Masquerade Ball, April 2009 

A corporate dinner and party at The Tides Inn featured a Venetian Masquerade Ball theme.  Measurements from the 123 guests were gathered in advance, and ball gowns and tuxedos were custom-ordered for the party.  The event theme was not revealed to the guests until 2 pm on event day when their costumes were delivered to their rooms at the inn.  The evening began with a custom murder mystery dinner followed by a party with green screen photos, caricaturists, casino games, and a lively DJ.    

Identities Concealed,  

Mysteries Unsolved,

Come One & All

To the Masquerade Ball.  

Dinner decor featured black & gold masquerade centerpieces, gold chargers, custom "eat, drink & be murdered" menu cards, gold crush linens, gold satin chair covers, and black satin napkins.

The after-party took place in the "Palazzo Shentelino"  which included 3 ballrooms with masquerade decor, green screen photos, casino games, and caricaturists.  Guests were encouraged to collect a "Royal Flush" as they received a different playing card for each activity in which they participated.  

Photos by Stephanie Drew