It’s time to wear style..! Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it. The style is a way to say who you are without speaking. The style is primarily a matter of instinct. This is how most of the times style has been defined. But in the race of time have we preserved the style of the eras? We have been surrounded in the barrenness of a busy life. But still, we are lucky enough and proud to be part of the corporate world. Because it catches every single chance to fill our life with pleasure and makes the moments memorable. It provides many creative ways to refresh our mind. The corporate ball is one of it. Let us utilize this way to plan something different!

Victorian era, the period of Queen Victoria’s reign was one of the glorious eras and will remain so for the times to come. It is also seen as the period where society flourished rapidly and culture depicted its most graceful forms. Victorian literature outstands English literature and provides many varied themes in poetry and prose. We all are surrounded by Victorian stuff even today by its exquisite lifestyle. But guess… what have we planned today... to teach you to live Victorian even today!! It is amazingly possible. Enter the Victorian era and you too live it till moments to come.

     We all are the people who are always in the search of peace and party. But the Victorian ball is more mysterious but an exact place to dance your heart. Let’s begin the preparation -

Preparation - 

An invitation card designed for Victorian theme ball

Preparing well is utmost important. By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. The corporate ball is arranged for all members to conduct a small mix-n-mingle meet and enjoy the dance. Invite the people to the ball by giving them invitation cards. Hence design cards beautifully and invite the members along with their spouses. Let them feel special! Choose the ballroom without compromising with your passion. See to it that grand refreshment room is available. Arrange for the refreshments like tea and coffee, biscuits, cakes, cracker-bonbons, cold tongues and sandwiches etc.

Victorian Menu -

A perfect Victorian style menu

Each era had its special menu. Victorian era too had its own delicious menu. We can try to keep the same kind of menu and serve it to the people. This will add to the taste of the Victorian ball!! The popular ingredients during this time were such as Meat, Cheese, Eggs, Bread, Potatoes, Rice, Oatmeal, Milk, Flour, Sugar, Jam and Tea. Beverages made up of this ingredients can be offered. Dishes like Small Ham, French Pie, Sweetbreads, Vegetable Soups, Mushroom Soup, Small Cake and Desserts … wow … the ball will turn so yummy..!! A Victorian era has provided with delicious dishes. Dishes will give us a glimpse of the richness of the era.

Attire - 

An ideal attire for a Victorian era theme ball

When it comes to the attire dress like you are already famous! Dressing classy shows your good and royal manners.

Dress for ladies - Victorian dresses are available on a rental basis or one can buy them online. In the selection of the colours consider figure and complexion. White or very light colours such as Pink, Salmon, Light Blue, Maize, Apple Green, White, and so forth will be suitable for slender women. Women with fair complexion can go with dark coloured gowns. The hair dress for the evening should be attractive and single rose in it will add to the beauty. Some other accessories such as gloves, shoes, fans, flowers and opera cloak are necessary. White satin shoes for light coloured gowns and coloured shoes for dark gowns will be suitable.

Dress for gentlemen - Gentlemen should wear black dress coat and a pair of well-fitting pants of the same colour. The waistcoat is a must. Wearing black or white necktie will add to his royal look. Hair should be well dressed. Strong perfumes must be avoided. The attire is available online or on a rental basis. White gloves should be worn.

In the ballroom -

A royally decorated Victorian-style ballroom

We have come across ample amount of information about ball and ballroom in books like ‘Pride and Prejudice’. Now it’s time to be alive in the Victorian era. Choose venue wisely. The floor should be clean and attractive it must be decorated with a lavish lifestyle. Its decoration must include linen and setting, flowers, antique lace and old buttons, gold foil and clear glitter. Create a relaxed atmosphere in the ballroom. The floor managers will give the order before starting the dance. Follow it and let your soul dance. People should avoid talking too much while dancing. The ball can start at the sundown and end at the midnight.

To avoid nervousness Company can arrange a workshop for Victorian dance forms before the ball. This may enable non-dancers to enjoy dance confidently. Victorian dance forms include a variety of dances like Cakewalk, Cotillion, Foxtrot, Gallop, Gavotte, Mazurka, Polka, Polonaise, Quadrille, Schottische, Tango, Tarantella, Rumba, Samba, Quickstep, Cha-Cha, Bolero Mambo and Waltz. It is truly said ‘when you dance to your own rhythm, life taps its toes to your beat’. The music or orchestra for the ball should not be too harsh. It should be calm and refreshing after all, music is the finest form of magic. The ballroom is people dancing together to music, touching perfect harmony.  Delicate lace fans can be distributed to everyone with ‘thanks for coming’ tag on it. Victorian parlour games can be conducted to create excitement and happy atmosphere.

End of the ball -

The Victorian ball should be left quietly and calmly. Seniors and other members of the company should avoid discussing company affairs in the party. The thought that party is for refreshing mind should be kept in mind.

In your way going back to home sit back and relax on a unique journey you will never forget. The party will boost your confidence. Living Victorian life is living royally. Try to keep it real. The life is too busy. No matter how busy it is, it’s very necessary to make others feel that they are special and important. After all, technology can be our best friend and technology can also be the biggest party pooper of our lives. It interrupts our own story, our ability to have a thought or a daydream. Thus Victorian ball too can serve a means of thinking stronger and working wealthier. Life has its own hidden forces which you can discover only by living it. You are allowed to change. The only rule is, to not be boring and dress Victorian. So party hard, live the past and explore the new!