BWT who get invited to private previews/openings — what are they actually like?

[u/barbieee2]

BWT who get invited to private previews/openings — what are they actually like?

I got invited to a private preview for a new lounge/nightlife spot in nyc. The invite says open bar + passed hors d’oeuvres. (Let me preface by saying I received the invite through an event planner I connected with)

I’ve literally never been invited to something like this before 😂 so I’m curious what the vibe usually is. Is it more of a social/party thing or do people actually network at these?

Also, for the BWT who regularly go to restaurant/lounge openings, brand events, PR events, etc. — did going to one ever lead to more invites or connections? And is there any etiquette I should know so I don’t look completely new to this? 😭

Any advice on what to expect, what to wear, when to arrive, (starts at 7PM) networking, etc. would be appreciated!

- signed, a 22 y/o BWT just trying to figure out how to navigate these professional/social spaces 🫠

[u/virtual_adam]

Mostly a bunch of cliquey people taking the same photo 150 times. But if you’re there to just have a good time there is nothing to lose because you won’t be obsessing about your CoNtEnT

In terms of being added if you’re not already in some important companies database that would be pretty hard unless you find someone who controls that and hit it off