Recently, it has become fashionable to hold themed weddings - in the style of a Hawaiian party, Russian folk, maritime, pirate, cowboy, gangster, etc. You can organize a wedding in the style of the newlyweds’ favorite movie, in retro style, or chocolate.

But the most spectacular event, perhaps, can be called the royal wedding - with the ceremonial coronation of the newlyweds in the “throne” room. At a royal wedding, a magnificent ball may take place, to which court ladies and gentlemen are invited, ancient dances to the accompaniment of a real orchestra, etc.

At such a celebration, the bride and groom will be able to feel like a real king and queen!

Royal wedding scenario

Preparations for such a celebration begin in advance. First of all, you need to decide in the style of what era the holiday will be held. You can be transported to France during the time of King Louis XIV, to India of the 17th century, which was ruled by the padishahs, or to another era.

Or you can arrange a holiday in a fairy-tale style, where the newlyweds will act as a prince and princess from a fairy tale. It’s up to you to choose and decide what to give preference to.

Then you need to make a list of guests to whom invitations will be sent. You can send them beautiful cards or scrolls with messages written in an ornate font with large capital letters and sealed with a wax seal.

The style of the wedding should be traced in all details, and the text of the invitation in this regard is no exception. In the invitations you need to indicate the location of the celebration, wishes for the dress code, describe some aspects of celebrating a wedding in royal style, for example, an upcoming photo shoot, if one is planned, etc.

Depending on the time of year, the wedding venue is chosen: in the summer you can rent tents, for example, Turkish ones in the style of the era of Sultan Suleiman, in the colder period - a restaurant hall decorated in a royal style.

Or you can rent an old mansion, country estate or castle, for example, in the Czech Republic or some other Western European country. We can say that in terms of the number of ancient castles, Europe cannot be compared with any other region. The surroundings - decorative candles, tableware, antique or antique-style furniture, etc. - must correspond to the chosen era.

The royal wedding scenario may include the newlyweds and guests traveling in horse-drawn carriages and decorated with silk ribbons and flowers. On the doors of the newlyweds' carriage, you can depict monograms of the initial letters of the names of the bride and groom.

The more horses in the harness, the more spectacular the event will be. However, you can also choose retro-style cars, decorated accordingly, for your trip.

And now the master of ceremonies announces the arrival of the main heroes of the occasion.

The host addresses the wedding guests:
– Welcome everyone to the fairy-tale kingdom!
We have a great reason to gather today:
The prince and princess have already said goodbye to childhood
And today we became one family,
And not an ordinary family, but a royal one,
And now we will greet them like royalty -
With applause, with gifts and glitter,
I ask you, guests, to stand nearby quickly!

At a royal-style wedding, the newlyweds are greeted by guests lined up like a living corridor, who shower the bride and groom with rose petals. This tradition expresses wishes for happiness, health, love and prosperity. The bride's long veil is carried by a small page, and the orchestra plays Mandelson's March.

The bride and groom, having said their vows of fidelity, exchange wedding rings.

Leading:
– Noble knights and beautiful ladies, you have witnessed the union of two loving hearts. And now we will perform another ritual...

- Newlyweds, put on your crowns, it suits you,
And we will call you the royal family!

The master of ceremonies brings out two crowns on pillows and places them on the heads of the newlyweds.

Leading:
- May their path be successful,
Love came to the two rightfully.
We admire the young
And we are happy from the bottom of our hearts for them,
And today – glory to them!
You couldn't find a more beautiful couple,
And this wedding is not fun!
We will congratulate them together
And celebrate the royal wedding.
Glory to the prince and princess!

Then, according to the royal-style wedding scenario, the host invites the newlyweds and guests to the festive table.
– We had a royal meeting.
Let the whole world envy you!
Let the royal evening come
Welcome!
We invite you to the royal feast!
On the throne of happiness are the young,
Tsarevich and princess - together!
Where are your loved ones and relatives?
It's time to take their place next to them!

The festive feast begins. The host makes toasts to the young people and their parents.

- Well, now everything is in place!
Tsarevich, hug the princess quickly!
Our first toast is to the bride and groom,
Our entire royal courtyard - pour a glass!
Let the glass be filled to the brim with champagne,
May everyone remember this day for a long time!
Let's raise our glasses! More wine!
We'll drink to the bottom for the newlyweds!

- The healthy cup has been filled for a long time,
And we drink wine for our parents.
We wish them all the best,
So that children can live only this way,
How they wished it!
Come on, guests, get up again!
And by royal decree
Let's drink a glass together right away.

Then the newlyweds are congratulated by relatives and friends and given gifts.

Leading:
– Dear guests, don’t yawn,
Celebrate the newlyweds loudly!
Union of two loving hearts
Today we celebrate by right!
From end of town to end
The good news is rushing -
Glory to our king and queen!

Games and competitions at the royal wedding

After this, at the royal-style wedding, performances by invited artists will begin, who will act out romantic scenes. You can organize interesting games and competitions for guests: sword competitions, competitions for the best performance of a serenade, etc.

Those wishing to take part in the royal hunt will be given snares - colored ribbons, with which they will need to catch fleet-footed fallow deer - girls. The luckiest hunters and the fastest-footed fallow deer will receive prizes.

Or you can ask riddles to your guests. Leading:
- Now everyone is happy to go to the club,
And in those days it was fashionable... (masquerade).

– For someone, a chair or a table is important,
And the king and queen need... (throne).

- In the past, both the young and the old -
Everyone wore ... (a wig) on ​​their head.

– Now the princes are driving cars,
And before, ... (horses) were held in high esteem.

- To confirm your right,
The king always had to put ... (seal).

Then the dance program will begin. Leading:
- Our beloved prince and princess!
No matter what trouble comes in life,
Always hold on to each other tighter,
Let the years not be an obstacle to you.
Love and spin in this dance forever!

The newlyweds will perform the first dance, then everyone will join them.

On the eve of the holiday, the bride and groom and their guests will need to take several dance lessons in order to perform a minuet, gavotte, country dance, mazurka, polka, etc. at a wedding held in the royal style.

Dances will be interspersed with performances by acrobats, magicians and other performers; Guests can also demonstrate their artistic performances.

And at the end of the holiday, according to the royal wedding scenario, volleys of colorful fireworks will be heard in the night sky in honor of the young couple.

Published by the author - - April 8, 2017

Every girl always dreams of feeling like a real princess. And even more so on your most important holiday – your birthday. So why not make your child's dream come true? Throwing a princess-themed birthday party would be a great idea, because it will appeal not only to children, but also to adults. Bright decorations, delicious food and fun entertainment will help create a fabulous mood.

And now in detail and point by point.

1. Invitations

Invitations set the tone for the entire celebration. First, let's decide what primary colors will be present at the holiday and will be a bright accent of the entire decor, including invitations to the holiday. There are no restrictions here - it all depends on personal preferences. But still, princesses are always associated with tenderness. Therefore, you should opt for light colors - soft pink, blue, turquoise, lilac. Depending on what color you choose as the main one, make invitations.

If there is no time or opportunity to deliver invitations personally to guests, then this can be done by e-mail. On the Internet you can find many ready-made templates in which you only need to enter the person’s name. You can also create your own invitations in Photoshop.

But still, in the time of princesses there was no Internet, and invitations to celebrations were presented in person. Moreover, guests will appreciate personal attention.

Download invitation templates and other useful designs.

Invitations in the form of scrolls with a wax seal or tied with a beautiful ribbon (in the color of the entire holiday) can be a good choice. Paper for such invitations can be purchased at any handmade or scrapbooking store. Or you can do it yourself, because you don’t need to make any special efforts.

How to make invitations in the form of ancient scrolls yourself?

Brew strong tea or instant coffee (at the rate of 1 tsp per glass of water) in a wide container. Take a sheet of A4 paper and put it down for a few seconds. Next, dry it on a radiator or simply lay it out on a flat surface. Done - you have already achieved the antiquity effect. Next, you can write the text by hand or print it on a printer. Just before printing, run the sheet through the printer without text. This way it will be smoother.

You can also make beautiful openwork invitations. Cutting lace yourself is quite difficult and takes a lot of time. But again, in handmade and scrapbooking stores there are special machines for this - cutting. Making such lace will cost a penny and will take no more than 10 minutes.

You should also pay special attention to the text. It is best to decorate it in accordance with a fairy tale style. For example, an invitation might contain text like this.

Your Highness Princess Anna!
We invite you to attend the gala ball in honor of the birthday of Her Highness, Princess Victoria. Unforgettable entertainment and a magical feast await you.
The celebration will take place in the palace, at st. Fabulous, 12/24
The feast will begin at 12.00.
We look forward to seeing you!

2. Venue and room design

A princess themed birthday party venue should be truly magical. Medieval-style cafes or those with a light and delicate interior, as well as establishments near the water, are perfect options.

But you can hold the celebration at home. After all, if you take care of the interior, the apartment can be turned into a real palace.

If you decide to make a holiday in the style of a princess, then you need to carefully approach the decor of the room and try to turn it into a princess castle as much as possible.

You can find ready-made decorations in craft stores or online. But it’s much more interesting to make them yourself. Especially if you involve a child in this. You can cut a lock from technical boxes. Draw windows, turrets with a spire and cut them out. And then decorate everything beautifully.

Use balloons - the more, the better.

You can make paper pompoms or large numbers with the age of the birthday person.

You can also make paper garlands, for example, from hearts, and hang them throughout the room. Or use serpentine.

Place soft toys in free places.

But don't overdo it. Try to stick to a single color scheme. Too many details is not always good. Especially if the room is not large.

Create a separate photo zone so that guests can take funny pictures as a souvenir. To do this, install a small wall. You can make it from old cardboard boxes. And decorate it to your liking. A good option is to order a banner or self-adhesive film from the printing industry. A castle, a carriage, or a magical forest would be perfect.

3. Dress code: costumes and looks

Guests must be notified in advance that the party will be a costume party. They need time to think through and implement their image in accordance with the fairy tale theme. But girls love to dress up! So the opportunity to become a princess will be good news for them. And the boys will be able to feel like real princes.

A good option would be a Disney princess themed party, where the roles are pre-assigned. Famous fairy-tale princesses: Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel. If there is a guy at the birthday party, he can impersonate Prince Eric from the cartoon "The Little Mermaid".

Stock up on accessories for guests in case someone is “out of the loop.” These can be homemade crowns or bright bracelets on your wrist. For girls, you can make skirts from tulle. The material is inexpensive and the process is not at all labor-intensive. Here's a way to make a tulle skirt yourself.
The crown is easy to create using this sketch.

If you have time and desire, make a crown from different materials (felt, plastic bottle, foil, stretch lace) with your own hands.

Don't forget about the magic wand. You can buy it, or you can make it yourself. Glue a fabric star onto a barbecue skewer (you can use felt, satin or other material in bright colors) and lots of glitter, ribbons and feathers!

4. Themed treats

You also need to take care of decorating the table. Light tablecloths will harmoniously combine with bright napkins and dishes.

Treats should be light. This is important so that children are full, but do not feel heaviness in their stomachs and can have fun. Try to give preference to low-fat dishes with vegetables, snacks and fruits.

Don't forget about appearance. Try to create intrigue. Princesses and princes are exquisite people and serve them an appropriate menu. Thus, an ordinary vegetable salad can turn into a “Fairytale Lady” salad, and a canapé with salmon into an “Overseas dish for the heirs of the throne.”

Of course, the main place in the banquet is occupied by the sweet table. This could be a large cake in the shape of a castle. But increasingly, preference is given not to one cake, but to individual pastries - cupcakes.

A candy bar could be a great option. Usually there is a separate small table. It is also decorated according to the fairy tale theme of the birthday party. And various sweet dishes are displayed on it - cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, sweets, custard pies, French macarons, fruits. Very often, a candy bar is decorated in one color - this applies to both the tablecloth and decor, and the treats themselves.

5. Scenario for a children's party in the princess style

At a themed birthday party, you should give preference to cheerful and unobtrusive melodies. Soundtracks for Disney cartoons and cartoons about princesses are perfect. After all, children probably know them and will happily dance and sing along.

Particular attention should be paid to entertainment. Don't settle for banal games. Consider competitions based on the nature of the guests. Also, all fun should relate to the theme of the holiday.

It is best to end the celebration with fireworks, even inexpensive ones. After all, every fairy tale ends this way. And the children will be delighted, because everyone associates fireworks with real magic.

We bring to your attention a universal holiday scenario in a fairy tale style. You can remove, add or change something to your taste. The main thing is that everything corresponds to the general concept and does not disturb the harmony of the atmosphere.

The hosts of the celebration will be the parents of the birthday girl.

Characters:

Queen - mother

The king is dad

Princess Anna from the cartoon "Frozen" (daughter).

Meeting with guests

Guests should be greeted with phrases in the style of a celebration.

For example:

“The royal family from the Southern Kingdom has come to us,”

“Princess Victoria graced our celebration with her presence.”

You can also turn on the sound of applause or fanfare on your mobile phone, tablet or portable speaker. Such a bright greeting will be remembered by guests for a long time and will immediately set a favorable tone for the entire holiday.

Be sure to note the beauty of the outfits of the guests who came - they carefully prepared! And for those who came without a costume, hand out previously prepared attributes and decorations.

When all the guests have arrived, begin the program with a greeting.

King : Dear guests! We are glad to welcome you all to our castle!

Queen : Our celebration today is dedicated to the birthday of our daughter, Princess Anne.

King : There are certain rules in our castle.

Queen : You can’t be sad and bored.

King : but you can have fun from the heart!

King and Queen together (to the sound of fanfare): Welcome! Our holiday begins!

King : I am the King of this beautiful castle, my name is Victor, and this is the keeper of our palace - Queen Anastasia, and our beloved daughter is called Princess Anna.

Princess Anne : I am a real princess
It was like I walked out of a book.
All the girls and all the boys
They know for sure: in fairy tales about princesses
Many wonderful miracles.

(The child was also given a poem to make him feel involved)

Queen : You already know our name. Now let's get to know each other better.

All guests introduce themselves in turn. It is not necessary to give your real name if the guest is imitating a particular hero. Each guest is greeted with applause.

Queen : And now I ask everyone to come to the table! A festive feast awaits you!

After the guests have eaten, you can arrange entertainment for the children. As prizes, you can use various sweets or small trinkets such as hair ties and bracelets, soft toys and books.

Queen : So I see you are ready to have some fun! Really, right? I can not hear! Come on, repeat it louder!

To start, we'll have a quiz. We show you a photo of a princess, and you must guess the name of the fairy tale or cartoon. And if you know the names of the heroes, you can name them!(photos can be shown on a computer, but it is better to use printed drawings - the King shows the photo). The one who guesses the most will receive a prize for a real princess.

1. Ariel from the movie "The Little Mermaid"
2. Cinderella
3. Belle from Beauty and the Beast
4. Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
5. Jasmine from Aladdin
6. Snow White

Queen : Well, everyone knows these heroines! Can you guess the names of these princesses?

1. Merida "Brave"
2. Rapunzel "Tangled"
3. Pocahontas
4. Tiana "The Princess and the Frog"
5. Mulan

The person who guesses the most names is awarded a prize.

King : Don't be upset if you don't get the first prize. After all, many more competitions await you today, and everyone can become a winner!

Queen : Every princess should have her own prince. So let's find real couples!

Each participant is given 6 small cards, of which 3 will have the names of princesses, and another 3 will have the names of princes. The first person to make all the pairs correctly wins.

The names are:

Ariel + Eric

Belle + Adam

Jasmine + Aladdin

King : Now let's play game "Spoiled Messenger". We will take turns whispering a word into the ear of another private participant, and the one who hears it incorrectly will become the very last in line. If you haven’t heard, they won’t repeat it to you. Pass on to another private owner the word you heard.

Game "Broken Phone" with words that relate to the theme of the princess party. For example, a castle, a candelabra, a ball, etc.

Queen : Now let's make up our own fairy tale! I'm sure it will be interesting and funny.

Competition “Come up with a fairy tale”. One leader (King or Queen) is selected, and all participants are divided into two teams. Each team sits in a circle. The presenter first says two words, unrelated to each other in meaning, to the first player of one team, and then two other words to the first player of the other team. A person must fit these two words into one sentence. For example, “hair” and “fork”. (Princess Rapunzel had very long hair, which she sometimes combed with a fork instead of a comb). Next, the presenter calls one different word, not related to the previous ones, to the next participant. For example, "pen". (And when there was no fork, Rapunzel had to use a pen). And so on in a circle until the last participant. The presenter writes down each person’s sentences, and when the teams complete the competition, the presenter connects two fairy tales and reads them out. It usually turns out very funny. But it’s better to prepare words for the competition in advance.

King : All princesses love to sing. And you probably know melodies from cartoons about princesses. Let's try to guess them!

Competition "Guess the melody". Take turns playing famous songs from cartoons about princesses. You can also take Russian versions of the songs - it will be easier to recognize. The one who guesses the most songs is awarded a prize.

1. Once Upon A Dream (Sleeping Beauty)
2. Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid)
3. Beauty and the Beast
4. A Whole New World (Aladdin)
5. When Will My Life Begin (Rapunzel)
6. Touch the Sky (Brave)
7. Let it Go (Frozen)

Queen : What great fellows you all are! Real princesses!

King : Now let's congratulate the princess! After all, on this special day she will be happy to hear good wishes addressed to her. You just have to congratulate her like a real princess.

Hosts can help guests. For example, the little mermaid Ariel may wish for an always warm sea and favorable currents.

Queen : I see that you are already a little tired and hungry. And future queens should always be well-fed. So let's get back to the table. And later an unusual surprise will await you!

Feast.

King : Our dear princesses. An exciting journey awaits you. You will have to complete a real quest. And if all the tests are completed successfully, there will be a prize waiting for you at the end!

6. Quest game “Are you a real princess?”

Game scenario:

• Letter from a fairy
• How to get to the ball
• Reception at the court lady
• Find the shoe
• Are you a good dancer?
• Princesses can cook
• Awards

Required attributes:

• Peas and beans (or two other cereals) (100 grams each) and 3 different bowls.
• Shoes that will fit the birthday girl well, and several other pairs of other shoes, sneakers, for example.
• Dance music for princesses (court waltz, for example).
• Strawberries, raspberries, any cream (for example, butter), chocolate chips, brewed tea.
• Spoons, cups, plates, napkins.
• Decorated invitations to the ball.
• Certificates for princesses are a beautiful document that confirms that all participants are real princesses. 39,40,41

1. Letter from a fairy

The Queen reads out a letter written in advance on a scroll of paper (as in the invitation version).

My dear girls! I'm not sure this letter will reach you, but if you're lucky, you'll read it. I want to tell you a mysterious story about lost princesses.

A long time ago, when kings and queens still ruled these lands, and my great-grandmother was young, an amazing story happened to her. She went to a dance ball in the royal palace and met a handsome prince there. They fell in love, got married, and had five children. But when the eldest daughter was only 8 years old, a terrible war befell the kingdom. The children were taken from their parents, and they did not manage to become princesses. They were all adopted by kind people who lived in different parts of the country. If this story is true, then you are all real princesses. And to find out, you must complete several tasks.

Queen : First you need to get a pass to the ball. Remember the story of Cinderella? She needed to separate the peas from the lentils, and only by doing this could she get to the ball. So let's all try to do this together!

Place a small amount of peas and lentils in one bowl. Participants must separate these cereals into separate bowls as soon as possible.

King: So, you completed the first task with a bang. The pass to the ball is yours!

1. Reception at the court lady

Queen : But before you get there, you have to prove yourself worthy. The lady of the court wishes to test your good manners.

Exercise. You can record the questions on video in advance or ask one of the adult guests to read the questions:

• Even a tree stump will smile if we say... (Good afternoon!)
• Did your neighbor sneeze? It won’t be difficult to wish him... (Be healthy!)
• You are supposed to behave nicely when visiting, so you need to say... (Thank you!)
• When asked, it is not without reason that they say... (please!)
• In case you accidentally cause harm, a word will help... (Sorry!)

King : You really do have good manners. Well, now it's time for the ball!

1. Find the shoe

Queen : but where will you go, Princess Anna, without shoes? Pick yourself a pair. King, bring a box of shoes and help your daughter.

The king brings a box with different shoes, and starts trying on shoes that are not suitable for the ball: sneakers, boots, and at the end he takes out beautiful shoes.

Queen : So, it seems like you are all ready now.

1. Are you a good dancer?

King : What about dancing? Princesses must be able to dance beautifully!

Queen : But it’s true! Let's check how you dance.

Assignment: the music turns on and everyone dances.

1. Princesses can cook

Queen : oh, you dance wonderfully! But there's something else. A true princess is obliged to please her chosen one with delicious dishes. Can you cook?

Task: prepare a small table. To complete the task, participants must:

- cover the table with a tablecloth;

- place plates in which to put cream and fruit, then decorate the dish with chocolate chips;

- put glasses and pour juice into them;

- arrange the napkins beautifully.

When all tests are successfully completed, the competition is over.

1. Awards

Queen : You really are real princesses! After all, all tests passed perfectly! Now you can go to the ball, where you will be awarded certificates.

The king presents each participant with a princess certificate to the accompaniment of solemn music.

Queen : You worked hard today, so you deserve a sweet reward!

The cake is ceremoniously served. After which everyone eats and dances. A festive fireworks display will effectively end the evening.

December 3, 2015

What exactly do you associate with a masquerade ball? With something mysterious and romantic or mysterious and ancient?

Unsolved mysteries of masks and silhouettes in the twilight, stunning images and songs that penetrate straight to the heart - all this is a masquerade ball for adults! Only here can every guest feel like an aristocrat of the Middle Ages, feel the full depth of colorful colors and costumes in the MardiGras style, an exquisite carnival in Venice, a noble ball in the palace of Louis XIV or a Victorian operetta.

All these ideas can be brought to life at a birthday party, corporate event, prom, New Year, Halloween, wedding or just a meeting of good old friends. A masquerade ball is a holiday where old traditions and modernity harmoniously combine.

The essence of a masquerade ball

Masquerades originate from ancient Greece, where noisy holidays were held with dressing up and processions in masks accompanied by music, singing and fiery dancing in honor of the god Dionysus. In medieval Europe, masquerades became very popular in aristocratic circles starting from the 14th century. By changing into a different costume or putting on a mask, a person went beyond the norm and was transported into a world of prohibitions, harmony, and otherworldly power. Feeling like someone else, at least for one evening, people took a break from the daily hustle and bustle and were distracted from the harsh reality of the world. Soon the mask began to symbolize equality between different segments of the population; it did not divide people by their religion or status.

The masquerade was an ideal event for weaving intrigues, gossip, unbridled fun, and, of course, forbidden love. Everyone who was wearing a mask could pretend to be a different person for the evening, show a different side of themselves, which had a positive effect on the fight against their own complexes. The true “I” of each person was lost at the ball, in the twilight of the masquerade a new personality was born, with its own mystical story...

What kind of story you write depends on how the party is organized correctly.

Defining the topic

A masquerade ball can have different themes, and depends on the preferences and imagination of the organizers, as well as the general vision of the holiday. Let's consider the most striking topics for the event:

• MardiGras is a holiday for lovers of rich colors, unusual images and unbridled fun.
• The Phantom of the Opera is a Victorian party set to classical music.
• An aristocratic party in the spirit of 18th-century France - a celebration of luxury, pompous outfits, expensive jewelry and gourmet food.
• Old Hollywood is an event dedicated to glamor and high life, all guests of the event coquettishly hide their faces behind exquisite masks.
• Movie-cartoon masquerade is a celebration of the heroes of your favorite cartoons and movies, suitable for both children's and adult parties.

Important factors when determining the theme of the party are the allocated budget and the location of the holiday. Some masquerade balls are relatively budget-friendly, such as the Old Hollywood themed party, while MardiGras requires you to shell out quite a bit for the ballroom and costumes.

Invitations to a masquerade ball

After determining the theme of the masquerade, you need to organize invitations for guests. The main symbol of such celebrations is a mask, so it is not surprising that invitations are most often made in its style. The front side can be decorated like a Venetian boudoir, that is, covered with elegant fabric, painted with gold paints and sparkles.

You can make simpler options, for example, cut out a mask from cardboard, paint it with glitter glue, paints, markers or confetti.

The text of the invitation may be different, but it is important to indicate the date, location of the event, theme, and dress code. Each guest can come up with a name for themselves in accordance with the theme of the holiday. For example, if the party is in the style of the French aristocracy of the 18th century, then the guests can become Josephines, Constances, Jacques, Louis, etc. This will be interesting and at the same time piquant.

Masquerade outfits

Attire is very important for a theme party, and it is bad if some guests ignore the line warning about the theme of the evening. To avoid embarrassment, you need to introduce several rules:

• Invitations are given to guests of the event at least 2 weeks before the masquerade.
• The dress code is required to be discussed with each guest.
• You need to have a few extra masks for those who still do not properly prepare for the holiday.

A costume for a masquerade ball should be thought out to the smallest detail and extremely luxurious, with notes of sexuality and humor. He must show all the mystery of the image.

There are many places in cities where costumes, wigs and necessary accessories are rented; you just need to provide the phone number to the guests. The suit can also be made to order or by hand if you have the skills of a seamstress.

For the holiday, girls can dress up as a queen, lady, movie diva of the 20s, or Princess Elsa from the cartoon “Frozen.” For men, suits in the style of a count, baron, Zorro, or even the image of Marlon Brando are perfect - a black tailcoat with a bow tie will always be in place.

Party masks

Separately, it is worth mentioning the masquerade mask as a symbol of this holiday. Even an ordinary tailcoat or little black dress together with an elegant mask will look harmonious at the ball. The ideal plaster mask can be easily prepared at home. You will need some equipment and the skills of a decorative artist. For preparation you need:

• 20 strips of medical plaster based on gauze, measuring 2.5 cm by 4 cm.
• Cream.

The face is smeared with cream, and plaster strips soaked in water are applied to it. After drying on the face, the impression is taken and given the desired shape using a sharp knife. Then everything depends solely on will and imagination. The mask can be painted, decorated in different styles, decorated with different materials, stones, threads, sequins, etc.

It is much easier to make a fabric goggle mask at home. Pearls, guipure, sequins are a small part of what can bring notes of mystery and perfection to the look of a woman in a mask.

The most affordable accessory for a party will be a blindfold mask. Its presence will make a woman’s look full of charisma, expression and mystery.

Room decoration

The atmosphere at a holiday of this type simply must be mysterious and unusual for all guests, otherwise the whole meaning will be lost.

If you are planning a large party, you can order the services of special agencies for the design of banquet halls. If the masquerade will take place in an apartment or private house, then the organizers themselves should take care of decorating the rooms.

The main decorative elements for a festive room will be beads, feathers, candles, and mirrors. Well, masks, they should be everywhere. On the walls you can hang thematic posters depicting Venice, French balls of the 18th century, paintings by famous artists of that time, tapestries and candelabra.

An interesting and practical idea would be to decorate the room in one color scheme. This will significantly reduce the problems of choosing matching colors and save money.

The walls of the room can be draped with burgundy, green and blue fabrics. Garlands will perfectly complement the decor of the room; these can be pendants made of flowers and butterflies.

If the party is planned in a fun and modern movie-cartoon style, then you can decorate the walls with posters of your favorite cartoon and movie characters, install several funny tantamares (decorations with holes for faces for photography), and scatter confetti and streamers around the rooms. Gold, silver, yellow, red, blue balloons and electric garlands are also used as decorations for masquerade balls.

Musical arrangement

If the party is organized in the style of a masquerade ball from the Middle Ages, then the best music will be classics: Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and other masterpieces. Eternal music, like no other, will fill the evening with a pleasant atmosphere, encourage the guests' imagination, and invite them to talk about important topics or just have a good time with friends.

If the party is organized in a movie-cartoon style, then the musical accompaniment can be modern hits, songs that remind friends of a fun time in their youth, or any other fun music.

Entertainment at the ball

Undoubtedly, the main type of entertainment at the ball is dancing: classical, Latin or modern.

At the masquerade ball of the times of Louis XIV, dance cards were in circulation; each lady was awarded a certain gentleman with whom she was obliged to dance the entire evening. A similar practice can be offered to single guests at your masquerade. The ladies themselves will draw a card with the gentleman's name, and maybe by the end of the evening several more strong couples will be organized among your friends.

At such a themed holiday, you can conduct the following entertainment.

"Theater"

The guests are divided into two groups. One draws up an interesting and fun scenario, and the other implements it on an improvised stage under the clear guidance of the “director” from the first group. The team's script could be a parody of everyone's favorite movie, theatrical performance, or fairy tale.

"Competition for the best image"

A traditional competition at almost all events. It is important that participants carefully prepare for it and think through their image to the smallest detail. The participant who receives the most applause for their costume wins.

"Queen of the Masquerade Ball"

Girls are simply in awe of various beauty contests. The most beautiful, mysterious, sophisticated, sexy and at the same time interesting lady becomes the queen of the masquerade ball. The winner will wear the crown all evening and be surrounded by all sorts of honors.

"Auction"

Holding an auction is an aristocratic occupation. As lots you can use an unusual handmade mask, a bottle of rare wine, a shoe from the queen of the evening, etc. An important feature of this game is the sense of humor of the presenter, who is able to conduct an auction in a positive and cheerful atmosphere.

At the very beginning, a minimum bid per lot is set; it can be a coin of a designated denomination or a small bill.

"Themed photo shoot"

Who wouldn’t want to get a photo as a souvenir, and in such a chic look? Therefore, an interesting and positive photo session of holiday guests will give everyone present a great mood.

"Dress-Up Competition"

In the company of your best friends, you can be a little frivolous and, for example, dress up in a costume of the opposite sex. Ladies will become gentlemen and vice versa. After a fun dressing up and applying make-up on the newly minted “young ladies”, you can hold a competition where participants will compete for the title “Mrs Gentleman” and “Mr Lady”.

"Roomy petticoat"

Such a competition is only suitable for a party in the style of Europe of the 18th century, since it requires ladies in dresses with full skirts. The essence of the competition: two girls in dresses and a team of guys choose, the more gentlemen each can fit under their skirt, the team wins. You need to hide completely under a fluffy dress, no peeking arms or legs. Fun is guaranteed for all guests of the holiday.

Another version of this competition: one of the girls has a gentleman hiding under her skirt. Guests must guess which of them is hiding the lucky one.

Gifts and prizes

Beautiful masks, hair accessories, pendants with keys, butterflies under an elegant tailcoat, or comic prizes can be used as gifts and prizes at a masquerade ball. For example, a bandage on a leg, a mustache on a stick, a mask with a nose or a funny shape.

Treats and table setting

The idea of ​​a classic masquerade ball does not provide for a standard feast. Guests of the party are treated to a buffet. Ideally, hire waiters, but if this is not possible, then you can simply organize the delivery of snacks and drinks yourself.

The evening's treats may include beef medallions, mussel or shrimp salad, rosemary chicken, French bread, sesame buns, etc. Cognac, red or white dry wines, and champagne are perfect drinks.

Dessert can consist of “mask” cookies, strawberries, grapes, cakes decorated with lace chocolate patterns, and, of course, a cake decorated according to the theme of the holiday.
The masquerade ball is a fun and original event, the relevance of which has not been lost for centuries. Each guest of the evening can feel like an aristocrat of the 19th century, an actor from the era of the 20s, or partners Bonnie and Clyde, by trying on the appropriate image. The main thing is that it is fun, interesting and unusual.

A masquerade is a place where time periods intersect, the past becomes the present so that a beautiful and bright future can take place.

		Degree of preparation difficulty high
		Decor candles, garlands, velvet, masks, flower arrangements
		Flowers white and dark red roses, purple tulips, green and white buldenezh
		Music Bach, Corelli, Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Fuchs, Purcell
		Colors Purple, green, gold, silver, black, red, white, burgundy, purple
		Treats Beef tenderloin medallions, seafood salad, rosemary chicken, French bread, pastries, cookies, cake, fruit, champagne
		Themed entertainment Dancing, auction, walk, theater game, dance cards, voting for the best costume, photo shoot

Theme party idea ball - masquerade

Idea masquerade ball made the heart beat faster and blood flow in the veins since the 16th century. Some smart (or too much in love) Frenchman came up with the idea of ​​wearing a mask to the royal ball. A little later, the mask became a symbol of equality between rich and poor, smart and stupid, men and women. Only motley birds without gender, age, or even, sometimes, voice took part. It was an ideal environment for treacherous intrigue, gossip, and, of course, forbidden love. And yet, the man in the mask could allow himself to be different. For some, the mask helped them overcome their complexes, while for others, on the contrary, it allowed them to carefully hide their depraved essence. The true “I” remained somewhere there, in the light of midday. In the twilight of the masquerade ballroom, a new man was born, who wrote his own, mysterious story. So what will be the mysterious story of your holiday? Let's start planning the party!

PREPARATION FOR THE PARTY BALL - MASQUERADE

1. Choosing a masquerade theme

The choice of topic depends on several factors. First of all, your general vision of the holiday and preferences. Here are some tried and tested suggestions:

Mardi Gras

(thematic for admirers of bright colors and colors, feathers, wild fun and dancing)

Phantom of the Opera

(a more subdued celebration in the spirit of Victorian grandeur, with classical music and drama to match the theme)

Aristocratic ball of the 18th century

(a luxurious event, the main emphasis of which is the pomp of outfits, a lot of precious jewelry, delicious food)

Old Hollywood

(the world of glamor of a socialite, whose representatives coquettishly cover their eyes with an exquisite mask)

In addition, the choice of theme may be influenced by the location of the holiday (for a Victorian ball you need to rent a large dance hall, and for Old Hollywood, a modest living room of your home will suffice). And, of course, the budget. If, for example, “Hollywood” and “The Phantom of the Opera” are low-budget events, then for “Mardi Gras” and “Aristocratic Ball” you will have to fork out a lot.

2. Invitations to the ball - masquerade

Once we have decided on the theme, we begin to invite guests. The dominant symbol for any holiday theme in the spirit is, of course,.

The front side of this stylish invitation card uses the idea of ​​Venetian boudoirs. The walls are painted with gold, flowers flickering in the light of candelabra, expensive, sophisticated fabrics...

This option is simpler and more economical. We cut out the base mask from thick paper (cardboard) and decorate it using available materials. Instead of serpentine (or together with it), you can use aerosol silver glitter based on glue or metallized large “peas” of confetti.
The text of the invitation is formulated arbitrarily. It is important to indicate the date, time, theme of the holiday, location, dress code, and timing of RSVP information.

3. Outfits for a masquerade ball

There's nothing worse than a themed party with guests who ignored the dress code line. Masquerade without costumes, it is initially doomed to failure. Three simple rules will help you avoid awkwardness, embarrassment and spoiled mood:

I. Invitation cards must be given to all guests at least two weeks before the event;

II. Raise the issue of the dress code clearly, loudly and categorically.

Try to explain to your guests that their fabulous costumes will bring the theme of the party to life, that during the Renaissance, masquerades were held only for a select few, the elite of society, and finally, announce a competition for the best carnival costume (with a subsequent reward for the winner).

III. Prepare spare masks for those guests who suffer from “hearing defects” or are too pragmatic in nature to feel the whole deep philosophy of the future holiday.

A spare one, along with strict instructions: men in tails, women in evening dresses, is quite capable of saving a masquerade ball that may be on the verge of failure.

And if guests add a little zest to the outfit - shoes in the style of the bright birds of Rio - it will turn out wonderful fancy toilet.

Suit for masquerade ball It can be either a carefully thought out pompous outfit or some humorous image with erotic overtones.

Men, depending on the theme of the holiday, can come either in a formal tailcoat with a bow tie, or in the costume of a cheeky pirate in a cocked hat, or Zorro.

4. Masks for a party ball - masquerade

An excellent solution for an expensive ball in the spirit of the Middle Ages would be this one based on plaster.

You can make it at home using a few available tools and artistic talent. For one masks You will need: 20 strips of medical plaster on a gauze base (2.5 cm wide and 4 cm long), fatty cream, water. Lubricate your face with cream (to avoid irritation and allergic reactions), apply plaster strips soaked in water. Let the plaster dry on your face. Use a sharp knife to shape the finished print into the desired shape. And then - give free rein to your creativity and imagination.

A simpler option is mask-glasses from fabric. Guipure, pearls, rhinestones, leather - these are just a small part of the tools that can make a woman’s look from under a mask mysterious, enigmatic, perfect.

And the most basic option masks- guipure blindfold. Mystery, expression, charisma - these are just a few words from the galaxy of those that you will hear thanks to the mask addressed to you at the party.

5. Decor for a masquerade ball

An ideal place for masquerade ball will become a Renaissance dance hall. Tapestries, paintings, candelabra with candles, bulky carved furniture... Unfortunately, there are no more than a dozen of these left in the world, and even those are museums. What to do? Take your (or rented) home back in time several centuries!

Drapery . Buy several pieces of velvet to drape the “ballroom” walls. Burgundy, dark green and dark blue fabrics are perfect.

Candles . Masquerade ball requires creating a romantic, mysterious atmosphere. Turn off the central bright lighting for the evening, use side lights and beautifully decorated candles.

Masks . Masquerade masks(with feathers, rhinestones, ribbons) will be an excellent decoration for walls, tables, and the entrance doors of your home.

Glasses. Wine, champagne and other drinks should also be decorated in the spirit of the holiday.

Menu. If you are planning a self-service buffet, then you will not need this attribute. And if your masquerade ball According to the script, it should slowly turn into a dinner party - prepare such a menu for each guest. The impression of your holiday will increase several times.

Fairy lights. Unusual pendants made of flowers or butterflies will add charm, unusualness, and mystery to your evening.

Other for masquerade . Silver, gold, purple, green balloons, streamers and electric garlands can also be used as decor for a masquerade ball (especially if the theme is Mardi Gras). For a bright holiday, live greenery as decoration and multi-colored ribbons are suitable.

6. Music for an adult party - masquerade ball

Participants masquerade ball During the Renaissance, they listened to the elite music of that time: Bach, Corelli, Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Fuchs, Purcell. Records and CDs of classical music can be found on sale. Timeless melodies will set the tone for your evening, encouraging guests to get into character, chat about timeless topics and just have a good time.

PROGRESS OF THE PARTY BALL - MASQUERADE (SCENARIO)

1. Fun at a masquerade

Of course, the main activity of masquerade ball are dancing. Classic (if you are at a French or Italian court), fiery Latin (if you are at a vibrant carnival). It would be nice if one of the guests gave the birthday boy an unusual gift - invited a ballroom dancing instructor for a festive master class.

You can also play with the idea of ​​dance cards at your party. Remember, at the court of Louis 14, the lady danced the following dance with the gentleman whose name was on her card. You can also experiment with the dance card, and enter not the real names of your guests, but the names of the characters in which they reincarnated.

Game "Theater" Intellectual, creative and at the same time a fun activity. Guests are divided into two teams. One team writes a short script, the other follows the “director’s” instructions. The basis of the script can be a famous film (which you will jointly make a parody of), a theatrical performance, or a children's fairy tale.

A mandatory competition that needs to be held among your guests if they came to the holiday in masquerade suits and carefully worked on their image. Arrange a secret vote (by installing a box for notes with votes in the hallway), or an explicit one (by counting the loudest applause for one or another hero of the evening). And reward the winner with a prize.

Have you noticed that very often when children play, they transform into their favorite characters and invent stories that could happen to them? And most girls’ favorite characters are princesses, so they would be happy to go to a real royal ball. And if the girl also runs the show, then the holiday will become a dream come true for her. A princess-style birthday will replace and surpass any material gift. So take your magic wand and become a wonderful fairy godmother, giving your little princess a magical holiday on her birthday.

Invitations for guests from all over the kingdom

The royal celebration begins with the notification of guests. The queen had a herald with a retinue who warned everyone about the approaching celebration. This was done in advance so that the young beauties could properly prepare for the ball. And the invitations were rolled into a tube and tied with an elegant ribbon.

This is exactly how princess themed birthday invitations should be designed. It is possible for them to be special and have distinctive signs, for example, the symbols of the kingdom of the little birthday princess.

Each one should indicate: the name of the princess, the reason for the celebration, its time and date, the address of the castle and recommendations on how to dress up. Princes should also be invited. What kind of ball would it be without them?

Decoration of the hall where the ball will take place

Since the most magnificent celebration in history is planned, decorating a birthday in the style of a princess must be approached with all responsibility and understanding of the significance of the celebration. The young birthday girl must certainly take part in this in order to express royal advice and wishes. What can be used for decorations:

1. Colors that princesses love so much. As a rule, these are all shades of pink and lilac, blue, soft yellow and white.
2. Draping the walls with satin fabric and decorating with ribbons.
3. Royal accessories: precious stones and crowns, beads and bracelets, hearts and shoes, flowers and butterflies, flags and bows.
4. Lots of balloons that create a festive atmosphere the most.
5. Photos of the owner of the castle and posters in her honor.
6. Lush bouquets in vases.
7. Fairy-tale characters and things related to their stories.

It is important that everything at the holiday is safe and during active games no one accidentally knocks over, for example, a mirror, which will crumble into many sharp fragments. Everything may not turn out as well as in the fairy tale “The Snow Queen”. Keep this in mind when decorating.

Royal feast

On the day when the birthday girl becomes queen, all her wishes will have to be fulfilled, so at a princess-themed children's birthday party, the table will be mostly sweet. After all, young princes and princesses love sweets.

1. Get started on baking in the morning. Let the birthday girl help you, because a real queen is not only beautiful and smart, but also a creative needlewoman. The reason why it is better not to buy baked goods in the store is that they are quite boring, and the dishes on the royal table should be not only tasty, but also exquisite:
2. Food should match the style of the holiday: crown cookies, cupcakes with pink icing, donuts with colorful sprinkles and delicate, airy cakes. If you doubt your abilities, then place an order at the pastry shop.
3. But you can buy candies, marshmallows, lollipops, chocolates and other goodies, and then simply decorate them beautifully: put them in elegant and originally designed cups and vases, tie bows on lollipop sticks, pour caramels into a jar with colored stripes, and so on.
4. In addition to the main menu, prepare ice cream, tiny sandwich snacks and suitable drinks: tall glasses with a milkshake, cold lemonade and hot tea for the cake.
5. The cake is the most important participant on the table; it should attract the children's attention the most. You can make it yourself or order it from a bakery. Let the sweetness turn into a castle, crown or princess.

At a royal ball, everything should correspond to the high position of the princess, including table setting. There should be no disposable tableware, which is increasingly gaining popularity. Only the most luxurious family service.

Dress for the ball

The birthday girl, as the initiator of the ball, should become the most beautiful, so try to choose her a luxurious outfit:

1. The princess look starts with the dress. Give your little girl another happy day during her pre-holiday preparations by going shopping and letting her choose her dream dress. Let it be expensive, as it will come in handy more than once for any other special occasions.
2. The next equally important detail is the shoes. Surely the birthday girl will want to get glass slippers like Cinderella, but it all depends on the dress. When you choose a dress and shoes, make sure that they are comfortable and will not constrain your child during active games.
3. Then select accessories for the dress and shoes, think about makeup and hairstyle. Use only safe children's cosmetics to avoid irritation and allergies.

If you are having not just a royal ball, but a birthday in the style of a Disney princess, then everything listed above should correspond to the image of the princess that the birthday girl wanted to become. By the way, so that at the holiday all the princes and princesses are different, agree with the guests who will transform into whom.

Birthday like in a fairy tale

And now the preparations are completed, and the guests have gathered. It's time to start the celebration. And it should start with a photo shoot for beautiful princesses and princes. Kids in full dress will be happy to pose for the camera. Build a special stand, decorate it and place it at the entrance so that no one passes by. Perhaps guests will want to take pictures not only individually, but also all together. Or they might even agree to play a little prank in front of the camera.

Afterwards, you can move on to the active part of the holiday - competitions. It is recommended to hold them before a feast, since with full bellies it is not very comfortable to participate in entertainment, and even harmful. Turn on cheerful music and feel free to pick up a princess-themed birthday script.

It can be completely different: simply contain competitions or tell the story-legend of the birthday princess, where there will be events and questions that can only be resolved by passing one or another test. Children have incredible imagination, so it won’t be difficult to come up with such a scenario together with the birthday girl, and she will be pleased that the story that has lived for so long only in her head is being brought to life.

Competitions are suitable for both active ones - for strength or dexterity, and mental ones - for knowledge of fairy tales or intelligence. After each competition, all participants should be given incentive prizes: chocolates, small dolls, bracelets, etc.:

1. Princess Nesmeyana. Place a chair in the middle of the room on which Nesmeyana will sit, and let her “courtiers” gather around. They should try their best to make her laugh. This can be done both with words and by showing something. The most persistent princess receives the prize.
2. Riddles about princesses. Competition for knowledge of fairy tales. Make up questions about the princesses and events in their world. Questions can be in poetic form and with a rhyming answer, so that it is easier and more interesting for children to guess. For each correct answer, the participant receives a prize.
3. Magic apple. Hang the apples on a string and invite the children to eat them. Hands cannot be used. To help participants complete the task faster and easier, pick up small apples. Let everyone succeed in completing the task, then everyone will receive a well-deserved prize.
4. A test for princes. For the sake of the princess, a real prince is ready to do anything. Check it. Select the princesses according to the number of princes, put them in a row, and put a rope on the floor and bend it in every possible way. Hand the princes a flower, blindfold them, and let them feel their way along the rope to their chosen ones. The reward for princes must be chosen by the princesses themselves.
5. Fashion show. Invite the princesses to come up with another name for themselves that will convey something about what a princess should look like. After that, invite them to create an appropriate image from everything they can find. And then have a fashion show. Princes will sit on the jury.

Finish the entertainment program with tea and cake, during which you can turn on cartoons for the children. Finally, distribute cookies with predictions and wishes to everyone.

During the event, you can also print out the photographs that were taken at the beginning and give them as a gift at the exit, so that the holiday remains in the children’s minds not only in memories, but also in a photo album.