Updated on: Oct 05, 2024
If your daughter is turning 15 this year, celebrate by having a masquerade quinceañera. In other words, at the party, have everyone wear masks, keep the lights low, and decorate accordingly. It is a fun, mature way to celebrate your daughter becoming a young lady. Read on to hear more ideas for throwing a masquerade-themed party for your daughter and her friends—as well as friends of the family, perhaps.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Decorations
1. Chandelier or Candelabra
Nothing says “masquerade” like an ornate chandelier or a candelabra. But if you don’t have access to either, and they are out of your price range, don’t fret; there are other ways to class up your masquerade-themed quinceañera.
2. Photo Backdrop
If you want to go all out, you could rent a photo booth. But once again, if that is too rich for your blood, you could simply set up a photo backdrop against a wall and let people photograph themselves.
3. Garlands
Another great way to class it up is to decorate with garlands and glitter.
4. Yard sign
Since your daughter is turning the big one five, try these yard signs for quinceañeras and fifteenth birthday parties. They will help guests spot the location of the party when they are driving by. This means less stress for everyone involved, you included.
5. Lanterns
You can also spruce up your venue by using lantern decorations and pom-poms.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Favors
6. Customized Glassware
Upscale theme parties have upscale party favors. So it is hard to beat customized glassware as a take-home gift. Instead of candy or some dinky thing made of plastic that will get thrown away soon after the party is over, your adult guests will receive a champagne glass, or something similar, that they might even use routinely at home for years to come. And every time they use it, they will think back on your wonderful masquerade quinceañera.
7. Custom Picture Frames
If you want your guests to remember their night at your party, give them something useful like a customized picture frame from your event. They could even fill it with a picture taken in front of your photo backdrop!
8. Mask Favors
This is an obvious one, but it is still a great idea to get guests in the mood for your party. You can give out masquerade masks at the door when people arrive. It will lend an air of mystery and whimsy to your whole event.
9. Customized Candy Favors
Try giving out candy with customized wrappers as favors. You can commemorate your event by putting the details on the wrappers. These custom masquerade Hershey's kisses are a good start.
10. Masquerade Necklaces
Necklaces are a great favor idea. These masquerade necklaces would be perfect for female attendees at your masquerade quinceañera.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Food Ideas
11. Cupcakes
You want to keep the food on the small side as your guests might be hindered from eating by their masks. Cupcakes are a great way to accomplish this while not compromising too much. And you can easily buy some masquerade cupcake toppers!
12. Cookies
Cookies are also a good choice for a dessert as they are a crowd-pleaser and still relatively small. There are many different kinds, from the iconic chocolate chip to the macaroon. Choose whichever is to your liking. You can also use these masquerade cookie cutters to match your cookies to your theme.
13. Champagne or Sparkling Cider
A bit of bubbly for the adults is always a classy move. You could use these champagne buckets. And you can buy some sparkling cider for all the minors at the party. It looks like champagne and comes in a similar bottle, but it is non-alcoholic.
14. Hors d'oeuvres
As I said, small dishes are great for a masquerade. So try some hors d'oeuvres. You can even use these personalized serving trays to impress your guests with a charcuterie board or an appetizer of some sort.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Games and Activities
15. Skits
You can divide your guests into two groups and give the first group a cluster of random words. Their task is to come up with a story or write a script for a skit using those words. Then that script gets passed on to the second group, who must act it out. You can also have group one read the script and have group two-act it out without any preparation. If your event is large and loud enough to require one, you could use a PA system for this game.
16. Make Masks
Since masks are essential to a masquerade, you can have a station or table dedicated to do-it-yourself masks for guests who didn’t bring their own. If you want to make a game of it, have a rule that each person who makes a mask must use at least one of each mask-making material you provide. You can have judges grade each DIY mask to see who wins. Some ideas for materials are feathers, glitter, etc.
17. Murder Mystery Game
No game fits the vibe of a masquerade like a murder mystery. It will also probably remind your guests of that episode of The Office where Michael makes everyone play the same kind of game to stop people from panicking about Dunder Mifflin potentially going bankrupt.
18. Karaoke
Karaoke is always a good time. Whether it is a male-female duet or a rocking solo performance, your guests will have a great time singing their hearts out. You may want to invest in a karaoke machine, though.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Party Supplies
19. Hand Towels
Try some disposable hand towels for your masquerade quinceañera. They will bring that feeling of elegance and sophistication that you are striving to achieve.
20. Menu Cards
If you plan on serving a full meal to your guests, try creating elegant menu cards using a template.
21. Golden Plasticware
You'll likely need to invest in some plasticware for your event. Try buying a set of gold plasticware to set your event apart from the rest.
22. Charger Plate Inserts
You can also buy plate inserts to go in any chargers you might use to serve your meal, whether plastic or otherwise. They will have details about the event on them. They are just another personalized touch to add to your daughter's big night.
23. Tablecloth
Try using a dark, glittery tablecloth like this one. Or you can pick a tablecloth that matches your theme for yourself.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Invitations
24.Masquerade Quinceañera Invitations
These invites fit your event and theme perfectly. They are just what you want and expect from invitations to a masquerade.
25. DreamBuilt Quinceañera Invitations
These are another set of invites specifically for masquerade quinceañeras.
28. Masquerade Birthday Invitations
These invites are aesthetically pleasing and are made specifically for masquerade birthday parties. The images on the front are dreamy and perfect for getting people in the mood for a masquerade quinceañera.
Masquerade Quinceañera: Conclusion
So now you know everything you need to know to throw a successful, age-appropriate masquerade quinceañera for your 15-year-old. It is sure to be a night to remember! Just remember to delegate the duty of being a bartender so that you don’t have curious 15-year-olds sneaking champagne. Otherwise, you might remember that night for the wrong reasons.
Written by Blake Anderson