The Masquerade theme party originated in 15th century Venice amongst the upper classes. A significant anti-Masquerade movement soon followed as it was thought it encouraged immorality.
These days the Masquerade 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 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 the excitement and you’d be amazed at what you can get away with when nobody knows who you are.
Masquerade Party Invitations
What else should you send your invites out on other than cut outs of masquerade masks. Simply look online, perhaps on google images for some pictures that you like, print them off and send your invites off on them. Remember to state that everyone is expected to dress up and keep their identity a secret.
In addition to your physical invitations, i strongly urge you to create a Facebook group too. You will be able to use this group to hype up your party and keep everyone informed of any changes to the original plan. In addition to this though, you’ll be able to upload and “tag” everybody in all your photos and videos from the night, creating an everlasting memory of the party.
Masquerade Party Costumes
The more flamboyant your costume the better and it’s 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. You can find loads of low cost Masquerade Party Costumes on Amazon! You should also watch the film Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise to get some cool masquerade party costume ideas for yourself.
Of course the most important part of your masquerade costume is your masquerade mask! Without one there is simply no point in showing up to the party. If you’ve ever been to Venice then you’ll know that there are dozens of shops on the island that are dedicated solely to making masquerade masks. Some of them cost thousands of dollars to buy. Of course you can get cheaper ones, it’s up to you. I suggest you supply links on your invitations to your guests about where they can buy online masquerade masks. This is so important, it can’t be stressed enough.
Masquerade Party Decorations
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.
The iconic colors of the masquerade ball are black and silver. I suggest you get lots of balloons in these colors. Perhaps you could create a ballooned archway for your guests to enter through right before they have their picture taken.
You should also look for wall bunting in these two colors. Remember that the masquerade party is all about the ambiance and it is your decorations that will help to create this feeling, so you really should invest your time here. One other thing you can do which is quite easily done and will make all the difference is lighting candles. Have lots of them and spread them around. You can dim the lights and it should create a magical feeling at your masquerade party.
Masquerade Party 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
Masquerade Party 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 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.
Masquerade Party Drink
Simply either champagne or wine. Use your best crystal! Remember that if you hire a waiter, he’ll come in handy for this too!
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. I’m sure you’ve noticed when watching images of Mardi Gras that many of the party goers are wearing Venetian masks. There are also many similarities when it comes to food too, so why not get a few ideas.
