Valentine's Day was slightly different this year...


We found ourselves immersed in the magic of The Phantom's Rose Masquerade Ball organised by the Fantasy Events company 'Bookish and Brash'. We were on board as the photographers for the evening... and what an evening we had!

Ballet dancers in white practice poses in classical dance studio.

 

Set in the ornate banqueting hall of the Birmingham Council House, the whole event exuded opulence. With performances from ballet dancers and a brilliant soprano vocalist, guests were in for a treat all evening!


The soundtrack of the evening was provided by the melodic sounds of The Kings String Quartet. Entering the space, the sound of accompanying violins made you feel like you were truly walking through a fantasy novel come to life!


We meandered through the attendees, capturing joyful candids and faces full of awe. Most guests wore masks, in true masquerade fashion, which gave the event even more of an air of mystery.


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Guests were invited to complete quests and riddles from mysterious letters that appeared around the venue, which brought excitement and added another layer to an already wonder-filled evening.

 

Ornate red and gold masquerade costume with feathers and intricate details at a formal event.
Single red rose laying on vintage sheet music in moody lighting.
Group wearing elegant gothic masquerade attire in black and red at formal gathering.
Attendees in dark masquerade masks and formal wear at an elegant ball.
Skeleton figure in ornate red baroque costume with feathered hat at masquerade ball.
Guests in red and black formal attire dancing at masquerade ball.
Masked figures wearing dramatic spiked headpieces at elegant evening event.
Couple in white lace and feathers dancing at masquerade ball.
Line of guests in Victorian-inspired costumes and masks at formal masquerade event.

 

 

Cast members were on hand to welcome and guide guests through their quests, and a mysterious Phantom stalked the halls of the venue. We were treated to a sword-fight, which concluded the night's performances.

Guest were then welcomed to dance the rest of the night away!


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We had such a wonderful time capturing this event, and the opportunity to meet so many of its attendees. It's truly such a good feeling to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who love to indulge in the love of fantasy.


We adore the photos we captured of the whole evening, and the images showcased here are only a small snapshot into a truly memorable night!


We'd love to capture more fantasy balls this year and beyond, so if you are planning your own event and would like us along as photographers to capture the merriment, please do not hesistate to contact us!

 

 

Dancers in white and navy masquerade gowns twirling at formal ball.
Couple in formal attire dancing at a masquerade ball with ornate masks and vintage-inspired clothing.
Elegantly dressed couple wearing decorative masks at a formal masquerade event.
Guests in formal attire wearing ornate masks at a fantasy ball.
Couple in vintage-inspired masquerade costumes descending an ornate staircase at a fantasy ball.
Guests in dark formal wear sharing a laugh while wearing decorative masks at a fantasy ball.
Costumed party guests in elaborate masks and formal wear gathering on an elegant staircase at a fantasy ball.
Ballet dancers perform their positions and movements on a wooden floor at a fantasy ball.
Ornate skeleton costume with red feathered hat and intricate details in dramatic lighting at a fantasy ball.
Group of guests in black formal wear and masks posing on elegant stairs at a fantasy ball.
Couple in formal masquerade attire sharing a joyful moment at an elegant fantasy ball.
Guests in elegant masquerade attire dance and celebrate at an indoor fantasy ball.
People wearing ornate masks dance together in at a fantasy ball with warm lighting.
Partygoers in formal wear and decorative masks pose together at an elegant fantasy ball.
Guests wearing masks and formal attire mingle at an elegant indoor masquerade fantasy ball.
Young performer in white dress sings on stage during an indoor event at a fantasy ball.
Performer in white dress stands at microphone against elegant wood-paneled wall at a fantasy ball.
Guest in black dress and mask holds decorative fan at masquerade fantasy ball.
Guests in vintage-inspired dresses and masks pose together at a fantasy ball.
Group wearing elaborate Victorian-style costumes and masks pose at a fantasy ball.
People in elegant masquerade attire and ornate masks gather for group photos at a fantasy ball.
A couple shares intimate moments in a sequence of romantic poses, with the woman wearing a striking red dress at a fantasy ball.
Musicians perform with string instruments in a warmly lit venue during a classical music performance at a fantasy ball.
Sequence of dance moves showing a person in a flowing dress twirling and spinning at a fantasy ball.
Two people practice sword fighting techniques in a dimly lit church or hall with wooden floors at a fantasy ball.
Ballet dancers perform their positions and movements on a wooden floor in a fantasy ball.