Outdoor Decorations
- Grand Entrance
- Gilded Archway: Frame the doorway with a black and gold arch wrapped in velvet or satin and string lights.
- Flameless Lanterns or Candelabras: Line the path or porch with ornate lanterns or faux flame candelabras.
- Red Carpet Walkway: Roll out a deep red or purple carpet to the front door with velvet stanchions or masquerade masks on poles.
- Facade Enhancement
- Uplighting on the Exterior: Use purple, amber, or crimson lights to wash the house walls in color.
- Silhouetted Figures: Cut out elegant shadowy figures (waltzing dancers, violinists) in black cardboard and spotlight them.
- Curtained Entrance: Hang luxurious drapes over the front door for a theatrical effect.
- Masked Statues and Decor
- Place busts or mannequins wearing feathered masks and draped in formal fabric near entryways or porch corners.
Indoor Decorations
- Color Scheme and Textures
- Stick to a moody palette: black, gold, burgundy, deep plum, and emerald.
- Use velvet, satin, and lace fabrics as table runners, chair covers, and curtain accents.
- Ceiling and Lighting
- Drape Fabric from Ceiling: Swag dark fabric across the ceiling for a tented ballroom effect.
- Chandeliers and Hanging Candelabras: Rent or hang faux chandeliers with dim warm bulbs.
- Floating Mask Installations: Suspend lightweight masks from the ceiling with invisible fishing line at various heights.
- Walls and Corners
- Oversized Mask Wall Art: Hang large decorative masks or create a gallery wall of unique mask designs.
- Mirror Corners: Set up vintage-style mirrors with hand-written “secrets” or quotes using gold marker.
- Lounge Areas: Create velvet-draped lounge corners with antique-looking chairs and side tables.
- Dining and Drink Area
- Candlelight Centerpieces: Use tall candelabras with dripping faux candles or black taper candles.
- Mask Centerpieces: Nestle ornate masks among flowers and candles in centerpiece arrangements.
- Glassware and Table Settings: Use gold-rimmed glasses, dark linen napkins, and vintage-styled place cards.
- Special Touches
- Masquerade Photo Wall: A dramatic photo booth with brocade backdrop, gold frames, and prop masks.
- Mystery Envelope Wall: Pin sealed envelopes to a board—each contains a dare, riddle, or prize.
- Low Fog Machine: Add subtle fog around dance or entry areas for dramatic ambiance.