My birthday in the style of the Venetian carnival

Decor

First, think about the scenario of a carnival party, because... entertainment largely influences the choice of meeting place. If it is a friendly holiday and a modest budget, the area of ​​the apartment is enough. For a luxurious event with artists, caterers, and a ball, a hall decorated in classic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles is ideal.

If the weather is favorable, you can have a party outdoors, because carnivals take place outside . Bright lanterns, colorful garlands, several tents or tables imitating fortune-telling rooms, game pavilions and mobile trading benches - ready!

Any color scheme is appropriate, but it is advisable to generously add gold, sparkle, and radiance. If you use all the colors of the rainbow, you will get a colorful, informal atmosphere. A stylish ambience is achieved thanks to a tandem of two or three contrasting shades.

For decoration in carnival style you will need:

• brocade, satin, satin - any textile of glossy texture for draping walls, furniture, decorating compositions, curtains with ribbons;

• electric garlands, decorated candles, table lamps in lampshades with fringe . Whatever fits your idea best;

The lighting should be bright, but diffused - direct light destroys the aura of mystery and romance inherent in the carnival. Decorate the chandeliers if they do not fit into the surroundings. Hang paper lanterns.

• Glitter-covered Christmas tree bows, bells, and balls from the dollar store will fill the room with a festive glow and won't break the budget;

• foil curtains, rain, curtains made of beads in doorways, on parts of the walls, on the backs of chairs;

• glass and crystal - vases, figurines of angels, candlesticks, large glasses and other containers. Luxuriously fancy Venetian glass, as if specially created for decorating a carnival-style party! Place multi-colored beads, Christmas tree beads, confetti, gold-painted curly pasta in transparent containers;

• decorative twigs, feathers instead of fresh flowers (it’s February). This is a traditional technique, but if you want, you can use fresh flowers (roses, lilies) or fabric buds;

• large masks on walls, backs of chairs, doors and small ones anywhere as elements of a bouquet, drawings on napkins, placed on vases, candles;

For realism, hang landscapes of Venice here and there: St. Mark's Square, picturesque cramped streets, canals with slowly floating gondolas, people in carnival costumes.

• fans made of fabric or corrugated paper can be anywhere - this is the second most important attribute of the Italian carnival;

• theatrical glove puppets, commedia dell'arte characters, real or cardboard puppets (there is MK online, it's easy) - they are sure to be “present” at the carnival, entertaining guests with funny scenes;

• colorful or shiny gold balloons. Butterflies, fans, caps, colorful roundels or traditional rhombuses (Harlequin) collected in garlands. This simple decor will saturate the space with color, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Theme party idea - masquerade ball

The idea of ​​a masquerade ball has made the heart beat faster and the 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 colorful birds without gender, age, or even, sometimes, voice took part in the masquerade 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!

Invitations

To get your guests into the atmosphere of the upcoming party in advance, make invitations in a carnival style. If time is short, an elegant card with monograms and a themed print or a card in the shape of a mask, decorated with beads and rhinestones, will do. Original invitation:

• Using a photo editor, overlay a picture of Venetian lace with an image of a carnival mask in a contrasting color . Or buy “openwork” paper and draw a mask on top;

• print in the required format . On the back side with a marker, draw monograms along the edge or decorate with real lace, write text in the center;

• assemble a fan according to any MK you like (there are many simple options online, taking into account that the fan can be fully opened and the text can be read). Fold, tie with ribbon, decorate with feather.

Entertainment

When looking for interesting entertainment, pay attention to the games and competitions that we have selected for you here.

Asking the question “How to organize a masquerade ball?” think about what holiday you would like to attend. After all, a corporate masquerade or a masquerade at home should in any case be fun, lively and leave a sea of ​​positive photos! That’s why it’s best to ensure that your guests take the time to take photos in a magical photo booth, which should be placed in one of the areas of the room!

To ensure that the mood of your guests is always at its best, it is necessary that the music for the masquerade ball is also carefully thought out and selected. You can use our selection posted here and make your holiday even more unforgettable!

Still have questions about how to make a costumed masquerade ball in honor of the New Year? Here you will find all the answers you need!

Suits

Italian carnivals are so spectacular largely due to the magnificent costumes. But for a party, sewing or renting any of them is quite a significant expense. If you don’t want to burden your guests, perhaps a “lighter” option is for you - elegant evening wear and masks that cover only the eyes.

Carnival masks are easy to make with your own hands from scrap materials, decorated with braid, beads, and feathers. Fastening with an elastic band or stick holder. For a mask that completely covers the face, a plaster bandage or papier-mâché is suitable; there is MK online.

A luxurious holiday requires more careful preparation . A mask and clothes for a carnival-style party are a single image. All costumes have a history, character and a certain message. Popular costumes at the Venice Carnival:

• Bauta is a white-faced ghost in a black cocked hat and the same black robe;

• Doctor Plague with a creepy long beak;

• Gatto - cats. One symbolizes trickery, the second is predatory - a fighter against plague rats (appeared among the characters after the epidemic, in gratitude for their help);

• The Venetian lady is an elegant image of a socialite;

• Volto is an ordinary human face, a citizen;

• Jesters in caps with bells, good Joker and evil Mattachino;

• Moretta is a dark-skinned girl, a servant. Symbolizes female humility, because in this costume, the Venetian lady had to remain silent (the escutcheon has no fastening; it is held in the mouth by a pin on the reverse side);

• A Turk in a comically huge turban appeared in honor of the victory over the Ottomans;

• Paired carnival costumes of spouses, and since the 1800s everyone was allowed to wear them, regardless of the official status of the lovers. Identical style, color design;

• Commedia dell'arte characters (Harlequin, Columbina, Brighella, Tartaglia, etc.).

When choosing clothes for a carnival party, do not forget about the “little things” - hairstyle, makeup, gloves, hat, fan and other accessories will make the look complete.

PROGRESS OF THE PARTY BALL - MASQUERADE (SCENARIO)

Fun at a masquerade

Of course, the main activity at a masquerade ball is 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.

Voting for the best costume

A mandatory competition that needs to be held among your guests if they came to the holiday in fancy dress 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.

Menu, serving

The buffet menu for a carnival-themed party is ideal because... guests expect show and entertainment from such an event, not gastronomic delights. If seating is provided for everyone, include light salads, beef, chicken in the menu . You can’t do without fish, seafood, an abundance of fruits and fresh vegetables, sliced ​​cheese and risotto.

The Venetians' favorite desserts are tiramisu and dry vanilla cookies; any Italian delicacies (parfait, panna cotta, caprese) are appropriate. Among the drinks, light wines and champagne are in favor, but here it is better to rely on the taste of the guests . The presentation matches the decoration - porcelain, crystal, candles, bouquets in vases, tables covered with satin tablecloths, decorated with feathers and fans.

The original presentation is an imitation of shopping stalls, of which there are an insane number at the carnival! They sell pies and cookies, caramel apples, meat and sweet rolls, sandwiches, nuts, dried fruits and other bulk snacks in paper cones. All you need to do is cover the boxes with bright paper to arrange the dishes in several levels, like on a counter. Guests will select their own snacks and pour drinks to their liking (buy disposable, stylized tableware).

With humor - put a board like near a cafe, write: “Shopkeepers are people too, and today they are resting . Please pay honestly for the goods." Price tags on cards in front of some dishes (taking into account the customs of the company):

• a toast to the birthday girl in verse (don't forget the Venetian-style cake if you're celebrating a birthday)
• pinch the butts of 3 young ladies
• kiss 3 men on the cheek
• compliment 5 ladies/men
• take a photo in an erotic pose, give a dance to someone other than the person you came to the party with, etc.

Themes for masquerade

Of course, it is important in what season the holiday takes place. For example, here we have collected interesting ideas for an autumn ball. You can also tie it to a specific holiday, for example, Halloween!

The theme of your holiday can be very diverse. For example, “film adaptations” of famous children's fairy tales or cartoons - Cippolino, Cinderella or even Shrek. Each of those present can be given roles in advance and then their costumes will fully correspond to the image :).

The circus theme will also be interesting, you can play as courtiers under King Louis and even become the heirs of the Qin dynasty for one day!

A “Masquerade Ball” themed party with a musical or vintage theme will be no less interesting.

You can choose characters from your favorite movies or computer games. The main thing is that everyone present is completely imbued with the idea and the chosen topic.

How about an urban theme?

Or the animal world?

It would be great to play with a single color scheme in a masquerade. This can be embodied both in the costumes of the guests and in the overall design of the holiday.

Second block

The main part, which is filled with jokes, fun, music and movement. Only at certain moments will guests have the opportunity to sit down.

Arrival of the hostess of the ball - the Snow Queen

When the music fades away, the host re-enters the stage and announces that the Snow Queen herself will now arrive. This is a bit of an eccentric person. She came from a real fairy tale by Andersen, and therefore the order in her palace is a little old-fashioned. The Queen cannot be contradicted and so on. Fanfares sound and the queen enters the hall, accompanied by her retinue (the same Snowflakes). She walks through the line of guests, smiles and even nods at some. It is advisable to insert some phrases. For example, “Oh, what a wonderful Mask!” or “Knight, I don’t know you yet.” Unobtrusive music plays all this time.

Meeting the hostess

When the hostess of the ball takes her throne, she tells the assistant to introduce her to the guests with the announcement of all titles and titles, and also expresses a desire to meet the guests themselves. The Queen's performance must be magnificent and beautiful. At this time, she herself performs several steps, and her snowflake maids of honor perform a prepared dance. When it’s time to meet the participants, the host takes out the already familiar “palace scroll” and from it begins to read out all the information about each guest that was said at the entrance. When the name is announced, its owner stands and bows to the Queen.

Medley dances with competitions

After meeting, the hostess says that she is a little tired, because there are so many guests today. Therefore, they are obliged to entertain her. As entertainment, several competitions are announced in a row.

• Medley dancing . Everyone or just a group of guys can participate. The essence of the competition is to adapt your movements as naturally as possible to the music that will be offered. To do this, they play a “cut” of very different songs - youth and fast, slow and classical dance melodies.
• Classic . Only those who are familiar with the movements of famous dances are called upon - cancan, waltz, tango, and so on. The winner is the couple that performs best.

Performance by a visiting magician

A short respite for the guests comes when, after the competitions, the host asks everyone to sit down and respect the visiting magician from distant countries, who specially came to congratulate the Queen and her guests on the New Year's holiday, revered throughout the world. The magician demonstrates his many skills - shows tricks. He receives well-deserved applause, the approval of the Mistress and promises to come exactly a year later to the next holiday with new spells.

Dance time

When the magician leaves, the Queen reminds that the venerable public was invited not just to a masquerade, but to a real ball, so everyone must dance. The music starts playing, the lights become dim and dancing time begins. After each melody, the host announces what or who it is dedicated to. In addition, he can announce “white” or some other dance.

First block

There is a way to make an event interesting before it even starts. To do this, you just need to prepare invitations and hand them to each prospective guest. The initiative group undertakes the preparation, and even teachers can do the distribution before lessons. You can also entrust this to the prefects or student committee.

Meeting with guests

At the entrance to the hall, visitors are greeted by snowflakes-stewards . Those guests whose faces are exposed will be given a mask. The girls have a special “palace scroll” - a notebook where they write down the names, titles and achievements of the guests. Of course, all this must be fictional. The guys also come up with achievements themselves. It can be anything. For example, someone remembers the fairy tale “About the Snow Queen” by heart, and someone has a medal for first place in the New Year’s sprint race. It is through this scroll that guests will be introduced to the Hostess of the ball.

Declaring the Rules

After all the guests have gathered, the presenter, the chamberlain, who is also the Queen’s assistant, or the presenter, who can be the main maid of honor, appears on the improvised stage. The presenter asks for silence and reads out the “Rules,” which everyone in this room must strictly observe. After which he expresses gratitude for coming to the holiday. The rules boil down to the fact that guests must be in a good mood, participate in all games and be sure to dance. All negative emotions, refusal to have fun and participate in the offered entertainment, and removal of masks are prohibited. Those who do not follow the rules may be punished by the Queen herself. Punishment - solo dance, song, any performance.

New Year's masquerade ball - a ready-made script for high school students

The school organizes not only parties for children, but also for high school students. However, this category requires a special approach. After all, high school students are no longer children, they are people who consider themselves adults. To interest them, you need something completely special, with a twist. That is why a masquerade ball is offered as a New Year's celebration. This will be interesting to high school students for many reasons. First of all, dancing, which young people love very much at all times .

The very principle of being at the ball is that faces are covered with masks, which promotes relaxation and a free atmosphere . In addition, there will also be many good humorous competitions that will maintain the holiday atmosphere. The scenario of this New Year's masquerade ball can be successfully used for young children, and, conversely, for young people - students.

General plan of the event

Some points must be agreed upon in advance. This applies to both preparing the event itself and notifying guests. Even though the participants will most likely know each other (it is unlikely that the ball will involve the presence of students from different schools), all basic rules must be followed. This will help create the atmosphere of mystery of a real masquerade ball.

Participants

• Hostess of the ball.
• The presenter is her assistant.
• Father Frost.
• Mag.
• A group of Snowflakes-stewards.
• High school students.

Rough plan

The entire event is divided into three blocks, the main part of which will, of course, be dancing. The first is the greeting and introductory part, without which not a single holiday is complete. The second is the main part. It lasts approximately half of the total time allotted for the ball. The third is essentially the end of the masquerade. However, there will also be games and mandatory dancing.

Decorations and accessories

Everyone present at the ball must wear a mask . Organizers need to ensure that there is a significant supply of these necessary accessories. A decorated Christmas tree is required (a temporary podium can be arranged). You also need a chair with a high back, decorated like a royal throne .

Third block

The holiday is gradually moving towards its end. Here everyone remembers that they have gathered on the occasion of the New Year and congratulations are heard.

Arrival of the Snow King - Father Frost

The music stops and the host says that another late guest, whom everyone has already been waiting for, is about to arrive. He talks about being called by different names depending on where exactly he comes - Santa Claus, Mikalaus, Papa Noel, Youllu-pukki and so on. In our country, everyone knows him under the name of Father Frost. The King of Winter enters the hall and loudly greets everyone. He says that he will not stay here for long, because he is expected at many more balls and holidays.

New Year's quiz

One of the final competitions is a quiz proposed by Santa Claus. There should be 13 blocks, each of which has the same number of questions. Accordingly, there will be 12 participants, and the 13th block is intended to determine the winner if someone has the same number of correct answers. The questions should be simple. For example, which month is the smallest, but not in length (May) or whether it is possible to bring water in a sieve (you can carry frozen water - ice) and so on. Ideally, there should be 12 winners who receive small souvenir gifts. It could be a horseshoe for luck, a doll, a car, mittens, etc.

Congratulations on the holiday

After the quiz, the Winter King and the Snow Queen congratulate all guests on the upcoming holidays, wish them many interesting and unusual things in the New Year, fulfillment of wishes, successful completion of their studies, and so on.