masquerade wedding reception?

Question

so my wedding is a black tie victorian themed event. you know, pearls, red roses, bride white and champagne colors. I love the whole elegant, victorian vibe. Howver, I also love things that are fun, so I was thinking that for my reception, It could be themed as this black tie masquerade! masquerades are super fun and sexy, and romantic. My only concern is that it would be difficult to make the transition from victorian wedding to masquerade. I also don't want a costume/freaky mask masquerade, I want an old fashioned ball gowned elegant one. what do you think?

Answer 1

Some questions you have to ask yourself:



1. Are you going to pay for all the rentals and masks for people to wear? I know this is you and your fiance's day and all, but I would think that some guests might not be down to wear costumes/big ball gowns and wear masks all night. Instead, have them come in their formal clothes like normal, you and your fiance can do a change out into something else, if you wish, and have masks on the table as card holders or as part of the centerpiece.



It's not that it would difficult; people would get it, trust me. Masquerade is pretty obvious and no one will think it's something that doesn't go with your ceremony. You can make the transition.



Edit: If I were a guest at your Victorian wedding, I wouldn't think twice about your reception being masquerade. It was a very popular thing to have in those days, and Halloween/Fall, where it may have been the preferred setting for such a party, didn't even come into play, as these parties and balls were help year round for the wealthy and middle class, and yes, even the poor got down having their own good time. The Victorian era up until about the early 1920's is when excessive and formal masquerade balls were seen as passe and were pretty much done and over with.



One of the great things about masquerade is that it's pretty much the ONLY party/theme/dressy event that has stood the test of time and can still be seen from time to time. Sure, it has its novelty now, and they aren't taken as seriously as they were back then, but they are still alive and well with conventions, annual gatherings for a huge fan base, and still a go-to when you can't think of something to jazz up a run-of-the-mill Halloween party or wedding reception.



You are keeping with the tradition of masquerade, which was a simple elegant costume to perhaps slightly make a point of your overall idea of who/what you are supposed to represent, but it's all about the mask. Nowadays, they make both the dress AND mask the whole deal, when back in the old days of masquerade, it was the mask that was heavily detailed and supposed to be the pop and pride of the whole thing, not the dress.



IT WILL NOT CLASH AT ALL :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I think it sounds fun but you are going to have to remember that you will have a variety of different pepole at your wedding. You will have younger, older, onery, some set in their ways, some fun loving, some easy going and others just really picky and not wanting to go along with it. I think it's awesome as long as you realize that not everyone is going to actually wear a mask or not wear it the whole time. Usually, a masquerade is great for a group of singles who don't really know each other because it creates an air of mystery. At a wedding, you are usually sitting people with relatives and friends who they see all the time. Anyone you invite who is over 50 and set in their ways is probably not going to do this and you can't force people to participate if they think it's a silly game. I'm just saying - personally I love it - but you're going to have to be understanding and give people the choice if they are going to use a mask or not even if you put one on every table and want everyone to wear it. You can always have a dance where you ask only people wearing masks to dance. That way - you can have fun with the fun loving people and let the cronies rot in their seats for a favorite song or two! I'm just saying go for it - but don't become a bridezilla and try to demand everyone play along.

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masquerade wedding reception?

so my wedding is a black tie victorian themed event. you know, pearls, red roses, bride white and champagne colors. I love the whole elegant, victorian vibe. Howver, I also love things that are fun, so I was thinking that for my reception, It could be themed as this black tie masquerade!...

Answer 5

Save the theatrics and focus on having an elegant wedding. Have a masquerade Halloween party. The Victorian feeling will provide enough atmosphere that a masquerade might be pushing it into the realm of theater.



Good luck!

Answer 6

As awesome as that sounds, it's going to get pricey for the guests. Maybe even inconveniet for those who need to travel from distances and have to pack extra clothes, especially fancy fancy ones. Maybe incorporate the masquerade theme into the bridal shower. The receptions are always fun, with or without themes.

Answer 7

The transition will be easier if you keep it simple. What I mean is, to keep it from being a Mardi Gras festival feeling (costume/masks) have your tables dressed in elegant linens and have different types of masks as your centerpieces. You can add a small rose garland to accent the masks. You can also use beautiful ribbons. This will also save your budget.



Have you and the groom and the entire wedding party enter with masks that match each of their personality. Attach sticks to the masks instead of wearing them so that every ones hair and makeup is not ruined.

Answer 8

Although in theory it does sound lovely; however, how can you expect your female guests to pluck an old fashioned ball gown out of their closet? But, if you are talking about you and the brides maids, sure, it would be easy to pull off.

Answer 9

OMG that sounds so cool. I wish I could see that. You should go for it, its totally unique. You can pull off anything, it's your wedding. Good luck!

Answer 10

that sounds great.i don't think it will clash,i think it adds to the vibe.you can just provide some simple,elegant masks to wear.hope you have a great day,because honestly,it sounds fab :)

Answer 11

I love it and think that the transition would be easy. Dim lighting, candlelight on candleabras, you could order mask and pass them out at the door. It would be great!