Venetian Masquerade

As part of Northeastern's International Student and Scholar Institute Carnevale, a Venetian Masquerade is thrown every year and is one of the biggest events of the Carnevale. Held at the Colonnade Hotel opposite the Prudential Center, attendees are encouraged to wear masks with their formal attire.

This was the event I was looking forward to the most, I've always wanted to go to a masked ball! I went out and bought a mask especially! I found a vast collection at Dorothy's on Mass Ave and a lot cheaper than most places!

The girls and I got ready together, took loads of photos and headed out. We stopped off before we entered the hotel. The ISSI team welcomed in and we checked in our coats. We inside after the photographer snapped a quick picture.

We got settled in the grand ballroom, beautifully decorated with masks, tea lights and colourful lights. Waiters would come round and offer miniature tacos, samosas and chicken bites, all suited up! Very slick!

The DJ was churning out all the hits, which led to a few dance offs within the crowd, one which I got pulled into!

There were some beautiful masks, ones you would see in films or even Rio Carnevale! Everyone was dressed for the night, many stunning dresses and smart suited and booted gentleman.

My first masked ball was one to remember, the colours, the masks and the atmosphere made the night special. It was a ball with a modern feel and Sean Paul playing in the background!