How to Throw a Masquerade Party
Masquerade parties are fun occasions, which give you the opportunity to dress up in something completely different to what you would normally wear. Masquerade parties can range from formal and grand masquerade balls to small masquerade parties. Many people like the idea of wearing masquerade masks, and dressing up, but they aren’t sure how to host a masquerade party. Whether you want to host a masquerade party for Halloween or just for a birthday party, there are a few things you need to do.
The Occasion
The first step to throwing a great masquerade party is deciding what type of party you want to host. There are many different types of masquerade parties that you can host. You can host a full-on masquerade ball in a big formal venue or you could host a formal, but small masquerade party at home or in a small venue. Alternatively, you could host a casual party at home or you could even hold a dinner party with a masquerade theme. It is really up to you what type of party you host. Once you know what type of masquerade party you want to host, it becomes much easier to choose a venue and plan the rest of the party.
Choose an Appropriate Venue
Once you know what type of masquerade party you want to host, you can then decide on an appropriate venue to hold the event. If you are hosting a formal masquerade ball, then you will need to host the party at a ballroom or a dance hall. If you are hosting a formal masquerade party, you can either hold the party at home or at a formal venue. If it’s a casual party or a dinner party you can host this at your own home.
Decide on a Dress Code
The dress code you choose for your masquerade party will really depend on what type of masquerade party you decided to host. Obviously masquerade masks are an essential part of the dress code for any masquerade party. Also, formal wear is usually the dress code for masquerade parties. For women, vintage style, formal dresses or corsets and skirts are often worn. For men, three-piece suits are usually worn. If you are hosting a more casual masquerade party, then women may want to wear simple yet, formal dresses, rather than a full-on ball gown, and men may want to wear a two-piece suit, rather than a three-piece suit. Once you have a decided on a dress code, write this down so that you can put it on your invitations. This will provide the guests with an idea about what to wear.
Create a Guest List
Once you have decided on what type of masquerade party you want to host, chosen a venue and decided on a dress code, you then need to create a guest list. Consider the size of the venue you are hosting your party in, and then create a guest list.
Give People At Least A Month’s Notice for the Party
People like to attend masquerade parties, but many people have work and family commitments. This means that you need to tell them about the party in advance, so that they have enough time to fit the party into their schedule. Try to send out invitations at least a month before the party. You can then send them a reminder two weeks before the masquerade party.
