Tuesday 10 June 2014

Have a Ball at the Masquerade Ball!

The Masquerade Ball lends itself perfectly to all sorts of different parties, events and get-togethers.  A classic theme with striking features, weird and wonderful entertainment and an intriguing ambience that will certainly leave guests feeling warm, welcomed and glamorous all at the same time.

Warm, rich and elegant colours such as Purple or Red struck with Gold make for the most delicious of combinations and ooze Masquerade Ball from the outset. Our wonderful and popular range of Masquerade Ball props and room dressing are mainly tailored to these colours, but our workshop wizards are very handy in creating bespoke props for particular colour schemes so we can do pretty much anything that is desired – for example you may fancy a Black and Silver theme at your Masquerade Ball which would look simply fabulous!

So let’s talk about what we could potentially do for your upcoming themed event…

Starting from the basics, we can supply simple Masquerade Ball prop hire all of which are listed in our website so you can individually pick your favourites – you can actually download our price list direct from our website too, follow this link! Props range from VIP Entrance Ways to standalone props such as our fantastic Giant Eye Mask Props – these are my absolute favourite props, they look so stunning in any scenario, especially if you invest in a couple of up-lighters to go with them. From there, you may fancy a feature backdrop to create a photo opportunity or to highlight your live band up on stage.  We have a super range of Masquerade themed backdrops available for hire, again all available on our website. 

If you need more than just ‘Prop Hire’ we can offer a whole range of different services straight from our ‘bulging at the seams’ warehouse.  We have a massive stock of Table Linen and Chair Covers which really do transform any venue space into a magical themed event – simple Black Chair Covers with a Silver Sash through to something a little more wacky like our Purple Chair Covers with Gold Band – a popular choice for Masquerade Ball or even a Bollywood themed event (new theme page coming soon)!  Table Centres are the next move and we can offer all things illuminated or something a little more classic in the form of Candelabra.






Have you seen our mega range of Masquerade Ball entertainers too – these are a must have at any Masked Ball. Our beautiful Black & White Masquerade Stilt Walkers and intriguing Contact Jugglers are both popular choices serving different elements of an event.  Our elegant Masquerade Living Statues are also worlds apart and are definitely worth considering.







As a company we always offer a fully delivered and installation service with collection after the event finishes – this allows us to be creative with lighting and add in those personal touches to make your event really pop! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – it’s the lighting that will make the difference between a good looking party and a magical, sparkly and atmospheric event that will be the talk of the town for years to come.

So if you’re planning a Masquerade Ball and need some inspiration, I certainly hope this has helped. We have many more themes listed on our website that are sure to get those creative juices flowing nicely. Do give us a call or drop us an email if you would like any further information on any aspect of your upcoming event – we’d be delighted to speak with you.

T: 0800 840 2114

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Friday 6 June 2014

Popular theme ideas for Christmas Parties 2014

The aim on our blog is always to inspire and dazzle with new event ideas and creative touches. That’s why we thought we’d encourage you to start thinking about this years’ Christmas Party with some top tips and trends for themed events throughout 2014.

The classic traditions for Christmas parties tend to be our Secret Agent, Hollywood, Masquerade Ball and Hollywood themes.  These all capture a wide range of audiences and are flexible to the needs of everyone – they’re not about crazy dressing up (unless you really want to) and can just be about glamour! Don your tuxedo and dance the night away with a Live Band or DJ. A classic Christmas Party suitable for everyone.



The most popular Christmas theme is always the classic Winter Wonderland – elegant, twinkling and oh so festive, this theme oozes beauty, creativity and really brings the true meaning of the Christmas Party.  We have a shed load (literally – more like a warehouse) full of Winter themed props including Sparkling White Star Cloth, Huge Stalagmite Props and Silver Flying Reindeer. They hang around (really, the reindeers really do hang!) all year waiting for this special time of year - our Winter themed props really do set the scene! Our Winter Wonderland Performers are the icing on the cake when it comes to this festive theme – Ice Pixie Living Statues and Candy Cane Stilt Walkers are just the start!




Of course, there is always plenty of room to be outlandish at Christmas, and why the heavens not! A trendy theme for Christmas 2013 and indeed 2014 is definitely our Willy Wonka themed events.  Linking back to Christmas with Giant Oversized Candy Props and bright colours – this theme really does stand out to us as one of the front runners this year!  Great entertainment in the form of Parma Violet Hostesses and Oompa Loompas will really bring this theme to life.



Dates are filling up for December but we still have plenty of availability to accommodate you and your colleagues – give us a call or drop us an email and we’ll send you over some ideas that are sure to whip last years’ festivities into shape! 

T: 0800 840 2114
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