One of my dear friends hopped the pond to attend a special birthday extravaganza at Hampton Court, outside of London. The former home of Henry VIII! A masquerade.
Once I got a peek at the photos, I knew that you had to see them. This was not just a party. It was an experience. The historical setting. The nod to the birthday girl’s heritage with oranges, blue and white and delft houses. Signature drinks and masked servers. I’ve always dreamed of attending a masquerade, a la Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball….and now I’ve seen it done in a modern way. Oh, what a night it must have been!
With Halloween just around the corner, masks are on my mind…and this shows just how elegantly they can be worn. Everything looks better in black tie, don’t you think?
Every party, no matter how large or small, has a few special ingredients. Anticipation. Attention to detail. And, something unexpected. The next time you plan a party, keep these things in mind and you are sure to throw a successful celebration.
Have you ever been to a masquerade? I’d love to know!
images: James Yeats-Brown
Elizabeth,
Such an elegant affair! What a stunning setting and all the details are perfect! Masquerades are magnificent!
They seem such a thing of the past. So Audrey Hepburn.
Enjoy your weekend!
pve
Wow, Elizabeth, that is a party to dream of. It looks like a fairy tail. I love the setting, the details, everything! Just amazing. And I do think that it's the little details that make the celebration special, regardless of the size or occasion.
I have been to a masquerade. Nothing on this scale, but it was fun to get dressed up and be inspired by the legendary black and white ball and Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal A Million.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Looking forward to seeing you next week! XOXO
oooh, absolutely stunning! thank you for sharing these pictures. What a gorgeous setting, and a magical looking evening!! Sending hellos from Seattle, have fun with Jeanne next week! 🙂
I'm completely enchanted. I've never been to a masquerade party but this one looks amazing – such attention to detail!
What an elegant soirée!!! More champagne, please 😉 I've never been to a masquerade ball – hopefully someday I'll get invited to one! Cheers!
How impressive and festive Elizabeth!! Elegance beyond!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
This was spectacular! I love the decor!
WOW! How spectacular I just love this!!
What an amazing party venue! I wonder if they had cocktails in the maze? I would never find my way out after a few glasses of bubbly! Your friend was SO lucky to attend this soirée!
Wow, what an incredible experience for your friend! I am so glad she allowed us to see the pictures and live vicariously through her.
Hope you are having a nice week!
Holly
Hello Elizabeth
I am a fond visitor, but shy commenter.
I love to come to see your beautiful ideas, and you cant imagine how lucky I think you are to have been to Tina's home..she is extremely dear and special to me. A treasured lady.
I am way over across the big pond, and your post about Hampton Court Palace caught my eye this evening. They hold a gorgeous flower show there in the summer and you cant imagine a place as divine..with so much inspiration for those who love and appreciate beauty as we do.
The masquerade is such a great theme, I have been to a masked ball once..it was was wonderful, I wore black+white I recall!
I hope you have had a lovely day
Sallyx
Holy crow! I definitely recognized that stunning lady behind the mask and I've been to Hampton court a few times when I lived in London. I was obsessed with the garden maze after reading the book "Larry's Party" way back in the day. If you haven't read it, you might as well. It was entertaining and made me explore outside of London even as a hungover 20+ year old 🙂
Holy crow! I definitely recognized that stunning lady behind the mask and I've been to Hampton court a few times when I lived in London. I was obsessed with the garden maze after reading the book "Larry's Party" way back in the day. If you haven't read it, you might as well. It was entertaining and made me explore outside of London even as a hungover 20+ year old 🙂
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