Venetian Masquerade Ball Wedding

Dear Audra,

I would love to help, I did some really neat votive holders done in different masks for a Mardi Gras theme before they were very sharp.

Email me anytime I am happy to help and you can see some of my work at www.cmbcrafts.com
Be sure to check out the votive holders with the different masks and also on the Jewish Holiday theme page there is a hurricane shade done with masks on it, these are just examples as everything is custom made.

Visit our page for more info: Uniquely Yours Wedding & Party Design

I am also going with the same wedding theme and we have made the decision to give masks to the guests (mostly to ensure they wear one!) as favors --- any suggestions on how to find directions to make them? We are pretty artistic and because of this, we cannot justify 50-65 USD per mask per guest! Help!
Emily

Girls:

That is my theme as well! But I`ve got a couple years before it happens (long engagement)
I talked to this really great company:

Http://socaldesignco.com

They have masks that range from $20 - $120
And they say they can give discount depending on guest #.
Please tell them Leslie Gale sent you.

Hope this helps, and if you find any great sites, please let me know.

To anyone out there needing masks, I can get you a dozen beautiful masks for $60.00 per dozen, I would be happy to send pics of the assortment you would get. If you order 4 dozen or more you only pay $40.00 per dozen. This works out to about 3.50 per guest. Let me know.

Martin, whats your contact info?

I am also throwing a masquerade ball/ wedding on Halloween of 2008. Any advice for invitations? I thought about scrolls but I don`t know? Also, where can I look at those masks?

I was looking at scrolls, myself. That`s been the best idea I`ve seen so far, unless you want a mask on the invitation.
For me, I`m just having them show up in formal wear. My guests won`t know it`s a masquerade until they pick out their masks in the lobby.

Also try emardigrasbeads.com and mardigrasoutlet.com for wearable and decorative masks.

I work for a large importer of venetian masks. Anyone looking for a mask theme for a wedding can contact me at info@socaldesignco.com . You can view all of our masks online at www.socaldesignco.com and we can help you find masks at affordable prices for any sized group. We specialize in large masked events and masquerades. There are TONS of photographs in our masquerade section so that you can see what a great job we do. Paul (858) 342-8252 - info@socaldesignco.com - we are based in San Diego, California and we have the best venetian masks for weddings!

My question is if there are so many of us who are doing this theme why isn`t it easier to find things such as invitations to match it? I am also doing the masquerade ball them with the victorian 19th century time period. I live in NH and my wedding is July 7, 2007. I would greatly appreciate any helpful tips or pictures. I have also found a great website that is working with me www.amasquerade.com and they have promised a 10% discount and they have masks at like $10-$15 USD per mask. We are getting the wedding party`s shoes and masks from here. You should check it out. My wedding dress is White and silver and my brides maids are also black and white. My color theme is black, white, and silver. I wanted to be simple yet still able to have fun with it. I am also going to throw some color in with my flower girls who are going to be little butterflies; but I`m also have trouble finding masks for children. I have a lot of kids in my wedding and I don`t want to paint the masks on b/c that would just be a mess.
Thanks for all your help!!!

I know- its been really difficult for me to find supplies that don`t look cheap or tacky.

Here are some things I have thought about:
1. Invitations with gold or silver trim (simple and elegant, and if your wedding is period, it goes with.)
2. Colors in the flowers and decor that match with the masks that are chosen.
3. Focus on these areas the most and the rest will come together-
-food
-flowers
-masks
-music
These will set the scene, depending on what you chose.

If children`s masks are really difficult and you have butterflies, why not look at halloween or dance costume stores?

Again, I still recommend SoCal Design Company. They not only supply you with amazing masks, they help where they can with planning and preparing for the event.

That`s the best advice I can give. I saw a website with masquerade invitations, I just didn`t like them. I can`t remember the site. I`ll get back to you.

Here is a variety of sites that might help you out:

Http://www.printedcreationsweddingstore.com

Http://search.invitationconsultants.com/default.asp?query=masquerade

Http://www.light-fantastic.com/html/venice.html

Http://www.allmoviephoto.com/photo/2004_The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_photo.html

Also, rent these movies for ideas:
-Phantom of the Opera
-Man in the Iron Mask
-Much Ado about Nothing

And if you look up "masquerade ball, pictures, events"
On Google, sometimes you can see pics on good sites to give you ideas.

Thank you so much Leslie you have been such a help to me. Phantom of the Opera is actually where I got the idea from. It`s a wonderful movie.
Thanks again.

I ust browsed through some of the other mask sites that were mentioned in this thread... I have bought many masks from around the world while I was shopping for my macherati in venice. I bought a bunch of the "venetian style" ones that are made in China. I have bought from many of the mask makers in Italy. My best advice is this... If you can afford it get real venetians... Call me and I will look to see which models would work for your budget and I can even group them all up and send you a picture of what your wedding day masquerade masks will look like. Yet another shameless plug... We also do custom designer masks for those of you who know exactly what you want. Visit our website at www.socaldesignco.com/designer.htm to see examples of the custom masks that we make OR just visit the site for an amazing tour of the history of the masquerade and to see my authentic venetian masks at www.socaldesignco.com . PS - I always have new models coming in... Send me an email and I will keep you posted on new models between now and your special day!

Be sure to check out oriental trding co at orientaltrading.com - they have a beautiful array of masks - foamies for kids, plastic half masks for the budget conscience and even offer masquerade masks adorned with feathers and all in a mardi gras theme - last I checked they offered 12 masks for 24.95. Every month they offer a promotion that if you spend more than $60 they ship free. And they have a large selection of wedding stuff too.

Claudia (our mask-maker) is adding a wedding collection of designer masks!!!

You girls should see these!

This is the ultimate collection of wedding masks!

Http://www.socaldesignco.com/masqueradeweddings.htm

Paul,

The masks are beautiful!!!! I`m so excited about buying my masks for the wedding!!!!!

I can`t wait to talk with you about my options.

Thank you again!!!

Hello everyone! We can help!

We started a mask making company over a year ago due our love of Venetian masques and disappointment in price for quality! The quality Venetian masques are expensive and the affordable ones are poor quality - So we make them!

We offer custom designs and colors, bulk orders with quick turn around time, and masque favors (double as napkin ring and place card). We can engrave messages on the inside or out, cover them in your bridal fabrics and have your package to you within a week! We use only quality materials (23K gold, sterling silver, cultured pearls) and our wedding party packages can get 30%-40% off! Plus our bridal party package includes and extra masque for the bride at no additional charge! We’ve done hundreds of weddings, quinces, sweet sixteens!

Give us a call! Our specialty is helping at the last minute!

Http://www.karnevalmasque.com/shopby/weddinganniversary.html

Mini masques:
Http://www.karnevalmasque.com/masquecollections/piccolominimasques.html

Call or email Courtney or Nicole at (305)803-5047 or vendite@karnevalmasque.com

Hi Ladies,

I`m planning my daughters Quinceanera (Which is exactly as expensive as awedding) I found a great site that sells Ventian mask at a very reasonable price Hope it`s helpful.
Http://www.m******et.com

Ana

Hey everyone,

I highly recommend getting your masks from Paul at socaldesignco.com. I just received the first of many masks and it is beautiful. He is such a great guy and he is so willing to help make things work. He has proven his good character to me time and time again over the past month or so. I cannot sing his praises enough...because of him my wedding is going to rock and I`m not going to go broke. You should really check him out. Very good quality from Italy for a minimal price. He`s awesome!!! Thank you so much Paul!!! I can`t wait to get to work!!