Masquerade Theme Party

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The Masquerade theme party originated in 15th century Venice amongst the upper classes. A significant anti-Masquerade movement soon followed as it was thought that it encouraged immorality. These days the Masquerade theme party is extremely popular all over the world and is simply an opportunity to dress up in elaborate costumes and hide your identity with the use of a Mask. For the Masquerade party theme to be pulled off with the best effect, your guests need to genuinely hide their true identities from each other. This of course is half of the excitement and you’d be amazed at what you can get away with when nobody knows who you are.

1. Costumes – In fact the more flamboyant your costume the better and it is a necessity in order to receive an invitation that your guests are willing to go to the trouble of either purchasing or making their own costume. You can have an award for the best or most flamboyant costume at your Masquerade theme party and you can also have a public unveiling of masks at midnight in order to see who you’ve been speaking to all night.

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2. Props – You can have a back drop at the entrance where your guests can have their photograph taken with their guest. I would consider hiring a professional photographer for this and your guests can have plenty of other photos taken of them throughout the night which the ladies will love. You could have a supply of your own masks for guests who have been unable to obtain them. Use plenty of candles and scatter them around the room.

3. Music – If your Masquerade theme party is being charged to the company then consider hiring out a string quartet for the perfect sophisticated accompaniment. If you’re on a budget you can simply play this Masquerade Party Music which i highly recommend.

4. Food – A Masquerade theme party is a grand occasion and the food should reflect that. Guests should be seated at a nicely decorated table with a shiny silver table cloth and seats should have place cards. Traditional Venetian food works best for the Masquerade party theme and should be garnished

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with edible gold leaf. If you’re on a budget, then finger foods will be sufficient but keep it elegant. Always serve the food on your finest china and if possible, hire a waiter.

5. Drink – Simply either champagne or wine. Use your best crystal!

To make sure you throw the best Masquerade theme party in town that your guests will remember forever, i recommend Theme Party Secrets to ensure your planning for your big event runs smoothly from start to finish. Also if you want more Masquerade party ideas, you should take a look at these Mardi Gras Party Ideas which have many similarities particularly when it comes to costumes.

6. Invitations – If you’re sending out invitations then you should definitely send them out on cut outs of masquerade masks! Also you should create a Facebook event page to invite everyone and keep them updated on any changes!