Halloween Costume Ball

Renaissance Maiden Costume, on Amazon

THEME:

Throw an elegant Halloween ball. Encourage guests to come in masks and beautiful costumes, nothing too gory, in a masquerade theme.

ACTIVITY:

Drink, dance, nibble, and dance some more!

PARTY INSPIRATION:

Halloween Glam Party, at A to Z Celebrations

A Magpie Halloween

DECORATIONS:

Spider Veil Hats, at Pier 1 Imports

Halloween Witch Hats, at Pier 1 Imports

Halloween Gloves, from Pier 1 Imports

MUSIC:

Elvira's Revenge of Monster Hits, on Amazon

APPETIZERS:

Monster Smiles Recipe, from Emma's Lunch Blog

Pumpkin Face Bacon Dip, from Kraft Recipes

Witch Hat Cheese Ball, at Hungry Halloween

Devilish Eggs Recipe, from Martha Stewart

BEVERAGES:

Bubbly Black Punch with Wormy Ice Ring, from Betty Crocker

Midori Halloween Harvest Punch, on Food Channel

Hot Spiced Concord Grape Juice, by Martha Stewart

ENTREES:

Halloween Pumpkin Soup Recipe, from Good to Know

Grilled Cheese Bats, at Kitchen Daily

DESSERTS:

Vampire Caramel Apples Recipe, from Erica's Sweet Tooth

Pumpkin Patch Cupcake Recipe, from Duncan Hines

Glowing Spiced Pumpkin Cookies Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Chocolate Mummy Cookies Recipe, from Betty Crocker

Candy Corn Mousse, from Glorious Treats

RELATED LINKS:

Songs to Make You Scream (Pink Mafia)

Spooky and Playful: The Best Halloween Treats for 2011 (TheKitchn)

Ultimate Halloween Party Playlist (Fearnet)

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