Private Event Inquiries

Private Event Inquiries

Your next chapter deserves a better setting.

The Charmed Page offers private bookstore events and customized bookish pop-ups for celebrations in Lake Charles and the surrounding area.

Whether you want to celebrate among the shelves or bring a mini bookstore to another venue, we’d love to help create an experience that feels personal, memorable, and appropriately bookish.

Private Events We Can Host

  • Bridal showers

  • Baby showers

  • Birthday parties

  • Book clubs

  • Graduation parties

  • Girls’ nights

  • Private shopping events

  • Small team or community celebrations

  • Other bookish gatherings by request

Visit the individual event pages to learn more about available packages, activities, favors, registries, and pop-up options.

In-Store Events and Off-Site Pop-Ups

Private events may be held inside The Charmed Page or at another venue through one of our customized pop-up bookstore experiences.

Off-site pop-ups may include curated books and merchandise, personalized book recommendations, gift registries, Blind Date With a Book options, custom bookplates, favors, and gift baskets.

Pricing and Availability

Private events are quoted individually. Pricing depends on factors such as:

  • Date and time

  • Event length

  • Estimated guest count

  • In-store or off-site location

  • Whether the bookstore must close during regular hours

  • Setup and cleanup needs

  • Additional staffing

  • Travel

  • Custom favors, gifts, activities, or book orders

Submit an Inquiry

Submitting an inquiry does not reserve the date. A nonrefundable reservation retainer may be required once your event is approved.

Please email hello@charmedpagebooks.com with the subject line "Private Event Inquiry" and include:

  • Type of event

  • Preferred date and time

  • Estimated guest count

  • In-store event or off-site pop-up

  • General setup needs

  • Theme or special requests

  • Approximate budget

Once we receive your inquiry, we’ll review the details and contact you regarding availability, options, and pricing.

Let’s give your celebration the bookstore era it deserves.

FAQs

Can I visit the bookstore before booking?

Absolutely. We encourage hosts to visit the store so they can see the available space and decide whether it works for their guest count and preferred setup.

Can guests shop during the shower?

Yes. Private shopping can be incorporated into the event, and guests may purchase books and merchandise during the celebration.

Guest purchases are separate from the event fee unless specifically included in your package.

What is a Bride’s TBR Registry?

The bride creates a wishlist of books she would love to own. Guests can purchase books from the registry as shower gifts and add a personalized message using one of our bookplates.

It’s basically a wedding registry, but with fewer towels and significantly more fictional men.

Can guests bring books instead of cards?

Yes. A Books Instead of Cards station can be included so guests can give the bride a book with a personal message written inside or on a custom bookplate.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Food and nonalcoholic beverages may be permitted with prior approval. All refreshments must be kept away from bookstore merchandise and any restricted areas.

Can we decorate the bookstore?

Simple decorations may be allowed with prior approval. Decorations cannot damage the walls, shelves, furniture, books, or merchandise.

Glitter, confetti, open flames, and difficult-to-clean decorations are not permitted.

Are books, favors, and the bride’s gift basket included?

Books, favors, gift baskets, and personalized items are available as package additions unless otherwise stated in your quote.

Custom and bulk orders may require advance payment.

Can the Bridal Book Bar come to any venue?

The Bridal Book Bar may be available for venues in Lake Charles and surrounding areas. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.

The host or venue must provide enough space and appropriate tables for the pop-up display.

How much does a bridal shower cost?

Pricing depends on the date, time, event length, location, customization, staffing needs, and selected additions.

After reviewing your inquiry, we’ll provide a personalized quote.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend submitting your inquiry at least two months before your bridal shower, especially for Saturdays or events requiring custom favors, bookplates, gift baskets, or bulk book orders.

Earlier inquiries are always welcome and offer the best selection of available dates. Events requested with less notice may still be considered based on availability, but customization options may be limited.

Submitting an inquiry does not reserve your date. Your booking is confirmed once the required agreement and reservation retainer have been completed.