Masquerade reception question!

futuremrsgates

FI and I were considering having a masquerade ball at our reception, and were just wondering - should we tell our guests on the invitation and let them get their own mask, or supply them? If we supply them, should we use them as place cards/favors or just have them be in baskets around the reception? Still just an idea in progress.

jessicabessica

I agree with cfas.  Supply the masks if you want people to have them.  I think doing that would be a nice way to incorporate the theme without going overboard, too.  If I got invited to an event like this and had to bring a mask, finding one would just be one more chore on my list of things I have to do.

Mrs.B6302007

You supply them.  FWIW, don't be disappointed if not everyone participates with the mask wearing.  I'm clausterphobic and I can't stand having things on my face like that.  I know that masquerade masks are only partial coverage, but still, they would really make me uncomfortable.

kmmssg

I definitely think you should supply them.  I would feel that I had to go out and find some really nice mask for your theme and that would cost a few bucks that would be a complete waste to me.  In all honesty I might wear it for a couple of seconds when I first got there, but a mask would drive me nuts and would be sitting on my table.

helleb

I would supply them.  Some may bring their own.  I would have an assortment of different masks, some that you could hold yourself others that are hand free.   Pick out an assortment of dainty ones too ie just eyes or half masks.  I would try to figure out a way to "talk up" your theme so people come and are open minded and have fun instead of thinking its not for them.  I think it sounds really fun, not something I would do at my wedding but I would love to be a party like this.

See if you have an eathbound trading co. near you.  We have one and they have beautiful masks.

alithebride

while i think you should supply them you might also want to let people know if they have their own to bring them. i have a great one that i bought in venice and would much prefer to wear that.
i also worry because i have sensitive skin and tend ot have an issue with paint or stuff that touches my face. be careful of that.

meghasaurus

We are doing a masquerade theme too! We are supplying the masks and will have them at everyone's seats when the reception starts. There will always be people who won't participate in things but I think the rest of the people will enjoy something different.

futuremrsgates

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[QUOTE]You supply them.  FWIW, don't be disappointed if not everyone participates with the mask wearing.  I'm clausterphobic and I can't stand having things on my face like that.  I know that masquerade masks are only partial coverage, but still, they would really make me uncomfortable.
Posted by Mrs.B6302007[/QUOTE]

<div>I would rather have the masks on sticks as opposed to the ones you wear ON your face - I feel the same way about having things wrapped around my face.</div>