​Costume Carnival Weekend100 Women | Friday Night to Sunday Brunch | 2025
Theme: Play, transformation, and bold expression — every moment is a chance to shine in costume
Dress Code: A new costume every day! Think drag brunch meets masquerade meets Halloween glam

🪩 THE VIBEAn immersive, theatrical escape filled with characters, color, and creativity. Think wigs, glitter, feathers, and fantasy — with interactive games, parades, and awards. There are no rules except go big and have fun.

🗓️ FULL ITINERARY
🎉 FRIDAY NIGHT – “Costume Kickoff Bash”6:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Themed Ballroom or Warehouse Space
👗 Dress Code: Come as ANYTHING — boldest costume wins a surprise prize!
🛬 Arrival includes:

• Costume check-in & photo wall
  
• “What's Your Alter Ego?” name tag + intro prompt
  
• Welcome cocktail: The Shape Shifter (flavored glitter vodka spritz)
  

💃 Party Fun:

• Catwalk contest: Walk the runway in character
  
• Lip sync battles
  
• Costume charades & team trivia
  
• Mystery costume vote: “Most Iconic,” “Most Mysterious,” “Most Creative”
  

🍽️ Themed Bites (10 Items):

1. Rainbow grilled cheese sliders
   
2. Deviled eggs with edible glitter
   
3. Mini tacos with surprise fillings
   
4. Mac & cheese balls
   
5. Popcorn chicken cones
   
6. Unicorn popcorn
   
7. Pretzel wands
   
8. Cheesecake bites
   
9. Galaxy cupcakes
   
10. Cotton candy clouds
    

🍸 Cocktail Menu:

1. The Shape Shifter
   
2. Witch's Brew Margarita
   
3. Disco Ball Fizz
   
4. Flaming Cosmo
   
5. Virgin Candy Apple Punch
   

🧙‍♀️ SATURDAY MORNING – “Character Camp & Costume Circles”9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Rooms with Mirrors & Music
👒 Dress Code: Come dressed from a specific era or genre (fantasy, fairytale, disco, royalty, cartoon etc.)
🎭 Choose Your Morning Circle:

1. Improv & Acting Games
   
2. DIY Costume Embellishment Station
   
3. Dance Like Your Character Session
   
4. Storytelling Circle: “A Day in My Alter Ego’s Life”
   
5. Fantasy Glam Lounge (glitter, gems, lashes, wigs)
   

🍽️ Breakfast Spread (10 Items):

1. French toast sticks with syrups
   
2. Rainbow fruit platter
   
3. Mini pancake towers
   
4. Breakfast burrito bites
   
5. Avocado toast stars
   
6. Yogurt parfait shooters
   
7. Quiche cups
   
8. Sparkle donuts
   
9. Croissants with edible flowers
   
10. Glazed bacon twists
    

🍹 Cocktail Menu:

1. Rainbow Mimosa Bar
   
2. Glitter Bellini
   
3. Virgin Strawberry Sunrise
   
4. Sparkling Lavender Limeade
   
5. Champagne Sorbet Fizz
   

👑 SATURDAY AFTERNOON – “Costume Carnival + Character Parade”1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Outdoor or Indoor Festival Setup
👗 Dress Code: Groups or Duos! Famous pairs, movie scenes, themes — let your creativity run wild.
🎪 Activities:

• Costume Parade with runway & panel of judges
  
• DIY Mask-Making Station
  
• “Who Am I?” character challenge
  
• Lip Sync Lounge
  
• Glam Glitter Bar
  
• Group games: Relay in heels, costume twister, scavenger hunt
  

🍴 Festival-Style Food Tables (10 Items):

1. Gourmet hot dogs
   
2. Loaded nachos
   
3. Asian bao buns
   
4. Fancy grilled cheese
   
5. Sliders & fries
   
6. Waffle cones filled with mac & cheese
   
7. Cupcake decorating station
   
8. Fruit kabobs with chocolate
   
9. Pretzel bites + dips
   
10. Gelato & sorbet cups
    

🍸 Cocktail Menu:

1. Cotton Candy Cosmo
   
2. Electric Blue Mojito
   
3. Raspberry Glitter Mule
   
4. Sangria Slush
   
5. Virgin Piña Glow-lada
   

🕺 SATURDAY NIGHT – “The Masquerade Ball”7:00 PM – Midnight | Elegant Venue with Candlelight & Mirrors
🎭 Dress Code: Elegant masks, formal gowns, tuxedos, capes, and crowns
(Think Phantom of the Opera meets Queen Beyoncé)
💫 Highlights:

• Grand entrance moment with spotlight & fanfare
  
• Open mic: “The Real Me Behind the Mask”
  
• Golden Hour dance set with DJ & performers
  
• Champagne countdown & sparkle toast
  
• Awards: Best Mask, Best Transformation, Most Extra
  

🍽️ Masquerade Dinner (10 Courses):

1. Charcuterie cones
   
2. Butternut squash soup shots
   
3. Smoked salmon tartare
   
4. Caprese salad towers
   
5. Chicken & wild mushroom parcels
   
6. Stuffed portobello with balsamic glaze
   
7. Truffle risotto balls
   
8. Garlic-roasted green beans
   
9. Chocolate mousse crowns
   
10. Edible glitter macarons
    

🍸 Cocktail Menu:

1. Masquerade Martini
   
2. Gold Dust French 75
   
3. Blackberry Velvet Fizz
   
4. Rosé Crown Mule
   
5. Virgin Pink Stardust Tonic
   

🌞 SUNDAY BRUNCH – “The Morning After (In Costume, Of Course!)”10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Pajama Party Meets Leftover Costumes
🥂 Dress Code: Wear your funniest or wildest costume from the weekend — or mismatched glam!
💬 Reflection circle: “The character I’m leaving with…”
🎁 Gift: Mini mirror with affirmation / Costume Weekend sticker set
🍽️ Brunch Spread (10 Comfort Foods):

1. Breakfast pizza
   
2. Mini waffles with toppings
   
3. Fruit smoothie shooters
   
4. Hashbrown nests
   
5. Cheddar biscuits
   
6. Sausage & veggie frittata
   
7. Cinnamon roll bites
   
8. Sweet & savory scones
   
9. Yogurt & granola bar
   
10. Mini fruit tarts
    

🍹 Cocktail Menu:

1. Hangover Mimosa
   
2. Espresso Martini
   
3. Bloody Glitter Mary
   
4. Virgin Citrus Fizz
   
5. Rosé Lemonade Spritz