“We wore sheer white tunics of gossamer to mimic the effect of snow drifting in the wind, with dagged sleeves beaded in glass that hung down like icicles when we raised our trays in offering. Simple white dominos edged in silver, suitable for children, masked our faces, and we wore only a touch of carmine on the lips for colour. An apprentice ribbonnaire bound our hair, and did a very fine job, too, plaiting our locks with white ribbons to evoke a tumbling fall of snow.” ~ Kushiel’s Dart, Jacqueline Carey
The Longest Night Midwinter Masque is an evening of mystery and frivolity. Your House theme or 
individual costume can be as complex as those of Cereus House on Phédre’s first Masque and as simple as a doublet and breeches. The beauty of a masquerade is that you may be whoever you wish.
As you create your ensemble, please keep these guiding principles in mind:
- Costumes and masks are required for the Masque. Imaginative costumes are highly recommended.
- Costumes are not mandatory for the Private Reception with Jacqueline Carey and Brunch on Night’s Doorstep.
- Consider Jacqueline Carey’s expansive Kushiel and Naamah trilogies, historical lore, and medieval/fantasy France for inspiration!
- Although the Masque is a private event in an exclusive ballroom, the venue itself is a public space.
- Only prop weapons will be allowed into the event and are subject to inspection at any time by event staff or Hyatt Regency personnel.
Have questions about your costume? Email info@thelongestnightmasque.com so we can address your query.
House Cereus looks forward to your gorgeous creation!