Hosting a masquerade party is one of the most fun things that you can attempt.
Luckily, it doesn't really involve that much more than hosting a regular party.
The main key to the party is that you have to convince all of your guests to wear masquerade masks.
This can be difficult because people are lazy and cheap.
Some guests naturally won't want go through the trouble to get ready for the party, so you have to do everything you can to help them get ready.
On the invitation, when you specify that everyone has to wear a mask, you can point out several stores where they have masquerade masks for sale.
If you know you'll have a friend or two that will show up unprepared, you can always have an extra mask or two on hand for just such the occasion.
These masks can cost as little as one dollar at a craft store, so price really shouldn't be an issue.
These cheap ones are plain a boring, but they still get the job done.
The other way to spark people's imaginations and get them to show up is to pick a creative theme for the party.
Of course, you're thinking that you already picked a masquerade theme.
However, there are some amazing masquerade party ideas that can liven up the party even more.
Although most masquerades are themed toward Victorian England, choosing something else can be better for the atmosphere of the party.
You can go with a current movie or television show as your theme or perhaps throwback to one of your childhood favorites.
The tricky part of this extra theme is that you may have to explain to your guests the difference between a regular costume party and a masquerade party.
It is important to emphasize that a masquerade is naturally more formal and that any costumes should show some class.
Masks should reflect the natural look of a masquerade with the rest of the outfit decorations carrying the secondary theme.