The ultimate Masquerade Guide

Welcome to The Ultimate Masquerade Guide - explore ideas, inspiration and practical advice for all things masquerade. From choosing the right mask to planning a masquerade ball, we hope these guides help you enjoy every moment in style.

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VIEW MASQUERADE BALLS IN 2025 YOU CAN ATTEND

People often ask "Where can i go to a masquerade ball?" or "Any Masquerade balls in the UK?" etc well on this page there is all the information you need!

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Customer Reviews

Read real customer reviews of our authentic Venetian masquerade masks. Discover why Simply Masquerade is trusted for weddings, balls, parties and luxury events.

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how to host the perfect Masquerade ball

To throw a masked ball that's better than you imagined, use this ultimate must-have guide hosting the perfect masquerade party!

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What To Wear To A Masquerade Ball

If you're lucky enough to be invited to a posh masquerade ball, you'll want to make sure you dress to impress. Here are four must know tips on what to wear...

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Choose the Perfect Mask for Your Face Shape

Finding your face shape has to be one of the universe’s greatest ever mysteries, so here we show you how to see which shape you are and which type of mask to choose.

beautiful woman wanting to wearing glasses to a masquerade party

HELP IF YOU WEAR GLASSES & WANT A MASQUERADE MASK

We know just how frustrating masquerade balls can be for people who wear glasses so we have come up with this little help page just for you.

plague doctor mask and costume outside a mask shop in Venice

HISTORY AND THE VARIOUS STYLES OF VENETIAN MASKS

The main types/styles of classical Venetian masks are the bauta, moretta, gnaga, medico della pesta, pantalone, arlechino, colombina etc

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4 Simple Ways To Authenticate Your Venetian Mask

Sadly there are a lot of masks [made from plastic and not paper mache] made in China, use this guide to help you spot a fake Venetian mask.

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5 Ultimate Make-up Styles For Your Masked Ball

As we sell masks we thought you would like some fantastic makeup styles for the masked ball/party you're attending.

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LOOKBOOK & MASK style GALLERY TO GIVE YOU IDEAS

Your destination for ideas and inspiration - Customers sent us amazing photos of themselves, together with models to show how the masks look on an actual person

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How to Make a Masquerade Mask with Everyday Household Items

Making masks is a great way to pass the time when looking for fun and interesting activities to enjoy with the kids or even to make your own distinctive design.