your event will most likely be on site for most of the evening. In her absence, the catering assistant will manage the event. The catering assistants are familiar with MPB management practices and ballroom regulations and would be fully capable of overseeing your event.

Q. Can you help me with any extra decorating/setup that I would like to do?
A. Yes. We have access to many sources for items such as ice sculptures, fresh flowers, centerpieces, champagne fountains, etc. and would be happy to coordinate those items.

Q. Do you have a list of preferred vendors?
A. Yes! Click here to view some of our preferred vendors.