A Dismal 'bridgerton'-themed Ball In Detroit Is Drawing Comparisons To The Woeful Willy Wonka Experience

Guests at a "Bridgerton"-themed ball in Detroit were left disappointed — and some wants refunds.Liam Daniel/NetflixGuests at a "Bridgerton"-themed ball in Detroit are asking for their money back after experiencing "complete chaos."Attendees told local media there was little entertainment or decor and some food was served raw.The event was compared by some posters to the now-infamous Willy Wonka experience earlier this year.Guests at a "Bridgerton"-themed ball in Detroit were left angry and upset after spending hundreds of dollars on tickets for the event, which they say failed to live up to promoters' promises.The ball, which took place at the Harmonie Club in downtown Detroit, was initially scheduled for August 25 but was postponed days before and moved to a new venue for September 22.Social media posts promoting the event invited guests to "immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Regency era" and "waltz the night away amidst stunning decor inspired by the hit series."Attendees would enjoy an "unforgettable evening of glamour and romance," an Instagram post from promoter Uncle & Me said.The reality of the event, however, was much less impressive, guests told local media, and posted on social media.Attendees told 7 News Detroit, an ABC affiliate, that the venue was sparsely decorated, undercooked food was served, and people without tickets got in."It was complete chaos," attendee Charming Amecia Fuller-Ragland told 7 News."They never even scanned our tickets.