| Having a party for family and friends is always | | | | would be used at a ball. Mardi gras or Halloween |
| fun, but trying to think of a theme can be quite | | | | themed cards will work quite nicely. |
| difficult. One very popular type of celebrations is a | | | | There are many decorations that can fit into the |
| Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball. This | | | | affair. The important thing to remember is to |
| fabulous idea offers tons of options for | | | | keep everything in the same time period. |
| decorations and costumes. | | | | Combining eras will not be as effective in creating |
| This subject will be wonderful for sparking | | | | a mood. Dark drapery and long tapered candles |
| everyone's imaginations. The old world Venetian | | | | are all things that someone would expect to see. |
| costumes will give off an aura of both fantasy | | | | Be sure to have plenty of red silk roses and put |
| and history. The party is sure to be a big hit with | | | | up a few cobwebs. |
| all the guests and they will talk about the event | | | | Pick a costume that reflects the evening. Long |
| for years. | | | | Victorian ball gowns work quite nicely for the |
| Planning the Ball | | | | ladies. The men should dress as if they are going |
| Achieving the right effect for the evening is not | | | | to an old world event and everyone should have |
| that difficult. In fact, implementing the theme is | | | | some sort of mask covering their faces. Play |
| easy providing that carefully planning and | | | | classical music and remember to provide plenty of |
| organization are both used. There are tons of | | | | space for dancing. |
| things that can be done to create the perfect | | | | There is a lot of fun to be had with a phantom of |
| atmosphere. Take care to watch over the little | | | | the opera masquerade ball. The guests will have |
| details as those will be the things that make the | | | | fun dressing up according to the theme and |
| affair so realistic. | | | | everyone is likely to be intrigued by the entire |
| The first item that needs some attention is the | | | | evening. The affair will make memories that last |
| invitations. Find some that are phantom themed | | | | forever. |
| or choose one that has a feathered mask as | | | | |