A costume party can be a very fun event for your friends and acquaintances. This is especially a good idea if you have several circles of friends who don’t know each other. The party can be a mysterious gathering of unknown personalities hiding behind their costumes!

Pick a topic

The first step in organizing a costume party is choosing a theme. It can be very broad or very specific. It might be a good idea to choose a fancy theme like 15th century nobility, as it has its roots in the history of masquerades. However, almost any theme is acceptable, except one that leads to scary costumes, then you are leaning towards a regular costume party which is not the intention.

Lay down the ground rules

It is important to let your guests know what the rules are for your costume party. Some guests may not be familiar with the idea of ​​a masquerade, so be sure to pretend they only have the most basic level of knowledge. Make masquerade masks and/or matching costumes a must. It’s usually a good idea to let guests know that scary masks will not be allowed.

A fun rule is that all masks must be handmade. This makes the attendees much more excited about the party because they get to show off their hard work. Make sure you know your audience though, as some people don’t have the time to make a really nice skin design.

make your costume

Once the party is arranged, you need to choose a mask and costume for yourself. Your costume is especially important, because people will expect it to be one of the best. The host must compete for the best dressed. If you’re not willing to make the effort for your own costume and mask, how can you expect your guests to take the party seriously?

Get started with your party planning right away. Don’t forget about the little details like light party decorations, music, and snacks. It’s the details that make a memorable masquerade.