Our Story

In January 2023, as COVID restrictions were lifting and schools were getting back to normal, I had an idea. As the President of a Middle School PTO, I thought it would be fun to host a school dance. The principal was on board, even though turnout for past dances had been low.

But after three-plus years of virtual classes and canceled activities, I figured the students were overdue for some fun. We booked a DJ, rented a photo booth and brought in some pizza.

We expected 200 students, but over 400 showed up! 

As I watched the kids dancing, laughing and making videos, I thought to myself: this is exactly what’s been missing—a chance for tweens and teens to hang out, listen to music, and just have a good time. If they could have that much fun in a gym, why not create a more stylish, dedicated space for it?

That night sparked the idea for Chelsea Party Loft, “the school dance without the school.” Over the next two years, I searched for the perfect location to bring this vision to life. I found it in Chelsea Village Plaza, right across the hall from the Secretary of State’s office. But securing the location was only half the battle.

The other half was designing a seamless, convenient reservation experience. 

As a parent of a teenager, I’ve visited many local party venues (and even booked a few myself). After surveying over 25 local destinations, I found that most of their booking processes were time-consuming and frustrating. One venue required 20 minutes of entering personal information just to get a quote— and then they hit me with a surprise service charge!  

I knew there had to be a better way. So, I created a flat, transparent pricing structure. At Chelsea Party Loft, everything is included (except food—but we can add that too). The price covers tables, chairs, linens, water, lemonade, sound system, disco lights, a greenery wall, an audio guestbook and our brand-new 360 Video Booth (a $500 value on its own).

By bundling these amenities into one package, we offer the best value anywhere. And, our basic option includes up to 30 guests, so more people can celebrate for one flat fee.

When you book with us, you deal with a real person (me) who is passionate about helping you create a memorable event, not a corporate entity far away. We’re a local business committed to serving the community for years to come.

We offer tours every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by, take a look around and let us know how we can help you create an amazing celebration. If that time doesn’t work, we can schedule a private tour—just call us at (734) 562-2022 and we’ll work with your schedule.

Finally, we want to thank the local community, the City of Chelsea and the Chamber of Commerce for creating such a warm and welcoming environment. We look forward to serving families here for years to come.

Greg Gattuso
Founder and Owner, Chelsea Party Loft

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